Tag Archives: Fathomless

YA trend report: Under the sea

These days, tales of mermaids in young adult fiction are a far cry from The Little Mermaid. Mermaids are more like monsters than princesses, and their stories are some of the most violent and graphic in the teen genre. Nevertheless, … Continue reading

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Happily ever after?

Seems like every year I learn about a new crop of fairytale adaptations, and 2012 is no exception. Each of these stories interprets a different fairytale. They’re all good reads, but they will appeal to very different readers. The stories … Continue reading

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