In fiction, the apocalypse is typically a local affair, the global impact notwithstanding. In the early days, survivors might catch panicked broadcasts from places farther than a day’s walk, but once the lights go out, the world shrinks not only to matters of survival, but to a few square miles. It makes sense, then, that […]
Spring has sprung and with it comes a month of invigorating, exciting reads from bestselling authors and writing teams: Cassandra Clare joins forces with Wesley Chu for a new Magnus Bane trilogy, and established duo Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff kick off a new sci-fi adventure. Tahereh Mafi is back with the fifth installment of […]
Happy LGBTQAP preview day! I love to talk trends in this space, but first, can we all take a gander at the sheer volume? This season has double the rainbow content of previous seasons, and we are here for every single word of it. Upcoming releases include graphic novels, vibrant fantasies, friendship stories, examinations of […]
Hark, a new year of YA fantasy is upon us! This year’s forthcoming crop (January through June) of fantasy novels is rich with fierce new landscapes, forbidden enchantments, and inspirations ranging from pre-Revolutionary France to Chinese, Korean, and Middle Eastern mythologies to classic fairy tales to Gothic lit. (And don’t miss even more fantasy titles […]