Tag: speculative

The Unfortunate Wish of Melony Yoshimura & The Last Hope in Hopetown [MG Reviews]

12 December 2023 / review / 0 Comments
The Unfortunate Wish of Melony Yoshimura & The Last Hope in Hopetown [MG Reviews]

Recently, I read two middle grade books back to back which rekindled my excitement of the genre. Both felt like fresh new creative stories – different from anything I’ve read before. Middle grade has only just started fluorishing in the […]

Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire [Family Reads]

20 February 2023 / family reads / 6 Comments
Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire [Family Reads]

Why we chose Seanan McGuire’s Lost in the Moment and Found TBH, we wanted to do R.F. Kuang’s Babel but it was seemingly impossible for us both to acquire a copy and read it within an acceptable time frame. Meanwhile, […]

Siren Queen by Nghi Vo [Review]

23 December 2022 / review / 6 Comments
Siren Queen by Nghi Vo [Review]

Siren Queen by Nghi VoSource: ebook/NetGalleyPublished: May 2022Publisher: Tordotcom (Macmillan)Length: 288 pages Genre: Historical fantasyTarget Age: AdultRepresentation: Protagonist is wlw Chinese American Summary 💬 “No maids, no funny talking, no fainting flowers.” Luli Wei is beautiful, talented, and desperate to be a star. Coming […]

Spooky Middle Grade: Let the Monster Out and Ghostlight [Summer Reading Recap]

24 October 2022 / brief reviews / 9 Comments
Spooky Middle Grade: Let the Monster Out and Ghostlight [Summer Reading Recap]

Ghostlight by Kenneth Oppel Source: ARC/NetgalleyPublished: 6 Sept.Publisher: Alfred A Knopf Books for Young Readers (PRH)Length: 400 pages Genre: Contemporary ghost storyTarget Age: Middle grade (suitable for 10+) Let the Monster Out by Chad Lucas Source: Hardcover/libraryPublished: May 2022Publisher: Amulet (Abrams)Length: 320 pagesGenre: Contemporary scifi/horror Target Age: Middle grade (suitable […]

What will YOU nominate for Cybils?

10 October 2022 / list / 0 Comments
What will YOU nominate for Cybils?

How to Nominate Nominations for the Cybils Awards are currently open until October 15. Anyone can nominate. The nomination criteria is as follows: Books must be published between 10/16/2021 and 10/15/2022. Books must be written for a youth audience. The […]