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The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes || A Twisty Riddle of a Plot That’ll Keep You Guessing

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes || A Twisty Riddle of a Plot That’ll Keep You Guessing

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Mystery     Romance     Love Triangle     Sibling Bonds     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Plots filled with lots of twists and turns and red herrings. Mystery with plenty of riddles to solve and clues to find. Super cute […]

Pahua and the Soul Stealer by Lori M. Lee || Hmong-Inspired Mythological Adventure

Pahua and the Soul Stealer by Lori M. Lee || Hmong-Inspired Mythological Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Hmong     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Rick Riordan-esque fantasy but with diverse characters! Hmong-based mythology and creatures. Fast-paced, highly addictive fantasy. A Spirit Realm that’s both interesting and intense. Creatures that […]

The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan || Short Adventures Featuring Diverse Mythology

The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan || Short Adventures Featuring Diverse Mythology

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Anthology     Humor     Mythology     Diversity     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Bite-sized Rick Riordan Presents adventures. A little bit more fun with some of their favorite RRP characters. An anthology featuring diverse mythologies and settings. More […]

The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb by Candace Fleming || Engaging Archaeological Nonfiction

The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb by Candace Fleming || Engaging Archaeological Nonfiction

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Nonfiction     Historical     Archaeology     Egypt     STEM     Perfect for readers who want: Interesting, engaging nonfiction that pulls you in. Archaeology blended with history. Curses and mummies and all sorts of spooky goodness! Lots of detailed, informative pictures. A look into the […]

I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 by Lauren Tarshis || Action-Packed MG Historical Fiction

I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 by Lauren Tarshis || Action-Packed MG Historical Fiction

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Historical     Natural Disaster     STEM     Family Bonds     Sibling Bonds     Child Abuse (Verbal)     Perfect for readers who want: Easy-to-read chapter books with short chapters and large font. Historical fiction based on real events. Relatable protagonist thrust into extraordinary circumstances. […]

The Bones of Ruin by Sarah Raughley || Dark Victorian Fantasy Brimming With Mystery

The Bones of Ruin by Sarah Raughley || Dark Victorian Fantasy Brimming With Mystery

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Historical     Victorian     Romance     Diversity     LGBTQ     M/M Romance     Love Triangle     Squad Vibes     Classism     Racism     Death     Gore (Graphic)     Torture     Perfect for readers […]

The Sisters of Reckoning by Charlotte Nicole Davis || Prepare For the Uprising

The Sisters of Reckoning by Charlotte Nicole Davis || Prepare For the Uprising

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Historical     Science Fiction     Dystopia     Diversity     LGBTQ     F/F Romance     Transgender     Found Family     Squad Vibes     Misogyny     Classism     PTSD     Death     Mentions of Rape/Attempted […]

Like Other Girls by Britta Lundin || Empowering Contemporary About Finding One’s Self

Like Other Girls by Britta Lundin || Empowering Contemporary About Finding One’s Self

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Romance     Coming of Age     Sports     LGBTQ     F/F Romance     Gender Nonbinary     Friendship Bonds     Squad Vibes     Misogyny     Homophobia     Perfect for readers who want: Books about football. A heartwarming […]

The Plentiful Darkness by Heather Kassner || Dark, Lyrical Coming of Age Story

The Plentiful Darkness by Heather Kassner || Dark, Lyrical Coming of Age Story

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Horror     Found Family     Friendship Bonds     Orphans     Grief/Loss     Off-Screen Death     Perfect for readers who want: A dark, creepy story along the lines of mid-grade Gothic Found family and friendship bonds An adorable rat sidekick called […]

Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore And Feels

Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore And Feels

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Folklore     Mythology     Diversity     Latino     Mexican     Perfect for readers who want: Mexican mythology and folklore brought to life. Fast-paced adventure that sweeps you along for the ride. An overarching mystery that’ll keep you guessing. […]