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Fantasy Novels & Graphic Novels

The Art of the Open Mind: Navigating "Problematic" Books with Honesty and Grace by Ana Vanessa Bettencourt De Almeida I am deeply honored to share my personal approach to the complex world of "problematic" literature. My perspective is shaped by a life lived on both sides of the page. Known as Ana in the reviewing community and Vanessa in my creative life, I hold a Master’s in English and Portuguese Literature and a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts. My career has been a journey of sto

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📚 Just finished... full review Brazil 🇧🇷 Magic @cindylrodriguez71 #thefireserpentlegacy Get book here audiobook just $7 https://amzn.to/4hIycil 5+ stars Tão feliz por ver um projecto como este ganhar vida! Had a great Sunday with this book. Brazilian mythology and lore, family and culture (even yummy food, Deus eu tenho saudades de feijoada) bringing forward guardians of the Amazon Forest. What looked like a Fabergé egg was, in fact an unmatched amazing (huge) Boitata, a s

💜📚 Hollow Magic @topplingstackstours & @mmarsloud #HollowMagic #TopplingStacksTours #MarsLauderbaugh Hollow Magic is a highly anticipated young adult fantasy graphic novel from creator Mars Lauderbaugh (illustrator of the Cemetery Boys cover) about found family, magic, and the power of deciding for yourself who you truly are. Raised in the world of fey, seventeen-year-old Rosefinch has the ability to lift curses with nothing but a twist of her fingers. But when a witch's ma

📚🧡Lauren Carr Mystery Thursday Readathon I've reviewed 8 out of the 15 (the 15th will be released fall the last volume of the #macfaraday series) currently trading book 9 By @themysteryladie #macfaradayseries Here is what we have sp far when it comes to care themes in: 🐕Vol 1 It's Murder Son : the start, small town, new beginnings, unexpected inheritance, new dog, murder mysteries, stalking case 🚪Vol 2 Old Loves Die Hard : Past relationships, past knocking on their doors,

📮📚 Just arrived... Have you read this series? @topplingstackstours & @authorjenlynnbarnes  #TheNaturals #TopplingStacksTours #JenniferLynnBarnes Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 bestselling author of The Inheritance Games , delivers an exhilarating mystery—perfect for fans of Criminal Minds and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But, it’s not

4 stars 🌟 It's an emotional middle-grade novel with focus disability, bullying, and family struggles. Protecting nature and healing with it is one of my fav themes added to the magic realism brought by the girl who fell from heaven. It's inspiring and sweet. It's fast paced and easy to read. Anna is a fun angel. #Angel #environmental #disability #middlegrade Get book here https://amzn.to/4xsfAYd Thank you author for the awesome audiobook copy

Night Frights Level 3 Ready to Read It's Alive 5+ stars We love this series. Little horror-thriller Stine-style for younger readers. Ok. They are fun, super well illustrated, and always have hilarious Oh-No kind of end twists. Relatable toys and charcoal to draw. The author makes it clear that these charcoals are different, magical, so the adults can reinforce that there won't be a puppy coming out of the pages or sidewalk, no matter how much we want one. Not too scary, like

3 updates not reading today working on my final book while it's raining outside. Setting up mybook & sales for the 3 books of Whisperers and Keepers 🥰For fans and who want. No obligation needed, not all books are for all people 1️⃣📚 Silver Stone Challenge - starts August 10th at noon (countdown sale) Quest into.Darkness - starts August 13th at noon (countdown sale) The Last Artifact - starts August 13th at noon (countdown sale ) 2️⃣ ✍️ Added Silver Stone Stationery to Etsy

📚 #sisterhood review #girlpowerdiaries @amplepublications Perfect for August Sisters Day (let's just say August is sisters' month, all months are sisters' months) To buy this book head to www.booklife.com As an older sister, I relate to this one a lot, eheh. Loved this story by such a young and knowledgeable author, when it comes to naughty young sisters and overwhelmed older ones. Filled with fun naughtiness, empathy, and care. Perfect for the classroom or home where family

