A biracial teen is forced into a betrothal with an enigmatic lord. A Latinx teen races to recover her stolen identity and escape a dark fae court. A Black teen with forbidden abilities rescues his lover from a dystopian regime.
In Once Upon A Realm, familiar fairy tales are reenvisioned and reborn as six authors from Black and/or Latine backgrounds create novella-length stories that transport readers to fantasy, sci-fi, and dystopian worlds. Each story shatters stereotypes and challenges traditional narratives, inviting readers to see themselves reflected in tales of adventure, magic, romance, and strength. Fans of The Lunar Chronicles, A Blade So Black, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, and Cinderella is Dead will fall in love with these fresh, fierce takes on fairy tales.
This collection includes: Red in the Woods by K. R. S. McEntire, inspired by Little Red Riding Hood Shadow and Song by Montrez, inspired by Peter Pan Circuits and Nerve by Alicia Ellis, inspired by Hansel and Gretel These Sapphire Walls by Krystina Coles, inspired by Bluebeard A Bloodstained Sun by E. M. Lacey, inspired by Snow White Waking Up by R. L. Medina, inspired by Sleeping Beauty
Format:
ebook
Pages:
pages
Publication:
2024
Publisher:
Diverse Books With Magic
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ISBN10:
1939452597
ISBN13:
9781939452597
kindle Asin:
1939452597
Once Upon A Realm: Remixed Fairy Tales by Diverse Voices
A biracial teen is forced into a betrothal with an enigmatic lord. A Latinx teen races to recover her stolen identity and escape a dark fae court. A Black teen with forbidden abilities rescues his lover from a dystopian regime.
In Once Upon A Realm, familiar fairy tales are reenvisioned and reborn as six authors from Black and/or Latine backgrounds create novella-length stories that transport readers to fantasy, sci-fi, and dystopian worlds. Each story shatters stereotypes and challenges traditional narratives, inviting readers to see themselves reflected in tales of adventure, magic, romance, and strength. Fans of The Lunar Chronicles, A Blade So Black, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, and Cinderella is Dead will fall in love with these fresh, fierce takes on fairy tales.
This collection includes: Red in the Woods by K. R. S. McEntire, inspired by Little Red Riding Hood Shadow and Song by Montrez, inspired by Peter Pan Circuits and Nerve by Alicia Ellis, inspired by Hansel and Gretel These Sapphire Walls by Krystina Coles, inspired by Bluebeard A Bloodstained Sun by E. M. Lacey, inspired by Snow White Waking Up by R. L. Medina, inspired by Sleeping Beauty