{"id":1502,"date":"2024-10-28T14:49:40","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T14:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/?p=1502"},"modified":"2024-10-28T14:49:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T14:49:40","slug":"get-ready-to-fall-for-these-fantasy-and-magic-titles-pt-1-by-kathleen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/2024\/10\/28\/get-ready-to-fall-for-these-fantasy-and-magic-titles-pt-1-by-kathleen\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready to FALL for these Fantasy and Magic Titles (pt. 1) by Kathleen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get cozy with a book from the Uni High Library this fall season. <\/span>Check out these fiction recommendations that <\/span>contain<\/span> elements of fantasy and magic. <\/span>We are sure you will find something that sparks your interest.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Under the Whispering Door <\/span><\/span><\/strong>by TJ Klune<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Welcome to Charon’s Crossing. <\/span><\/span>The tea is hot, the scones are fresh, and the dead are just passing through. <\/span><\/span>When a reaper comes to collect Wallace from his own funeral, <\/span><\/span>Wallace begins to suspect he might be dead. <\/span><\/span>And when Hugo, the owner of a peculiar tea shop, promises to help him cross over, Wallace decides he\u2019s definitely dead. <\/span><\/span>But even in death <\/span>he\u2019s<\/span> not ready to abandon the life he barely lived, so when Wallace is given one week to cross over, he sets about living a lifetime in seven days.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hilarious, haunting, and kind, <\/span><\/span>Under the Whispering Door<\/span><\/span> is an uplifting story about a life spent at the office and a death spent building a home.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction K715<\/span>un<\/span>\u00a0OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Crumbs<\/strong> by Danie Stirling<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"In <\/span>a very special<\/span> town, <\/span>there\u2019s<\/span> an even more unusual bakery with a <\/span>selection<\/span> of <\/span>baked treats hand-crafted<\/span> to help your dreams come true. For Ray, a quiet young woman with special powers of her own, the order is always the same: a hot tea with a delicious side of romance. <\/span><\/span>When Ray meets Laurie, the kind barista who aspires to be a professional musician, she gets a real taste of love for the first time. But even with a spark of magic, romance <\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span> so simple. Both Ray and Laurie are chasing their own dreams and even when Ray starts to see the future, she <\/span>can\u2019t<\/span> predict her fate with Laurie.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span> Based on the beloved webcomic from WEBTOON, this sweet coming-of-age story of friendship and first love comes to life in graphic novel format with gorgeous illustrations and exclusive content.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 GN St58cr<\/span><\/span> OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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The Extraordinaries<\/strong> by TJ Klune<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Some people are extraordinary. Some are just extra. TJ Klune’s YA debut, <\/span><\/span>The Extraordinaries,<\/span><\/span> is a queer coming-of-age story about a fanboy with ADHD and the heroes he loves.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span>Nick Bell? Not extraordinary. But being the most popular fanfiction writer in the Extraordinaries fandom is a superpower, right? <\/span><\/span>After a chance encounter with Shadow Star, Nova City\u2019s mightiest hero (and Nick\u2019s biggest crush), Nick sets out to make himself extraordinary. And <\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span> do it with or without the reluctant help of Seth Gray, Nick’s best friend (and <\/span>maybe the<\/span> love of his life).<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span>Rainbow Rowell’s <\/span><\/span>Fangirl <\/span><\/span>meets Marissa Meyer’s <\/span><\/span>Renegades<\/span><\/span> in TJ Klune’s YA debut.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction K715ex<\/span><\/span> OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Cemetery Boys<\/strong> by Aiden Thomas<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he <\/span>can\u2019t<\/span> get rid of him. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove himself a real brujo. With the help of his cousin and best friend Maritza, he performs the ritual himself, and then sets out to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free. <\/span><\/span>However, the ghost he summons is <\/span>actually Julian<\/span> Diaz, the school\u2019s resident bad boy, and Julian is not about to go quietly into death. <\/span>He\u2019s<\/span> determined<\/span> to find out what happened and tie up some loose ends before he leaves. Left with no choice, Yadriel agrees to help Julian, so that they can both get what they want. But the longer Yadriel spends with Julian, the less he wants to let him leave.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction T3612ce<\/span><\/span> OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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The <\/span>Sunbearer<\/span><\/strong> Trials<\/strong> by Aiden Thomas<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOnly the most powerful and honorable semidioses get chosen. I\u2019m just a Jade. I\u2019m not a real hero.