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Read an extract from Ruta Sepetys newest historical read, I Must Betray You
This post is sponsored by Hachette Children's Group.
New York Times bestselling author, Ruta Sepetys, has once again proved she's more than worthy of her 'Queen of YA historical fiction' with her new and expertly researched novel, I Must…
Emily McGovern chats the research behind her graphic novel, Twelve Percent Dread
"I really enjoyed the research for this part, which I mostly did just by Googling and reading different articles - I’d often get to an internal state I’d describe as 'scream-laughter'."
Racquel Marie chats being free from internalized, heteronormative expectations in Ophelia After All
"But queerness has granted me community and freedom from a lot of my internalized, heteronormative expectations of what a happy life has to look like."
Hena Khan on her delightful new middle grade novel, Zara’s Rules for Finding Hidden Treasure
Filled with joy, fun, a delightful cast of characters and a heartwarming message, Hena Khan's newest middle grade novel, Zara’s Rules for Finding Hidden Treasure, is just further proof of what a gift Hena's writing is to the middle grade…
Laura Steven chats researching gothic for The Society for Soulless Girls
"Our anger is constantly forced downwards, away from our mouths and fists, pressed deep into our bellies, a pressure valve with no release. And we wonder why it so often spills over. We wonder why we feel so evil when it does."
Win 1 of 5 copies of Cruel Illusions by Margie Fuston
Pitched as Caraval meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Cruel Illusions is the newest from Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things author, Margie Fuston. With everything from secret society's and deadly competitions to vampires and impossible…
S.K. Ali on spirituality, TikTok and her gorgeous new YA novel, Love from Mecca to Medina
Romantic and deeply emotional, Love from Mecca to Medina, the follow up to S.K. Ali's hit young adult romance, Love from A to Z, is a moving and honest love story that easily burrows into its readers hearts, to live there forevermore. To…
Fran Hart chats The Other Ones, her heartwarming tale for the outcasts
Sal hates standing out. But he lives in a haunted house - and everybody knows it. His oldest friend, Dirk, tries to help... but he wants to stay popular, and Sal isn't helping. Elsie was popular - until recently. Now she's on the outcast's…
Tori Bovalino recommends her must read YA horror novels
This post was written by Tori Bovalino, author of Not Good for Maidens.
Autumn is here, which means it’s time for some spooky reads! If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly searching for your next creepy read. Here are some of my…
Beyond The Wand is finally available to Muggles
Tom Felton’s magical memoir is finally available. Here is what I thought about the book!
Jion Sheibani talks the “indescribability” of music and her poetic YA book, The Silver Chain
The Silver Chain is an illustrated coming-of-age verse novel about family, mental health and the healing power of music. Azadeh is a budding violinist on a music scholarship at an expensive private school, dealing with all the usual trials…
Emma Carroll chats revamping Hans Christian Andersen in The Little Match Girl Strikes Back
Emma Carroll reworked the Hans Christian Andersen classic in The Little Match Girl Strikes Back. Along with illustrations from Lauren Child, this book is a brilliant feminist retelling that gives the match girl a much deserved voice. We had…
Rosie Talbot chats subtle reps and the `Britishness’ of Sixteen Souls
Rosie Talbot, known on BookTok as @merrowchild, has finally released her debut YA novel, Sixteen Souls with Scholastic after an unusual publishing journey. The heartfelt novel follows Charlie Frith as he realises that one of his own ghostly…
Dilani Kahawala on fantasy and food in her debut YA fantasy, Blood Moon Prophecy
When I was 5 years old, I remember watching my grandmother cook impossibly good smelling, crispy hoppers over a rustic stove with real firewood. The wood smoke would curl up into my nose and I remember the fire sputtering away as she poured…
A day in the life of author and actress, Dana L. Davis
This post was written by Dana L. Davis, author of Somebody That I Used to Know
Somebody That I Used to Know is screaming my name. Ok, that was just a shameless plug to mention the name of my new book right away. Truth is, somebody is…