How Maya Got Fierce
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The Bold Type meets Younger in this YA fish-out-of-water contemporary novel about a teen who gets her dream job at a fashion magazine, despite being only seventeen.
Sona Charapotra crafts compelling narratives for young adults, drawing from her diverse career as a celebrity reporter and editor for prominent magazines. Leveraging her expertise in screenwriting and creative writing, she delves into contemporary themes with a sharp, insightful voice. As a co-founder of CAKE Literary, she champions diverse storytelling and has co-authored popular YA dance dramas and psychological thrillers. Her work is celebrated for its engaging prose and its ability to capture the complexities of young adult experiences with authenticity.







The Bold Type meets Younger in this YA fish-out-of-water contemporary novel about a teen who gets her dream job at a fashion magazine, despite being only seventeen.
Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries. Fifteen bestselling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. Compiled by We Need Diverse Books’s Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, the authors included in this exquisite collection are: Renée Ahdieh, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. Lee, E. C. Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta Thakrar, and Alyssa Wong. A mountain loses her heart. Two sisters transform into birds to escape captivity. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. A young woman takes up her mother’s mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place. From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish. For fans of Neil Gaiman’s Unnatural Creatures and Ameriie’s New York Times–bestselling Because You Love to Hate Me.
The Mindy Project meets Doogie Howser, M.D. in this YA contemporary romantic comedy about a teen who becomes the youngest doctor in America.
Competing one final time for a spot at the prestigious American Ballet Company, June, Bette, and Gigi are forced to confront painful sacrifices, false accusations, and a desire for revenge. June, Bette and Gigi have given their all to dance at New York's most elite ballet school. Now they are competing one final time for a spot at the prestigious American Ballet Company. With the stakes higher than ever, these girls have everything to lose... and no one is playing nice.
Black Swan meets Pretty Little Liars in this drama-packed debut about three perfect girls who will do anything to be the prima ballerina at their elite New York ballet school. Now a major Netflix series!