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If you’re new to Pop-mas, we’ll give you the lowdown. We’re doing 12 straight days of fantastic giveaways leading up to Christmas! This is your chance to take home some of the best prizes in pop culture. View all the Pop-mas giveaways here.…

There's no point sugar coating it, 2020 has been pretty terrible. There's been a lot of heartache and pain and whilst we by no means want to gloss over that fact, today we'd like to celebrate one of the few wonderful things that has come…

Pop-mas is back and to kick start our bookish giveaways, we're celebrating the release of Warmaidens, the epic conclusion to Kelly Coon's fierce fantasy duology, by giving away five copies. Intrigued about this tale of three maidens who…

This guest post was written by Brenna Thummler, author and illustrator of Sheets and Delicates. A book is not one fixed story. It is malleable, shaped by each individual reader and their experiences. A character’s emotion, whether it be…

In recent years, fantasy has exploded onto the YA scene in many different shapes and forms. High fantasy now reigns dominant, with sprawling worlds that transport the reader to wild and fantastical locations riddled with glittering royal…

This post contains affiliate links. December has arrived and thus begins the holiday season. Town centres have lit up, the chocolate Santa's who've sat on grocery store shelves since September suddenly seem appetising and our TV's are…

It’s not surprising that I adore a good retelling. Getting to build on a foundation of familiarity by either expanding or subverting expectations? Yes, please! I love writing them, but I also love reading them. Here are some of my…

With the end of 2020 just over a month away, it's time to look back upon a selection of the wonderful YA LGBTQIA+ debuts this year has had to offer.

K-pop: whether you're a die hard fan or have yet to test the waters, we've all heard of it. Over the past few years, Korean pop music has conquered music charts across the globe and now it's successfully found its way into YA. Exploring the…

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…

This post is sponsored by Bonnier. Heartfelt and devastating, How It All Blew Up, the powerful new YA novel from Arvin Ahmadi, will have you smiling, crying and contemplating running away to Italy in equal measures. So if you're looking…

Are you an adult fiction reader who's looking to try out some YA titles? Perhaps you used to read YA and want to relive that feeling of being completely wrapped up in a book? Or you don't know what YA can offer your tastes? Well, look no…

From fake dating and tea shops to killer teens and blood feuds, these fantastic November YA releases are offering a kaleidoscope of stories to consume and adventures to embark on and we can't wait to get started. Mind the Gap, Dash…

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…

Whether it’s stomach-churning gore, a touch of magic or spine chilling, hide under a blanket and think of a happy place horror or some not so spooky autumnal vibes you’re looking for in a Halloween read, these YA books have got you covered.…