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Pick your favorite Quinceañera dresses & we’ll tell you which high heels you’ll get
On this special day, when you symbolically change your shoes over from flats to high heels, you'll want exactly the right pair — and we'll find it for you.
Dahlia Adler on bisexual rep in YA and her fabulous new novel, Cool for the Summer
If a fun, flirty rom-com featuring a queer love triangle, Demi Lovato appreciation and a whole lotta heart, sounds like the summer read of your dreams, firstly, you clearly have great taste and secondly, Cool for the Summer, the gorgeous…
A love letter to the romance heroes and heroines of YA by Caroline O’Donoghue
This post was written by Caroline O'Donoghue, author of All Our Hidden Gifts
It’s difficult to imagine a YA book without a romance in it. I mean, sure. They happen. But while this might make me an utterly basic reader, a YA fantasy without…
Sarah Suk’s 6 must-read YA rivals-to-lovers stories
This post was kindly written by Sarah Suk, author of Made in Korea
Ah, rivals to lovers. One of my all-time favorite tropes and arguably the most elite romance trope of all (though catch me on another day and you may find me saying the…
William Hussey on LGBTQIA+ representation in romance
This post was written by William Hussey, author of The Outrage
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? by William Hussey
When I was a kid growing up in the 1980s and 90s in a very traditional part of England, I simply did not see any positive…
Sarah Kuhn on her gorgeous new YA novel, From Little Tokyo, With Love
If a modern day fairy tale featuring an adorable romance, family secrets, movie set break-ins, delicious food and a personal guided tour of the best parts of LA and Little Tokyo, From Little Tokyo, With Love, the new and gorgeous YA novel…
Joya Goffney on list making and her debut novel, Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry
This guest post was kindly written by Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry.
Lists calm me. Emotions and tasks and memories take up so much space in my head—they’re heavy. So when I can’t hold them in anymore, I write lists of…
Tashie Bhuiyan on her gorgeous debut YA novel, Counting Down With You
If you're after a heartfelt story featuring an adorable fake-dating romance, a fellow book lover and nuanced conversations surrounding family, religion and mental health, Counting Down With You, the stunning debut YA contemporary by Tashie…
40+ sensational YA book releases for May 2021
From anonymous blackmailers and fake dating to the Titanic and summer love triangles, it's safe to say May 2021 is not here to play. Especially when it comes to lengthening our already never ending 'to read' lists with these upcoming 40+ YA…
Sera Milano on exploring terrorism in YA
When people hear that my new book is a minute-by-minute account of a terror attack at a music festival, following the journeys of five teenagers as their focus shifts from enjoying the night to pure survival, one question tends to come up a…
Lynn Painter on finding her happily-ever-after through writing her YA novel, Better Than the Movies
This guest post was kindly written by Lynn Painter, author of Better Than The Movies.
Finding My Happily-Ever-After By Writing Theirs
When I first decided to write a book, I attempted contemporary romance. It was what I enjoyed reading,…
Must read YA fantasy books for Shadow and Bone fans
Whether you're a long time reader or a series newbie, it's safe to say, thanks to its recent Netflix adaptation, we're all a little bit obsessed with Shadow and Bone. It's also probably safe to assume you've already marathoned Leigh…
Read an exclusive extract of Raising Hell by Bryony Pearce
Once you read this cliffhanger, you won't be able to stop!
Angeline Boulley on her sensational new YA thriller, Firekeeper’s Daughter
Following eighteen-year-old Daunis as she goes undercover on a mission for the FBI to discover the truth of who is trafficking drugs into the Ojibwe community, Angeline Boulley's new YA thriller, Firekeeper's Daughter, will have your heart…
Watch Amy McCaw read an extract from Mina and the Undead
Warning: You're going to want to buy this book after watching this.