Talha Bin Tayyab 
“The only reason you say that race was not an issue is because you wish it was not. We all wish it was not. But it’s a lie. I came from a country where race was not an issue; I did not think of myself as black and I only became black when I came … Read more
“Dreams that come true can be beautiful, but they can also turn into nightmares when people won’t wake up.” Stephanie Garber, Caraval The Basics Title: Caraval (Caraval #1) Author: Stephanie Garber Published: 2017 Publisher: Flatiron Books — Macmillan Pages: 402 Format: Hardcover Genres: Fiction Fantasy, High fantasy, Romance, Fantasy romance, Young adult, Young adult fantasy … Read more
When I first discovered Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, I was completely drawn into its dystopian and sci-fi world — a place both supernatural and hauntingly emotional. The lyrical prose and emotional depth of Mafi’s series made it stand apart from any other story I’d read before. The tale of Juliette Ferrars, a girl cursed … Read more
After finishing Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas, I remember feeling that familiar book hangover—the kind only an unforgettable fantasy series like Throne of Glass can leave behind. The heroic story of Celaena Sardothien, a skilled assassin torn between power, freedom, and love, completely consumed me. The worldbuilding, the intricate plots, and the multifaceted … Read more
If you’ve ever been enchanted by Sarah J. Maas and her bestselling series A Court of Thorns and Roses—often called ACOTAR—you probably know the irresistible pull of fantasy books that blend faeries, warriors, witches, and wizards into one gripping, epic world. I still remember my first read of A Court of Thorns and Roses; the … Read more
When I first picked up Red Queen, I didn’t just find another young adult novel—I found a world built by Victoria Aveyard, an American writer whose vision reshaped how I see fantasy fiction. Born on July 27, 1990, in Western Massachusetts to public school teachers, she grew up surrounded by stories and imagination. Later, at … Read more
When I first began to Learn How to Read, I was drawn to books filled with magic, adventure, and fantastical creatures. But nothing fascinated me more than dragons — those fire-breathing, treasure hoarding behemoths that rule the skies of YA books. My love for dragon stories started when I read Donita K. Paul’s Dragonspell. It … Read more
When I first discovered the term duology on bookstagram, I was fascinated by how a simple two-book series could carry as much punch as trilogies or even longer collections. In those early years, I was already aware of standalone novels and stand alone fantasy books, yet I had never thought about how duologies might change … Read more
When I think about bestselling fantasy books, I often notice how most of them are series that demand a huge commitment of time and energy. While those epic adventures spanning multiple novels are exciting, sometimes a reader simply feels tired of reading long series. That’s when a standalone fantasy book becomes the best answer. These … Read more
When it comes to Books & Reading, I’ve always felt that two’s company, three’s a crowd fits perfectly with YA fantasy duologies. Unlike long trilogies or sprawling epic series, a duology gives us just two books—shorter than the usual four, five, or even seven-book runs we often see stacked on our shelves. For many Teen … Read more
