*Contains spoilers for Immortal Dark* Hot on the heels of the acclaimed release of Immortal Dark, Tigest Girma returns to the seductive world of Uxlay University in Eternal Ruin. The final chapters of Immortal Dark had readers desperate for the next installment in the story of Kidan and Susenyos, and…
Kiersten BjorkNovember 4, 2025
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
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
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
*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
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
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
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
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
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
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
#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
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
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
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