Tag: young adult

The Stories Behind Books I’ll Never Get Rid Of

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As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become much more intentional about the books I keep. I’ve donated dozens over the past few years, keeping only the ones I know I’ll reread,

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Why Magic Schools Are So Popular

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When it comes to fantasy novels, setting is one of the most important things to take into consideration. Authors have a choice to write a world that’s very similar to

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Innovation in Young Adult Fiction

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Young adult (YA) fiction has a history of innovation, from when librarian Margaret Scoggin renamed her library journal column to Books for Young Adults in 1944 to when S. E.

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Why Sports Romance Always Wins

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As an avid romance reader, I’ve read almost every romance trope you can think of: fake dating, second-chance, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, grumpy x sunshine, forbidden love, romantasy—you

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Why Readers Don’t Always Agree on the Characteristics of Young Adult Fiction

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I’ve noticed that the young adult (YA) category of fiction can cause confusion and disagreement among readers, starting with its name and the fact that it’s intended for people aged

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YA Greek Mythology 

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Greek mythology refers to stories, myths, and legends created by the ancient Greeks about their collection of gods and heroes. These stories also acted as the ancient Greeks’ way of

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