Praise for Teach the Torches to Burn: A Romeo & Juliet Remix : The Boston Globe Best New Book of Summer 2023 Paste Magazine Most Anticipated LGBTQ YA Book of Summer 2023 An ALA Rainbow Book List selection "Roehrig has done a splendid job of imaginatively revising Shakespeare''s perhaps most frequently retold text, creating an often-suspenseful story populated by vividly realized characters. Best of all, however, is his beautiful dramatization of Romeo and Valentine''s love for each other." -- Booklist, starred review "Rather than simply gender swap Juliet, the casting freshly and uniquely explores agency and queerness in the 14th-century setting. A spectacularly queer, heartwarmingly hopeful take on the star-crossed classic. An essential purchase for all teen collections. " -- School Library Journal " Vivid, poetic prose and snappy banter bring to life this reimagining of Romeo and Juliet as a drama of burgeoning adulthood, queer romance, and found family. A lush and romantic escape ." -- Kirkus Reviews "An exquisite reimagining of Romeo and Juliet , Teach the Torches to Burn honors the source material while bringing new meaning to Shakespeare''s work.
Romeo, Valentine, Juliet, and the entirety of Roehrig''s cast of characters are true gems, each sparkling with wit, determination, and most of all, love for one another. From thriller to horror to historical remix. is there anything Roehrig can''t write?" --Lillie Lainoff, bestselling author of One for All "From Roehrig I always expect (and cherish) an insight as sharp as it is elegant , but Teach the Torches to Burn offers so much more. Roehrig masterfully rewrites the world''s most famous love story into a brilliantly remixed tale that will serve as a blazing beacon of hope for a new generation of impossible loves ." --Ryan La Sala, bestselling author of The Honeys and Reverie "Roehrig''s vibrant, thrilling, and heart-poundingly romantic take on Romeo & Juliet would make any Shakespeare fan proud, and any queer reader feel seen and loved. I never wanted to put it down!" --Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer and editor of That Way Madness Lies " Teach the Torches to Burn digs into what makes Shakespeare so addictive: raw emotional power. Roehrig absolutely kills it with this Romeo meets Romeo remix! " --Adam Sass, award-winning author of The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers and Surrender Your Sons "Read this gorgeous , queer retelling outside to create your own Shakespeare in the park." -- The Boston Globe "The Remixed Classics series has provided banger after banger, and Caleb Roehrig''s take on Romeo & Juliet (but gay) is absolutely not an exception.
From the medieval Italian setting to the page-turning thrill ride of this secret taboo romance, this is an incredibly compelling read whether or not you''re a Shakespeare devotee ." -- Paste Magazine Praise for Remixed Classics: "Lee (the Sidekick Squad series) elegantly situates Robert Louis Stevenson''s 1882 Treasure Island against a richly embroidered Qing dynasty backdrop in this carefully crafted queer interpretation. Inspired by female pirate Zheng Yi Sao, this deeply immersive adventure features deftly interwoven Chinese and Vietnamese, luscious culinary descriptions, and well-rendered explorations of imperialism, treasure, found family, and love." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review , on A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. Lee "''Fun'' doesn''t even begin to describe this rich and imaginative retelling of Treasure Island . It''s obvious that this book was a labor of love, which made it all the more enjoyable to read. Pirate stories don''t get much better than this .
" -- Hypable , on A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. Lee "Morrow''s ability to take the lingering stain of slavery on American history and use it as a catalyst for unbreakable love and resilience is flawless . That she has remixed a canonical text to do so only further illuminates the need to critically question who holds the pen in telling our nation''s story ." -- Booklist , starred review , on So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. Morrow " Impressive . Via delicately written characterizations, each March woman exemplifies the notion that the wounds of bondage don''t disappear simply because freedom is at hand, and the racist catalyst of enslavement doesn''t disappear with the stroke of a pen, as a beloved story gains new meaning through the lens of enduring Black resilience, love, and hope." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review , on So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C.
Morrow " Rousing . Wholly original in its cultural perspective and its centering of strong female characters. By creating an almost all-female cast, Safi makes women the heart of her story at a time when they were seen as a ''bargaining chip.''" -- Shelf Awareness , starred review "In Travelers Along the Way , Safi has assembled the perfect team to steal my heart . This is the thoughtful, thought-provoking, and wildly fun retelling of Robin Hood you''ve been waiting for!" --Kiersten White, New York Times -bestselling author of And I Darken , on Travelers Along the Way: A Robin Hood Remix by Aminah Mae Safi " A gorgeously reclaimed Gothic . Atmospheric and incisive, What Souls Are Made Of cuts deep into the question of identity and the ghosts of legacy haunting these windswept moors. I''m a Tasha Suri fan for life ." --Chloe Gong, New York Times- bestselling author of These Violent Delights , on What Souls Are Made Of: A Wuthering Heights Remix by Tasha Suri "This remix of Wuthering Heights is an epic piece of historical fiction, and a testament to Suri''s incredible storytelling skills .
" --Buzzfeed, on What Souls Are Made Of: A Wuthering Heights Remix by Tasha Suri " McLemore''s triumphant retelling is for anyone who read The Great Gatsby and thought, this book needs to be much gayer . In this satisfying, emotional journey that celebrates love, family, friendship, identity, and forging one''s own path, McLemore captures the spirit of the original while adding nuance and depth, setting a new bar for what a great retelling can be ." -- Booklist , starred review , on Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemore " Compelling and satisfying for Gatsby fans, critics, and neophytes alike , avoiding and subverting tropes and giving the main quartet the happy endings they deserve. In this absolutely stunning work, McLemore delivers their signature lyrical prose and rich symbolism. Richy imagined, fiercely tender, and achingly beautiful . -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review , on Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemore "Addressing invisibility, power, and passion, Bayron''s updated classic simmers with Gothic imagery, romance, and a robust exploration of what it means to be whole. A vibrant retelling. " -- Kirkus Reviews , on My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix by Kalynn Bayron "Part of the exquisite Remixed Classics series, this take on Jekyll & Hyde is more proof that Bayron is a must-read YA author.
" --Buzzfeed, on My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix by Kalynn Bayron Praise for The Fell of Dark : A 2021 ALA Rainbow Book List Selection "A little bit M. T. Anderson''s Thirsty, a little bit Buffy, this is a vampire story for a new generation of teens entering a world that they have no reason to be optimistic about." -- Booklist, starred review Praise for Death Prefers Blondes : Seventeen Magazine''s Best YA Books of 2019 So Far Cosmopolitan Magazine''s YA Novels You''ll Be Obsessed with in 2019 Buzzfeed YA Novels That You Need To Read During Pride Month A Popsugar.com Best YA Novel of 2019 Paste Magazine Best Young Adult Novel of 2019 " Balancing Oceans 11-level heists, corporate espionage, and gender and sexual identity politics isn''t easy, but Roehrig manages it with aplomb, skillfully threading in Hamlet references to boot. Clever, thrilling, and a wildly good time ." -- Booklist, starred review "Roehrig creates a vibrant Los Angeles setting, where Manning and her friends are able to flawlessly (for the most part) pull off clever heists, go to fabulous drag shows, and explore their sexualities fully and without much worry or judgment. He''s a great, fun writer who delivers with excellent pop culture references, a biting sense of humor, and a feel for emotional resonance.
" -- Entertainment Weekly "A glitzy teen thriller." -- NPR "Margo Manning is a cute blonde heiress who spends her days doing . heiress-y things in California. At night, she''s a burglar with four drag queens. Need I say anything more?" -- Cosmo "Roehrig has given us not just one queer James Bond, but five, each with a unique relationship and pride in their own queerness. And that''s not to.