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With the end of 2020 just over a month away, it's time to look back upon a selection of the wonderful YA LGBTQIA+ debuts this year has had to offer.

K-pop: whether you're a die hard fan or have yet to test the waters, we've all heard of it. Over the past few years, Korean pop music has conquered music charts across the globe and now it's successfully found its way into YA. Exploring the…

It's time to meet your new YA obsession: These Violent Delights, the sensational debut novel by Chloe Gong. Set in 1920s Shanghai, These Violent Delights follows rival gang heirs and ex-lovers, Juliette Cai and Roma Montagov, as they're…

This post is sponsored by Bonnier. Heartfelt and devastating, How It All Blew Up, the powerful new YA novel from Arvin Ahmadi, will have you smiling, crying and contemplating running away to Italy in equal measures. So if you're looking…

Are you an adult fiction reader who's looking to try out some YA titles? Perhaps you used to read YA and want to relive that feeling of being completely wrapped up in a book? Or you don't know what YA can offer your tastes? Well, look no…

From fake dating and tea shops to killer teens and blood feuds, these fantastic November YA releases are offering a kaleidoscope of stories to consume and adventures to embark on and we can't wait to get started. Mind the Gap, Dash…

Kingdom of the Wicked, the gorgeously dark new YA fantasy from Kerri Maniscalco, transports readers to 1800's Italy, as we follow Emilia, a witch on a quest to hunt down her twin sisters murderer and take her revenge. Filled from start to…

Whether it’s stomach-churning gore, a touch of magic or spine chilling, hide under a blanket and think of a happy place horror or some not so spooky autumnal vibes you’re looking for in a Halloween read, these YA books have got you covered.…

With six books in her Twisted Tales series under her belt, Liz Braswell is no stranger to putting her own, dark spin on our most beloved Disney stories. Now, with the release of her newest title, Unbirthday, Liz is taking on Lewis Carroll's…

There will never be a time in which reading books by Black authors isn't of the upmost importance. And whilst it's something we should all be doing year round, with October being Black History Month in the UK, now is the perfect time to…

After 16 years, 5 studio albums, and many singles in between: Paramore have gifted us with a wide range of music and sounds over the years. From sad to joyful, hopeful to vengeful, sarcastic to honest; there's a song for every mood. And…

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Whether you were planning on a beach getaway, quality time with friends, or singing at the top of your lungs at a festival — it’s safe to say that most of us aren’t going to be spending summer 2020 quite how we'd like. We could all…

"I'd always thought about doing drag when watching drag race but after seeing it in the flesh, I was changed."

This post contains affiliate links, which means United By Pop receives a percentage if you make a purchase using these links. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog. 2020 may have hit the midway mark but that's not…