There are many misconceptions about Young Adult (YA) fiction. This post will clear up some of them, as well as offer some insight into the world of...
10 Things You Should Know About Young Adult Fiction
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An Alternative to Mr Grey: My Top 5 Love Stories
Before we begin it should be noted that this list does not contain a single mention of Romeo and Juliet — a self-described tragedy — or indeed 50 Shades of Grey — a different kind of tragedy altogether. The former is a terrible relationship model and the latter doesn’t even count as a model; it’s an abusive mess that you should most certainly be running from, preferably at high speeds. This list will contain books with a bit of oomph, and some will not be for the faint-hearted, but they do not idolise abuse or dubious consent. Because, and I’m letting you in on a well-kept secret here: that’s not love.
The Reason Poetry is Being Taught All Wrong
I have asked so many people why they hate poetry, and it’s because they see it as something ethereal, something impossible to understand. They were...
A Short Guide to Fantasy Genres
Whenever I ask someone, 'Hey, what are you reading?' and they shrug and answer 'Oh, just some fantasy,' I always cringe at the lack of specifics and...
Feminist Writers You Need to Know
Whether you’re an active supporter of Women’s Rights or are just up for a dabble in a new genre, feminist literature is something that everyone can...
Harry Potter vs the Dementors: A Metaphor for Depression
It’s a well-documented fact that J.K.Rowling suffers from depression. When she first began to write the Harry Potter books, she’d moved back from...