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...
If Holden Caulfield Were a Vampire Slayer

If Holden Caulfield Were a Vampire Slayer

Ah, The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger’s magnum opus. A pilgrimage of teenage angst, alienation, and a profound dislike for “phonies.” Now, take that existential dread and give Holden Caulfield a wooden stake and some garlic. What do you get? A...
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,...