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21 YA Books That Explore the World of Dark Academia

We love combining the old with the new, the familiar with the unexpected, and the normal with the supernatural. Here are 20 dark academia books you'll love!

13 Books With Dual Timelines That We Absolutely Love

Everyone loves a dual timeline book, right? They're definitely our jam! Read these amazing books with dual timelines that you'll never forget.

44 Graphic Novels You Need to Read Because Yes, They Do Count as Real Books

Ready to get into the graphic game but not sure where to start? These YA graphic novels are must-haves for any collection!

37 Books With Multiple Narrators to Add to Your TBRs

Sometimes, one just isn't enough. These books with multiple narrators are perfect to add to your TBRs.

18 Dark Fantasy Books That Will Enthrall You

Get your dose of darker fantasy stories, full of elements like supernatural creatures, corrupt kings and queens, and magic being used for evil.

15 Fae Books That Will Enchant You

Fae, magic, romance, oh my! Here's some book recommendations of fae tales guaranteed to transport you to a world full of wonder…and dread.

34 Books Inspired by Real Events That Are Both Eye-Opening and Exhilarating

Whether you lean further into the factual or fictional, we think these books inspired by real events will captivate any reader.

18 Childhood Friends-to-Lovers YA Books to Live Vicariously Through

Childhood friends-to-lovers stories featuring to live vicariously through (with some who even became enemies before they found each other).

These 21 Books Are Must-Reads for Fans of the Fake Dating Trope

Check out this list and fall in love with our favorite fake dating YA books!

35 Books That You Should Be Reading with Your Book Club

These books keep it real, touch important topics, and deliver on all fronts—including fun. These are the perfect book club books for you!

These 22 Friends-to-Lovers Romances Will Steal Your Heart

Friends-to-lovers romances are one of our favorite tropes in YA! Check out this list of some of our favorite friends-to-lovers YA books.

22 Latine Fantasy Books to Add to Your TBR Right Now

Magic is real. (Or at least, we’d like to believe it is.) Find the magic in your own life with these 19 Latinx fantasy books!

The 46 Best Romance Books & Love Stories in YA According to Team Epic Reads

Every reader has a different opinion on the best romance books—so Team Epic Reads came together to build their perfect list!

40 Queer Fantasy/Sci-fi Books That Should Be On Your Radar

There are few things we love more than sci-fi or fantasy books and positive queer representation. When combined? We can't get enough!

30 Enemies to Lovers Romances We Definitely Don’t Hate to Love

From witches and huntsmen to kingmakers and their kings, here are the enemies to lovers romances that are crushing the literary game.

LGBTQIAP+-Owned Bookstores to Support

What's even better than buying an LGBTQIAP+ book? Buying one from an LGBTQIAP+-owned bookstore! Check out this list and get shopping.

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