2021 YA Books

From groundbreaking debuts and epic series finales to all consuming romances, heart-stopping thrillers, mind blowing fantasies and everything in between, 2021 has delivered countless incredible new YA reads and, in no particular order, here…

Fast paced, twisted and addictive, Katie Zhao's YA debut, How We Fall Apart, is a must-read for readers wanting to get their teeth into a gritty and truly page-turning thriller. Having flown through this brilliantly gripping story in a…

This post was written by Jenni Jennings, author of Merry Kissmas to You We all want to treat the ones we love at Christmas but sometimes there just isn’t enough money in the pot to buy the gifts we’d like to. Over the years I’ve learned…

"Start making. Start being the change you want to see in this world." De Nichols

This post was written by Stephanie Garber, author of Once Upon a Broken Heart. If you’ve read any of my books, you might know that I have a terrible habit of falling in love with the wrong characters—I love the morally grey, and the…

Kathleen Glasgows newest YA novel, You'd Be Home Now, is a beautifully honest exploration of mental health, addiction and the ups and downs of family life. To celebrate the release of this powerful story, we had the pleasure of asking…

To celebrate the release of Our Violent Ends, the conclusion to her These Violent Delights duology, Chloe Gong shares some out of context spoilers... Roma and Juliette Bonus: (sorry, I had to) Marshall and…

It's safe to say a packet of tissues is a must-have reading accessory for Dustin Thao's YA debut, You've Reached Sam. A unique and heartfelt exploration of first love and grief, we were so excited to have the opportunity to chat to Dustin…

This post was written by Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge “Maybe I just want to be the girl who held the hand of a monster” - Two of my favourite monster romance moments from Lakesedge I love books about monsters. I especially…

This post was written by June C.L. Tan, author of Jade Fire Gold. One of the most common questions I have been asked as an author is, “What inspired you to write Jade Fire Gold?” Most writers are influenced—however subliminally—by their…

It's time to succumb to the chilly winter evenings, grab a hot chocolate and fall in love with You Can Go Your Own Way, the latest (and adorable) new YA contemporary from Eric Smith. Cute and cosy with wonderful explorations of grief and…

Filled with flowers, romance and cosy small town hijinks, Farah Heron's YA debut, Tahira in Bloom, is one of the loveliest YA rom-com reads of 2021 and ideal for anyone looking to add a touch of summer and colour into their winter reading.…

From flower arranging and blizzards to mermaids and epic series finales, these sensational upcoming YA releases are the perfect companions to the chilly November days heading our way. Tahira in Bloom by Farah Heron (1st November)…

Having previously stolen our hearts with her YA contemporary novels, the moment Robyn Scheider announced her new YA fantasy, The Other Merlin, we knew it was going to be a winner. The Other Merlin is the queer, feminist rom-com Arthurian…

Fairy tales have always been pretty recognizable. Whether the heroine on its pages is a fragile young girl cursed by a witch or a young man in search of proving his fortune, the tropes set the story in stone, so that to every reader, they…