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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 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 […]
Fantasy Deep Dives · Tropes & Worldbuilding
Fantasy Romance vs Paranormal Romance: Fantastic Lovers and Supernatural Paramours
Fantasy Romance and Paranormal Romance. Although they might appear to be as similar as a pair of star-crossed lovers, there […]
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