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Merciless, satirical and terrifyingly addictive, Joelle Wellington's debut YA thriller, Their Vicious Games, is an all-consuming read that's just as horrifying in its fiction as it is in its 'real world' parallels. We couldn't get enough of…
My Family & Other Deities by Katharine & Elizabeth Corr, authors of Queen of Gods
This post was written by Katharine & Elizabeth Corr, authors of Queen of Gods.
Our new novel, Queen Of Gods is the second part of the House Of Shadows duology; part one (Daughter Of Darkness) came out last year, and we are so happy…
Read an exclusive extract of The Dark Place by Britney S. Lewis
If you're in the market for a captivating, haunting and entirely unique read, Britney S. Lewis has got you covered with her suspense filled sophomore novel, The Dark Place and we're so excited to have an early and exclusive extract, so you…
Amelia Diane Coombs shares her All Alone With You inspired playlist
This post was written by Amelia Diane Coombs, author of All Along With You.
From the earliest drafts, All Alone With You has had music at its heart. Eloise, the main character, is more mathematic than creative, but when she’s forced to…
45+ of the Best YA Books from the first half of 2023
From love stories and haunted houses, to accidental cults and killer sirens, 2023 has already blessed our bookshelves with countless phenomenal new YA titles and we're only halfway through the year. But before we start looking ahead to…
Joya Goffney on music, writing challenges and her new YA novel, My Week with Him
Filled with moments that will both break and melt your heart in equal measures, Joya Goffney's newest release, My Week With Him is a beautiful exploration of love in its many complex forms. Having perfected the art of writing YA…
Win 1 of 3 copies of The Third Daughter by Adrienne Tooley
Betrayal, sisterhood, family politics, potions and a slow-burn sapphic romance; The Third Daughter, book one in a sweeping new YA fantasy duology by Adrienne Tooley, has it all and more. To celebrate its release, we're excited to be giving…
Win one of 5 copies go Nigeria Jones by Ibi Zoboi
This post is sponsored by Harper360YA.
Evocative and incredibly moving, Ibi Zoboi's newest YA novel, Nigeria Jones, is a striking coming-of-age story exploring what it means to be both Black and a teen girl in a society that likes to…
Daniel Tawse on the fashion influences in their debut YA novel, All About Romance
This post was written by Daniel Tawse, author of All About Romance.
I think a lot of queer people find solace in fashion. I think that using fashion as a form of self-expression is something that queer people can relate to. We can change…
Win 1 of 5 copies of As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
This post is sponsored by Bloomsbury UK.
Set against the backdrop of the Syrian Revolution, Zoulfa Katouh's poignant debut novel, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, is a moving and powerful love letter to Syria and its people. It's a story…
Emily Barr on her scorching new YA thriller, This Summer’s Secrets
If you're in the market for a gripping new thriller read (and aren't we all?) look no further than Emily Barr's new YA thriller, This Summer's Secrets. With murder, lies, love, loss and plenty of dangerous secrets, This Summer's Secrets is…
Gabi Burton on her sensational debut novel, Sing Me to Sleep
Compelling, immersive and impossibly gripping, Gabi Burton's debut novel, Sing Me to Sleep, is undoubtedly one of the most exciting new YA fantasies to have come out of 2023 thus far. With seamless world building, jaw dropping twists, a…
Kalynn Bayron talks her new YA slasher novel, You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight
From fairytale retellings to killer plants, New York Times bestselling author, Kaylnn Bayron, has proved time and time again that her creativity and talent for writing knows no bounds and her nail biting new YA slasher horror, You're Not…
10 emotional YA books guaranteed to make you cry
This post is sponsored by Bloomsbury UK.
Following Syrian teen and aspiring pharmacist, Salama, as she finds herself torn between her loyalty to her country, her determination to survive and her love for a boy she was supposed to meet…
Ibi Zoboi on exploring her own experiences in her poignant new YA novel, Nigeria Jones
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Introspective, empowering and thought-provoking, Nigeria Jones, the newest YA release from National Book Award Finalist, Ibi Zoboi, is the coming-of-age story of Nigeria Jones, a young Black teen…