2021 YA Books

Stephanie Garber's long awaited new YA fantasy novel, Once Upon a Broken Heart, has officially arrived and to celebrate this fantastical start to what we're sure will become a new favourite series, we're giving away an exclusive hidden…

Set in 1893 Chicago, following a young Jewish teen thrown into a hunt for a serial killer,  The City Beautiful  by Aden Polydoros, is a must read for anyone after a thrilling historical fantasy this autumn. Having highly anticipated its…

It's safe to say the years since the release of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe have been spent desperately pining for more Ari and Dante but thankfully, the wait is finally over. That's right, the time has come.…

As you’ll likely find out if you read my new novel The Violent Season, I’m a tad obsessed with anything that radiates dark, eerie vibes. I love a good thriller novel, an outlandish episode of Riverdale, or a podcast episode detailing an…

Baking, possessions, werewolves, magic mirrors and so much more, it's time to start your autumn reading with these 15+ October 2021 YA books. Why We Fly by Kimberly Jones & Gilly Segal (5th October) Two high school…

This post was written by Ginny Myers Sain, author of Dark and Shallow Lies I often get asked what led me to write DARK AND SHALLOW LIES, my debut novel. It’s a dark, twisty story, and people seem to want to know where it came from. I know…

Self aware, empowering and totally swoon-worthy, Michelle Quan's YA rom-com debut, Not Here to be Liked, brilliantly portrays the (often times confusing), journey of discovering and finding your place in feminism with nuance, fun and some…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…