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“A beautiful collaboration of diverse stories shines within the pages of, A Universe of Wishes: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology edited by Dhonielle Clayton. Fifteen award-winning and best-selling authors come together to bring readers an extraordinary collection of young adult fantasy short stories.
Whether it’s a voice that needs to be heard wishes that need to be granted, truths that need to be spoken, or fairytale retellings, these stories will leave readers celebrating diversity.
If it is a girl who resembles more of a lady knight than a proper lady, a monster who wants to be seen for who it truly is, or a boy whose deepest desire would need to channel a universe of wishes, this collection uncovers a multitude of truth and honesty. Fans of V.E. Schwab will be delighted to discover that the tragic backstory story of Rhy and Alucard is included, as well as an additional account on Libba Bray’s Gemma Doyle.
A storybook that reads like a collection of wishes, these characters will leave you wanting more. Each short story stands on their own, but resonate the same theme of daring to dream, daring to stand up, and daring to love.”
