MORE 'FANTASY' POSTS
For young and old, fantasy worlds inspire imaginations, and imaginary play. Places to take refuge whenever the world gets too much.
When the pocket world Kiki has created in her sketchbooks turns out to be real, and Kiki is now in it, her anxiety has to morph from "oh no, if I left the door unlocked a goose may eat my mom!" to "can I get out of my own way far enough to save everyone in this world?!"
A smart story about control, rebellion, story itself, and the fearsome power of girls allowed to be themselves. A great book for girls who can't follow the rules and, better yet, don't want to.
When there are so many of us, why do I rarely find South Asian kids on the cover of books especially those who are magic-wielding, realm-saving main characters?
Whew. Brace yourselves for a powerful, painful story of choices and survival in this strong addition to the Graceling Realm.
Every page of this story was a delight. Really all I want in life right now is for this whole series to be out and all the movies so I can just live inside the world of Amari and friends. I'm obsessed.
Ryan La Sala joins us to talk about his debut novel REVERIE and how escapism can be dangerous and just a distraction, but also how it produces a functional blueprint for the ways in which our world could and should be changed.
This smart and engrossing read full of twists and turns tackles prejudice, privilege, lies, and hatred in a world where everyone seems like a potential spy, liar, or double agent.
Publisher’s description Even the smallest wish can be dangerous. That’s why the Collectors are always keeping watch. The Collectors sweeps readers into a hidden world where wishes are stolen and dreams have a price. Fast-paced, witty, and riveting, this contemporary fantasy adventure has magic woven through every page. It’s the first book in a two-book series […]
Publisher’s description Inventive and heart-racing, this fierce feminist teen fantasy from debut author Bree Barton explores a dark kingdom in which only women can possess magic—and every woman is suspected of having it. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Laini Taylor won’t want to miss this gorgeously written, bold novel, the first in the Heart of Thorns […]
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