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“James: A Novel” by Percival Everett is a reimagining of Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” told from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man who accompanies Huck down the Mississippi River. Everett subverts the original narrative by centering James’s voice, intellect, and agency, exposing the brutal realities of slavery and racial hypocrisy in 19th-century America. The novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and…-
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The Talisman is a monumental dark fantasy epic that follows 12-year-old Jack Sawyer on a harrowing quest across two worlds: our own and the fantastical Territories, a parallel realm of magic and monsters. When Jack’s dying mother reveals the existence of a mystical artifact—the Talisman—he embarks on a cross-country journey to retrieve it, hoping its power can save her life. From the grim alleys of…-
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A Court of Thorns and Roses is a seductive and suspenseful fantasy novel by Sarah J. Maas, blending elements of romance, action, and fae mythology. The story follows Feyre Archeron, a 19-year-old huntress struggling to provide for her impoverished family. One day, she kills a wolf in the woods—only to discover it was a faerie in disguise. As punishment, Feyre is taken to the…-
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Prince of Thorns introduces Jorg Ancrath, a thirteen-year-old prince turned ruthless warlord, in a brutal, post-apocalyptic medieval world. After witnessing the murder of his mother and brother, Jorg abandons his royal life to lead a band of outlaws, embracing violence and cunning as his weapons. With a blade in his hand and vengeance in his heart, Jorg cuts a bloody path across the Broken Empire,…-
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Blood & Honey is the second book in the Serpent & Dove trilogy, a YA fantasy romance series set in a richly imagined, witch-filled version of 19th-century France. The story continues the tumultuous journey of Louise “Lou” Le Blanc, a fiery witch, and Reid Diggory, a devout Chasseur (witch hunter), whose forced marriage in Book 1 (Serpent & Dove) upended both their lives. As war between witches…-
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King of Thorns is the brutal and brilliant second installment in Mark Lawrence’s Broken Empire trilogy, following the infamous antihero Jorg Ancrath as he consolidates his stolen throne through blood and cunning. Years after seizing power in Prince of Thorns, Jorg now rules a fractured kingdom—but enemies close in from all sides: The Prince of Arrow, a golden rival commanding overwhelming forces The Dead King, whose necromantic hordes…-
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Good Material is a witty, heartfelt, and emotionally sharp novel about breakup, masculinity, friendship, and growth, told from the perspective of Andy, a stand-up comedian in his mid-thirties who’s just been dumped by the love of his life, Jen. The twist? This isn’t a typical breakup novel told from the woman’s point of view — Alderton flips the script and explores heartbreak through a…-
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“One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.” Tris Prior’s journey continues in this second installment of the Divergent series, where she faces even greater…-
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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is a thrilling fantasy novel set in a brutal war college where candidates must survive deadly trials to become elite dragon riders. The story follows Violet Sorrengail, a young woman who must navigate dangerous political alliances, life-or-death combat, and a forbidden romance, all while uncovering hidden secrets that could change everything. Filled with action, intrigue, and emotional depth, Fourth…-
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Maniac Magee is a beloved middle-grade novel written by Jerry Spinelli, first published in 1990. The story blends myth and realism, telling the tale of a young boy whose journey through a racially divided town becomes a powerful exploration of friendship, prejudice, homelessness, and heroism.-
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