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Dec 10, 2024 | 
valerieanne.substack.com | Natasha Ngan |Kalynn Bayron |Kyrie McCauley |Logan-Ashley Kisner
It's book time! Here in week two of our latest round of Media Mayhem, I will tell you about all of the books I've read since our mid-year check-in, including my thoughts, their vibe, and how gay they are. This time around, I thought I'd try something a little different and I sorted the books by their gods-given genre. That way, if you want, you can skip around to sections that pique your interest.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
bookcrushin.com | Kalynn Bayron |Amber Clement |A.S. King |Cynthia Cherise Murphy
In today’s edition of Middle Grade Monday, we are celebrating the release of The Vanquishers: Rise of the Wrecking Crew, the third book in the hugely successful series, by NYT bestselling author Kalynn Bayron! The Squad have one last chance to stand up against the vampires, in this fresh and funny take on modern lore, perfect for your autumn scary reads! You do not want to miss this series, grab books 1 and 2 in paperback now, and the conclusion to the The Vanquishers releases tomorrow,...
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
havenmagazines.com | Rachel Harrison |Kalynn Bayron |Stephanie Wrobel |Chris Gall
SO THIRSTY By Rachel Harrison On a birthday weekend getaway with her best friend Sloane Parker, a wild night out with mysterious strangers takes a horrifying turn, changing both of their lives. She must come to terms with some eternal consequences as she discovers it’s never too late to find satisfaction. YOU’RE NOT SUPPOSED TO DIE TONIGHT By Kalynn Bayron Charity Curtis has the summer job of her dreams, playing the “final girl” at Camp Mirror Lake.
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
bookriot.com | Hope Jahren |Kim Johnson |Tiffany Jackson |Kalynn Bayron
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Kelly and Erica talk about an exciting book release + adaptation combo and get into YA books released this month that you should have on your TBR. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
valerieanne.substack.com | Jessica Lewis |Kalynn Bayron |Natasha Ngan |Carmen Machado
It's time for BOOKS!!! As some of you know, after being a bookworm my entire life, something broke inside of me and I somehow didn't read any books in 2020, one in 2021, then zero again in 2022. Last year, I finally rekindled my love of reading, and read 27 books. This year, only six months in and I've almost hit that, already at 22 books. I had set a goal of reading 30 this year, but I have a feeling I'm going to have to adjust it before the year is through.
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May 13, 2024 | 
reactormag.com | Alex Brown |LaDarrion Williams |Kalynn Bayron
Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for a little vacation time with a good book. If you’re stocking up for your summer reads, these 15 books should be at the top of your list. Blood at the Root by LaDarrion WilliamsWhen he was young, Malik’s mother vanished the same night he discovered his magical powers. All he wants now is to keep his magic a secret and help build a new life with his younger foster brother, Taye.
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Jan 24, 2024 | 
barnesandnoble.com | Kalynn Bayron
Notes From Your BooksellerIn the same way that Kalynn Bayron reimagined Cinderella, now she's reimagined Snow White, turning it into a slasher dripping in tension, magic and Queer Black strength and joy. This is how you make fairytales into something fresh and exciting. Cinderella is dead, but Snow White fights on . . . New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron makes her highly anticipated return to the realm of fairy tales with this thrilling twist on the classic story of Snow White.
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Jan 8, 2024 | 
booksirelandmagazine.com | Kalynn Bayron |Deirdre Sullivan |Karen Vaughan |Axie Oh
As January unfolds, we talk about reinventing ourselves and starting afresh. This got me thinking about what role retellings have in our lives. Retellings of folk stories, fairytales, myths, and legends encourage us to take a known story and reinvent new ways to make them engaging to a contemporary audience. They can be renewed through a feminist lens, an alternative protagonist, a change in circumstance—all to motivate readers to consider new perspectives.
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Dec 22, 2023 | 
bookshop.org | Kalynn Bayron
"Kalynn Bayron's writing is alchemy itself, blending contemporary fantasy with a dose of haunting mystery and a dropper of gothic fiction. An intoxicating tale about the power of about Black motherhood and daughterhood, and family bonds that can't be broken. Like the poisonous plants Briseis tends to, This Poison Heart is mesmerizing and beautiful." --Tracy Deonn, New York Times bestselling author, on THIS POISON HEART "Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairy-tale. . . .
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Dec 1, 2023 | 
likewise.com | Kalynn Bayron |Alicia Jasinska |Tasha Suri |Shelley Parker-Chan
Suggested byPix and upvoted by 1 otherPixWhile being a reimagining of Cinderella, it also has elements of fantasy and romance with LGBTQ+ representation, as well as a good amount of adventure, making it a fun and engaging read. To add a comment, download the Likewise app from your device's app store. Crier's Warby Nina VarelaLiked by 4.0KPixThis novel mixes fantasy with romance and follows the journey of a protagonist making it an intriguing and adventurous fantasy romance read.
