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Funny, honest and utterly swoon-worthy, We Can't Keep Meeting Like This, the new YA novel by Rachel Lynn Solomon, beautifully explores mental health, relationships and the uncertainty that is life after high school.
We absolutely adored this gorgeous story and couldn't have been more excited to…
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Holly Smale on ‘Unlikable Female Characters’
This post was written by Holly Smale, author of Love Me Not
We don’t like unlikeable female characters in our…
Simon James Green on which YA book you should read based on your favourite musical
This post was written by Simon James Green, author of You're the One That I Want
I’ve always been a big fan of…
This post was kindly written by Suzanne Park, author of Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous.
There are so many amazing 2021 YA contemporary books that have recently released or are coming out soon, and my reading list is lonnnnng, like “unrolling a scroll that hits the floor and continues unfurling”…
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35+ June YA book releases you need in your life
Romance, witches, secrets, weddings, space, murder, family, dance, zombies and even a few chickens, these June YA…
WIN a copy of Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and read an exclusive extract
The intro to this post was kindly written by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, author of Ace of Spades
Dear reader,
My…
Freaky Friday meets The Parent Trap in Better Together, the new YA contemporary novel by author and BookTuber, Christine Riccio and we have an exclusive extract just for you.
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August 28, Friday Evening Colorado
The words cabin ten are carved into the wood beside the flimsy screen…
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Pick your favorite Quinceañera dresses & we’ll tell you which high…
On this special day, when you symbolically change your shoes over from flats to high heels, you'll want exactly the…
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…
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 a good romantic subplot is kind of like eating a white…
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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…
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…
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 from Sarah Kuhn, is the book for you.
To celebrate the…
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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…
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…