daughter of sparta — Blog • NOVL

I won’t bore you with my introduction other than to say IT. IS. HERE. The first chapter of Blood of Troy, sequel to Daughter of Sparta, is here for your reading pleasure! Go forth, my beautiful readers! Read on!

excerptSavannah KennellyMarch 17, 2022daughter of sparta, claire m. andrewsComment

Historical Fiction to Read Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Get a historical fiction book recommendation based on your zodiac sign. Why? Because sometimes I’m indecisive and I need fate—or the stars—to pick something for me. Plus, I’m a Leo and anytime I get to proudly shout that from the rooftops, well, I’LL TAKE IT.

Choose a Florence + the Machine Song, Get a Book Rec

Savannah made an extensive list of recommendations based upon Florence + the Machine songs with book recommendations. Why? Because she released a new song and we have no chill.

quizSavannah KennellyMarch 3, 2022folk of the air, the cruel prince, holly black, kingdom of the wicked, kerri maniscalco, jennifer lynn barnes, the inheritance games, an arrow to the moon, emily x.r. pan, twilight, stephenie meyer, daughter of sparta, claire m. andrews, the seven realms, cinda williams chima, amelia westlake, erin gough, a season of sinister dreams, tracy banghart, every last word, tamara ireland stone, beyond the ruby veil, mara fitzgerald, the drowning summer, christine lynn herman, the coldest girl in coldtown, the diviners, libba bray, you must not miss, katrina leno, we rule the night, claire eliza bartlett, the bone houses, emily lloyd-jones, that dark infinity, kate pentecost, the astonishing color of after, when the stars lead to you, ronni davis, it ends in fire, andrew shvarts, the map of tiny perfect things, lev grossman, witches of ash and ruin, e latimer, belladonna, adalyn grace, daughter of smoke & bone, laini taylorComment

Cover Reveal: Blood of Troy by Claire M. Andrews

I may not have Blood of Troy for you, but I do have its cover and when I tell you it is everything you could want from a book about a Spartan lady warrior, I do not lie! Now feast your eyes and gird your heart!

cover revealSavannah KennellyJanuary 4, 2022daughter of sparta, claire m. andrewsComment

Books with Big Folk of the Air Energy

Your girl wants more Folk of the Air! But you know what, I can read other books. I can do hard things. So here is a list of books with big Folk of the Air energy!

Find Out Which Badass YA Heroine You Are!

Even though I’ll likely never swing a sword in battle, stage a coup at a fantasy court, or go on an epic mythological quest, I can’t help but wonder which badass literary lady I’m most like. If you feel the same way, take this quiz to reveal the heroine that’s been inside you all along (and maybe your next read as well).

quizAndie DivelbissNovember 5, 2021girls of paper and fire, natasha ngan, kingdom of the wicked, kerri maniscalco, the cruel prince, holly black, incendiary, zoraida cordova, daughter of smoke & bone, laini taylor, daughter of sparta, claire m. andrews, briarheart, mercedes lackeyComment

5 YA Fairytale Retellings For you to fall in love with

Who doesn’t love a good fairytale? Who doesn’t love a new take on a fairytale? We have put together a list of fairytale retellings below.

listicleSavannah KennellyOctober 14, 2021briarheart, mercedes lackey, daughter of sparta, claire m. andrews, the winter duke, claire eliza bartlett, of curses and kisses, sandhya menon, cinderella is dead, kalynnn bayronComment

Choose a Halloween Costume, Get a Book Rec

It’s time to start planning Halloween costumes. Will you lean spooky or sweet, trick or treat? Choose an option below to get a perfectly paired book recommendation for whiling away the days until the holiday arrives!

Choose a Sport, Get a Book Rec

Do the thing! Score the points! Go team go! Whether you’re a star athlete or prefer to watch from the sidelines, we have a great read picked out for you. Go ahead—choose a sport and get a new recommendation!