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Merman Books: Where Are All the Male Mermaids?
Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy · Mermen
Found any male mermaids lately? Try this. Search “mermaid books” and you will drown in results. Lists, subgenres, entire BookTok shelves, gorgeous covers with iridescent tails and hair […]
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Book Banning Must End!
There is only one thing that should be banned and that is censorship. YA fiction is the go-to genre for […]
Tropes & Worldbuilding
Magical Mashups: The Ins and Outs of Urban Fantasy Magic Systems in YA Lit
Let's talk about one of the coolest aspects of young adult (YA) urban fantasy novels: magic systems. There's just something […]
Book Recommendations · Tropes & Worldbuilding
The Allure of YA Dystopian Romance: Exploring Forbidden Love
Young adult (YA) dystopian fiction has long captivated readers, transporting them to alternate realities where societies are often oppressive and […]
Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy
Why I Love Writing about Mermaids: A Magical Exploration
As a writer, I find myself drawn to the magical world of mermaids, or "shifters" as I sometimes refer to […]
Dystopian · Sci Fi
YA Science Fiction: From Hope to Dystopia
Once upon a time in the literary world, young adult science fiction was a beacon of hope for the future. […]
Book Recommendations
Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs: A Brief History of YA Fiction. Part 1
Today, we're delving into the magical, enthralling, and oftentimes controversial world of young adult (YA) fiction. From its humble beginnings […]
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