Cherokee Bat navigates her unconventional life in Los Angeles, dealing with relationships and self-discovery.
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Francesca Lia Block
24 books in the catalog
Francesca Lia Block has 24 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly young adult, magical realism and contemporary. The titles we've reviewed span 1989 to 2014.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 14–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Parents most often flag sexual content — see each review below for specifics.
This collection of short stories explores themes of love, loss, and magic in Los Angeles.
La, a young girl living in Los Angeles, navigates a world of art, music, and personal discovery.
A teenage girl finds solace and connection with a collection of antique dolls that seem to hold secrets.
A young girl named Lia navigates a world of art, music, and intense emotions in Los Angeles.
A teenage girl navigates dark themes, including death and her own mortality, in a gothic setting.
A young woman named Rue navigates a magical, often dark, urban landscape filled with fantastical creatures and emotional turmoil.
A girl finds her voice and power through art and self-expression.
A young woman named Rose navigates a dark, magical world filled with vampires and dangerous desires.
A young woman named Psyche navigates her identity and experiences in a magical, urban setting.
This collection of interconnected stories explores the lives and relationships of a group of young people in Los Angeles, focusing on their emotional journeys.
In a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, a young girl named Star navigates a dangerous world, seeking love and belonging. She encounters various characters.
A sensitive teenager navigates complex emotions, relationships, and her identity through a series of poetic vignettes.
A young woman named Lia navigates a gritty, magical version of Los Angeles, dealing with angels, demons, and her own desires.
A magical girl in a bohemian urban setting navigates adolescence, love, and her own unique powers.
Baby Be-Bop, a young girl, experiences life in Los Angeles with a focus on music and relationships.
A young girl navigates a magical, bohemian Los Angeles, dealing with family issues and finding her identity.
A young witch named Witch Baby navigates her unusual upbringing in Los Angeles, dealing with her magical powers, her mother's absence, and her own identity.
A quirky, magical realist story about a teenage girl navigating Los Angeles.
This collection of nine short stories explores themes of adolescence, identity, and the supernatural.
Two teenage girls, Violet and Claire, explore their friendship, dreams, and the complexities of growing up in Los Angeles.
Weetzie Bat, a quirky and romantic teenager, navigates life in 1980s Los Angeles with her friends, seeking love and magic.
A teenage girl named Lia navigates the complexities of her life in Los Angeles, dealing with relationships, art, and her own identity.
A young girl discovers she is a fairy and navigates the magical world while dealing with teenage life.
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