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Steeped in Ghanaian folklore, Roseanne A. Browns middle grade debut, Serwa Batting's Guide to Vampire Hunting, is a brilliantly fun, action packed, vampire hunting adventure, that's just as thought-provoking as it is magical. To celebrate…

Filled with joy, fun, a delightful cast of characters and a heartwarming message, Hena Khan's newest middle grade novel, Zara’s Rules for Finding Hidden Treasure, is just further proof of what a gift Hena's writing is to the middle grade…

Romantic and deeply emotional, Love from Mecca to Medina, the follow up to S.K. Ali's hit young adult romance, Love from A to Z, is a moving and honest love story that easily burrows into its readers hearts, to live there forevermore. To…

This post is sponsored by Faber & Faber Kacen Callender is nothing but a pro at writing novels that make you think, swoon and keep you glued to their pages and Kacen's newest YA title, Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution, is no…

Friends-to-lovers fans, it's time to meet your new favourite book. Relatable, swoon worthy, emotional and beyond adorable, Susan Lee's debut YA rom-com, Seoulmates, is a gorgeous story of love, friendship, family and cultural identity and…

One of the most emotional, moving, harrowing and beautifully written debut's of 2022, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh, tells the story of Salama, an aspiring pharmacist and Syrian teen caught in the middle of Syria's…

This post is sponsored by penguin. Set against the gothic backdrop of Castello, an isolated walled Italian city mysteriously split in two, With Fire in Their Blood by Kat Delacorte is one of 2022's most original and exciting releases.…

One of the best pieces of children’s fiction to hit shelves in many many years, B.B. Alston's hit debut, Amari and the Night Brothers, took the world by storm with its 2021 release and we've been more than a little bit obsessed with it ever…

Cosy, romantic and perfectly magical, Sangu Mandanna's debut rom-com, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, is a must read for anyone in need of a comforting, witchy story starring a delightful cast of characters and a heartwarming…

If you're looking for a wholly original and superbly written futuristic witchy read that's the dictionary definition of 'impossible to put down', Liselle Sambury has you covered with her Blood Like duology. With the much anticipated release…

Following James, the first Black king of England, after his boyfriend goes missing and royal secrets only he knew about the royal family begin to leak to the public, Benjamin Dean's YA debut, The King is Dead, is a thrilling royal read rife…

Powerful, moving and painfully relevant, Samira Ahmed's new YA novel, Hollow Fires, is an expertly crafted and truly unforgettable teen detective story you won't be able to put down. Hollow Fires is one of the most impactful and gripping YA…

If you loved Kalynn Bayron's YA debut, This Poison Heart as much as we did, prepare yourself to be totally blown away by its newly released sequel, This Wicked Fate. Following on from the events of book one, This Wicked Fate is filled with…

Filled with heart and sunshine, Phil Stamper's newest YA novel, Golden Boys, is an example of the coming-of-age narrative at its finest. Following four friends for the duration of one summer, Golden Boys is a book about love, self discovery…

Quick witted and action packed with a bodyguard romance that's equally as supportive and warm as it is angsty and fun, This Vicious Grace, the debut YA fantasy novel from Emily Thiede is about to become your newest YA fantasy obsession.…