Feasts in YA Fiction: Magical Meals Galore

Feasts in YA Fiction: Magical Meals Galore

When diving into the vivid pages of YA fantasy, it’s not just the characters and plots that captivate us, but also the sumptuous feasts and unique foods that add flavor to these rich worlds. From hearty meals in cozy hobbit holes to the exotic cuisines of...
Librarians in YA Fiction: Keepers of Hidden Worlds

Librarians in YA Fiction: Keepers of Hidden Worlds

There’s something magical about libraries. Every time I walked into one as a kid, it felt like stepping into Narnia. I remember this one librarian vividly – she had this dark, almost mystical hair and wore bright pink lipstick. To my young, book-loving...
The Anti-Hero: Falling in Love With Your Villains

The Anti-Hero: Falling in Love With Your Villains

While the path of the anti-hero may be well-trodden in adult fiction, it’s a road less traveled in the YA genre. Think about it. We often encounter the Chosen Ones, the star-crossed lovers, the fighters rising against dystopian regimes—but the anti-hero? That’s a rare...