Category Archives: Format

Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s a beautiful ghostly tale of self-discovery from this year’s Cybils reading. Continue reading →

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The School Between Winter and Fairyland by Heather Fawcett

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s a newly-released book from Canadian fantasy author Heather Fawcett. Continue reading →

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The Wild Huntsboys by Martin Stewart

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Katy K.

The deprivations of wartime London mix with the modern era and dark fairies.   Continue reading →

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Time Villains by Victor Piñeiro

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s a fast-paced time travel adventure, with two modern-day kids at a school with more secrets than they know about accidentally bringing the notorious pirate Blackbeard into the present day. Continue reading →

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Blog Tour! THE TROUBLED GIRLS OF DRAGOMIR ACADEMY

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Katy K.

I am so honored to be part of the blog tour for Anne Ursu’s latest book! Read all about it! Continue reading →

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Interview with Joy Jones

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Katy K.

I have a treat for you today, my friends – an interview with author Joy Jones, in honor of the paperback release of her book, Jayla Jumps In. Continue reading →

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Double Menopause: What Fresh Hell is This and the Menopause Manifesto

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Katy K.

In which I take on two books on the same topic for a head-to-head comparison. Continue reading →

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Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s an exciting fantasy set in Kievan Rus, just perfect for Sukkot! Continue reading →

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The Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna by Alda P. Dobbs

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Katy K.

Moving, high-stakes middle grade historical fiction based on family history and set during Mexico’s civil war. Continue reading →

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Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Katy K.

12-year-old Nathan’s summer on the reservation gets a whole lot more interesting when he has to rescue a dying young water monster, connecting more with his Navajo culture in the process. Continue reading →

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