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2023 has already blessed our bookshelves with countless incredible new YA books and it's not stopping any time soon. From deadly games and murderous monsters, to blossoming romances and cosy tea shops, the second half of the year is…
45+ of the Best YA Books from the first half of 2023
From love stories and haunted houses, to accidental cults and killer sirens, 2023 has already blessed our bookshelves with countless phenomenal new YA titles and we're only halfway through the year. But before we start looking ahead to…
B.K. Borison shares her most anticipated romance novels for the second half of 2023
This post was written by B.K. Borison, author of In The Weeds.
I’m absolutely vibrating with excitement to get my hands on these romances from some truly spectacular authors.
I feel like 2023 has been an abundance of riches when it…
10 emotional YA books guaranteed to make you cry
This post is sponsored by Bloomsbury UK.
Following Syrian teen and aspiring pharmacist, Salama, as she finds herself torn between her loyalty to her country, her determination to survive and her love for a boy she was supposed to meet…
Cosy YA rom-com reads to snuggle up with this winter
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…
Jesse Q. Sutanto’s top rom-com reads of 2022
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…
Tori Bovalino recommends her must read YA horror novels
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…
Tanvi Berwah’s top five books featuring fantasy companions
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…
13 must read YA book releases for September 2022
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)…
Charlene Thomas’ top YA debuts where black and brown girls stand up to the patriarchy
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…
Summer YA reads for Lizzo fans – by Grace K. Shim, author of The Noh Family
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…
Jesmeen Kaur Deo shares 5 YA reads that nail growing up as a girl
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…
Exciting new YA reads for June 2022
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,…
20+ must read YA book releases for May 2022
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…
20+ must read YA books for fans of Heartstopper
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…