Tag: #fantasy

• The Heir Review

  About 20 years since King Maxon and Queen America’s love story, Illea has made close allies, been involved in no wars and peace reigns. Somewhat. Even though the caste system has been eradicated, post-caste discrimination is still a major issue, with minor riots spilling out and discontent aimed at the monarchy is making the palace…

  rachelbeerwoman

  October 3, 2023

  Reviews

  #fantasy, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #kieracass, #rachelreads&reviews, #romance, #theheir, #theselectionseries, #YA

• Sept Books

  Fatima Tate Takes the Cake by Khadijah VanBrakle Fatima Tate is a good Muslim daughter although her desire to become a professional pastry chef and opening a bakery is not on her parent’s agenda for their daughter’s good future. But that’s just the start of Fatima chafing against the rules. She’s going to be going…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 30, 2023

  Book Suggestions

  #adialsaid, #akemidawnbowman, #allyouhavetodo, #anathologies, #anikafarjardo, #anthem, #areyoutheregod?itsmemargaret, #autumnallen, #blackrosewriting, #bloomsbury, #boundless, #candlewickpress, #chriscolfer, #claireforrest, #comingofage, #davidbowles, #dcink, #deborahwiles, #dragonkiss, #e.d.baker, #emikojean, #ericsmith, #erinentradakelly, #fantasy, #fatimatatetakesthecake, #feiwel&friends, #gabrielpicolo, #goldymoldavsky, #graphicnovel, #guadalupegarciamccall, #harpercollins, #historicalfiction, #holidaybooks, #i’dratherburnthanbloom, #I.W.gregorio, #inkyardpress, #ismeewilliams, #jasminewarga, #judyblume, #kamigarcia, #karenyin, #khadijahvanbrakle, #kindofabigdeal, #kokila, #lorielryon, #lowergrade, #macmillian, #magicalrealism, #magichasnoborders, #melinamangal, #middlegrade, #nafizaazad, #nasgraqraineyhopson, #nazkutub, #nikitagill, #oliviachadha, #parallellines, #preetichhibber, #rachelreads&reviews, #randyribay, #rebeccabalcarcel, #robin, #ruthmarkseglash, #sabaatahir, #samiraahmed, #sangumandanna, #sayantanidasgupta, #scholastic, #secretofthemoonconch, #shannonc.f.rogers, #shannongibney, #shannonhale, #shreyailaanasuya, #sixtiestrilogy, #sonacharaipotra, #squarefish, #struckbylightning, #swatiteerdhala, #tahirabrar, #talesofthefrogprincess, #tanzaniabhathena, #tarasim, #teentitans, #thedragonprincess, #torreymaldonado, #traceybaptiste, #veerahiranandani, #whereyouseeyourself, #YA, #yearling

• The One Review

  35 girls enter, four are left, and only one can wear the crown. Of course, we already know who that one is but the journey America takes as she inadvertedly starts a revolution prompts . . . conflicting feelings. Since King Clarkson threatened America in the previous book, she’s been on her best behavior and…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 29, 2023

  Reviews

  #dystopianfiction, #fantasy, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #kieracass, #rachelreads&reviews, #theone, #theselectionseries, #YA

• The Books of Bayern: Forest Born Review

  The last novel of The Books of Bayern focuses on Razo’s little sister, Rin, in a novel that brings things full circle with plenty of magic, nature and more danger. In fact, I’m tempted to put a “Water, Trees, Fire, Wind, the four languages lived in harmony until the Kingdom of Kel attacked” quote at…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 19, 2023

  Reviews

  #bloomsbury, #fantasy, #forestborn, #middlegrade, #rachelreads&reviews, #shannonhale, #thebooksofbayern

• The Books of Bayern: River Secrets Review

  Hale is back with the lovable jokester, Razo. The sheep herder is now one of Bayern’s Own. Or Bayern’s worst which is what other soldiers say behind his back. Yes, Razo knows he isn’t the best fighter or spear thrower nor can he speak the fire language and wind language of his friends. But he…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 18, 2023

  Reviews

  #bloomsbury, #fantasy, #rachelreads&reviews, #riversecrets, #shannonhale, #thebooksofbayern, #YA

• The Books of Bayern: Enna Burning Review

  It’s been two years since Enna’s best friend, Isi aka Ani stopped the potential war between Bayern and Kilandree. Enna has returned home to take over the house since her mother’s death with her brother. But Enna is no longer content in the Forest as she used to be. But she isn’t needed in the…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 17, 2023

  Reviews

  #bloomsbury, #ennaburning, #fantasy, #middlegrade, #rachelreads&reviews, #shannonhale, #thebooksofbayern

• The Books of Bayern: The Goose Girl Review

  Hale’s haunting retelling of The Goose Girl starts with a princess, a princess born with a word at her tongue. Once she awakes three days later, she doesn’t know the name but she grows entangled with the speech of animals. It’s an ancient magic, and a distrusted one compared to people-speak. Princess Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 16, 2023

  Reviews

  #bloomsbury, #fairytale, #fantasy, #middlegrade, #rachelreads&reviews, #retelling, #shannonhale, #thebooksofbayern, #thegoosegirl

• The Selection Review

  America Singer is a Five, the caste of artists and musicians. They may provide entertainment and culture but it is a seasonal rank that makes her family’s finances a balancing act. That’s why her mother is thrilled about Prince Jaxon’s upcoming Selection. If America is chosen from the lottery, she and 34 other girls may…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 15, 2023

  Uncategorized

  #fantasy, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #kieracass, #rachelreads&reviews, #theselection, #theselectionseries, #YA

• Ogre Enchanted Review

  All Evie wants is to be a healer. In fact, she’s running quite a fruitful apothocary for her village in Jenn with her best friend, Wormy as her first patient and bookkeeper. But much to Evie’s distress, Wormy likes her far more than a friend. Even though they’re way too young in Evie’s opinion but…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 13, 2023

  Reviews

  #fairytale, #fantasy, #gailcarsonlevine, #harpercollins, #ogreenchanted, #rachelreads&reviews, #YA

• A Tale of Two Castles Review

  This was unlike any other fairytale Levine has created! Very loosely inspired by Puss in Boots (and by inspired, it has cats, and that’s where the similarities end), Levine creates a distinct new kingdom where 12-year old Elodie sets off to apprentice herself as a mansioner. That’s the word for actor over there. But apprenticenships…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 12, 2023

  Reviews

  #ataleoftwocastles, #fairytale, #fantasy, #gailcarsonlevine, #harpercollins