Our The Dawn of Yangchen book review explores how F.C. Yee deepens the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender by giving us a wonderfully realistic look at what being the “bridge between two worlds” would be like. Continue reading “‘The Dawn of Yangchen’ by F.C. Yee: A masterclass in not underestimating your young adult audience”
Our A Show for Two book review considers a new young adult book that is among the most authentic of NYC-set rom-coms. Continue reading “‘A Show for Two’ by Tashie Bhuiyan: Readers will fall in love with filmmaker Mina, photographer Emmitt, and New York City”
This Daniel José Older interview spans topics such as how to define success, what to do when anxiety takes hold of you, and, of course, Ballad & Dagger. Continue reading “Daniel José Older talks ‘Ballad & Dagger’ and having a career full of dream projects”
Our interview with Sandra Block discusses the author’s latest book, Girl Overboard, and her first foray into the young adult genre. Continue reading “Author Sandra Block discusses ‘Girl Overboard’ and reading without shame”
This Girl Overboard book review takes a look at Sandra Block’s splashy new thriller, her first foray into YA. Continue reading “‘Girl Overboard’ by Sandra Block: A sun-drenched thriller for teens”
This Ballad & Dagger book review is a spoiler-free look at the first Rick Riordan Presents YA novel. Continue reading “‘Ballad & Dagger’ by Daniel José Older: A vibrant, musical story for everyone”
This Gallant book review is a spoiler-free look at the way the shadows move across V.E. Schwab’s stunning Gothic fantasy. Continue reading “‘Gallant’ by V.E. Schwab: A dark descent into the Gothic fantasy of your dreams”
In our Vespertine book review, we answer the age-old question: What does a buddy comedy about a nun and the demonic spirit possessing her look like? Continue reading “‘Vespertine’ by Margaret Rogerson: Nuns and Saints team up with spirits to fight evil”
This Reclaim the Stars book review explores Zoraida Córdova’s anthology and the stories that go above and beyond. Continue reading “‘Reclaim the Stars’ amplifies Latinx voices across realms and space”
In our Iron Widow book review, we go on a wild ride with a sci-fi retelling of China’s only female emperor. Continue reading “‘Iron Widow’ by Xiran Jay Zhao: Pacific Rim robots battle aliens and the patriarchy”
Our Skin of the Sea book review dives into Natasha Bowen’s lush story about one mermaid who dared to defy the gods. Continue reading “‘Skin of the Sea’ by Natasha Bowen: West African mermaids shine in this historical fantasy”
Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood is a luxuriously dark fantasy that mixes horror and romance in such a way that it will leaving you gasping for more. Continue reading “‘Within These Wicked Walls’ by Lauren Blackwood: Come for the horror and stay for the romance (or vice versa!)”
This Year of the Reaper book review is a spoiler-free discussion of Makiia Lucier’s fantasy in which Lord Cas, long thought to be lost, returns home to face new trials and tribulations. Continue reading “‘Year of the Reaper’ by Makiia Lucier is a dark epic fantasy that offers a glimpse of hope”
Here’s an exclusive excerpt from the contemporary YA novel Thanks, Carissa, for Ruining My Life by Dallas Woodburn, coming February 8 from Immortal Works Publishing. Continue reading “‘Thanks, Carissa, for Ruining My Life’ exclusive excerpt is perfect for fans of friends-to-lovers romance”
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