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Are You Mageus?
Mageus /māɡəs/ noun: those who have an affinity with Old Magic. Find out if you’ve got a secret affinity for magic using the quiz below! Then check out the extended excerpt of The Last Magician (available until August 14th). -
5 Fictional Friend Groups You’ll Want to Join
1. The Scoobies Buffy the Vampire Slayer The Scoobies in Buffy the Vampire Slayer is undeniably my favorite friend group. They help Buffy as she fulfills her duties as the Slayer, fighting vampires and demons. Though people come in and out of it, the core three of Buffy, Willow, and Xander remain throughout all seven […] -
Like Eagle Eye? Try This!
Eagle Eye is an intense thriller that keeps you hanging until the last possible moment. The tension between the male and female leads, both innocent people trying to avoid being murdered, adds to the dynamic movie. If you’ve been looking for another action packed adventure, you HAVE to pick up Out of Control by Sarah Alderson! […] -
5 Reasons to Read The Last Magician
“Gangs of New York meets Six of Crows in this captivating new series about a girl who must travel back in time to find a mysterious book that could save her future.” As soon as I read this tagline I KNEW I had to read The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell ASAP! This isn’t an easy tagline to […] -
Time Traveling Through New York City
Magic is basically extinct in the modern day New York of The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell. The Mageus, the few who have an affinity for magic, have to hide who they are. Esta has the power and training to set things right in order to save the Mageus from their hopeless future. She does […] -
A Tale of Heartbreak and Museum Building
As a regular, well-adjusted adult, I have the social and emotional skills to be able to deal with break ups. That being said, sometimes you go through a particularly nasty rupture, and it becomes a fixture in your interactions with your friends and in your bi-weekly therapy meetings. Okay, maybe that’s just me. Let me […] -
Photography Gallery Round Up
Since its inception, photography has wowed people all over the world. From photojournalism to high art and fashion photography, it’s a staple in artistic and self-expression. Janna Yusuf, the protagonist in Saints and Misfits by S.K. Ali, is a huge fan of photography. While her favorite subject might be a bit unusual (foreheads), she does […] -
8 Stories About Changing Friendships
In Sara Barnard’s Fragile Like Us, Caddy’s friendship with her life-long best friend, Rosie, changes dramatically with the arrival of Suzanne, who’s exciting and mysterious, and clearly a little damaged. Suzanne encourages Caddy to be impulsive and reckless — but that leads to trouble, putting Rosie and Caddy at odds with each other, and with […] -
Thoughts While Looking at the Saints and Misfits Cover
Saints and Misfits has been on my radar since I saw the cover thumbnail on my computer screen ages ago. It drew me in immediately, but I was unprepared for how much this gorgeous cover would blow me away in person! It’s so so beautiful that I felt compelled to let you guys know what […] -
Meg & Clara: An Interview Between a Young Adult Author and a Certified Young Adult!
Hi, Riveted readers! For this post, I interviewed my 13-year old niece, Clara, who is both a reader and writer herself, and she interviewed me. I Hope you enjoy it! P.S. be sure to check out The Museum of Heartbreak, which is available as an extended excerpt until July 31st. Meg Interviews Clara Meg: Describe The […]