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Jenn Bennett talks her heartwarming new YA novel, Chasing Lucky
It's no secret that we can't get enough of Jenn Bennett's work and her newest YA contemporary, Chasing Lucky, has only further fuelled our love for her books. Featuring a budding photographer, a rebellious outsider, family owned bookstore,…
Kerri Maniscalco on her dark new YA fantasy, Kingdom of the Wicked
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…
Liz Braswell on Twisted Tales, Unbirthday and Disney
With six books in her Twisted Tales series under her belt, Liz Braswell is no stranger to putting her own, dark spin on our most beloved Disney stories. Now, with the release of her newest title, Unbirthday, Liz is taking on Lewis Carroll's…
Jennifer Niven on sex in YA and Breathless being her most personal book yet
Following budding author Claudine in the aftermath of the announcement of her parents separation, Breathless, the new YA novel from Jennifer Niven, New York Times best selling author of All The Bright Places, sensitively explores sex, love,…
Lauren James talks her new YA novel, The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker
If you can't get enough of books with ghosts, found family, anti-heroines, and 'edge of your seat' plot twists, say hello toThe Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker, the gripping new paranormal YA release from UKYA superstar, Lauren James…
Stephan Lee on K-pop culture and his debut YA novel, K-pop Confidential
If you're a K-pop fan looking for your next YA read, look no further than Stephan Lee's fantastic new debut novel, K-pop Confidential. Following Candace Park, a Korean-American girl as she navigates the complex world of K-pop stardom, this…
Jennifer Lynn Barnes on her new YA novel, The Inheritance Games, and its TV adaptation
With twists, turns, secrets and mysteries from the first page right up until the last, Jennifer Lynn Barnes' new YA novel, The Inheritance Games, is truly impossible to put down. It'll keep you guessing and whispering 'just one more…
Jordan Ifueko on her stunning debut West African inspired YA fantasy, Raybearer
"Raybearer explores how all love--platonic & romantic--can play crucial roles in our destiny"
Ashley Poston on fairy tale retellings, comic-con and her new YA novel, Bookish and the Beast
In 2017, author Ashley Poston wooed us all with her wonderful comic-con inspired Cinderella retelling, Geekerella. Then, in 2018, she did it a second time with her equally swoon worthy Princess and the Pauper retelling, The Princess and the…
Kalynn Bayron on fairy tale retellings and her new YA fantasy, Cinderella is Dead
If a fantasy about Cinderella taking down the government and defying the patriarchy and heteronormativity, look no further than Cinderella is Dead, the incredible new YA standalone from Kalynn Bayron. With a wonderful, classic fairy-tale…
Alex Segura talks Star Wars and his new YA novel, Poe Dameron: Free Fall
Poe Dameron, we all love him (and if you say you don't, I simply won't believe you). Charming and heroic, since his first appearance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Poe has always been a somewhat man of mystery. Whilst Poe is still and…
Bethany Rutter on body positivity and her new YA novel, Melt My Heart
In celebration of the release of her gorgeously body positive and heartwarming new YA novel, Melt My Heart, we chatted with author, blogger, podcaster and fashion journalist, Bethany Rutter, all about body positivity and the importance of…
Leah Johnson on rom-coms, black queer representation and You Should See Me in a Crown
If you haven't already readYou Should See Me in a Crown, the gorgeous debut novel by Leah Johnson, stop what you're doing right now and start reading. Following Black, queer teen, Liz Lighty, as she sets out to become prom queen in order to…
Alice Oseman on Aro-Ace representation and her new YA novel, Loveless
If you know YA, you probably know, or at least have heard of, author and illustrator, Alice Oseman.
And for good reason.
Having written four novels, three graphic novels, a webseries and a number of novellas, Alice has truly touched…
Rachel Lynn Solomon on rivals to lovers and her new YA novel, Today Tonight Tomorrow
Following two teen rival overachievers over 24 hours on their last day of senior year, Today Tonight Tomorrow, the fantastic new YA rom-com from author Rachel Lynn Solomon, will make you laugh, smile and swoon in equal measures. It's truly…