Tag Archives: LGBTQ

Two by Elisa A. Bonnin: Dauntless and Stolen City

Here are two exciting (but different) books by 2022 debut author Elisa A. Bonnin, Dauntless and Stolen City. Continue reading

Posted in Books, Fantasy, Print, Teen/Young Adult | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

When this book showed up on the hold shelf, as so often happens for me, I had forgotten how I heard about it and why I’d put it on hold. Once I started reading, though, I was very grateful to … Continue reading

Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

3 Cybils YA Speculative Fiction Finalists

Here are reviews of three of the 2022 Cybils YA Spec Fic finalists – From Dust, a Flame by Rebecca Podos, See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon., and How to Succeed in Witchcraft by Aislinn Brophy. Continue reading

Posted in Audiobook, Books, Fantasy, Reviews, Teen/Young Adult | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

LGBTQ+ Middle Grade Fantasy Book List

Here are 9 of the great recent LGBTQ+ middle grade fantasy books I’ve read. Continue reading

Posted in Audiobook, Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys

Here’s a dire and hopeful story of climate crisis and first contact that’s sticking with me months after I read it. Continue reading

Posted in Audiobook, Reviews, Sci-Fi | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Counterclockwise Heart

Here’s a story of adventure, secrets, and betrayal, with delightful gear-punky twists. The Counterclockwise Heart by Brian Farrey Algonquin, 2022 ISBN 978-1616205065 Read from a library copy. At the edge of Kingdom of Rheinvelt sits the tiny town of Somber … Continue reading

Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Reviews | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Mysterious Travelers: Prince of Nowhere and the Lock-Eater

Here are two 2022 middle grade fantasy books, both with characters named Traveler and automata, as well as other cool things like dragons, griffins, and time travel. Continue reading

Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , | 10 Comments

Pepper’s Rules for Secret Sleuthing by Briana McDonald

I have finally gotten around to reading my daughter’s absolute favorite mystery book. Continue reading

Posted in Books, Middle Grade, Mystery, Print | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Those Kids from Fawn Creek, Answers in the Pages, and Zia Erases the World

Here are shorter reviews of three more books I checked out for the #MGReadathon. Continue reading

Posted in Middle Grade | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Every Bird a Prince by Jenn Reese

The shifting landscape of seventh grade combines with the unseen magical battles in the nearby woods.   Continue reading

Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment