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Flipping the classic 'monster vs. hero' trope in an exciting and inventive way, Vanessa Len's debut YA novel, Only a Monster, takes you to an alternate monster occupied London, on a time travelling journey filled with secrets, murder magic and more. To celebrate its release, we chatted with Vanessa…
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Space Trash by Jenn Woodall cover reveal
Following three teenagers attending high school on the moon after they stumble upon an exciting secret with the…
Read an exclusive extract of Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
If you loved akwaeke emezi's YA debut, Pet, as much as we did (which is to say, a lot) you're going to adore their…
As a teenager navigating anxiety and depression I spent a lot of time curled up with a funny book, because funny books can do so much more than just give you a good laugh. Using humour, they can sneakily address issues that you might have had trouble comprehending, give you answers to questions you…
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Laila Sabreen on her ground-breaking debut YA novel, You Truly Assumed
Following three Black Muslim teen girls who create an online space in order to shatter assumptions and stereotypes…
Dana Schwartz reads an exclusive extract of her new YA novel, ANATOMY: A Love…
If gothic historical tale full of mystery and romance, following a female surgeon and a resurrection man who sells…
Jesse Q. Sutanto has a serious talent for keeping her readers reading and that talent once again shines through in her page-turning new YA thriller, The New Girl, which we had the pleasure of chatting with Jesse all about to celebrate its release.
Hi Jesse, it’s so lovely to have you on the…
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20 exciting YA book releases for February
From Princesses and skating royalty to reality TV and social media stars to monsters and Sea Gods, February is…
We Can Be Heroes inspired playlist featuring the best chilled out pop
Ease yourself into some of the heavier topics of Kyrie McCauley's We Can Be Heroes with the perfect chilled-out pop…
If Winters dark evenings, cold weather and post holiday lull have been getting you down, know that you're not alone. Whilst some people thrive in the cosiness of the chillier months, the lack of sunlight and cold weather leave many feeling a little bit blue. And while books might not be a cure all,…
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Gabriella Lepore reads an extract from This Is Why We Lie
Riverdale meets One of Us Is Lying in This Is Why We Lie
Akshaya Raman shares her top five books with South Asian inspired settings
This post was written by Akshaya Raman, author of The Ivory Key
One of my favourite aspects of writing The Ivory…
Following Joy and Felix, a commoner and a Duke who have been mind-paired since birth, as they attempt to clear their names after being falsely accused of murder, Alechia Dow's new YA sci-fi, The Kindred, is an action packed, universe hopping read with a romance that will make your heart flutter. To…
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60+ anticipated 2022 YA releases from January to June
2022 has arrived and it's on a mission to empty our bank accounts and fill our already overflowing TBR's. With YA…
Katherine Webber on her mysterious new YA novel, The Revelry
To celebrate the release of her mysterious and gripping new YA novel, The Revelry, we caught up with Katherine…