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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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Speculating on Future Trends in Fairytale Retellings within YA Literature
Fairytale retellings in YA literature have always been one of my favorites, and it's cool to see how they've grown […]
Fantasy Deep Dives
Nature’s Echoes: Environmental Themes in Fantasy and Sci-Fi
Environmental Themes in Fantasy Fantasy has a knack for making us see the world in a different light. One of […]
Fantasy Deep Dives
Exploring Dragons in YA Literature: A Philosophical Journey
Dragons. These mythical creatures have long soared through the pages of young adult (YA) literature, their scales shimmering with tales […]
Fantasy Deep Dives
The Science Behind the Fiction: Unraveling the Realities of YA Sci-Fi and Fantasy
In the realm of Young Adult (YA) science fiction and fantasy, authors craft worlds of boundless imagination, where the impossible […]
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Interactive Fiction: A Gateway Drug to the Magic of Storytelling
Back in the day (well at least my day), the concept of interactive fiction was epitomized by the Choose Your […]
Tropes & Worldbuilding
Cross-Genre Experiments: The Thrill of Blending YA Genres
In the vast, vibrant world of Young Adult (YA) literature, the boundaries between genres are not just lines to be […]
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