Wizards and Witches – A Trope Gone Tired?

Wizards and Witches – A Trope Gone Tired?

Today, we’re diving into an interesting topic that’s been debated in cozy reading nooks and heated online forums alike: Have the words “wizards” and “witches” become clichéd in modern literature? Oh boy, let’s talk! So,...
YA Tropes: Cliche or Classic?

YA Tropes: Cliche or Classic?

Love ’em or hate ’em, YA tropes are here to stay. As a hardcore YA fiction fan, I have a complicated relationship with these common themes and devices that show up again and again in young adult books. On one hand, there’s a comfort in the...
The Intricate Dance of One of Us Is Lying

The Intricate Dance of One of Us Is Lying

I recently dived into Karen M. McManus’s One of Us Is Lying, and let me just say—wow, what a ride. I’ve heard some buzz about McManus’s talent for juggling a crew of protagonists, and yep, she totally delivered. More than Just One Voice You know...