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Best YA Fantasy of 2018

  • TEEN

    CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE

    MARCH 6, 2018

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE

by Tomi Adeyemi

Powerful, captivating, and raw—Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE HAZEL WOOD

    JAN. 30, 2018

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE HAZEL WOOD

by Melissa Albert ; illustrated by Jim Tierney

Not everybody lives, and certainly not “happily ever after”—but within all the grisly darkness, Alice’s fierce integrity and... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE STORYTELLER

    NOV. 13, 2018

  • TEEN

    THE BELLES

    FEB. 6, 2018

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE BELLES

by Dhonielle Clayton

With a refreshingly original concept, this substantial fantasy, the first in a duology, is an undeniable page-turner Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE BOOK OF PEARL

    FEB. 6, 2018

  • TEEN

    TESS OF THE ROAD

    FEB. 27, 2018

FICTION

TESS OF THE ROAD

by Rachel Hartman

Like Tess’ journey, surprising, rewarding, and enlightening, both a fantasy adventure and a meta discourse on consent,... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    BLACK WINGS BEATING

    SEPT. 25, 2018

  • TEEN

    BLANCA & ROJA

    OCT. 9, 2018

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BLANCA & ROJA

by Anna-Marie McLemore

McLemore’s poignant retelling is a must-read for fans of fantasy and fairy tales. Full review >

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