3.5
A Universe of Wishes
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From the organization We Need Diverse Books and Dhonielle Clayton, the co-author of Blackout, comes a fantasy collection of short stories from a list of diverse, award-winning, and bestselling authors. This critically acclaimed young adult anthology welcomes every voice to lead, empower, and take command of their universe.
Close your eyes, make a wish, and step into a world where…
A princess has no need for a prince.
Memories vanish with the cast of a spell.
Dazzling ballgowns hide dark secrets.
The fight continues to create a realm where everyone can belong.
And the universe is yours for the taking.
In collaboration with We Need Diverse Books, fifteen award-winning, diverse authors created this powerful anthology of young adult stories about forbidden love, broken promises, and monsters long misunderstood.
This stunning collection includes writing from Samira Ahmed, Jenni Balch, Libba Bray, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, Kwame Mbalia, Anna-Marie McLemore, Tochi Onyebuchi, Mark Oshiro, Natalie C. Parker, Rebecca Roanhorse, V. E. Schwab, Tara Sim, and Nic Stone whose voices ring out in the wish for a braver and more beautiful universe.
Close your eyes, make a wish, and step into a world where…
A princess has no need for a prince.
Memories vanish with the cast of a spell.
Dazzling ballgowns hide dark secrets.
The fight continues to create a realm where everyone can belong.
And the universe is yours for the taking.
In collaboration with We Need Diverse Books, fifteen award-winning, diverse authors created this powerful anthology of young adult stories about forbidden love, broken promises, and monsters long misunderstood.
This stunning collection includes writing from Samira Ahmed, Jenni Balch, Libba Bray, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, Kwame Mbalia, Anna-Marie McLemore, Tochi Onyebuchi, Mark Oshiro, Natalie C. Parker, Rebecca Roanhorse, V. E. Schwab, Tara Sim, and Nic Stone whose voices ring out in the wish for a braver and more beautiful universe.
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3.5

Amberly
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“Started and finished date - 20.02.25 to 22.03.25.
My rating - Three Stars.
I mix feeling about book, then was some parts at I really like but then was some parts I didn't like. Most of the stories paced of plot was fine but I felt some other stories were too slow or too fast also the writing was okay. Most of stories the atmosphere was well written and most of stories the world building was great. the characters okay but I would have them to flash out bit.”

Latoya Thomas
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“I have been eagerly waiting to listen to the audiobook version of this anthology that I placed on hold at the local library. However, I fell asleep twice while listening to the first story due to its miserable tone. Although I woke up a few times to hear bits and pieces of random stories, it did not sound like a captivating plot was going on. I read some reviews about the anthology that mentioned other anthologies like Reclaiming The Stars, which I remember enjoying stories from its 2nd and 3rd sections, and A Phoenix First Must Burn, which I remember for the use of elevated language and stories that felt incomplete. It seemed like there may be some good stories worth listening to or reading. Having listened to the anthology in audiobook format my overall rating is ⭐⭐.”

Cari
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Jessica
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Hightress
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“Actual rating: 2.75.
Only a couple of memorable gems in here.”
About Dhonielle Clayton
Dhonielle Clayton is COO of We Need Diverse Books. She is the co-author of the Tiny Pretty Things series and New York Times bestseller The Belles and its sequel The Everlasting Rose. She grew up in the Washington, DC suburbs on the Maryland side and spent most of her time under her grandmother's table with a stack of books. A former teacher and middle school librarian, Dhonielle is co-founder of CAKE Literary, a creative development company whipping up decidedly diverse books for a wide array of readers. She's got a serious travel bug and loves spending time outside of the USA, but makes her home in New York City, where she can most likely be found hunting for the best slice of pizza.
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