Why YA Fiction Still Matters for Adult Readers
An argument for reading YA fiction as an adult — and why the best YA does things literary fiction is too self-conscious to attempt.
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A review of Etiquette and Espionage, the first Finishing School novel by Gail Carriger — steampunk YA with charm and genuine wit.
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A review of Etiquette and Espionage, the first Finishing School novel by Gail Carriger — steampunk YA with charm and genuine wit.
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A review of Fathomless by Jackson Pearce — a dark YA retelling of The Little Mermaid that doesn't flinch from the original's cruelty.
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How to Write a Book Review That Actually Gets Read
Practical craft advice for writing book reviews — what makes a review useful, and how to avoid the most common failures of the form.
Read more →Where to Submit Your Short Fiction: A Writer's Guide
A practical guide to submitting short fiction — literary magazines, contests, and online venues worth knowing.
Read more →Why YA Fiction Still Matters for Adult Readers
An argument for reading YA fiction as an adult — and why the best YA does things literary fiction is too self-conscious to attempt.
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