mercedes lackey — Blog • NOVL

Choose a Fantasy Sub-Genre, and We'll Tell You What to Read Next

The title really says it all! Choose a fantasy sub-genre and we’ll give you your next read!

What Fantasy YA You Should Read Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Its a rather simple concept - what YA fantasy you’re destined to read based upon your zodiac sign!

One-Night Standalones: Fresh Off the Press

I love a good one-and-done story. Is there anything better than a book you can devour in the time it takes to blink? A book that tells a full and complete story? I say no. No matter what your tastes are, we have a standalone you’ll love to finish in one night.

listicleShanese MullinsNovember 22, 2021briarheart, mercedes lackey, passport, sophia glock, maybe were electric, val emmich, our way back to always, nina moreno, sidelined, kara bietz, that dark infinity, kate pentecost, tides of mutiny, rebecca rode, time will tell, barry lygaComment

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!

Build an At-Home Library And We'll Give You A Book To Feature on Your Shelf

Do you have an idea of what kind of reading room you would want in your home, but no idea what books should be on the shelves? Take this quiz to find out what book should be featured on the shelf of your glorious at-home library and then get to decorating!

quizJela LewterSeptember 10, 2021sway with me, syed masood, briarheart, mercedes lackey, fence, sarah rees brennan, time will tell, barry lyga, our way back to always, nina morenoComment

HIGH FANTASY READS FOR A VACATION FROM THE REAL WORLD

We could all use a break from our daily realities and what better way to get away than with a good high fantasy? These reads full of royalty, magic, secrets, and whimsy will have you swept up and away from real world. Warning: you may never want to come back.

listicleJela LewterAugust 3, 2021it ends in fire, andrew shvarts, that dark infinity, kate pentecost, strange the dreamer, laini taylor, briarheart, mercedes lackey, natasha ngan, girls of paper and fire, a season of sinister dreams, tracy banghart, incendiary, zoraida cordovaComment

Books with Big Anime Energy

You know what I absolutely love? Anime! Sometimes your girl just needs a break from the screen, but I still want those anime vibes. So, here is a list of books with big anime energy!

listicleSavannah KennellyJuly 30, 2021fence, sarah rees brennan, an arrow to the moon, emily x.r. pan, we rule the night, claire eliza bartlett, briarheart, mercedes lackey, the devouring gray, christine lynn herman, impostors, scott westerfeld, sidelined, kara bietz, etiquette & espionage, gail carrigerComment