peachyartist's reviews
150 reviews

Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by Mai K. Nguyen

adventurous inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Super cute story!! Would love to see the artists’ other works~

The Clackity by Lora Senf

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

The story is good and very spooky, but it definitely told a story rather than actually showing it. Still, I may check the author’s other work

Hellaween: Spellbent by Moss Lawton

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A little harder to keep up with than the first one, but still a fantastic and fun read! And the art is just as stunning~

A Field Guide to Mermaids by Emily B. Martin

adventurous informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Perfectly mixes science and fantasy!!! You get to learn so much about aquatic life while living in a world that mermaids exist

The House on the Cliff by Franklin W. Dixon

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

It was very all over the place and the pacing felt off at times. Nowhere near as good as Nancy Drew

Dear Mothman by Robin Gow

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Very beautifully written

Monsterology by Ernest Drake, Dugald A. Steer

adventurous funny informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL book! Any kid who wants to grow up studying monsters and cryptids would love it!

The Hellion's Waltz by Olivia Waite

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

The Genius Kid's Guide to Mythical Creatures by Sara Novak, Sara Novak

informative medium-paced

4.0

The Mystery at Lilac Inn by Carolyn Keene

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0