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If you love young adult literature, you're probably aware that author Nicola Yoon is one of the queens of YA contemporary. With both of her first two novels Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also a Star, becoming YA staples (and…
Jennifer Lynn Alvarez on her gripping YA thriller, Lies Like Wildfire
This post was written by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Lies Like Wildfire
What would you do if you and your friends accidentally committed a crime that could land you in prison, destroy all that you’ve worked for, and turn your hometown…
Sarah Raughley on Victorian London, steampunk and her new YA novel, The Bones of Ruin
When we heard that Sarah Raughley's new YA novel, The Bones of Ruin, was going to be set in Victorian London and following an African tightrope dancer who cannot die, we knew it was going to be a truly epic read and we couldn't be more…
25 Sensational YA book releases for September 2021
Sure, September might signal the end of summer and the start of the back to school season but this year it also includes new YA book releases featuring Victorian tightrope dancers, apothecary apprentices, rebellion, romance, our favourite…
Crystal Frasier and Val Wise on their YA graphic novel, Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms
Beautifully illustrated, bright and uplifting, Crystal Frasier and Val Wises' inclusive new YA graphic novel, Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms, is a queer cheer must read and we're so excited to have had the chance to talk to both creators all…
Ray Star on finding a climate-friendly way to publish her debut YA novel
This post was written by Ray Star, author of Earthlings
Have you played the ‘This or That’ game before? It’s a great way to figure out what your favourite things are. Let’s try a quick-fire round:
Tea or coffee?
Bath or Shower?
Autumn…
WIN 1 of 5 book bundles featuring five summer must reads
Whether you're looking to give your summer TBR a boost or simply cram in as many new reads before school starts back up, we've got you covered. With five book bundles, featuring five brand new 2021 YA titles up for grabs, this is a bookish…
WIN 1 of 5 copies of Radha & Jai’s Recipe for Romance by Nisha Sharma
Described as To All the Boys I Loved Before meets World of Dance, Nisha Sharma's newest YA title, Radha & Jai's Recipe for Romance, is a must read for anyone looking for a rom-com filled with food, Bollywood dance, romance and a touch…
Rachel Griffin on nature, magic and her debut YA novel, The Nature of Witches
This post was written by Rachel Griffin, author of The Nature of Witches.
I was eleven years old when the movie Twister was released in theaters. I remember sitting up straight in the cushy red seat, watching with equal parts amazement and…
As Good as Dead author, Holly Jackson, shares her top thriller content
This post was written by Holly Jackson, author of As Good as Dead.
The release of As Good As Dead brings a – sometimes bloody – conclusion to the A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series. I don’t think I would have reached the end of this…
Cruel Castle author Bryony Pearce on writing a psychopath
This post was written by Bryony Pearce, author of Cruel Castle.
When I was asked to write a sequel to Savage Island, one of the things I had to think about, before I committed, was whether it was possible to write a story that continued…
Gabriela Martins on Brazilian rep in YA, teaching and her debut novel, Like a Love Song
Get ready to meet your new favourite YA author, Gabriela Martins, as you fall in love with her gorgeous debut YA rom-com, Like a Love Song. Following a Latina teen pop star after she's set up with a fake boyfriend to 'fix' her image after a…
WIN 1 of 4 copies of powerful new YA non-fiction collection, Allies
Featuring a collection of true stories, 17 critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors discuss what it means to be an ally in Allies, an incredible new must read for all those looking to stand up and do their part as an ally.
To…
Margot Wood on retelling Jane Austen’s Emma in her debut novel, Fresh
Fresh, the debut novel by Margot Wood, is the laugh out loud, modern day Emma retelling we've all been waiting for. This Emma reimagining is provocative, relatable and a great exploration of the struggles of 'finding yourself' during your…
20+ exciting new YA releases for August 2021
From pop stars to book-bound demons to accidental resurrections, these 20+ August YA releases have it all and more...
Like Other Girls by Britta Lundin (3rd August)
After getting kicked off the basketball team for a fight that was…