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Selkie Mythology: Why the Seal-Wife Legends Aren’t Romance
Fantasy Deep Dives · Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy
Selkie mythology from Orkney, Shetland, Ireland and the Faroes: stolen seal skins, a curse that isn’t finished, and why these legends aren’t love stories.
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Book Recommendations · Dystopian · Uncategorized
A Taste of YA Dystopian Fiction: Comparing “Recipe X” and “Burrowed”
Guest post by Jamaica Pfenn Dystopian fiction has long been a staple of the literary world, often presenting readers with […]
Book Recommendations · Tropes & Worldbuilding
Witches & Spellcraft – Spellbinding New YA Fiction
This year’s witchy fiction delivers in spades. Let’s dive broom-first into the latest tales of potions, hexes, and love triangles.
Dystopian · Tropes & Worldbuilding
Dystopian Diaries: Young Adult Fiction & Life’s Harsh Realities
Ah, dystopian fiction. There is nothing like a young adult novel to remind us of the bleak future that awaits […]
Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy
Dark Mermaids and the Uncharted Waters of YA Paranormal Fiction
Forget the charming, singing, and brightly colored sirens of Disney fame; these mermaids have a darker, more dangerous edge to […]
Book Recommendations · Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy
Dive into the World of Alabaster Island with Amelia Mendez’s Enchanting Narration
Hello there, fellow bookworms! Guess what? Our beloved Alabaster Island, winner of the 2021 New York Author Project contest in […]
Book Recommendations · Dystopian
Best YA Dystopian Fiction – Bleak Never Looked Better
Who doesn’t love a good YA dystopian novel? You know, those stories that transport us to bleak, oppressive worlds that […]
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