Browsing Tag
Author Interview
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…
Sangu Mandanna on her bewitching new rom-com, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
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…
Liselle Sambury on the conclusion to her incredible YA duology, Blood Like Fate
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…
Benjamin Dean on his royal YA debut, The King is Dead
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…
Samira Ahmed on her poignant new YA novel, Hollow Fires
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…
Kalynn Bayron on her incredible new YA fantasy novel, This Wicked Fate
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…
Phil Stamper on his warm-hearted queer coming-of-age YA novel, Golden Boys
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…
Emily Thiede on her debut rom-com YA fantasy, This Vicious Grace
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.…
Kelis Rowe on her stand-out romantic YA debut novel, Finding Jupiter
This post is sponsored by Walker Books.
Finding Jupiter, the stand-out YA debut from Kelis Rowe is a bookshelf must have for anyone looking for a superbly written story of heartbreak, loss, family and finding love when you least expect or…
David Valdes on his queer time travelling YA debut, Spin Me Right Round
This post is sponsored by Bloomsbury.
Following modern day gay teen, Luis Gonzalez, after he finds himself having travelled back in time to his parents' era to save a closeted classmates life, David Valdes' debut YA novel, Spin Me Right…
Kat Cho talks K-Pop, dream casts and her gorgeous new YA contemporary, Once Upon a K-Prom
To all K-Pop, K-Drama and childhood-friends-to-lovers fans out there, consider this your warning that author, Kat Cho, is about to become your new best friend thanks to her swoon-worthy new YA contemporary novel, Once Upon a K-Prom.…
Grace D. Li talks fantasy heists and her phenomenal debut novel, Portrait of a Thief
Get ready to meet the heist book of your dreams with Grace D. Li's truly sensational debut novel, Portrait of a Thief.
Getaway drivers, romance, hacking and nail-biting heists, Portrait of a Thief, has everything you could want from a…
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 action-packed plot, Rebel Skies, the magical debut YA fantasy from Anne Sei Lin, is a must read for fantasy fans old and new.…
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. Once again, Emily has totally knocked it out of the park with this utterly swoon-worthy rom-com and to celebrate its release, we…
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 of misogyny and racism, Aneesa Marufu’s YA debut, The Balloon Thief, is an exciting, captivating and transportive read you…