Knowing that it is our last season in Storybrooke makes every episode of Once Upon a Time that much sweeter . . . but we're already planning our next fictional adventure. Whether you found yourself rooting for bad-boy Captain Hook or the sweet Prince Charming, these magical books will give you all the enchanting vibes you'll come to miss after the final episode airs.
Sonnet and Emma lead separate lives 120 years apart, but in this new YA novel, they'll find their lives have magically switched. Now living in 1895, Sonnet will find the likes of a boy she's crazy about while Emma falls in love with her new life in 2015. As they both uncover hidden family secrets, they'll find themselves caught between wanting to stay in their new lives and missing the time and place they came from. If you can't get enough of all the unexplained magic in Once Upon a Time, this June release is one you'll want to keep an eye out for.
Binti: The Night Masquerade by Nnedi Okorafor
In the final chapter of Nnedi Okorafor's bestselling Binti series, Binti is on a mission to save her village and planet from an impending war. After returning to her home planet, she realizes that even though her nemesis, Meduse, has been taken care of, there's a new evil on the rise. Together with her new friend, Mwinyi, the two take matters into their own hands, despite doubts from the rest of their village. Fighting for the lives of her people and those closest to her, Binti's determination and loyalty will remind you of Storybrooke's favorite female heroine: Emma Swan.
Sweet Black Waves by Kristina Pérez
The magic that lives on the pages of this YA fantasy novel will transport you to a new world this Summer. Branwen has always been taught to hate the kingdom that sits on the shore opposite of her home country, but in Sweet Black Waves, her unwavering devotion will become clouded by the promise of love. As Branwen's magical healing powers begin to reveal themselves, she'll open her heart to the possibility of peace between the two countries, risking her most important relationships in the process. The forbidden romance in this novel will have you reminiscing about the unexpected love stories in Once Upon a Time.
Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire
Rini has just been forced out of her fantasy world and left at Eleanor West's Home For Wayward Children, where she's introduced to the "real" world. In a place without magic, she'll have to find a way to save her mother, who died before she was born, all while on a quest to save the entirety of the world. For readers who love the cross section of fantasy and reality, Beneath the Sugar Skywill be your next unputdownable read.
The Merry Spinster: Tales of Everyday Horror by Mallory Ortberg
If you're yearning for more fairy tales, this story collection will give you all the magical feels with an unexpected feminist twist. Taking classic childhood stories and turning them on their heads, Mallory Ortberg adds a touch of horror and mischief to the fairy tales we all know and love. From The Velveteen Rabbit to Beauty and the Beast and everything in between, these stories will shock and surprise you from beginning to end. If you like the way Once Upon a Time changes up the fairy-tale norm, you'll want to add this book to your #TBR pile immediately.
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