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Think: protagonists with the absolute, charming audacity of Anthony Lockwood in Lockwood and Co., and the grit of Alizeh in This Woven Kingdom. Bonus points if your WIP is: contemporary YA talking about larger issues OR  SFF YA set in something magic, urban or cozy fantasy or not.
I’d love to see more lyrical, feminist-centric fantasy in the vein of THE KNIGHT AND THE MOTH: deep themes, deep character work, deep emotions, gloriously beautiful prose (and perhaps even touches of humor or mirth).
Growing up on the islands, I was immersed in captivating stories—some eerie, some funny, and many full of fantasy. It nurtured my love for a wide range of genres. ​That’s why I seek immersive, atmospheric tales across genres, especially historical fiction—gothic or moody narratives, BIPOC romances rooted in heritage, and magical realism with political nuance. I appreciate feminist … Read more
The genre (or age group) with the most votes wins a free agent panel.