Category Archives: Magic

The Enchanted Bridge by Zetta Elliot, illustrated by Cherise Harris

Posted on February 19, 2023 by susanh579

The Enchanted Bridge (Dragons in a Bag Book 4)  by Zetta Elliot, illustrated by Cherise Harris. Random House Children’s Books, 2023. 9780593427743 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy What did you … Continue reading →

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The Lords of the Night by J.C. Cervantes

Posted on February 19, 2023 by susanh579

The Lords of Night: A Shadow Bruja Novel by J.C. Cervantes. Rick Riordan Presents/Disney Hyperion, 2022. 9781368066563 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? 14-year-old … Continue reading →

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Blood Debts by Terry J. Bentor-Walker

Posted on February 11, 2023 by susanh579

Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker. Tor Teen, 2023. 9781250825926 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.9 Format: ARC Paperback (publication date April 2023) Genre: Urban fantasy What did you like about the book? Thirty years … Continue reading →

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The Secret Unicorn Club by Emma Roberts, illustrated by Rae Ritchie and Tomislav Tomi

Posted on January 5, 2023 by susanh579

The Secret Unicorn Club by Emma Roberts, illustrated by Rae Ritchie and Tomislav Tomie. Magic Cat Publishing, 2022. 9781419760204  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Fantasy What did you like … Continue reading →

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Moongarden: Plotting the Stars by Michelle A. Barry

Posted on January 5, 2023 by susanh579

Moongarden: Plotting the Stars by Michelle A. Barry. Pixel+Ink, 2022. 9781645951261  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Science fiction What did you like about the book? Myra, a strong willed and determined … Continue reading →

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Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask (Intasimi Warriors, Book One) by Shiko Nguru

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask (Intasimi Warriors, Book One) by Shiko Nguru. Lantana Publishing, 2022. 9781913747930 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy/Adventure What did you like about the book? After years … Continue reading →

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Wildseed Witch by Marti Dumas

Posted on December 15, 2022 by susanh579

Wildseed Witch by Marti Dumas. Amulet Books, 2022. 9781419755613 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? Hasani has two summer goals, and one of them … Continue reading →

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Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland

Posted on December 13, 2022 by susanh579

Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland. HarperCollins, 2022. 9780063038240 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Historical fantasy (fantasy in a historical setting)  What did you like about the book? In 1937, … Continue reading →

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The Merciless Ones by Namina Forma

Posted on November 30, 2022 by susanh579

The Merciless Ones by Namina Forma. Penguin Random House, 2022. 9781984848727  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? Deka has done it: she has awakened … Continue reading →

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Into the Glades by Laura Sebastian

Posted on November 29, 2022 by susanh579

Into The Glades by Laura Sebastian. Delacorte Press, 2022. 9780593429587  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? Larkin and Cordelia grew up together.  They support … Continue reading →

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