A Court of Thorns and Roses

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2023 Winter Book Releases You Need To Read

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

Here are six books to immerse yourself into during winter break.…

November 18, 2023

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Writing Tropes We Need More Of

Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

Tired of seeing the same old story? Try exploring some of these books that feature fresh ideas and bold new takes.…

November 23, 2022

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Sarah J. Maas Remains the Queen of Characterization

Virginia Beall, Elon University

She invents complex characters who are simultaneously unreachable yet deeply relatable, weaving in elaborate backstories and hidden talents to appeal to readers.…

June 19, 2022

What Makes Sarah J. Maas a No. 1 NYT Bestselling Fantasy Author?

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

From young adult to adult fantasy, this author has become a worldwide phenomenon, but what is it that makes her stories so popular?…

November 6, 2021

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BookTok Breakdown: An Honest Review of TikTok’s Favorite Reads

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

Are the book recommendations on the app any good? Or is everything overhyped?…

August 3, 2021

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Why ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ Is an Iconic YA Fantasy Series

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

As readers await the release of 'A Court of Silver Flames,' it's a good time to revisit the series' unbelievably intricate worldbuilding, strong women and realistic character development.…

January 11, 2021

YA Fiction Was Great, But What Comes Next?

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Other worlds are waiting for you in the literary canon.…

July 18, 2019

The 3 Best Book Series That Retell Popular Myths and Fairytales

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

You'll never look at these stories the same.…

July 14, 2019

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