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Loan Le on being a child of immigrants and her debut YA novel, A Pho Love Story
To celebrate the release of her delicious new YA contemporary debut novel, A Pho Love Story, we had the pleasure of talking with author, Loan Le, about everything from writing to food to families in YA to being a child of immigrants.…
Samantha Shannon on The Mask Falling and the stigmas of being a female fantasy author
For fans of Samantha Shannon's The Bone Season series, the four year wait for the fourth instalment has been a long one but the wait is finally over. Readers can at last be reunited with Paige Mahoney once again inThe Mask Falling, book…
Cynthia Murphy on her chilling new YA horror, Last One to Die
If you've been on the hunt for a deeply chilling and addictively creepy YA horror with retro slasher-movie vibes, you're in luck because Cynthia Murphy's new debut novel, Last One to Die, ticks all the boxes and we were lucky enough to chat…
Chloe Gong on her phenomenal debut YA novel, These Violent Delights
It's time to meet your new YA obsession: These Violent Delights, the sensational debut novel by Chloe Gong.
Set in 1920s Shanghai, These Violent Delights follows rival gang heirs and ex-lovers, Juliette Cai and Roma Montagov, as they're…
Jenn Bennett talks her heartwarming new YA novel, Chasing Lucky
It's no secret that we can't get enough of Jenn Bennett's work and her newest YA contemporary, Chasing Lucky, has only further fuelled our love for her books. Featuring a budding photographer, a rebellious outsider, family owned bookstore,…
Kerri Maniscalco on her dark new YA fantasy, Kingdom of the Wicked
Kingdom of the Wicked, the gorgeously dark new YA fantasy from Kerri Maniscalco, transports readers to 1800's Italy, as we follow Emilia, a witch on a quest to hunt down her twin sisters murderer and take her revenge. Filled from start to…
Liz Braswell on Twisted Tales, Unbirthday and Disney
With six books in her Twisted Tales series under her belt, Liz Braswell is no stranger to putting her own, dark spin on our most beloved Disney stories. Now, with the release of her newest title, Unbirthday, Liz is taking on Lewis Carroll's…
Jennifer Niven on sex in YA and Breathless being her most personal book yet
Following budding author Claudine in the aftermath of the announcement of her parents separation, Breathless, the new YA novel from Jennifer Niven, New York Times best selling author of All The Bright Places, sensitively explores sex, love,…
Lauren James talks her new YA novel, The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker
If you can't get enough of books with ghosts, found family, anti-heroines, and 'edge of your seat' plot twists, say hello toThe Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker, the gripping new paranormal YA release from UKYA superstar, Lauren James…
Stephan Lee on K-pop culture and his debut YA novel, K-pop Confidential
If you're a K-pop fan looking for your next YA read, look no further than Stephan Lee's fantastic new debut novel, K-pop Confidential. Following Candace Park, a Korean-American girl as she navigates the complex world of K-pop stardom, this…
Jennifer Lynn Barnes on her new YA novel, The Inheritance Games, and its TV adaptation
With twists, turns, secrets and mysteries from the first page right up until the last, Jennifer Lynn Barnes' new YA novel, The Inheritance Games, is truly impossible to put down. It'll keep you guessing and whispering 'just one more…
Jordan Ifueko on her stunning debut West African inspired YA fantasy, Raybearer
"Raybearer explores how all love--platonic & romantic--can play crucial roles in our destiny"
Ashley Poston on fairy tale retellings, comic-con and her new YA novel, Bookish and the Beast
In 2017, author Ashley Poston wooed us all with her wonderful comic-con inspired Cinderella retelling, Geekerella. Then, in 2018, she did it a second time with her equally swoon worthy Princess and the Pauper retelling, The Princess and the…
Kalynn Bayron on fairy tale retellings and her new YA fantasy, Cinderella is Dead
If a fantasy about Cinderella taking down the government and defying the patriarchy and heteronormativity, look no further than Cinderella is Dead, the incredible new YA standalone from Kalynn Bayron. With a wonderful, classic fairy-tale…
Alex Segura talks Star Wars and his new YA novel, Poe Dameron: Free Fall
Poe Dameron, we all love him (and if you say you don't, I simply won't believe you). Charming and heroic, since his first appearance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Poe has always been a somewhat man of mystery. Whilst Poe is still and…