These Kindred Hearts: A YA Romantasy Anthology
These Kindred Hearts: A YA Romantasy Anthology
These Kindred Hearts: A YA Romantasy Anthology
Description
Description
"Tenderhearted and filled with sweeping magical adventures, These Kindred Hearts vividly captures the beauty of love, promising thrills, hope, and happily ever afters. From first kisses to second chances, every story in this anthology is a must read for romance readers of all ages. Truly unforgettable."--Ayesha Curry, Sweet July Books Seventeen authors from varied backgrounds come together to showcase the diversity of romance and celebrate the wild hearts of teens in this timeless, sweeping YA Romantasy anthology edited by Shari B. Pennant. The daughter of a royal hell dimension deals with an unwanted betrothal to a boy she's supposed to murder and questions the meaning of fate. An aspiring writer accidentally summons her own book character and struggles to send her new crush back to her fantasy world. An orphaned thief and a "Chosen One" must go on the run from a tyrannical empire. Two friends confess their feelings for each other in the middle of an earth-shattering apocalypse. A mix of cozy, high-stakes, and action-packed fantasy, and everything in between fill these seventeen tales that explore the power and magic of love. These Kindred Hearts includes stories by Alexene Farol Follmuth, Angela Montoya, Brent Lambert, Chelsea Padilla, Cheryl Isaacs, Jamar J. Perry, Jennifer Helen, Jill Tew, Kalynn Bayron, Kwame Mbalia, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Nia Davenport, Nikki T. Grant, Shari B. Pennant, Sophie Li, Vanessa Montalban, and Zoraida Córdova.
About the Author
About the Author
Shari B. Pennant is an author, illustrator, designer and bookseller. Her short story "The Book Club" is featured in the Young Adult anthology Cool. Awkward. Black., published by Penguin Teen. Shari is the founder and co-owner of Jay's House Bookshop & Bakery, an indie store dedicated to showcasing diverse children's books. When she's not binge-watching TV or chasing her cat around, she does graphic design and art direction. You can find out more at sharipennant.com and jayshousebooks.com.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Praise for These Kindred Hearts "The anthology includes an appealing range of representation among the leads and love interests, including characters with different cultural origins and sexualities, whose identities are authentically rendered, contributing to a fun and colorful reading experience. A well-written collection that shines in its creative magic systems and worldbuilding." --Kirkus "[A] dreamy collection of fantastical tales about love's ability to defy magic, monsters, and the occasional apocalypse. Across the selections, intersectionally diverse teens grapple with difficult choices as love collides with loyalty to family, duty to community, or the risks of a dangerous world. Stories with varying voices and tones culminate in a beguiling offering about romances that challenge expectations and survive extraordinary obstacles." --Publishers Weekly
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Sweet July Books
Pub date:
2026-06-30
Length:
416 pages
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