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The magazine of the science fiction, fantasy, and horror field with news, reviews, and author interviews

PW spoke with Spell Bound author F.T. Lukens about their inventive worldbuilding, multifaceted characters, and the power of fantasy to make queer teens feel seen.

Discover the best young adult fantasy novel with sparks of romance. Fall in love with great characters and stories in these 20 must-read books.

Various events are happening this week in and around DeKalb County, including virtual pride celebrations by Little Shop of Stories, the Blue Ribbon Grill fundraiser for Alzheimer’s, and Refuge Coffee’s World Refugee Day Celebration. A few local government meetings are also scheduled for this week.

What area of your life do you need to go deeper with the Lord? Today, he is calling you to go into deeper waters with him just as the disciples did in Luke 5.

So This is Ever After is a new LGBTQ YA Fantasy novel by F.T. Lukens (they/them) where Carry On meets Arthurian legend in a funny, subversive, queer tale

Not sure what to read in 2022? Check out some new books based on our favorite 2021 reads, featuring YA, middle-grade, romance and graphic novels.

A tender-hearted prince finds his power in this earnest, seafaring romance. Prince Tal hasnt had a lot of chances to get out of the palace. As the second youngest of five, he isnt going to be the king one day or lead the army or even marry strategically. Theres only one thing his family expects of him: to keep his magic hidden. Tal burns with the same supernatural fire that his grandfather wielded in the name of destruction and tyranny. If people knew Tal was the heir to his magic, they would c...

A kidnapped young prince must rely on a mysterious stranger to save him… We’re thrilled to share an excerpt from In Deeper Waters, a YA fantasy romance from author F.T. Lukens—publishing April 20th with Margaret K. McElderry Books. Prince Tal has long awaited his coming-of-age tour. After spending most of his life cloistered behind palace walls as he learns to keep his forbidden magic secret, he can finally see his family’s kingdom for the first time. His first taste of adventure comes...

Head below for the full list of Young Adult SFF titles heading your way in April! Keep track of all the new SFF releases here. All title summaries are taken and/or summarized from copy provided by the publisher. Note: Release dates are subject to change.   House of Hollow—Krystal M Sutherland (G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers) Iris Hollow and her two older sisters are unquestionably strange. Ever since they disappeared on a suburban street in Scotland as children only to return a...