#MSWL heartfelt yet with humor, strongly plotted, diverse MG with unforgettable characters.

In adult and YA: Diversity in my mswl. That simply goes without saying! Smartly written, great voice, compelling narrative. #mswl

In YA: high fantasy (NOT urban or contemp) is my cup of tea. Rich world-building, complex characters, feels foreign yet familiar. #mswl

My 1st #mswl tweet of the day. Book that fits this description: “She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, #ShePersisted.”

My tastes in Middle Grade and Young Adult tend to be more literary. #MSWL

Tip: I have more room on my list for MG than YA right now. Diverse, plot-driven, imaginative, high-concept, heartfelt. Hit me. #MSWL

In YA: histfic is tough, but alt hist/hist fantasy, set during momentous times in history, capture my attention! Think AND I DARKEN #mswl

A character arc that rivals that of Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. YA or MG. #MSWL

Science fiction that explores what the world looks like tomorrow, along the lines of Station Eleven #MSWL

I love MG stories that make me cry. #MSWL

Still looking for a middle grade mystery with humor and heart! #MSWL

#MSWL Romances with high emotional stakes and conflict that’s hard to resolve, requiring tough decisions, character change, sacrifice

Also still looking for my sweeping YA fantasy (ESPECIALLY if it's diverse, like LGTBTQIA or in a non western European setting, etc.) #MSWL

MG featuring a child with extreme food allergies #MSWL

In YA contemp: serious, dark but hopeful, speaks to the depths of human emotion and mentality. Forman, Rowell, Lord, Yoon as examples #mswl

MG that touches on universal childhood firsts that aren't first crush #MSWL

#MSWL SFF romance featuring protagonists who use their brains and daring to outwit oppressors

In all fiction (adult, YA or MG): evocative/unusual settings, themes of nature, food, secrets, historical elements. #MSWL

Still looking for my sweeping YA Western adventure #MSWL

Twisty psychological thrillers in the vein of Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins, Tana French, Shari Lapena, BA Paris, LS Hilton. #MSWL