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13 Squads in YA, Definitively Ranked

I’m ranking our favorite friendship squads in YA. Why? Because I can.
Why Twilight Is Just as Thrilling After the 20th Read

It’s no secret I’ve been an avid fan of Stephenie Meyer’s ingenious work since I was 10. Yes, my mother let me read these books at quite a young age (sorry, mom), but my imagination wouldn’t be where it is today without them, so thank you Stephenie and Mom for putting the series in my…
Here’s what I think of your Queen of Nothing Theories

My biggest confession: Before I started working at LBYR…I have never read The Folk of the Air series.
Which YA Series to Read Based on Your Favorite Childhood Series

We all have that one book or series that got us hooked on reading. Let’s take a trip down memory lane, as we reminisce on our favorite childhood series and pick up some new reads along the way.
Cover Reveal: This Is My Brain in Love by I.W. Gregorio

Not only is Ilene Wong Gregorio one of the founders of We Need Diverse Books, but she’s also the author of a YA novel that expertly tackles the topics of race, prejudice, and mental health. These are all topics that affect everyone everywhere—myself included—which is why I’m so excited to present to you Ilene’s newest…
Choose a bunch of books, and we’ll guess your star sign

Oh yes, we’re back with another astrology post. This time, we put ourselves to the test by guessing your star sign based on books you choose. Do you read books similar to your sign? Let’s find out!
Return to Elfhame with an Excerpt from The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

Did I not say we had a surprise in store for you this week? For you mortals that have been googling “the queen of nothing read online” and “the queen of nothing i need it now please give it to me novl”, I present to you the ultimate #OutofContextQueenofNothing: the prologue and the first two…
What would you get blackmailed for doing?

Who doesn't love a good blackmail plot? In honor of Rule and Rise, I give you this quiz that will determine what you would be blackmailed for doing!
Cover Reveal: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black Repackage

Some of you may have noticed the Modern Faerie Tales repackage that came out earlier this year, which features tales about some of the side characters from The Folk of the Air. But did you know there is another story set in the same universe, also featuring characters from The Folk of the Air? And…
4 Books for Angsty Teens

We all know what it’s like to be an angsty teen. For a lot of us, teenage-hood is the angstiest time of our lives. What I wouldn’t have given to have a fresh book help guide me through my most angst-ridden years, without looking down on me or feeling pedantic. Well, now that I’m older,…
The Signs as Characters from The Diviners by Libba Bray

We back with another zodiac signs post! Trying to figure out what signs characters are just never gets old. And what better series to discover zodiac signs for than The Diviners! I mean it’s literally about psychics and the unseen powers that be. You know the astrological machinations of the universe would have definitive weight…
Pick a tropical vacation, and we’ll give you a book character to go on vacation with

With summer comes the thought, “I need a vacation.” And don’t we all? There’s nothing like going on a tropical getaway (even if it’s only in our dreams), and we can think of a few characters who could use a break as well. Each vacation spot has their own unique characteristics and culture, so choose…