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Sundial by Catriona Ward || Utterly Addictive Thriller Horror

Sundial by Catriona Ward || Utterly Addictive Thriller Horror

Content Tags: Adult     Horror     Psychological Thriller     Thriller     Unreliable Narrator     Graphic Gore     Character Death     Miscarriage     Abuse     Animal Cruelty     Perfect for readers who want: Psychological thriller that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. Two unreliable […]

Stars and Bones by Gareth L. Powell || Fast-Paced, Twisty Space Opera

Stars and Bones by Gareth L. Powell || Fast-Paced, Twisty Space Opera

Content Tags: Adult     Science Fiction     Space Opera     Squad Vibes     LGBTQ+     F/F Romance     Aliens     Graphic Gore     Character Death     Perfect for readers who want: F/F will they, won’t they, slow burn romance. Space opera murder mystery featuring aaaaall the […]

Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs by Pam Muñoz Ryan || Mexico, Monarchs, and the Monarchy

Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs by Pam Muñoz Ryan || Mexico, Monarchs, and the Monarchy

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Historical     Fantasy     Magical Realism     Diversity     Mexican     Sibling Bonds     Gender Roles     Perfect for readers who want: Charm and magical realism similar to Encanto. A story infused with Mexican culture. A theme of protecting the environment and […]

The Swallowtail Legacy: Wreck at Ada’s Reef by Michael D. Beil || Addictive MG Mystery With Heart

The Swallowtail Legacy: Wreck at Ada’s Reef by Michael D. Beil || Addictive MG Mystery With Heart

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Mystery     Contemporary     Blended Family     Family Bonds     Grief/Loss     Perfect for readers who want: A compelling cold case mystery that needs solving. Putting together clues and spotting inconsistencies. Heartwarming family dynamics. Grief and healing and family coming together from the loss […]

The Boy Who Met a Whale by Nizrana Farook || MG Adventure Set in Sri Lanka

The Boy Who Met a Whale by Nizrana Farook || MG Adventure Set in Sri Lanka

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Realistic Fiction     Adventure     Diversity     Sri Lanka     Grief/Loss     Character Death (Offscreen)     Perfect for readers who want: Books set in unique locals (like Sri Lanka!). Fast-paced adventures with lots of action. A protagonist dealing with PTSD and grief. Animals, […]

Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian || High Fantasy Political Intrigue and Scheming

Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian || High Fantasy Political Intrigue and Scheming

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Romance     LGBTQ+     M/M Romance     Character Death     Perfect for readers who want: High fantasy world with a historical fantasy vibe. Strong women hellbent on taking over the world. Political intrigue and scheming and backstabbing. All the plot twists that […]

Luckenbooth by Jenni Fagan || Dark, Twisty Gothic Horror

Luckenbooth by Jenni Fagan || Dark, Twisty Gothic Horror

Content Tags: Adult     Gothic     Horror     Historical     Paranormal     LGBTQ+     Sex     Spousal Abuse     Character Death     Perfect for readers who want: Dark, Gothic horror. Stream-of-conscious prose. Relatable characters who live on the fringe of society. Interesting paranormal mystery storyline. Jumping […]

The Weeping Tide by Amanda Foody || Pokemon Meets Sea-Faring Adventure

The Weeping Tide by Amanda Foody || Pokemon Meets Sea-Faring Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Diversity     Missing Limbs     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Pokemon-esque creatures that bond with and fight alongside humans. A vast, rich world filled with danger and wonder. Soul-searching and trying to find one’s place in a […]

Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts by Erika Lewis || Celtic Mythology and Magic

Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts by Erika Lewis || Celtic Mythology and Magic

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Disability Rep     Celtic     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced adventure with Celtic mythology. A whole world of new creatures that will delight and terrify. Different types of magic! An […]

Tiger Honor by Yoon Ha Lee || Korean Mythology Meets Space Adventure

Tiger Honor by Yoon Ha Lee || Korean Mythology Meets Space Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Science Fiction     Mythology     Diversity     Korean     Non-Binary     Perfect for readers who want: Military-esque space adventure. Science fiction set on a spaceship. You know . . . in space! Filled with Korean mythology and culture. Gumiho and tigers […]