Not quite what you asked for, but definitely wonderful: middle grade rec starring a girl (gasp) and boys will love (double gasp) based on completely anecdotal data. I gave The Lion of Lark-Hayes Manor by Aubrey Hartman to my 12 yo nephew last year. He loved it and recently asked me when Hartman's next book will be out. Published by Little Brown, I will sing this book's praises to all who will listen. (Full disclosure: Aubrey is my writing critique partner, but, also, her next middle grade book has already received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publisher's Weekly. So my praise isn't completely biased).
I discussed this book Cinnamon Rolls & Villainy by Chante A. Campbell on StoryGraph this week and it sounds like such a good time! Also, Mistletoe & Mishigas by M.A. Wardell is a great holiday romance if you want those cozy/warm hug vibes and you love the grumpy x sunshine trope.
“seems to be a lawyer” lol
John Green consistently wins the internet.
Not quite what you asked for, but definitely wonderful: middle grade rec starring a girl (gasp) and boys will love (double gasp) based on completely anecdotal data. I gave The Lion of Lark-Hayes Manor by Aubrey Hartman to my 12 yo nephew last year. He loved it and recently asked me when Hartman's next book will be out. Published by Little Brown, I will sing this book's praises to all who will listen. (Full disclosure: Aubrey is my writing critique partner, but, also, her next middle grade book has already received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publisher's Weekly. So my praise isn't completely biased).
I discussed this book Cinnamon Rolls & Villainy by Chante A. Campbell on StoryGraph this week and it sounds like such a good time! Also, Mistletoe & Mishigas by M.A. Wardell is a great holiday romance if you want those cozy/warm hug vibes and you love the grumpy x sunshine trope.
holiday grumpy x sunshine YES PLEASE