Content Tags: Middle Grade     Humor     Contemporary     Friendship Bonds     Loss/Grief     Perfect for readers who want: I received a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. I am a sucker for middle grade books featuring quirky characters, especially female characters. As someone who was previously a […] The post Looking Up by Stephan Pastis || Heartwarming MG About Loss and Loneliness appeared first on The Bookwyrm's Den ..read more

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Mystery     Music     Animal Protagonist     Perfect for readers who want: Heartwarming contemporary about following your passion Middle grade book about music and music history Animal point of view Very engaging narration style Low-key music-themed mystery Many thanks to Christy Ottaviano Books […] The post Duet by Elise Broach || A Bird’s Eye View of Chopin appeared first on The Bookwyrm's Den ..read more

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Mystery     Grief/Loss     Sibling Bonds     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Middle grade that deals with grief, loss, and healing. A contemporary story about family bonding and coming together. A peaceful, small town setting harboring a low-key mystery. […] The post The Einsteins of Vista Point by Ben Guterson || Heartwarming MG Mystery appeared first on The Bookwyrm's Den ..read more

Content Tags: Young Adult     Romance     Contemporary     Retelling     LGBTQ+     M/M Romance     F/F Romance     Friends-to-Lovers     Perfect for readers who want: I have returned, and I know you may be wondering, given my first review back, but no, I am not a […] The post The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers by Adam Sass || Queer Fairy Tale Meet-Cute Romance appeared first on The Bookwyrm's Den ..read more

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Romance     LGBTQ+     M/M Romance     F/F Romance     Transgender     Homophobia     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to TheWriteReads and Penguin for an eARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. I know we’re not meant […] The post Straight Expectations by Calum McSwiggan || 13 Going On 30 But Queerer appeared first on The Bookwyrm's Den ..read more

Content Tags: Young Adult     Romance     Contemporary     Paranormal     Coming of Age     Love Triangle     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to Delacorte Press for an eARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Quotes are taken from an unfinished product and may differ from […] The post Grave Things Like Love by Sara Bennett Wealer || Paranormal Coming of Age Romance appeared first on The Bookwyrm's Den ..read more

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Paranormal     Coming of Age     Family Bonds     Diversity     Afghan     Dementia     Domestic Abuse     Teen Marriage/Pregnancy     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to Farrar, Straus and Giroux for an eARC in exchange […] The post House of Yesterday by Deeba Zargarpur || Heartfelt Coming of Age YA appeared first on The Bookwyrm's Den ..read more

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Realistic     Neurodivergent     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Lots of emotion and feels Coming-of-age about acceptance and finding your place Friendship bonds Neurodiverse characters Super cute sibling vibes Slice-of-life contemporary story Many thanks to Margaret Ferguson Books and Rockstar […] The post Next Door to Happy by Allison Weiser Strout || Featuring Friendship and Family Bonds appeared first on The Bookwyrm's Den ..read more

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Realistic     Neurodivergent     ADHD     Friendship Bonds     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Realistic fiction about friendship and family A protagonist with ADHD learning coping mechanisms Heartwarming discussions about what it really means to be a friend […] The post A Perfect Mistake by Melanie Conklin || Heartwarming Story About Doing What’s Right appeared first on The Bookwyrm's Den ..read more

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Science Fiction     Sibling Bonds     Orphans     Foster Care     Child Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: Heartwarming contemporary about finding one’s self. Very cute sibling bonds, willing to risk anything for each other. Cute adventure to find one’s […] The post Jordie and Joey Fell From the Sky by Judi Lauren || Heartwarming MG Contemporary With Sibling Bonds appeared first on The Bookwyrm's Den ..read more