Category Archives: Fantasy

Back to the Bright Before by Katherin Nolte

Posted on June 5, 2023 by susanh579

Back to the Bright Before by Katherin Nolte. Random House, 2023. 9780593565100  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Mystery/Adventure. What did you like about the book? Perpetua’s once sunny world is now … Continue reading →

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Lia Park and the Heavenly Heirlooms by Jenna Yoon

Posted on May 31, 2023 by susanh579

Lia Park and the Heavenly Heirlooms by Jenna Yoon. Aladdin, 2023. 9781534487963 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: ARC (Publication date 5/30/2023) Genre:  Fantasy/Adventure What did you like about the book? Lia Park is … Continue reading →

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Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the Blame by Louie Stowell

Posted on May 19, 2023 by susanh579

Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the Blame by Louie Stowell. Walker Books, c2022, 2023. 9781536226300 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover illustrated novel Genre: Fantasy, humor What did you like about … Continue reading →

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The Golden Frog Games by Claribel A. Ortega

Posted on May 17, 2023 by susanh579

The Golden Frog Games (Witchlings 2) by Claribel A. Ortega. Scholastic Press, 2023. 9781338745795 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: ARC Paperback (publication date: 5/2/2023) Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies by Stacey Lee

Posted on May 16, 2023 by susanh579

Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies by Stacey Lee. Disney Hyperion, 2023. 9781368074803 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book? 12 year old Winston Chu lives … Continue reading →

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The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers, illustrations by Shawn Harris

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers, illustrations by Shawn Harris. Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. 9781524764203 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Hardcover Genre:  Animal fantasy What did you like about the book? I … Continue reading →

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Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy by Angie Thomas

Posted on May 11, 2023 by susanh579

Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy by Angie Thomas. Balzer + Bray, HarperCollins Children’s, 2023. 9780063225138  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy/Adventure What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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The Secret Shipwreck by Linda Chapman, illustrated by Michelle Ortega

Posted on May 10, 2023 by susanh579

The Secret Shipwreck (Mermaids Rock, Book 6) by Linda Chapman, illustrated by Michelle Ortega. Tiger Tales, c2021, 2023. 9781664340442 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Paperback chapter book Genre: Fantasy What did you like … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Aaron by Liz Kessler, illustrated by Joanie Stone

Posted on May 7, 2023 by susanh579

The Truth About Aaron (The World of Emily Windsnap, Book 3) by Liz Kessler, illustrated by Joanie Stone. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536215243 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you … Continue reading →

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The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Posted on May 7, 2023 by susanh579

The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink (The Princess in Black, Book #10) by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536209785 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 … Continue reading →

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