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as was highly requested: (some!) young adult fantasy book recs by trans authors! 

(i couldn’t include everything i’ve read; please don’t be too grumpy with me in the comments. i’m too sleepy to fight back and say “yes, don’t worry, i’ve read it” lol!!)

📚 books mentioned:
- These Vengeful Gods by Gabe Cole Novoa
- Wrath Becomes Her by Aden Polydoros
- Lucha of the Night Forest by Tehlor Kay Mejia
- The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas
- Somadina by Akwaeke Emezi
- Nimona by N.D. Stevenson

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thank you to Get Underlined, Inkyard/HarperCollins, Fierce Reads, and Quill Tree Books for the gifted copies!

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as was highly requested: (some!) young adult fantasy book recs by trans authors!

Hi friend! I’m Steph – let’s devour some otherworldly stories together.

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Reading is better in community, and I’m grateful to welcome you to mine! I’ve been a content creator most of my life & an avid reader my entire life. Celestial is our home base to celebrate imaginative stories from galaxy-wide voices. (Think: fantasy, horror, sci-fi, magical realism & beyond.) I love being playful with my recommendations, but I always read with intention – this is a discerning and deliberately diverse space. Join my chaotic community … and let’s have fun while uplifting all voices. 

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Hi! I'm Steph. You can mostly find me on booktok (@starrysteph). I love reading & sharing book reviews and recommendations.

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