Middle grade fantasy is supposedly one of my favourite genres, yet it’s one I don’t seem to get around to reading very often! That genre’s the theme of this list, though I’ve decided to add the term ‘speculative fiction’ here so I include a few books that aren’t quite traditional fantasy. (Last summer I wrote a blog on my understanding of the term spec fic.) Links to GoodReads, followed by a brief note on what about the book appeals to me.
- The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste – Caribbean folklore
- The Whipser in the Stone by Kamilla Benko – unicorns
- In Darkling Wood by Emma Carroll – a wood with secrets
- Prisoner of Ice and Snow by Ruth Lauren – “fantasy that’s equal parts Prison Break and Frozen” (via GoodReads)
- The Painting by Charis Cotter – ghosts and friendship
- A Single Stone by Meg McKinlay – mountain mines with a sinister backstory
- Bone Jack by Sara Crowe – dark Celtic myths (via Charlotte’s Library)
- The Doll’s Eye by Marina Cohen – creepy house and spooky dolls
- The Glass Town Game by Catherynne M. Valente – Valente wrote it
- The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart by Stephanie Burgis – dragon loves chocolate
From which genre have you added the most books to your TBR lately? Are any of these books on your list?
Prisoner of Ice and Snow looks so good to me! I agree with you that while I really like MG fantasy, I tend to not read it all that often. So many books, so little time!
I don’t read middle-grade fiction, but I am frequently impressed by the cover art on so many middle-grade books. Bone Jack and A Single Stone have gorgeous covers!
Right! I’ve been noticing that over the past couple years. I am easily swayed by a pretty cover…
I don’t often read Middle Grade, but sometimes I get so tempted by the covers! Looks like a good list!
Thanks Nikki! This batch of books also impressed me with the well-designed covers.