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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
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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…
Read an exclusive excerpt of Everyone Wants to Know by Kelly Loy Gilbert
Critically acclaimed author, Kelly Loy Gilbert, is back and her new drama filled YA contemporary novel, Everyone Wants to Know. Following the daughter of a famous-for-being-famous family, Honor Lo, after leaked family secrets threaten to…
Ivelisse Housman on autism representation and her enchanting debut novel, Unseelie
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Starring an autistic heroine and featuring a powerful sisterly bond, a magical treasure hunt and a cast of character you can't help but adore, Unseelie, the enchanting YA debut from Ivelisse Housman,…
Jonny Garza Villa on their beautiful new YA novel, Ander & Santi Were Here
Tender and poignant, Jonny Garza Villa's newest YA novel, Ander & Santi Were Here is an unapologetically queer, Latinx love story that explores immigration and the fear that comes with alongside having an undocumented loved one, with…
Win one of 5 copies of Unseelie by Ivelisse Housman
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Following two runway sisters as they embark on a treasure hunt of epic proportions, Ivelisse Housman's debut, Unseelie, is a YA fantasy that's just as heartwarming as it is heart-racing. To celebrate…
Read an exclusive extract from Painted Devils by Margaret Owen
The wait is officially over. Two years after the release of its predecessor, Painted Devils, the long awaited and highly anticipated sequel to Margaret Owen's knockout YA fantasy novel, Little Thieves, has hit shelves and stores. To…
Katie Cotugno shares her Liar’s Beach inspired playlist
This post was written by Katie Cotugno, author of Liar's Beach.
I’ve always had something of a love affair with fancy murder. My dad traveled for work a lot when I was a kid, and on the nights he was gone my mom would pour M+Ms into little…
Win 1 of 5 copies of While You Were Dreaming by Alisha Rai
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From bestselling romance author, Alisha Rai, While We Were Dreaming, is a powerful YA debut exploring everything from undocumented immigration and viral online fame to cosplay and first love. Both…
Erik J. Brown on his delicious new YA rom-com, Lose You to Find Me
Funny, adorable and incredibly readable, Lose You to Find Me, the new YA novel from Erik J. Brown, is a rom-com with a twist that oozes classic 'coming-of-age movie' vibes. Starring a cast of characters you'll fall head over heels in love…
Alisha Rai on her debut YA rom-com, While You Were Dreaming
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Exploring the challenges of coming of age whilst fearing for the livelihood of undocumented loved ones, While You Were Dreaming, the debut YA novel from renowned romance author, Alisha Rai, is equal…
Lies We Sing to the Sea author, Sarah Underwood, on the bury your gays trope
This post was written by Sarah Underwood, author of Lies We Sing to the Sea.
My debut novel, Lies We Sing to the Sea, opens with the main character, Leto, being brutally executed in sacrifice to a vengeful god. Things don’t necessarily…
Read and exclusive extract of Cursed Crowns by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber
Following Wren and Rose, twin sisters separated at birth and brought up in entirely different worlds, in which only one was raised a princess, Twin Crowns by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber is a magical, romantic, action packed YA…