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Fantasy Novels & Graphic Novels

#ThrashForce #TBRBeyondTours #RajSidhu @tbrbeyondtours Book Info: Thrash Force by Raj Sidhu Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Publishing Date: July 15, 2025 Synopsis: When Riley Singh unwittingly offends a multiversal sorcerer, he and his friends are whisked into a freaky new reality in this hilarious middle grade fantasy adventure—perfect for fans of Dungeoneer Adventures and Once Upon a Tim. Seventh grader Riley Singh is a smart kid—smart enough to know that he could be an ex

Information above from the original Newsletter. I love Calvin & Hobbes; it was my favorite graphic novel. My grandmother gifted me my first volume when I started reading. She always pushed me to read high-quality books from Jules Verne to awesome graphic novels. I started drawing very early, so this was a great addition to my first library, books, and art. Unfortunately, I couldn't bring my copies across the ocean. Books here.

Book Info: Genre: Young Adult Realistic Fiction Publishing Date: April 29, 2025 5 stars With this second book, I know now that I will love everything this author writes. She always intertwines art and deep thoughts about how we prefer to live our lives and what makes a priority with relevant social and family issues. It was very well crafted with a built-up to the crises and good resolution. will love everything this author writes. Can't wait for more from this author. In sea

I got a hardcover of this book. I have a paperback signed by the author, but I really wanted to try another technique. Still acrylic Painted the edges with purple then drew the rest inspired by the naked cover. This is not to sell; it's something to help me have fun during overwhelming days while listening to audiobooks. Used pink end pages Next one:

Thank you St Martin's Press for the advance copy Release a Day: August 26th Author: Ilana Kurshan My review: 5 stars The best way to review this one is to list all the books mentioned in case you missed any... go pick it up, but first read this memoir. The book includes a partial list at the end with some as well (a note to myself as well). A life of a Jewish family reader told in a book journey. I love that readers take time to understand that they can't read all, and if the

@topplingstackstours & @samprenticejones Book Info: #ArcanaTheLostHeir #TopplingStacksTours #Sam Prentice-Jones Arcana: The Lost Heirs by Sam Prentice-Jones Genre: YA Fantasy Graphic Novel Publishing Date: June 24, 2025 5 stars A complex coven/magic/witchcraft graphic novel, but there is something unique about this one that I forgot that it's a graphic novel. I recommend this one to those who are reluctant to experiment with the genre. The visual complement so well the pacing

5 Stars 🌟 wonderful tale Releases Sept 2015 One of my top 5 fav authors: J. Anderson Coats My review: This author always has amazing stories to tell at the core, and this book is evidence that we all have an amazing story of perseverance, bravery, or dreams to follow even if others don't understand and disagree... we must not quit our path. This tale was inspired by a Slovene family in Colorado in the 1910s, and it's so emotional (not too long, under 250 pages) and powerful,

Book 1 5 Stars What an amazing series. I was drawn to the vibrance of the cover and artwork. It promised to be hilarious, and it didn't disappoint. Easy to read, the humor keeps us turning the page, and the mystery is fun. Sky is a relatable character, and Elvis is a cool, creative alien. Living in Area 51 and going to school with all these different aliens is so fun, diverse, and the pets add to it all. Sky had no idea her uncle was a high official in a secret base, but now

@topplingstackstours & @kitrosewater, @charlottelilliebalogh @delacortepress thank you for the copies. #TopplingStacksTours #AllsFairinLoveandFieldHockey #KitRosewater #KillTheLaxBro #CharlotteLillieBalogh Kill the Lax Bro by Charlotte Lillie Balogh YA Mystery Thriller The night before graduation, all of Hancock High celebrates at their school’s annual lock-in. But what starts out as a fun night turns horribly wrong when a body is found—and the victim is none other than Troy

Do you have any pets or ever had? What do these two have in common? 👉 They are both waiting for their people to return 👉 They are both great detectives #gusandglory @mackidsbooks and @sguillory262 5 stars So sad but well-balanced, Gus brings joy and purpose to young Glory, and she needs someone who understands her loneliness after her mother leaves—finding a new place to belong, doing the most and what is right for your community, and making new friends. I fell in love with

Loved discovering these books. Thank you author for sending me a super gift (a box with some of her titles) Unicorn Series reviews: (a 5 stars series) Get series here Book 1 Loved this first volume, although all changes for our dear Sam and she finds herself on her way to spend Summer with her uncle Mitch in a place she has never been, after a gloomy journey, nothing like the discovery of an amazing, magical island beyond the fog to lift hers and our spirits. This is part of

I've won on a giveaway hosted by @kaydavault #odditywoods It is an amazing... 👉 5 stars Adventure 👉 Filled with magic 👉 Amazing creative design 👉World building 👉Fun characters 👉Marietta is tired of broom dad! She is a detective, and it's time to find him! She goes on a Quest 👉 Amazing artwork and color work. 👉 Releases in August 👉 First of a series 👉 Pre-orders help a lot. I want my copy in full color, so I have already done my pre-order. "Based on the webcomic of

As you know I found a tattered World War Z copy without the jackdust cover and I love this book so I decided to revamp it. Painted the edges with orange then drew the rest inspired by the movie's poster, and got some fabric to make the rest. I used foil for the Font the Z is shiny but doesn't show well. I'll make a video with more books painted when I make more. This is not to sell; it's something to help me have fun during overwhelming days while listening to audiobooks. The

Pre-order now: https://www.prairielights.com/book/9781951971304 Midsommar meets The Final Girl Support Group in this horror novel about a woman who survived cult killings as a child and is striving to be "normal," but a spontaneous trip into the woods and the voices in her head keep pulling her to the dark side. So what if Sadie hears talking dead animals and a strange, comforting male voice in her head? The therapist insists these are just symptoms of PTSD. It makes sense co

Two recs with Spanish flair, amazing fantasy books by @wednesdaybooks 👉 Mistress of Bones: Swashbuckling, grand, and tragically romantic, sad, filled with adventure: necromancer dark fantasy story of a sister trying to revive her older sister 10 years after her death. She only needs a bone, a finger or two... Releases August 5th Full review on goodreads and my blog. 5 stars: What a journey. Sad, tragic, heartbreaking... I couldn't stop reading it. A young sister has the powe

❓️What is your fav ancient culture? Me: I love Greek mythology, Viking, Celtic, and Asian This is book 2 I only noticed after, so I need to get into the first before reading and writing this review @dawbooks, @john_wiswell, @wunderbookspr and @storygramtours thank you for the copy #wearingthelion #dawbooks #Johnwiswell #storygramtours "This second novel from Nebula Award-winning John Wiswell brings a humanizing, redemptive touch to the Hercules story in this mythological fa

click on [ ] to make it full screen ⏰️Countdown to UK, Australia & South Africa Release of #writersofthefuture41 DAY: JUNE 18th 👉😁Watch the full intro of the Gala on YouTube @galaxy_press (the short footage included in my reel is copyrighted to the publisher, and sharing was consented). Thank you so much, publisher. ☀️☀️🌟This is a FREE contest for sci-fi and fantasy authors 12 authors and 12 illustrators (new talent who show great talent to become great names of publishing

Happy release to these St Martin's Press books. Shaw Connolly Lives To Tell audio here. A compelling thriller about a woman who will stop at nothing to uncover the truth behind her sister’s disappearance. Shaw Connolly is no stranger to trauma. As a fingerprints analyst, she’s one of the first on-site for crimes, including murder scenes and a mysterious string of arsons popping up throughout the rural Maine community her department serves. But the tragedy of her little siste