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Tag: Magic
The Cages We Create, a guest post by Kate J. Armstrong
Nightbirds is a fiercely feminist fantasy: a potent cocktail full of intrigue and glamor, but also questions about girls trying to claim their power and find their voices.
On Cozy Fantasies, Comfort Reads, and the Need for Whimsy in YA Fantasy, a guest post by Jamie Pacton
Somewhere, in this storm, we need relief. We need a soft place to land. For me, books have always been comfort, companions, and escape.
Book Review: The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy by Anne Ursu
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.
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Book Review: The Year I Flew Away by Marie Arnold
Gabrielle's story asks what you would give up in order to fit in and shows the dangers of losing yourself
Book Review: The Collectors by Jacqueline West
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 […]
Book Review: Heart of Thorns by Bree Barton
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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Book Review: Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves by Liesl Shurtliff
Publisher’s description From the New York Times bestselling author of Rump, comes the true story behind another unlikely hero: a grumpy dwarf who gets tangled up in Snow White’s feud with the wicked queen. Ever since he was a dwarfling, Borlen (nicknamed “Grump”) has dreamed of visiting The Surface, so when opportunity knocks, he leaves his cavern home […]
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