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Found Family in Sci-Fi and Fantasy: Why the Crew You Choose Hits Harder Than Blood
Sci Fi · Tropes & Worldbuilding · Uncategorized
Found Family in Sci-Fi and Fantasy. There’s a moment in almost every great sci-fi or fantasy story where it happens. The ragtag group of misfits (the ones who […]
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The Allure of Royalty in YA Fantasy Fiction
Raise your hand if you've ever been suckered into reading a Young Adult (YA) fantasy novel purely because it had […]
Book Recommendations · Tropes & Worldbuilding
Magic-less Fantasy: An Emerging Sub-genre Worth Your Attention
When I think of the fantasy genre, my mind usually flutters to images of fiery dragons, wise wizards, and enchanted […]
Book Recommendations · Fantasy Deep Dives
Urban Fantasy vs High Fantasy: When Dragons Roost on Skyscrapers
Ever found yourself torn between exploring a world filled with epic quests, mystical creatures, and legendary magic, and the gritty […]
Tropes & Worldbuilding
The Mystic Voyage: Exploring Mystical Themes in Young Adult Fiction
Let's talk about a fascinating aspect of literature that we often overlook - the mystical themes that run through Young […]
Tropes & Worldbuilding
Young Adult Novel TV Adaptations: A Tale of Unfortunate Events
Hollywood’s siren call has lured many a young adult novel into the tantalizing realm of television. Yet, as any siren […]
Tropes & Worldbuilding
YA Westerns: A Gallop Through the Wild, Wacky West
Picture this: tumbleweeds rolling across a deserted street, the distant echo of a lone cowboy's boots on the wooden saloon […]
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