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Fantasy Novels & Graphic Novels

Daughter of the Underworld 5+ Loved this volume and characters, the level of betrayal is so sad and infuriating. They are all trying to survive. Tyrant king Orpheus has a secret challenge and requests volunteers to go rescue his beloved wife Eurydice from the Underworld in exchange they can be free, slaves no more. Deina a Soul Severer has nothing to lose, it will take years before she can accumulate enough jobs escorting souls of the departed to conquer her freedom. She jump

Genre: YA Fantasy Publishing date: October 13, 2026 Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound Rep: Black Synopsis: A high-stakes, dark academia fantasy perfect for fans of The Raven Cycle and Legendborn. Deja Freeman comes from a long line of witches, each one ushered into the magical Web by a woman before her—only she was never woven in. After her mother’s death, Deja’s aunt sought to protect her from the complications of magic. But when Deja enrolls at the prestigiou

📚 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

📚🧡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

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

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

By Little Brown Hachette SUCH A LUCKY GIRL 5 stars Awesome take on modern/contemporary times. What if witchcraft had social media, and self-help books? Very cool that the author mixed the experience of reading self-help books into the idea of visualization, materialization, spells, curses, the evil eye, and cults. This has so many layers, a great metaphor for social pressure, social media blind following, and influencers. A take on envy, understanding why they are grieving,

Five Days at Hotel Adams 4.5 An historical fiction series with high educational values. Apart from taking us to Arizona 1910 we get two girls solving a mystery and trying to stop a fire from happening at the hotel where they live. Although they come from different life situations they had a lot of relatable issues. One is an employer, the other a guest, they both love solving a good mystery and are both homescholled (for different reasons). The novel speaks of many political,

Title: Take It To Your Grave by Louangie Bou-Montes Genre: YA Thriller Publishing Date: July 21, 2026 Synopsis: Maximiliano Rafael Guerrero Lopez “Max” has been dead for 30 years. He’s stuck as a sixteen-year-old in his childhood bedroom with no memory of how he died, and no company aside from rotting floor boards and mildew-ridden guitars. Joaquín Felix Ladrón “Joaquín” is a high schooler who's desperate to experience something paranormal—he’d do anything to even catch a gli

Mac Faraday Readathon 15 volumes 1 per week. 4.5 From the volumes of this series so far (this is the sixth), I found this one darker and very relevant to our contemporary society. In the first volumes, the author gave us humor balanced with high tension and murder. In this one, we can relate to the fear of abusive, powerful men who use their influence to put women down. There are some details in this one that are dark (murder itself is, but cutting the victim's specific organ