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\"\"As each new decade begins, the Sun\u2019s power must be replenished so that Sol can keep traveling along the sky and keep the evil Obsidian gods at bay. Ten semidioses between the ages of thirteen and eighteen are selected by Sol himself as the most worthy to compete in The Sunbearer Trials. The winner carries light and life to all the temples of Reino del Sol, but the loser has the greatest honor of all\u2015they will be sacrificed to Sol, their body used to fuel the Sun Stones that will protect the people of Reino del Sol for the next ten years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Teo, a 17-year-old Jade semidi\u00f3s and the trans son of Quetzal, goddess of birds, has never worried about the Trials\u2026or rather, he\u2019s only worried for others. His best friend Niya\u2015daughter of Tierra, the god of earth\u2015is one of the strongest heroes of their generation and is much too likely to be chosen this year. He also can\u2019t help but worry (reluctantly, and under protest) for Aurelio, a powerful Gold semidi\u00f3s and Teo\u2019s friend-turned-rival who is a shoo-in for the Trials. Teo wouldn\u2019t mind taking Aurelio down a notch or two, but a one-in-ten chance of death is a bit too close for Teo\u2019s taste.<\/span> But then, for the first time in over a century, Sol chooses a semidi\u00f3s who isn\u2019t a Gold. In fact, he chooses two: Xio, the 13-year-old child of Mala Suerte, god of bad luck, and\u2026Teo. Now they must compete in five mysterious trials, against opponents who are both more powerful and better trained, for fame, glory, and their own survival.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This story is for the readers who loved the<\/span> Hunger Games<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Percy Jackson<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction T3612th<\/span><\/span> OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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A Magic Steeped in Poison<\/strong> by Judy I. Lin<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that <\/span>it’s<\/span> her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her\u2014the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu. <\/span><\/span>When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom’s greatest <\/span>shennong-shi<\/span>\u2014masters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making\u2014she travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning’s only chance to save her sister’s life. <\/span><\/span>But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious (and handsome) boy with a shocking secret, Ning might <\/span>actually be<\/span> the one in more danger.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction L6305ma<\/span><\/span> OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Fire with Fire<\/strong> by Destiny Soria<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Dani and Eden Rivera were both born to kill dragons, but the sisters couldn\u2019t be more different. For Dani, dragon slaying takes a back seat to normal high school life, while Eden prioritizes training above everything else. Yet they both agree on one thing: it\u2019s kill or be killed where dragons are concerned.<\/span> Until Dani comes face-to-face with one and forges a rare and magical bond with him. As she gets to know Nox, she realizes that everything she thought she knew about dragons is wrong. With Dani lost to the dragons, Eden turns to the mysterious and alluring sorcerers to help save her sister. Now on opposite sides of the conflict, the sisters will do whatever it takes to save the other. But the two are playing with magic that is more dangerous than they know, and there is another, more powerful enemy waiting for them both in the shadows.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fire with Fire<\/span><\/i> is a book for fans of <\/span>How to Train Your Dragon<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction So687fi<\/span><\/span> OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Daughter of the Moon Goddess<\/strong> by Sue Lynn Tan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Growing up on the moon, <\/span>Xingyin<\/span> is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. But when <\/span>Xingyin\u2019s<\/span> magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind. <\/span><\/span>Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor’s son, mastering <\/span>archery<\/span> and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince. <\/span><\/span>To save her mother, <\/span>Xingyin<\/span> embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies across the earth and skies. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream\u2014striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A captivating debut fantasy inspired by the legend of Chang’e, the Chinese moon goddess, in which a young woman\u2019s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm. <\/span><\/span>Daughter of the Moon Goddess<\/span><\/span> begins an enchanting, romantic duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic\u2014where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope <\/span>emerges<\/span> triumphant.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction T1536da<\/span><\/span> OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Get cozy with a book from the Uni High Library this fall season. Check out these fiction recommendations that contain elements of fantasy and magic. We are sure you will find something that sparks your interest.\u00a0\u00a0 Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune Welcome to Charon’s Crossing. The tea is hot, the scones are fresh, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":809,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/809"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1502"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1502\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1513,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1502\/revisions\/1513"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1502"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}