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This post was written by Daniel Tawse, author of All About Romance. I think a lot of queer people find solace in fashion. I think that using fashion as a form of self-expression is something that queer people can relate to. We can change…

This post is sponsored by Bloomsbury UK. Set against the backdrop of the Syrian Revolution, Zoulfa Katouh's poignant debut novel, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, is a moving and powerful love letter to Syria and its people. It's a story…

If you're in the market for a gripping new thriller read (and aren't we all?) look no further than Emily Barr's new YA thriller, This Summer's Secrets. With murder, lies, love, loss and plenty of dangerous secrets, This Summer's Secrets is…

Compelling, immersive and impossibly gripping, Gabi Burton's debut novel, Sing Me to Sleep, is undoubtedly one of the most exciting new YA fantasies to have come out of 2023 thus far. With seamless world building, jaw dropping twists, a…

From fairytale retellings to killer plants, New York Times bestselling author, Kaylnn Bayron, has proved time and time again that her creativity and talent for writing knows no bounds and her nail biting new YA slasher horror, You're Not…

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…

This post is sponsored by Harper360YA. Introspective, empowering and thought-provoking, Nigeria Jones, the newest YA release from National Book Award Finalist, Ibi Zoboi, is the coming-of-age story of Nigeria Jones, a young Black teen…

Critically acclaimed author, Kelly Loy Gilbert, is back and her new drama filled YA contemporary novel, Everyone Wants to Know. Following the daughter of a famous-for-being-famous family, Honor Lo, after leaked family secrets threaten to…

This post is sponsored by Harper360YA. Starring an autistic heroine and featuring a powerful sisterly bond, a magical treasure hunt and a cast of character you can't help but adore, Unseelie, the enchanting YA debut from Ivelisse Housman,…

Tender and poignant, Jonny Garza Villa's newest YA novel, Ander & Santi Were Here is an unapologetically queer, Latinx love story that explores immigration and the fear that comes with alongside having an undocumented loved one, with…

This post is sponsored by Harper360YA. Following two runway sisters as they embark on a treasure hunt of epic proportions, Ivelisse Housman's debut, Unseelie, is a YA fantasy that's just as heartwarming as it is heart-racing. To celebrate…

The wait is officially over. Two years after the release of its predecessor, Painted Devils, the long awaited and highly anticipated sequel to Margaret Owen's knockout YA fantasy novel, Little Thieves, has hit shelves and stores. To…

This post was written by Katie Cotugno, author of Liar's Beach. I’ve always had something of a love affair with fancy murder. My dad traveled for work a lot when I was a kid, and on the nights he was gone my mom would pour M+Ms into little…

This post is sponsored by Harper360YA. From bestselling romance author, Alisha Rai, While We Were Dreaming, is a powerful YA debut exploring everything from undocumented immigration and viral online fame to cosplay and first love. Both…

Funny, adorable and incredibly readable, Lose You to Find Me, the new YA novel from Erik J. Brown, is a rom-com with a twist that oozes classic 'coming-of-age movie' vibes. Starring a cast of characters you'll fall head over heels in love…