Cover Crush & Middle Grade Monday: Aftermyth by Tracy Wolff

Aftermyth is officially on our Middle Grade Monday radar, and we’re already intrigued by its blend of myth, magic, and big questions meant for younger readers ready to dive into epic storytelling. Tracy Wolff steps into the middle grade space with a story that promises high stakes adventure, imaginative worldbuilding, and the kind of emotional growth that resonates deeply with MG readers.

What has us especially excited is the idea of exploring what comes after the legends; when heroes, myths, and truths are questioned rather than simply accepted. With its mythic roots and accessible fantasy scope, Aftermyth feels like a strong pick for readers who love immersive worlds, brave protagonists, and stories that encourage curiosity and courage. Plus, have you seen those edges? Put this one on your TBR – it’s out March 3rd!

The Aftermyth (The Aftermyth #1)

by Tracy Wolff
Published by: Aladdin
on February 3, 2026
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In a world ruled by the tenets of Greek mythology, one girl’s fate is more than it appears in the first book in a new dark academia fantasy middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series Tracy Wolff.

What’s your myth?

Penelope Weaver has spent her whole life preparing to attend Anaximander’s Academy, where students learn how to bring to life the stories of Greek mythology as well as discover the Greek god whose principles they most embody. Penelope knows she’s an Athena—all smart, practical, and rule-following girls who take part in stories that matter are Athenas.

But when Penelope and her twin brother Paris arrive at Anaximander’s, it appears fate has other plans. Penelope isn’t placed with Athena but with students who are anything but practical and who prefer parties to rules. And that’s just the beginning. She’s given the world’s worst muse, her assigned tasks feel impossible, and the magic of Anaximander’s is overwhelming. Not to mention, there are two very different boys making her new life even more confusing.

But as things go from bad to dangerously worse, one thing becomes in a world where everything is fated to happen a certain way, some stories need to be rewritten. As the world around her shifts and cracks, Penelope is asked to forget everything she thought she knew to help create a better story…even if that changes every plan and breaks every rule.