Publisher: Rick Riordan Presents

The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim || Adventure Meets Korean Mythology

Posted May 6, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, mid-grade, myth, paranormal, three stars / 5 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Mythology Witches Diversity Korean Sibling Bonds Adoption Perfect for readers who want: Adventure and mythology along the lines of Percy Jackson. Except, you know, with Korean mythology and characters! A thoughtful discussion on adoption, […]

Tristan Strong Destroys the World by Kwame Mbalia || Black Folklore and Healing Trauma

Posted October 8, 2020 in #ownvoices, adventure, book review, diversity, eARC, fantasy, five stars, humor, lore, mid-grade, myth, NetGalley / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure #OwnVoices Black Culture Diversity Folklore Mythology Trauma & Healing Perfect for readers who want: Rick Riordan-esque action and adventure. Worlds filled with Black folklore come to life. Middle grade books dealing […]

Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore Brought To Life

Posted August 6, 2020 in #ownvoices, book review, diversity, eARC, fantasy, five stars, mid-grade, myth, NetGalley / 8 Comments

Middle Grade Fantasy Mythology Diversity Racism Mexican Folklore #OwnVoices Many thanks to NetGalley and Rick Riordan Presents for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Quotes are taken from an unfinished version and may differ from the final product. I’ve […]

Tristan Strong Punches A Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia || Black Gods and Legends

Posted March 8, 2020 in #ownvoices, adventure, book review, buddy reads, diversity, fantasy, five stars, lore, mid-grade, myth, recommended / 11 Comments

Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure Mythology Folklore Diversity African American Grief I had been waiting for this book ever since it was announced in, what, 2018? It’s been a long, harrowing wait. I’m not the person I once was. Okay, […]