#RamadanReadathon Wrap-up [MG and YA Reviews]

24 May 2020 / brief reviews / 0 Comments
#RamadanReadathon Wrap-up [MG and YA Reviews]

Amal Unbound by Aisha SaeedFormat/source: ebook/LibraryPublished: May 2018Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books (Penguin Random House)Length: 240 pages Genre: Contemporary fictionTarget Age: 9+#OwnVoices: Author is Muslim and of Pakistani descent 🍂 Q&A @ PW 🍂 Review by Sara @ Hijabi Librarians 🍂 Review by Fadwa @ Word Wonders 12 years old […]

35 Middle Grade Fantasy Faves [Wyrd & Wonder]

22 May 2020 / list / 12 Comments
35 Middle Grade Fantasy Faves [Wyrd & Wonder]

Preamble Today’s post features my favourite middle grade fantasy books. I chose titles that are personal faves. These books were all 4+ star reads for me. A list of ‘best middle grade fantasy’ would look a little different. These books […]

“I Can’t Believe I Haven’t Read That Yet” #12 [Wyrd & Wonder]

“I Can’t Believe I Haven’t Read That Yet” #12 [Wyrd & Wonder]

March’s Result – A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki The previous theme was rereads. A Tale for the Time Being came out a few votes ahead. You can read my original review here. It’s been almost six […]

Indian No More [MG Review]

17 May 2020 / review / 4 Comments
Indian No More [MG Review]

Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis with Traci SorrellFormat/Source: Hardcover/ LibraryPublished: Sept. 2019Publisher: Tu Books (Lee & Low)Length: 211 pages Genre: Historical fictionTarget Age: 8+#OwnVoices: Yes (discussed below) Review ✍🏻 About the Book Indian No More is an #ownvoices title, based on the experiences of Charlene […]

How Kendare Blake’s Three Dark Crowns Hooked Me [Wyrd & Wonder Review]

15 May 2020 / review / 8 Comments
How Kendare Blake’s Three Dark Crowns Hooked Me [Wyrd & Wonder Review]

In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born—three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious […]