Recs if you like Once a Queen (Carrick Hall #1)...

Underrated/forgotten fantasy gems that deserve more love.

(For those concerned about content, all books on this list are clean to mostly clean, with no spice and minimal profanity, intense violence, & graphic gore)

A curated assortment of clean, age-appropriate books for girls ages 11-14, featuring picks from across genres, all with younger protagonists, light or no romance, and minimal heavy content; perfect for readers transitioning between middle grade and young adult who want engaging stories that feel safe, fun, and comfortable.