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Category: YA Fantasy

This category is assigned to reviews of books that are considered Young Adult Fantasy Literature. In general, they have main characters that are between 15 and 20 years old. The stories are set in a fantastical world that usually has magic or other special properties.

Review YA Fantasy

Review: The Crimson Moth Duology- Kirsten Ciccarelli

By talesfromthedragonslair May 31, 2025May 31, 2025

Spoiler-free series review of the Crimson Moth Series (Heartless Hunter) by Kirsten Ciccarelli. Highly recommended Romantasy inspired by the Scarlet Pimpernel.

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Review: A Language of Dragons Series – S.F. Williamson

By talesfromthedragonslair May 31, 2025May 31, 2025

Spoiler-free series review of A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson, one of the best books I have read this year! Highly recommended

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Review: Caraval – Stephanie Garber

By talesfromthedragonslair May 30, 2025May 30, 2025

Review of Caraval, book 1 of the Caraval Series by Stephanie Garber. Young adult fantasy novel published several times by Fairyloot. Two gemstones.

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Review: Serpent & Dove – Shelby Mahurin

By talesfromthedragonslair April 22, 2025May 31, 2025

Review of Serpent & Dove, the first part of the young adult witch/witch-hunter romance series by Shelby Mahurin. Three stars!

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Review: The Luminaries Trilogy – Susan Dennard

By talesfromthedragonslair April 19, 2025April 21, 2025

I was so excited when I unboxed the November 2022 book box by Illumicrate and discovered The Luminaries by Susan Dennard. While I hadn’t read any of her books before, I was immediately drawn in by the…

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Review: Forging Silver into Stars Series – Brigid Kemmerer

By talesfromthedragonslair March 14, 2025April 22, 2025

Spoiler free series review of the Forging Silver into Stars series by Brigid Kemmerer, the spin-off series that takes place in the same world as Cursebreakers.

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Review: Cursebreakers Trilogy – Brigid Kemmerer

By talesfromthedragonslair February 10, 2025April 19, 2025

Full-series review of the Cursebreakers Trilogy by Brigid Kemmerer. Including similar reads, special editions, trigger warnings and representation notes.

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Review: The Deathless Girls – Kiran Millwood Hargrave

By talesfromthedragonslair September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Review of The Deathless Girls by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, a young adult origin tale of the brides of Dracula! Four gemstones!

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Review: In Deeper Waters – F.T. Lukens

By talesfromthedragonslair June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

Review of In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens, a feel-good, Young Adult fantasy novel with a magical twist. Four gemstones! Highly recommended.

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Review: Dark Rise – C.S. Pacat

By talesfromthedragonslair June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

Review of Dark Rise, the first book of the new YA fantasy series by C.S. Pacat, author of Captive Prince. Four gemstones!

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