by msk | Sep 18, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
Love ’em or hate ’em, YA tropes are here to stay. As a hardcore YA fiction fan, I have a complicated relationship with these common themes and devices that show up again and again in young adult books. On one hand, there’s a comfort in the...
by msk | Sep 9, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
Remember how I mentioned I recently reread The Catcher in the Rye? Well, I’ve got a few thoughts about it I’d love to share. First off, if there’s a quintessential YA (Young Adult) novel out there, this has to be it. J.D. Salinger’s masterpiece has always been a...
by msk | Aug 18, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
Young Adult (YA) fiction has always been a dynamic and evolving genre, serving as a mirror reflecting the thoughts, fears, and dreams of the youth. As the genre has grown, it has amassed a collection of recurring themes or tropes. While some of these have become...
by msk | Aug 9, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
The world of literature has always been populated with characters that take us beyond the realm of the ordinary, transporting readers into fantastical worlds. Among these characters, the mystical animals, often termed as ‘familiars’, hold a special place....
by msk | Aug 6, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
Orphans have always held a peculiar charm in the realm of fiction. From the cobbled streets of Victorian England to the winding alleys of fantastical worlds, these young characters devoid of parental protection have tugged at our heartstrings, evoking a potent mix of...
by msk | Jul 31, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
In the vast landscape of literature, there’s an irresistible sub-genre that has charmed countless readers: novels that artfully blend the intricate twists of murder mysteries with the enchantment of magic. Think Sherlock Holmes meets Harry Potter! These stories,...
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