From Roundfire books 5 stars As a sci-fi/dystopian fan, I liked this one a lot. Not only did the author create a satisfying story that grabbed me from the beginning to the last page, but he also made it short enough to be enjoyed as a novella, with a dense narrative and multiple thought-provoking events. I found myself thinking that humankind has always aimed for some sort of immortality, and with technological advances, we are surrendering ourselves and our planet for what n

By penguin Holidahouse 5 stars So powerful. Home is already missing Poppy as she prepares to spend time with her grandmother. Feeling homesick from the perspective of those who leave and those who stay with a positive turn, hopeful to meet again they enjoy each moment without just wasting the time waiting,this way... more memories and stories to share. Perfect colors, the illustrator did a perfect job of conveying the emotions. Pre order herehttps://amzn.to/3TvxCdz

😄Where is Waldo? Spooky spot the Difference Candlewickpress 5 + Stars This is absolutely amazing. I spent hours in my childhood, and still do now, not only playing with these books but also admiring the artwork and detail. They are part of the reason I like to draw very detailed scenes in my illustrations. This one and Mordillo made my childhood better. There is also an Advent Calendar with 24 mini books I totally recommend. This volume is Spot The Differences, has a lot of

July had a lot of great releases. I've read a few 5s and 5+ (personal taste) Messed up the dates sorry for the ugly graphic, lost the original 14 -23 image Princess of Dune 5 + Stars This is a great volume companion to add to the original trilogy because it happens 2 to 3 years before the classic Volume 1. I've been rereading the original and fitting these in between, and they go well with the original author. They keep the language, the mood, and the characters remain the sa

5+ This is one of my fav horror mysteries by the new imprint RunForIt. Awesome. An orphan girl seeking revenge she does all in her power to learn how her mother really died. Coincidentally, other people died that day in the same location, so they dismiss her as an unsolved murder. The best part? A kid she knows from school (knows well) ends up possessing a teddy bear, and together they solve a paranormal, terrible secret and mystery with ghosts, curses and zombies in the mix.

📚 Thursday Thriller with #macfaradaymysteries @themysteryladie Volume 8 out of 15 🥰15th volume will be released in October 13th, 2026. I am reading these until I get there, I was approved for the arc so I am exciting and will be sad to say goodbye to them in the 15th volume... or are we? 4.5 My review doesn't reflect the characters' beliefs, religious identity, or opinions (for me, this series is entertaining and like visiting friends each weekend, but these friends are c

📚 Just arrived to my mail... Genre: YA Fantasy Publishing date: September 29, 2026 Rep: sapphic, lesbian, LGBT+ Synopsis: Hayao Miyazaki meets Guillermo del Toro in this Sapphic YA portal fantasy in which a girl must save her changeling girlfriend from a terrifying faery realm. Nola James can handle it. She can handle that her father is dead. She can handle that her friends, bored with her grief, left her behind. Nola James has to handle it because Lumi—the love of her life

Synopsis: Some moments change a life in an instant. Ever since the accident, Marvin's world has felt different. School has become something to survive instead of enjoy, his friends no longer know how to treat him, his parents seem to be drifting farther apart, and the future he once imagined no longer feels possible. As Marvin's world grows smaller, even everyday moments become more difficult. But beyond the classroom and doctor's appointments, forest trails, horses, rivers,

5 Stars Delightful. Think the Wind in the Willow characters hunt down humans and are no longer the prey during the annual festival of Barley Day. Slightly complex, but if you read Watership Down, this will be right there next to it. I will keep these together from now on to reread. The perfectly twisted word-of-mouth horror phenomenon that set the internet on fire. When Eamon and his two closest friends, Caroline and Mark, journey to Addington Isle, they hope to explore the i

Genre: YA Thriller Publishing date: July 28, 2026 Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound Synopsis: “Bring It On”, but with murder, this heart-pounding YA thriller follows Jonty, a star cheerleader forced to track down a killer and achieve her dream—before it’s too late. With competition this fierce, bodies are bound to hit the mat… All Jonty has ever wanted is to lead her cheerleading team, The Exalted Ones, to win a NCA championship. Cheer is not just a sport, it’s