The Black Queen by Jumata Emill

Disclaimer: I received an e-arc of this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own. Book: The Black Queen Author: Jumata Emill Book Series: Standalone Rating: 5/5 Diversity: Queer Sapphic Black MC, Queer Sapphic Black character, Black characters Recommended For...: young adult readers, mystery, murder mystery, thriller, suspense, LGBT Publication Date: January 31, …

Blood Debts

BOOK INFORMATION TITLE:  Blood Debts AUTHOR: Terry J. Benton-Walker PUBLISHER: Tor Teen RELEASE DATE:  April 4, 2023 GENRES: YA Fantasy,  LGBTQ+ BUY LINKS: Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/25463/9781250825926 SYNOPSIS: Thirty years ago, a young woman was murdered, a family was lynched, and New Orleans saw the greatest magical massacre in its history. In the days that followed, a …

In Darkness: The Vampire by L. Diane Wolfe

Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own. Book: In Darkness: The Vampire Author: L. Diane Wolfe Book Series: Standalone Rating: 4/5 Recommended For...: paranormal, romance, vampires Publication Date: February 7, 2023 Genre: Paranormal Age Relevance: 18+ (alcohol consumption, gore, violence, animal violence, animal death, sexual content, romance) Explanation …

Sun Keep Rising

Book Info: Sun Keep Rising by Kristen R. Lee Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Publishing Date: January 24, 2023 Synopsis: When rent increases put a teen mom at risk of losing her home, she resorts to a dangerous game to keep her family afloat. But all games have consequences, and this isn’t one she can afford …

The Last Ranger

The Southern Magicks by Ashton K. Rose

Disclaimer: I received this e-arc and finished copy from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own. Book: The Southern Magicks Author: Ashton K. Rose Book Series: The Southern Magicks Book 1 Rating: 3/5 Diversity: Gay MC, M/M/NB Recommended For...: fantasy, queer, LGBT, magic, mystery Publication Date: August 22, 2022 Genre: Fantasy Age Relevance: 18+ …

This is Not My Home by Vivienne Chang and Eugenie Yoh

Disclaimer: I received this e-arc and finished copy from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own. Book: This Is Not My Home Author: Vivienne Chang and Eugenie Yoh Book Series: Standalone Rating: 5/5 Diversity: Taiwanese MC and characters Recommended For...: picture book readers, moving, Taiwan, making new friends Publication Date: January 24, 2023 Genre: …

Against the Wind

Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury

Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own. Book: Delicious Monsters Author: Liselle Sambury Book Series: Standalone Rating: 5/5 Diversity: Canadian Black MC, Black characters, Black plus size MC, Black gay side character, Korean side character, Plus size side charcters, Sri Lankan Canadian lesbian side character, Sapphic relationship mentioned …

The Buried and the Bound by Rochelle Hassan

Disclaimer: I received this e-arc and finished copy from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own. Book: The Buried and The Bound Author: Rochelle Hassan Book Series: The Buried and The Bound Book 1 Rating: 4/5 Diversity: Lebanese MC, Gay MC, Bisexual MC, MM Romance Recommended For...: young adult readers, fantasy, LGBT, witches, paranormal, …