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"If I have a direct line to young women, I wanted to call that shit out for what it really is."
Juno Dawson’s Clean isn’t light & fluffy, but that’s why you should pick it…
Juno Dawson's 'Clean' is a must-read that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions.
Juno Dawson and Alex T Smith talk Grave Matter
Grave Matter is a haunting portrayal of life after death and death after life.
Jennifer Claessen on being called a witch + Giveaway alert!
Jennifer Claessen on the time the word `witch' made her feel small, and all the time that `witches' made her feel powerful.
Jan Dunning chats Mirror Me, a fashion fairy tale
Former model Jan Dunning chats her debut YA thriller, Mirror Me, and how it is inspired by her experience in the fashion industry.
Lies We Sing to the Sea author, Sarah Underwood, on the bury your gays trope
This post was written by Sarah Underwood, author of Lies We Sing to the Sea.
My debut novel, Lies We Sing to the Sea, opens with the main character, Leto, being brutally executed in sacrifice to a vengeful god. Things don’t necessarily…
Calum McSwiggan chats the inspiration behind the title, Straight Expectations
Today we have the honour of chatting with Calum McSwiggan about his debut YA novel, Straight Expectation
Finbar Hawkins chats his writing journey before penning his debut, Witch
"Novel writing is about you sitting a desk until that draft is done, so it’s a solitary, immersed process. And then you rewrite it. And again..."
Kate Weston shares her top 5 funny YA books
As a teenager navigating anxiety and depression I spent a lot of time curled up with a funny book, because funny books can do so much more than just give you a good laugh. Using humour, they can sneakily address issues that you might have…
20 YA standalone novels released in 2020 to read in one sitting
Here are twenty 2020 standalone novels across the popular genres of contemporary, fantasy and historical fiction well worth the read in 2021 - and with the story being contained in a single book, they won't massively add to your TBR.
YA Playlist: Books for Troye Sivan fans
10 YA book recommendations inspired by Troye Sivan's music.
25+ YA books perfect for winter holiday reading
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December has arrived and thus begins the holiday season. Town centres have lit up, the chocolate Santa's who've sat on grocery store shelves since September suddenly seem appetising and our TV's are…
YA Playlist: young adult books for Paramore fans
After 16 years, 5 studio albums, and many singles in between: Paramore have gifted us with a wide range of music and sounds over the years. From sad to joyful, hopeful to vengeful, sarcastic to honest; there's a song for every mood. And…
25+ Must-read YA releases of May 2020
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May has officially arrived and despite lockdown…
Feminist non-fiction perfect for YA readers
"Empowered women empower women."