Fantasy series

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

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

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on A Court of Thorns and Roses

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

Eight Years After the Finale, ‘Merlin’ Lives On Thanks to Fan Creations

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

The final scene of the BBC series broke hearts, but the fanbase has coped by creating its own fan fiction and videos — much of it incredibly popular.…

May 15, 2020