Category: diverse characters
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REVIEW: Dead Sea by Mia Kerick
The Official Description: Kyle is a swaggering bully; Lenny strives to be invisible. Kyle has been left alone in the world; Lenny is the world’s biggest loner. When Kyle saves Lenny from drowning, their lives will never be the same. After a brutal encounter with school bullies, Lenny swims out into the ocean, determined…
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REVIEW: Cinderellis by Evie Drae
The Official Description: As the son of music industry royalty and a famous rock star in his own right, Henry “Cinder” Cinderford has spent his life on the road. Craving stability, he signs on to do a special limited engagement in Las Vegas and plans to spend the next six months discovering the meaning of…
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REVIEW: Can’t Take That Away by Steven Salvatore
The Official Description: An empowering and emotional debut about a genderqueer teen who finds the courage to stand up and speak out for equality when they are discriminated against by their high school administration. Carey Parker dreams of being a diva, and bringing the house down with song. They can hit every note of all…
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REVIEW: Fragile Remedy by Maria Ingrande Mora
The Official Description: Sixteen-year-old Nate is a GEM—Genetically Engineered Medi-tissue created by the scientists of Gathos City as a cure for the elite from the fatal lung rot ravaging the population. As a child, he was smuggled out of the laboratory where he was held captive and into the Withers—a quarantined, lawless region. Nate manages…
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REVIEW: Billions of Beautiful Hearts by Kevin Craig
The Official Description: Wen Devante is Insta famous with a massive following and a flare for fashion. At almost 18, they have already published a book on gender nonconformity, released several songs on Spotify and appeared on television. During the first wave of Covid-19 lockdown, they reach out to an unsuspecting Kaye, one of their…
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Review, Release Blitz and Giveaway: His Compass by Con Riley
AMAZON US | AMAZON UK | UNIVERSAL LINK Cover Design: Natasha Snow Length: 85,000 words His Contemporary MM Romance Series Book #1 – His Horizon – Amazon US | Amazon UK | Universal Link Book #3 – His Haven – Amazon US | Amazon UK | Universal Link (coming…
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REVIEW: As Far As You’ll Take Me by Phil Stamper
The Official Description: The author of The Gravity of Us crafts another heartfelt coming-of-age story about finding the people who become your home–perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli Marty arrives in London with nothing but his oboe and some savings from his summer job, but he’s excited to start his new life–where he’s no longer…
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REVIEW: Wonderstruck by Allie Therin (Magic in Manhattan 3)
The Official Description: Don’t miss the stunning conclusion to Allie Therin’s Magic in Manhattan series! New York, 1925 Arthur Kenzie is on a mission: to destroy the powerful supernatural relic that threatens Manhattan—and all the nonmagical minds in the world. So far his search has been fruitless. All it has done is keep him from…
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Release Blitz and Review: Blood Winter by S.J. Coles
RELEASE BLITZ Book Title: Blood Winter Author: S.J. Coles Publisher: Pride Publishing Release Date: December 29, 2020 Genre/s: Contemporary M/M Paranormal/Vampire Romance Trope/s: Forbidden love, enemies to lovers, stuck together, rural romance Themes: Healing, belonging, finding acceptance, alternate reality Heat Rating: 4 flames Length: 71 797 words/ 266 pages There is a sequel planned. Add…
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REVIEW: Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell
The Official Description: While the Iskat Empire has long dominated the system through treaties and political alliances, several planets, including Thea, have begun to chafe under Iskat’s rule. When tragedy befalls Imperial Prince Taam, his Thean widower, Jainan, is rushed into an arranged marriage with Taam’s cousin, the disreputable Kiem, in a bid to keep…
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REVIEW: The Greatest Superpower by Alex Sanchez
The Official Description: As summer draws to a close, 13-year-old Jorge wants nothing more than to spend his days hanging out with his fellow comic book-obsessed friends. But then his parents announce they’re divorcing for a reason Jorge and his twin brother never saw coming—their father comes out as transgender. Just the facts: Twins brothers, father…
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REVIEW: Lava Red, Feather Blue by Molly Ringle
The Official Description: Awakening the handsome prince is supposed to end the fairy tale, not begin it. But the Highvalley witches have rarely done things the way they’re supposed to. On the north Pacific island of Eidolonia, hidden from the world by enchantments, Prince Larkin has lain in a magical sleep since 1799 as one…
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