YA Spotlight (11/27/23)

Today we’re spotlighting a fantasy novel about a teen who finds out they’re a reincarnated god from another world and a historical romance that reimagines the legend of King Arthur.

GODLY HEATHENS: AN OUROBOROS NOVEL BY H.E. EDGMON

2 starred reviews!

“Edgmon thoughtfully explores issues of agency, identity, and mental illness via an inventive mythology; a high-stakes, action-packed plot; and a vibrantly drawn, intersectionally diverse cast embroiled in realistically thorny relationships.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Gem’s blasé attitude is sharply hilarious and contrasts with their deep anxiety and insecurity; moral ambiguity is made even more authentic by the informal tone and direct addresses that invite readers deep into Gem’s inner life… A monstrously thrilling, deeply emotional, and mythologically rich fantasy about seizing your own power.”–School Library Journal, starred review

GWEN & ART ARE NOT IN LOVE BY LEX CROUCHER

“Croucher’s simultaneously sharp and subtle prose boasts delicious banter and a propulsive story populated by intersectionally diverse characters whose interactions feel fresh and vital through the novel’s climactic conclusion.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review

GODLY HEATHENS: An Ouroboros Novel by H.E. Edgmon; 9781250853615; 11/28/23
GWEN & ART ARE NOT IN LOVE by Lex Croucher; 9781250847218; 11/28/23