Vicki Lame

Sept subs are rolling in! <3 Wanted: the smart YA romance of my dreams, my own Raven Boys, & well, whatever I haven't thought of yet! #mswl

Strange and beautiful novels featuring magical realism elements (adult and YA) #MSWL

Smartly written diverse YA of all kinds (contemporary, fantasy, historical), adult historical featuring women who defy norms #MSWL

Non-fiction featuring innovative thinking about how we live our lives and on creativity #MSWL

Retellings (adult or YA) that are whip smart and full of complex, rich characters (think Jane Steele), YA verse novels #MSWL

Non-fiction featuring strong women or topics from authors with stand out platforms, book club fiction for an adult audience #MSWL

Smart YA romance (think Stephanie Perkins), voicey contemp YA, immersive YA fantasy that feels like something new (think Wintersong) #MSWL

Big, bold fiction or non-fiction that smacks you in the face with its awesomeness (can I make that a genre?). #MSWL

#MSWL Beautiful, bold debut fiction.

It should go without saying, but in case it doesn't, I want diverse books across all genres and ages. Strong voices that resonate. #MSWL

#MSWL Books from the point of view of the Margaery Tyrells of the world.

Oh, yes. *raises hand* #MSWL

#MSWL A great women's fiction that is fun in the way The Mindy Project or Hart of Dixie (does not have to feature a doctor) are fun.

#MSWL Insightful, sharp essay collections by damn funny people with great platforms. (Forgive my cursing.)

Adult Fiction: Women’s suspense. Women’s fiction with an edge. Literary suspense. Great book club fiction. Family sagas. #MSWL

YA Fiction: French Revolution setting. High concept fantasy. #MSWL

YA Fiction: Addictive sexy romance. Smart, funny YA romantic comedies. Stories about tough topics that make them accessible to teens. #MSWL

YA & adult fiction: Epistolaries. Retellings with a fresh twist &sharp writing. Novels that are dark fairytales. Paris setting. #MSWL

Adult/YA historical:: Revisionist histories set in Europe. Stories set during times of great social/cultural/political upheaval. #MSWL

Books that showcase physical extremes in an interesting way (think BORN TO RUN or HELL BENT). #MSWL