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Grab a giant mug of hot chocolate (whipped cream and marshmallows are a must), pull on a pair of super fluffy socks, curl under the warmest of blankets and prepare yourself to fall in love with one of these gorgeously romantic, festive and…

This post was written by Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Well, That Was Unexpected. 2022 has been such an amazing year in publishing. I feel like everyone's ready to leave the darkness of 2020 and 2021 behind and embrace the sunlight, and to…

This post was written by Tori Bovalino, author of Not Good for Maidens. Autumn is here, which means it’s time for some spooky reads! If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly searching for your next creepy read. Here are some of my…

This post was written by Tanvi Berwah, author of Monsters Born and Made. Fantasy creatures have been around for as long as humanity could tell tales. Around the fire, chalk figures in caves, ancient Greek dramas, ancient Japanese…

Teen gods, K-Drama stars, aspiring writers, deadly assassins, witches in training... these September 2022 YA releases have it all and more and we can't wait to start reading. Mindwalker by Kate Dylan (1st September)…

My debut YA novel Seton Girls comes out August 30 and I am incredibly excited for people to get the chance to read it. It’s a twisty, dual-timeline narrative that tells the story of a 12-year undefeated football team at an elite prep…

This post was written by Grace K. Shim, author of The Noh Family. I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% that RICH…No, these are not the lyrics to a remix of Lizzo’s Truth Hurts. But I couldn’t help parody the song when I noticed the…

This post was written by Jesmeen Kaur Deo, author of TJ Powar Has Something to Prove. Have you ever heard that traditional wisdom that goes: ‘Raising girls is hard’? Even if I had a week I couldn’t unpack all the problematic implications…

2022 has already gifted our bookshelves with countless new YA reads to fall in love with and despite the year having reached its halfway point, the fabulous new releases just keep coming. With stories of belonging, first love, wishes,…

From K-pop and country stars to mermaids and the apocalypse, there's truly the perfect read for everyone within these fabulous May 2022 YA releases. Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer (3rd May) Magic has been banished in…

With its adorable queer romance, honest mental health representation, heartwarming friendship group and lovable cast of characters, there's no question as to why we've all spent the past few years head over heels for Alice Oseman's gorgeous…

From volcanic eruptions and inter-dimensional parasites to scrabble companions and debate teams, April is covering all its bases with these upcoming YA releases and we have a feeling it's going to make for a sensational month of reading!…

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…

From Princesses and skating royalty to reality TV and social media stars to monsters and Sea Gods, February is delivering it all and more with these exciting new YA book releases. Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman by…

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…