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A middle schooler who loves fantasy, mystery, and sci-fi — and thinks every great story deserves to find its reader. Honest reviews, no spoilers (usually).

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Ivy Bramble

Middle schooler · Fantasy lover · Honest reviewer

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Casting April

by Wendy Lu

Ivy absolutely loved *Casting April* by Wendy Lu, awarding it a perfect 5 out of 5 and praising its strong character growth and excellent writing. The story follows twelve-year-old April Zue, a Broadway-obsessed performer who fights for her fair shot at the school play's lead role after being sidelined because of her disability. Ivy highly recommends this heartfelt realistic fiction novel for anyone who loves theatre stories, and encourages readers to grab it when it releases on June 16th, 2026.

5.0

April 11, 2026

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A Tale Dark & Grimm

by Adam Gidwitz

5.0

Fantasy

Greenwild

by Pari Thomson

5.0

Fantasy

Cape

by Kate Hannigan

5.0

Science Fiction

Mixed Up

by Gordon Korman

5.0

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Casting April

by Wendy Lu

5.0

April 11, 2026

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A Tale Dark & Grimm

by Adam Gidwitz

Ivy was reluctant to pick up *A Tale Dark & Grimm*, but once she started this darkly humorous mashup of fairy tales following Hansel and Gretel's search for the perfect parents, she couldn't put it down—awarding it a full 5 out of 5. She warns that the book is packed with blood and not for the faint of heart, but promises it's the perfect read for fans of fairy tale retellings with a twisted, gruesome edge.

5.0

April 11, 2026

Fantasy

Greenwild

by Pari Thomson

Ivy absolutely loved *Greenwild: The World Behind the Door*, awarding it a perfect 5 out of 5 and declaring it her favorite book ever. She was swept away by the nature-based magic, the thrilling adventure of Daisy Thistledown searching for her missing mother in a hidden magical world, and two jaw-dropping plot twists she never saw coming. If you enjoy stories brimming with enchanting green magic, wonderful friendships, and a powerful message about protecting our environment, Ivy insists this is a must-read!

5.0

April 5, 2026

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About Ivy Bramble

She's a middle schooler who loves reading and writing, especially all things fantasy. Her favorite authors include Rick Riordan, Gordon Korman, and James Patterson. She reads at least two books a week and reviews the ones she can't stop thinking about.