Today, we’re highlighting three new titles that feature a school dance turned apocalyptic nightmare, spicy secrets in a fantastical royal family, and vampires at war with one another. THIS IS THE WAY THE WORLD ENDS BY JEN WILDE “Via Waverly’s razor-sharp commentary and grandiose descriptions of the masquerade and its attendees’ wealth, Wilde fashions a […]
Tag: YA Fantasy
YA Spotlight (4/3/23)
We hope you’re in the mood for romantasy today, because we have two great YA titles that combine magic, love stories, and adventure! BLOOD DEBTS BY TERRY J. BENTON-WALKER 2 starred reviews! “Steeped in spiritual lore that takes cues from the rich cultural history of the Black diaspora, Walker paints an evocative picture of an […]
YA Spotlight (3/27/23)
Mondays are for highlighting YA titles and today we have three excellent new releases for you! A speculative novel that takes a hard look at religious trauma and LGBTQ+ issues, a rom-com about a teen who can’t deny her feelings for her best friend, and a fantasy story about a young girl who must save […]
Spring 2023 Adult + YA Preview Recap (3/23/23)
A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended our Spring 2023 Adult + YA Preview last week! We heard from authors S.A. Cosby (ALL THE SINNERS BLEED) and Dahlia Adler (GOING BICOASTAL) and talked about SO MANY Spring 2023 books! You can watch a recording of the Preview below and find a list of all […]
YA Spotlight (3/20/23)
This week we’re celebrating an enchanting queer Rapunzel retelling featuring a vampire and a witch learning to love each other despite being sworn enemies and an edge-of-your-seat debut that follows a girl who is cursed with bad luck and desperate for power as she partakes in a vicious competition to become her country’s next ruler. […]
Happy Half Hour (2/27/23)
Join us today as we dive into a YA fantasy debut set in New Orleans, an enemies-to-lovers romance with a fake dating scheme, an epic YA fantasy filled with hope and heartbreak, and a journey through literature paved by mathematics. BLOOD DEBTS by Terry J. Benton-Walker | 9781250825926 | 4/4/23THE PLUS ONE by Mazey Eddings […]
YA Spotlight (2/7/23)
This latest fantasy thriller from Lauren Blackwood follows Victoria, a teen tour guide in a Jamaican jungle filled with supernatural creatures, as she attempts to prove herself to everyone around her and figure out what she truly wants in life. WILDBLOOD BY LAUREN BLACKWOOD “Blackwood’s creativity shines through via the Jamaica-based jungle setting, which overflows […]
YA Spotlight (1/30/23)
Today we’re spotlighting the final book in the Sisters of Salem series, filled with even more peril, drama, and supernatural creatures. HEX YOU: SISTERS OF SALEM BY P.C. CAST AND KRISTIN CAST Twin witches Mercy and Hunter are the only ones who can protect their town from the dangerous creatures of the underworld. As they […]
YA Spotlight (1/17/23)
The follow-up to COLD THE NIGHT, FAST THE WOLVES is finally here! This sci-fi fantasy novel is sure to delight new and old fans alike. SWIFT THE STORM, FIERCE THE FLAME BY MEG LONG “Brimming with action, shifting alliances, and intrigue, this bustling continuation to Long’s broader literary canon follows charismatic protagonists navigating internal turmoil […]
Happy Half Hour (12/5/22)
It’s the first Happy Half Hour of December, and we’re filling it with some wintery reads including a gripping mystery set in Alaska, a story of a Soviet Union Olympic gymnast, evidence to finally crack a chilling cold case, and a YA debut about the bond between a girl and a wolf. WINTER’S END by […]