Reviews written by fantasyreads11

This work by David Shannon is a hilarious and lively picture book that kids can’t get enough of. In this follow-up to the beloved No, David!, David is back with even more "mischievous" antics (as always), trying to make everyone laugh with his cannonballs, spaghetti slurping, and classroom jokes. Of...

One Moment is an emotional novel that explores grief and the fragile nature of memory. The story follows Maggie, whose summer was supposed to be perfect with friends and her boyfriend, Joey, but it quickly turns into a nightmare when a single moment changes...

The Witching Wind is an adventurous middle-grade story about Roxie, an eleven-year-old girl who wants nothing more than to escape her embarrassing middle school life. After a humiliating incident at a pool party, Roxie feels like the whole school is laughing at her. When...

The Hidden Girl is an engaging YA thriller that follows Melati, a scholarship student at an elite girls’ school in Melbourne. On the surface, she is an exemplary student, careful to maintain a perfect image so she can avoid being sent away to a strict boarding school after a troubled...

Cloaked is a vibrant, imaginative mash-up of multiple fairy tales, woven together into a fun and adventurous story. The book follows Johnny, a responsible teenage shoemaker working at his family’s South Beach repair shop, whose life changes completely when magic, curses, and a daring princess enter the picture. What starts...

Towering is a beautiful YA retelling of the classic Rapunzel fairy tale, and it completely delivers on the magic and adventure fans of fairytales crave. The story follows Rachel, a young girl who has been hidden away in a tower by Mama, who isn’t her real mother. Rachel’s only companions...

A Kiss in Time is a creative twist on the classic Sleeping Beauty story, mixing a modern setting with a fairytale world in a way that feels fresh and entertaining. The story follows Talia, a princess who fell into a deep sleep for 300 years after touching a cursed spindle,...

Mirrored (Kendra Chronicles #3) by Alex Flinn is the third book in the series, and honestly, it stands out as one of the most layered and emotional stories out of all of them. Inspired by Snow White, this book goes deeper than just a simple retelling and really focuses on...

Beastly by Alex Flinn is a modern retelling of the classic Beauty and the Beast story, set in a high school environment. It follows Kyle, a popular and arrogant teen who is cursed and transformed into a “beast” after humiliating a girl who turns out to be a witch. The...

Green Eggs and Ham is a classic that teaches an important lesson about trying new things before deciding you don’t like them. The story follows Sam I Am as he encourages another character to taste green eggs and ham in a variety of fun and silly situations. The rhyming text...

The Secret Library is a middle-grade novel that follows Dally, an 11-year-old biracial girl navigating life after her grandfather’s passing. Dally lives with her white single mother, who is focused on preparing her to take over the family business. When Dally opens a letter from her grandfather that she was...

Bingo: Love Bug is a fun and interactive board book that brings the excitement of Bingo to even the youngest readers. This book features garden-themed bugs and backyard creatures, making every game cute and engaging. The front of the book includes a fold-up spinner, and there are reusable punch-out pieces...

Seven Deadly Thorns by Amber Hamilton is a dark academia romantasy with a mix of enemies-to-lovers tension and high-stakes danger. The story follows Viola Sinclair, a student hiding her shadow magic in a kingdom where it’s forbidden, and Roze Roquelart, an arrogant prince tasked...

16 Forever by Lance Rubin is an interesting YA romance with a unique twist. The story follows Carter Cohen, who is stuck reliving his 16th birthday for the sixth year in a row. Each time he tries to turn 17, his memory resets, his body ages backward, and the world...

You’re Eggstraordinary is an adorable and heartwarming board book that delivers a message of love and celebration for little ones. The story follows a fluffy, squishy chick with soft, tactile feathers that children can touch, as each page shares a sweet rhyme about how “eggstraordinary” the reader is. The text...