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Laughter, Lore and Legally Blonde: A Debut Author’s Journey to “The Princess Knight”

If you were to go back to medieval times, what job do you think you’d have? That’s the question we asked Cait Jacobs, author of the USA Today bestseller The Princess Knight. This ingenious medieval romantasy puts a twist on classic Y2K movies like Cadet Kelly and Legally Blonde to tell the story of Clía,…

Cameron KimballOctober 28, 2025

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Adventure, Heartbreak and a Dash of Magic — Read the First Chapters Free!

Whether you’re thirteen or thirty-something, there’s magic in stories that remind us of what it’s like to feel everything all at once — that dizzy mix of hope, heartbreak, wonder and courage that defines growing up (no matter how old you actually are). These three books are made for readers…

BookTribOctober 15, 2025

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Love, Legends and Literary Glow-Ups: Modern Romances That Remix the Classics

With the upcoming release of Princess Knight by Cait Jacobs, it’s obvious that we are in the golden age of retellings. We all know and love the classic fairy tales, legends and myths and love stories that we grew up with, but sometimes, the best way to rekindle that nostalgic…

Kelsey HallOctober 14, 2025

Young Adult

Embrace the Holiday Spirit in Vibrant Return to the World of “Belladonna”

*Contains spoilers for the Belladonna Trilogy* Adalyn Grace has done it again! Following on the heels of the success of the Belladonna trilogy, Grace returns to the lush setting of Wisteria Gardens, decked out in the magic of the holidays, with Holly, a holiday novella that takes place following the…

Kiersten BjorkOctober 7, 2025

Fiction Romance

A Quiet Story of Pain, Connection and the Courage to Begin Again

You’ve Found Oliver by Dustin Thao is a touching and thoughtful story about love, loss and the courage to heal. The book takes readers on an emotional journey that feels both personal and universal. It deals with relationships, self-discovery and the complicated feelings that come when life does not go…

Sunday Juliet AdakuSeptember 29, 2025

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6 Teen Fantasy Series You Should Be Reading

Fantasy fans love stories that whisk them into vivid worlds with powerful magic, epic quests and unforgettable heroes. The best series don’t just entertain; they pull you into adventures where danger is real, friendships matter and even the smallest choice can change everything. These books are especially perfect for teens…

Katie BloomerSeptember 26, 2025

Young Adult

International Bestselling Author Brigid Kemmerer Returns With a Thrilling New Fantasy

Brigid Kemmerer’s Warrior Princess Assassin is a young adult fantasy that combines danger, betrayal and the struggles of survival with themes of family and self-discovery. This book follows the journey of a princess who finds herself caught between loyalty to her crown and the desire to live her own life…

Sunday Juliet AdakuSeptember 25, 2025

Young Adult

“Dream by the Shadows” Blurs the Boundaries Between Light, Darkness, and Desire

Following the stunning response to the self-published launch of Logan Karlie’s debut fantasy novel, Christy Ottaviano Books (Little Brown Books for Young Readers) delivers Karlie’s Dream by the Shadows in an all-new, deluxe edition. Packed with delicious banter, clever magic and plenty of twists and turns, Dream by the Shadows…

Kiersten BjorkAugust 26, 2025

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Debut Author of “Dream by the Shadows” Shares Journey from Self to Traditional Publishing

In 2023, Logan Karlie had just released Dream by the Shadows into the world. She’d been working on the fantasy novel for years, from teenage sketches with ideas inspired by The Phantom of the Opera and Labyrinth, to early drafts in college. With the self-published book finally out for readers…

Kiersten BjorkAugust 20, 2025

Young Adult

Even in Death, We Burn Bright: A Haunting Tale of Magic, Grief and Second Chances

If you ever thought purgatory was just a quiet waiting room in the afterlife, Immortal Consequences by I. V. Marie is here to shock you. This young adult fantasy dives headfirst into a richly imagined world where death isn’t the end; it’s just the beginning of another journey filled with…

Sunday Juliet AdakuJuly 30, 2025

Young Adult

Magic and Dreams Collide in Sequel to “A Study in Drowning”

#1 New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid’s highly anticipated sequel to A Study in Drowning returns readers to the lush, dream-filled world that we know and love, but with more than ever at stake. Packed with twists and turns and mysterious magic, A Theory of Dreaming is the dark…

Kiersten BjorkJuly 29, 2025

Miscellany Young Adult

Missing: Stories About Black American Muslim Teens in YA Fiction

Unfortunately, Black American Muslim teens are rarely the main characters in traditionally-published, contemporary young adult novels. In 2017, I was shocked when I learned at my local library there wasn’t a single title available. That abysmal statistic pushed me to start writing these types of stories. More than once, I’ve…

Khadijah VanBrakleJune 30, 2025

Young Adult

Friends Turned Enemies Must Save Kingdom in Magical YA Take on “Swan Lake”

If you enjoy fantasy with drama, betrayal and sharp female leads, then A Treachery of Swans will definitely catch your attention. This young adult fantasy, written by A. B. Poranek, draws you into a richly imagined world where magic is banned, identities are stolen and nothing is as it seems.…

Sunday Juliet AdakuJune 26, 2025

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Queer YA Stories for Pride and Beyond

Young adult fiction has always offered readers a window into the intense emotions and discoveries that define adolescence. For LGBTQ+ teens, stories that reflect their experiences — first crushes, identity exploration, family struggles and friendships — can be especially powerful. Queer coming-of-age books do more than just entertain; they provide…

Katie BloomerJune 16, 2025

Young Adult

YA Fantasy Debut “Celestial Banquet” Is a Veritable Feast for the Senses

Roselle Lim’s YA fantasy debut, Celestial Banquet, is a veritable feast for the senses. Centering around a hot-headed teen protagonist who aims to change her life and home through her cooking skills, it’s a thrilling exploration of family, love and home through a colorful culinary lens. Cooking for the Gods…

Kiersten BjorkJune 3, 2025

Young Adult

Teenager’s Daydreams Shattered by Family Secrets in Mythology-Tinged Debut

Selina Li Bi has written an imaginative and poetic Young Adult debut novel, Sunlight Playing Over a Mountain, that will pull at readers’ heartstrings. There is injustice and unbalance in the world when a child is forced to grow up too fast, forced to assume the adult responsibilities of caring…

Linda HitchcockMay 20, 2025

Laughter, Lore and Legally Blonde: A Debut Author’s Journey to “The Princess Knight”

Adventure, Heartbreak and a Dash of Magic — Read the First Chapters Free!

Love, Legends and Literary Glow-Ups: Modern Romances That Remix the Classics

6 Teen Fantasy Series You Should Be Reading

Debut Author of “Dream by the Shadows” Shares Journey from Self to Traditional Publishing

Missing: Stories About Black American Muslim Teens in YA Fiction

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