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Kate Oldfield
This post was written by B.K. Borison, author of In The Weeds.
I’m absolutely vibrating with excitement to get my hands on these romances from some truly spectacular authors.
I feel like 2023 has been an abundance of riches when it…
WHY VAMPIRES NEVER RUN OUT OF BITE by Jo Simmons
This post was written by Jo Simmons, author of The Reluctant Vampire Queen Bites Back.
When I was about eleven years old, my brother suggested we watch the film American Werewolf in London. Made in 1981, it was about two American college…
Trip Galey on how living London inspired his debut novel, A Market of Dreams and Destiny
This post was written by Trip Galey, author of A Market of Dreams and Destiny.
The Untermarkt—the Goblin Market—is the dark, beating heart of the fictional London wherein my debut novel A Market of Dreams and Destiny is set. And, like the…
Joya Goffney on music, writing challenges and her new YA novel, My Week with Him
Filled with moments that will both break and melt your heart in equal measures, Joya Goffney's newest release, My Week With Him is a beautiful exploration of love in its many complex forms. Having perfected the art of writing YA…
Win 1 of 3 copies of The Third Daughter by Adrienne Tooley
Betrayal, sisterhood, family politics, potions and a slow-burn sapphic romance; The Third Daughter, book one in a sweeping new YA fantasy duology by Adrienne Tooley, has it all and more. To celebrate its release, we're excited to be giving…
Win one of 5 copies go Nigeria Jones by Ibi Zoboi
This post is sponsored by Harper360YA.
Evocative and incredibly moving, Ibi Zoboi's newest YA novel, Nigeria Jones, is a striking coming-of-age story exploring what it means to be both Black and a teen girl in a society that likes to…
Daniel Tawse on the fashion influences in their debut YA novel, All About Romance
This post was written by Daniel Tawse, author of All About Romance.
I think a lot of queer people find solace in fashion. I think that using fashion as a form of self-expression is something that queer people can relate to. We can change…
Win 1 of 5 copies of As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
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Set against the backdrop of the Syrian Revolution, Zoulfa Katouh's poignant debut novel, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, is a moving and powerful love letter to Syria and its people. It's a story…
Emily Barr on her scorching new YA thriller, This Summer’s Secrets
If you're in the market for a gripping new thriller read (and aren't we all?) look no further than Emily Barr's new YA thriller, This Summer's Secrets. With murder, lies, love, loss and plenty of dangerous secrets, This Summer's Secrets is…
Gabi Burton on her sensational debut novel, Sing Me to Sleep
Compelling, immersive and impossibly gripping, Gabi Burton's debut novel, Sing Me to Sleep, is undoubtedly one of the most exciting new YA fantasies to have come out of 2023 thus far. With seamless world building, jaw dropping twists, a…
Kalynn Bayron talks her new YA slasher novel, You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight
From fairytale retellings to killer plants, New York Times bestselling author, Kaylnn Bayron, has proved time and time again that her creativity and talent for writing knows no bounds and her nail biting new YA slasher horror, You're Not…
10 emotional YA books guaranteed to make you cry
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Following Syrian teen and aspiring pharmacist, Salama, as she finds herself torn between her loyalty to her country, her determination to survive and her love for a boy she was supposed to meet…
Ibi Zoboi on exploring her own experiences in her poignant new YA novel, Nigeria Jones
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Introspective, empowering and thought-provoking, Nigeria Jones, the newest YA release from National Book Award Finalist, Ibi Zoboi, is the coming-of-age story of Nigeria Jones, a young Black teen…
B.K. Boris discusses her breakout Lovelight rom-com series
If you're looking for a rom-com read that's the epitome of a cosy, feel-good read, look no further than B.K. Borison's Lovelight series. Set in the idyllic town of Inglewild, the Lovelight series gives you everything you could possibly want…
Read an exclusive excerpt of Everyone Wants to Know by Kelly Loy Gilbert
Critically acclaimed author, Kelly Loy Gilbert, is back and her new drama filled YA contemporary novel, Everyone Wants to Know. Following the daughter of a famous-for-being-famous family, Honor Lo, after leaked family secrets threaten to…