Kate Oldfield

Flipping the classic 'monster vs. hero' trope in an exciting and inventive way, Vanessa Len's debut YA novel, Only a Monster, takes you to an alternate monster occupied London, on a time travelling journey filled with secrets, murder magic…

Following three teenagers attending high school on the moon after they stumble upon an exciting secret with the power to change the course of their future, Space Trash, the first volume in Jen Woodall's new graphic novel series, is an…

If you loved akwaeke emezi's YA debut, Pet, as much as we did (which is to say, a lot) you're going to adore their new YA companion novel, Bitter. Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she…

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…

Following three Black Muslim teen girls who create an online space in order to shatter assumptions and stereotypes and share their truths in the aftermath of a terrorist attack which has caused an onslaught of anti-Islamic sentiment, Laila…

If gothic historical tale full of mystery and romance, following a female surgeon and a resurrection man who sells bodies for a living, as they uncover buried secrets together sounds like your kind of read (because, duh) Dana Schwartz's new…

Jesse Q. Sutanto has a serious talent for keeping her readers reading and that talent once again shines through in her page-turning new YA thriller, The New Girl, which we had the pleasure of chatting with Jesse all about to celebrate its…

From Princesses and skating royalty to reality TV and social media stars to monsters and Sea Gods, February is delivering it all and more with these exciting new YA book releases. Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman by…

If Winters dark evenings, cold weather and post holiday lull have been getting you down, know that you're not alone. Whilst some people thrive in the cosiness of the chillier months, the lack of sunlight and cold weather leave many feeling…

This post was written by Akshaya Raman, author of The Ivory Key One of my favourite aspects of writing The Ivory Key was getting to incorporate elements of my own heritage into the story. But growing up, I never saw fantasy books that had…

Following Joy and Felix, a commoner and a Duke who have been mind-paired since birth, as they attempt to clear their names after being falsely accused of murder, Alechia Dow's new YA sci-fi, The Kindred, is an action packed, universe…

2022 has arrived and it's on a mission to empty our bank accounts and fill our already overflowing TBR's. With YA stories of axe wielding huntswomen, figure skaters, reality TV stars, time travelling monsters, boy bands, aspiring…

To celebrate the release of her mysterious and gripping new YA novel, The Revelry, we caught up with Katherine Webber to chat all things writing inspirations, friendships, co-writing and more. Hi Katherine, we’re so excited to have…

If, like us, you can't get enough of musicals and are constantly on the hunt for your next favourite read, Emma Lord's new YA novel, When You Get the Chance, is here to make all your bookish dreams come true. Inspired by the hit musical,…

From groundbreaking debuts and epic series finales to all consuming romances, heart-stopping thrillers, mind blowing fantasies and everything in between, 2021 has delivered countless incredible new YA reads and, in no particular order, here…