In Other Lands in Teen Vogue

Thu 12 Jul 2018 - Filed under: Not a Journal., | Posted by: Gavin

In Other Lands coverTeen Vogue are such a strong voice for justice these days so it is a huge thrill to see In Other Lands on this list: “10 Queer Reads Perfect for Any Time of the Year:”

“Unbeknownst to the majority of mankind, a hidden magical realm populated by fairies, elves, and even mermaids touches the human world. In order to cross over into it, a human must be among the select few who can see the wall straddling both worlds. Snarky and friendless, Elliot unexpectedly discovers he is one of these lucky ones and once he passes over into the magical Borderlands, he kicks off on an adventure that ultimately changes the course of his life, and the world, forever. Told in irreverent, rolicking prose, readers follow Elliot as he enrolls in magical school, befriends humans and magical beings alike, explores his budding bisexuality, and comes of age, finally adding emotional maturity and poise to his considerable smarts. While Elliot’s character can be cluelessly obnoxious when he uses snark and sarcasm as a defense mechanism, he always reads as wholly authentic, a young man learning his place in a quickly changing landscape. Sarah Rees Brennan knows how to engage readers with her fresh prose style and a innovative new take on the fantasy novel.”