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A Universe of Wishes
A Universe of Wishes: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology | Dhonielle Clayton
18 posts | 10 read | 2 reading | 5 to read
From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes a young adult fantasy short story collection featuring some of the best own-voices children's authors, including New York Times bestselling authors Libba Bray (The Diviners), V. E. Schwab (A Darker Shade of Magic), Natalie C. Parker (Seafire), and many more. Edited by Dhonielle Clayton (The Belles). In the fourth collaboration with We Need Diverse Books, fifteen award-winning and celebrated diverse authors deliver stories about a princess without need of a prince, a monster long misunderstood, memories that vanish with a spell, and voices that refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. This powerful and inclusive collection contains a universe of wishes for a braver and more beautiful world. AUTHORS INCLUDE: Samira Ahmed, Jenni Balch, Libba Bray, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Crdova, Tessa Gratton, Kwame Mbalia, Anna-Marie McLemore, Tochi Onyebuchi, Mark Oshiro, Natalie C. Parker, Rebecca Roanhorse, V. E. Schwab, Tara Sim, Nic Stone
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julesG
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Like with most anthologies, I liked some stories more than others.

I've discovered a few authors that I want to check out now.

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Blerdgal_Fenix
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One of my favorite stories - I believe there is series based on these characters. I might have to read it after this little taste of their story. Unless it‘s connected like blackout: the novel - I am not going to read these stories in order. I will say they do get a little dark in some cases. There are not many traditional happy endings.#poc #lgbtq #anthology #shortstories #darkstories #woc #cliffhanger

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Blerdgal_Fenix
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4 out 5 - interesting anthology. I did not love all the stories but there were a few that I would love to continue reading. The stories range in length, genre, & storytelling. I would recommend this book if you are looking for a quick story spin. Random short stories over coffee would have been great idea instead a straight read through.

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Blerdgal_Fenix
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So far this book has some interesting short stories. They vary in theme. I am think this might have been fun as an audiobook to hear the the stories. This book might be a perfect idea for a short story a day or reading with with someone. I recognize a few of authors & meeting new ones is always fun. #poc #adventure #diversity #lgbtq #shortstories

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Blerdgal_Fenix
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Here I am trying to make my 7 book goal for July!!! Woohoo — I think I will do the inside scoop for the last book because it‘s a little slow. A Universe of Wishes is another great #ya anthology- first story has me hooked. Let‘s see where the others take me. #july #bookchallenge #julybday #leo #ya

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awesome collage!! 2y
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Zoe-h
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As is always the case with short story collections, some were good, some were bad. I find that in this one, it is very evened out. There were a few more bad ones that good ones, but the good ones were so amazing that it makes up for the not-so-great ones. 4⭐️

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HufflepuffBruja
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Sunday relaxation in the form of reading a few short stories, continue working on my scrap yarn blanket (that I totally bought yarn for 😅), while #GoodOmens plays in the backgroud 😁

#crochet #booknerd #lazysundayafternoon

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sarahgreatlove
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This is a collection of sci fi and fantasy stories from diverse writers. Some stories grabbed me more than others, for sure, but I loved how it was a great way to discover new writers I don‘t know. The audiobook was awesome too because each narrator was different and the accents are incredible. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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HufflepuffBruja
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Anyone else play the game of Which Hold Will Come In First? In which you place both digital and physical copy on hold at your libraries? Well, I did, and the winner is...Libby! 😂 Perfect timing, too, as I have finished my digital library books and was about to start reading books I actually own 😂

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CareBear
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My book bean can also serve as a cat pillow 😻 I‘m not sure that‘s what book beau had in mind...
#catsoflitsy

AmyG Ha! And your cat looks so comfy ❤️ 3y
kspenmoll 😹😹 3y
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Bono394
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I didn't make it to 24 hours.. I guess being on winter break for 2 weeks means you have zero concept for how time works 😂. I logged over 12 hours but definitely got more than that I just hadn't started clocking my reading time. Here's to a beautiful New Year!

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Bono394
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16.5 hours to go and less than 48 hours to do it. #24b421

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Bono394
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Finished Among the Beasts and Briars so in onto the next book! I'm hoping to finish this one by New Year 🤞
#24b421

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AllisonM89
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Like any anthology, this was a mixed batch. Several stories were notably excellent, others less-engaging. Mostly fabulous characters.

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks
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Bingo! (Center column)

Thanks for the beautiful book, @mollyrotondo

TheAromaofBooks Yay bingo!!! 3y
AllisonM89 @TheAromaofBooks i really didn't think i was going to get bingo this month. It started REALLY slowly lol 3y
TheAromaofBooks I have a little over two books to read to actually blackout my card for the first time so I think I'm going to do it!! It took an entire month of reading literal fluff, but it's still a win! 😂 3y
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Branwen
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EEEEEK! Look at all these amazing YA books that arrived at the library! I'm so excited! Don't they look so good?! THOSE COVERS! 😍💕📚 I'm especially hyped for the tagged book because it features a short story written by my wife, Victoria Schwab! 🤣😂