Tag: five stars

White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton || An Eerie Supernatural Adventure

White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton || An Eerie Supernatural Adventure

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Urban Fantasy     Humor     Paranormal     M/M Romance     Child Abuse     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Books similar to Supernatural or The Dresden Files An accurate portrayal of poverty and the lasting effect it can have on […]

Adult Mini Reviews || Novel Novellas

Adult Mini Reviews || Novel Novellas

Life these days tends to err on the side of chaos, so what better to fit into your busy schedule than a novella? All the charm of a novel, but now with less words! Quicker to read, but with all the goodness of a full story packed in. Really, it’s the best of all worlds, […]

The Mutant Mushroom Takeover by Summer Rachel Short || Action-Packed Sciencey Goodness

The Mutant Mushroom Takeover by Summer Rachel Short || Action-Packed Sciencey Goodness

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Science Fiction     Mystery     STEM     Friendship Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Protagonists interested in STEM. A focus on the environment and life sciences. Low-key horror that’s just spooky enough to get your heart racing. Delightfully nerdy characters who are into the […]

Halfway to Harmony by Barbara O’Connor || Heartfelt MG Coming of Age

Halfway to Harmony by Barbara O’Connor || Heartfelt MG Coming of Age

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Coming of Age     Family Bonds     Friendship Bonds     Grief     Death     Perfect for readers who want: To have their feelings shattered and built back up repeatedly, until they melt into a puddle of goo Adorable characters that have […]

Favorite Reads of 2020 by Month (Ft. More Than 12 Books Because Choosing is Hard)

Favorite Reads of 2020 by Month (Ft. More Than 12 Books Because Choosing is Hard)

Today’s post asks one of the hardest questions you can ask a bookwyrm. No, not even anything TBR related (though you know how much we all dread that, too). I’m talking about the horrible F-word. You know, *whispers* favorites. Sorry you had to hear that. This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is favorite books of 2020. […]

Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston || Harry Potter Meets Men In Black With Black Girl Magic

Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston || Harry Potter Meets Men In Black With Black Girl Magic

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     African-American/Black     #OwnVoices     Family Bonds     Friendship Bonds     Diversity     Racism     Bullying     Perfect for readers who want: Harry Potter type magic school and training. Men in Black style bureau, secrecy, and adventure. […]

Now Before the Dark by Sam Hooker || Reluctant Older Protagonist on a Comedic Adventure

Now Before the Dark by Sam Hooker || Reluctant Older Protagonist on a Comedic Adventure

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Humor     Adventure     Older Protagonist     Reluctant Hero     Death     Mild Gore     Perfect for readers who want: A fun adventure with constant subverted expectations. An older protagonist who’s really only good at accounting but still has to save […]

Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone || Whimsical World Filled With Adventure

Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone || Whimsical World Filled With Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Sibling Bonds     Found Family     Disability Rep     Down Syndrome Rep     Perfect for readers who want: Fun, whimsical worlds filled with magic begging to be explored. Stories with a fairy-tale feeling with myth and lore. Strong sibling […]

How to Remember Everything by Jacob Sager Weinstein || Memory Tricks For Any Age

How to Remember Everything by Jacob Sager Weinstein || Memory Tricks For Any Age

Perfect for readers who want: Super cute illustrations that give examples of how to picture things! Fool-proof memory techniques to improve your remembering abilities. Tips and tricks for all different brain types. Fun practice sections to put what you’ve learned to action. A really funny voice that makes learning enjoyable. Many thanks to Odd Dot […]