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I start my stories with a ‘what if?’ In this case it was ‘what if magic suddenly started working?’
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WIN 1 of 5 proof copies of I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
Casey McQuiston is back and this time she's dipping her toe in the world of young adult, with their new YA…
Grace D. Li talks fantasy heists and her phenomenal debut novel, Portrait of a…
Get ready to meet the heist book of your dreams with Grace D. Li's truly sensational debut novel, Portrait of a…
This post was written by Tracy Darnton, author of Ready or Not.
My latest thriller, Ready or Not, is out in May. Set at a beautiful holiday home in Cornwall, teenager Kat goes missing during a late-night game of hide-and-seek. A set of three families have gone away together since forever but lately…
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Ann Sei Lin on her brilliantly inventive YA fantasy debut, Rebel Skies
This post is sponsored by Walker.
Highly inventive, with intricate world building, intriguing characters and an…
Emily Henry discusses her delightfully bookish new rom-com, Book Lovers
Small town meets big city love in Emily Henry's new delightfully bookish rivals-to-lovers romance, Book Lovers.…
This post was written by Christine Pillainayagam, author of Ellie Pillai is Brown and is sponsored by Faber.
When I first started learning piano it was because my older sister was taking lessons, and I, the annoying younger sibling desperate to keep up, begged my parents to let me take lessons too.…
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Win 1 of 5 signed copies of Rebel Skies by Ann Sei Lin
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Following Kurara, a young teen with the ability to bring paper to life, after…
James Goodhand talks toxic masculinity in Man Down
James Goodhand chats about incorporating toxic masculinity and other mental health issues in his latest YA book,…
From K-pop and country stars to mermaids and the apocalypse, there's truly the perfect read for everyone within these fabulous May 2022 YA releases.
Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer (3rd May)
Magic has been banished in the land of Syhl Shallow for as long as best friends Jax…
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Irrelevant History and How Pop Culture Keeps It Alive By Vincent Tirado
This post was written by Vincent Tirado, author of Burn Down, Rise Up
Lately, I’ve become a huge fan of Our Flag…
Aneesa Marufu on her captivating debut YA novel, The Balloon Thief
This post is sponsored by Chicken House Books.
With adventure, magic, travel, friendship and fantastic discussions…
20+ must read YA books for fans of Heartstopper
With its adorable queer romance, honest mental health representation, heartwarming friendship group and lovable…
Mark Ballabon on using multimedia for his debut YA novel, Home
This post was written by Mark Ballabon, author of Home.
I come from a varied background in the arts - from music…