by msk | Nov 8, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
There’s nothing quite like diving into a world where every smile hides a secret and every alliance is a play for power. It’s like stepping into a dance where every partner might as well be a rival, and if you miss a step, well, it’s more than just...
by msk | Nov 2, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
While the path of the anti-hero may be well-trodden in adult fiction, it’s a road less traveled in the YA genre. Think about it. We often encounter the Chosen Ones, the star-crossed lovers, the fighters rising against dystopian regimes—but the anti-hero? That’s a rare...
by msk | Oct 23, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
In the realm of Young Adult fiction, the whisper of magic winds intertwine with the raw essence of burgeoning self-awareness, creating a tempest that often mirrors the tumultuous journey of adolescence. One such storm is birthed in the heart of adversarial alliances,...
by msk | Oct 15, 2023 | Shifter Fantasy, Tropes & Worldbuilding
Shapeshifters are those metamorphic maestros in fantasy literature that defy biology and gravity to morph from scrawny mortals into fire-breathing dragons or lithe elves. I’m talking shapeshifters, baby! Whether it’s the wolves in Shiver or the numerous...
by msk | Sep 27, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
Today, we’re diving into an interesting topic that’s been debated in cozy reading nooks and heated online forums alike: Have the words “wizards” and “witches” become clichéd in modern literature? Oh boy, let’s talk! So,...
by msk | Sep 24, 2023 | Shifter Fantasy, Tropes & Worldbuilding
From vampires to gothic horror, Bram Stoker’s 19th century novel Dracula still has its fangs sunk deep into YA fiction today. It’s hard to find a supernatural YA story that doesn’t owe some debt to Stoker for popularizing legends of bloodsuckers and other...
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