2026-08-10 02:27 UTC
Does anyone have recommendations for YA books that have fantasy/world building but absolutely no form of romance (not even crushes or flirting)?
My 14 year old is very frustrated by current selections in our local bookshops that all seem to have some sort of love interest/crush.
#books #YABooks
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@jendefer@dice.camp 2026-08-10 02:37
@Clianthus@mastodon.nz Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger. It's a really cool modern day setting featuring the mystical elements of different cultures being real. The central character happens to be asexual and aromantic and completely comfortable with that. The storyline is investigating her cousin's mysterious death. #books #aromantic #aro
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@Phil_Tanner@mastodon.philtanner.com 2026-08-10 02:58
@Clianthus@mastodon.nz Terry Pratchett's Discworld would absolutely be my goto. Probably starting them off with either "Equal Rites" or "Guards! Guards!" depending if they want witches or dragons i guess?