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love. She’s trying to piece her life back together after a heartbreaking loss. Instead, she finds herself trapped in a toxic relationship.
determined to find out what really happened.
Ember
Kisses and Croissants Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau 5th April, pb, £7.99, 9780593173602 As sweet as a macaroon, with writing as crisp as a freshly baked baguette, this romantic novel set in Paris is parfait for fans of American Royals.
Eminent Productions
Home
This Woven Kingdom Tahereh Mafi 3rd February, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780008512392 Destiny, forbidden love, revolution and magic meet for the long- lost heir Alizeh in an explosive first book in a fantasy trilogy.
Plague
Michael Grant 3rd March, pb, eb,
£8.99, 9780755501649 Book four in the harrow- ing Gone series. Disease is spreading fast through the streets of Perdido Beach making the FAYZ kids choke their guts up—literally.
Mark Ballabon, Grant MacDonald (illus) 22nd April, pb, eb, £9.99, 9780955948770 Thought-provoking, contemporary coming- of-age yarn encourag- ing reflection on climate change, bullying and self-confidence through a philosophical perspective. First in a new YA series. Includes 16 full-page colour illustrations.
Faber & Faber
Ellie Pillai is Brown Christine Pillainayagam 5th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780571366910 Most days, Ellie is some- where between invisible and not very cool and usually she’s okay with that. Coming-of-age romance from a funny and original début UK YA voice.
Bitter Akwaeke Emezi 15th February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780571371198 From the critically acclaimed author of Pet, Bitter is a companion novel which takes a rivet- ing look at the power of youth, protest and art.
Twin Crowns Katherine Webber, Catherine Doyle 12th May, pb, eb, £8.99, 9780755503643 Princess Rose was raised to rule, Wren was trained to usurp her and avenge her parents. Two sisters. One throne. Who will ultimately rise to power and wear the crown?
The Society for Soulless Girls Laura Steven 7th July, pb, eb, £8.99, 9781405296939 Darkly funny YA thriller with a supernatural twist. Ten years since the infamous North Tower murders, Carvell is reopening. Lottie is
Hurricane Summer Asha Bromfield 7th July, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780571371624 Sweeping début takes readers to the heart of Jamaica and the soul of a girl coming to terms with her family, and herself, in the midst of a hurricane.
Oxygen Mask Jason Griffin (illus), Jason Reynolds 2nd June, hb, eb, £14.99, 9780571374748 Searing graphic novel intimately set within the walls of a family home. This book is an incredible artefact of the historic year we have all lived through.
The Cats We Meet Along the Way Nadia Mikail 3rd February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781913101596 A family attempts to make amends against the backdrop of an imminent world catastrophe. Breathtaking Young Adult début about hope, healing and love.
Harlequin
The Demon Tide Laurie Forest 17th March, hb, £12.99, 9781335402493
In this spellbinding book 4 of five in The Black Witch Chronicles, the realms of Erthia explode into conflict as loyalties are tested, betrayals abound, and magic is twisted and unleashed at unimaginable cost.
These Feathered Flames Alexan Overy 14th April, pb, £7.99, 9781335426277 Three Dark Crowns meets Wicked Saints in this queer retelling of The Fire- bird, a Russian folktale, by début author.
HarperCollins Children’s Books
Dead or Alive Derek Landy 3rd February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780008386344 Skulduggery, Valkyrie and Omen return in the 14th and penultimate novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series.
Guppy Books
Derek Landy 31st March, HB, £14.99, 9780008386351 The second cycle of the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series comes to a thrilling end. You are not ready…
HarperTeen
Dark Stars Danielle Rollins 3rd March, pb, £7.99, 9780062680013 Final time-twisting install- ment in Rollins’ epic.
How to Pack for the End of the World Michelle Falkoff 26th May, pb, £7.99, 9780062680273 Playlist for the Dead author’s latest follows a group of young activists who decide to take the end of the world into their own hands.
With You All the Way Cynthia Hand 3rd March, pb, £7.99, 9780062693204 A Forever for a new generation. Fans of Sarah Dessen, Jenny Han, and Nina LaCour will devour this exploration of family relationships, romantic relationships, and every- thing in between.
The Key to You and Me Jaye Robin Brown 23rd June, pb, £7.99, 9780062824592 In this sweet and funny romcom from the author of Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit, two very different girls navi- gate the road to love.
Pride and Premeditation Tirzah Price 14th April, pb, £7.99, 9780062889812 Aspiring lawyer Lizzie Bennet attempts to solve a murder case while fighting off feelings for her rival, Mr Darcy.
Sense and Second-degree Murder Tirzah Price 14th April, hb, £12.99, 9780062889836 Scientist Elinor Dashwood and her sister Marianne, a budding detective, work together to solve the mystery of their father’s murder.
Skulduggery Pleasant (15): Until the End
The Dream Runners Shveta Thakrar 21st July, hb, £12.99, 9780062894663 Follows two teenagers charged with harvesting human dreams for the magical Naga court—until one of them begins to remember the mortal life she left behind.
Blood Scion Deborah Falaye 31st March, hb, £12.99, 9780062954046 A young girl with forbid- den powers must free her people from oppres- sion in this richly layered yarn, inspired by Yoruba- Nigerian mythology and perfect for fans of Chil- dren of Blood and Bone.
Sisters of the Snake Sasha Nanua 23rd June, pb, £7.99, 9780062985606 Refreshingly light and immersive, this fantasy adventure following two twin sisters separated at birth—a street urchin and a princess—who must switch identities to prevent an upcoming war.
Daughters of the Dawn Sasha Nanua 21st July, hb, £12.99, 9780062985620 Takes twin sisters deep into dangerous new lands to save their home. Propulsive sequel to Sisters of the Snake.
Love & Other Natural Disasters Misa Sugiura 23rd June, pb, £7.99, 9780062991249 For fans of Jenny Han and Sandhya Menon, this queer romcom brings an unexpected twist to the fake-dating setup.
Jay’s Gay Agenda Jason June 23rd June, pb, £7.99, 9780063015166 Hilarious yet poignant LGBTQIA+ teenage romcom follows Jay being introduced to other queer adolescents for the first time and finally able to cross items off his gay romance to-do list.
Out of the Blue Jason June 7th July, hb, £12.99, 9780063015203 Standalone dual POV romcom and an LGBTQ reimagining of “Splash” that asks if romantic love is enough to conquer a way of life and everything you’ve grown up believing.
Xoxo
Axie Oh 21st July, pb, £7.99, 9780063025004 Jenny finds herself falling for a K-pop idol and has to decide whether their love is worth the risk. Modern forbidden romance wrapped in a glamorous and exclusive world.
My Fine Fellow Jennieke Cohen
17th February, hb, £12.99, 9780063047532 Punchy, clever, and abso- lutely delightful, a gender- bent, Young Adult take on “My Fair Lady” from the author of Dangerous Alliance.
The Silence That Binds Us Joanna Ho 7th July, hb, £12.99, 9780063059344 Joanna Ho’s début YA novel explores racism, classism, loss, friendship and mental health in an achingly powerful book that will challenge closely held beliefs.
Milo and Marcos At the End of the World Kevin Christopher Snipes 23rd June, hb, £12.99, 9780063062566 Coming-of-age novel about finding the courage not only to love others but also ourselves.
The Song That Moves the Sun Anna Bright 21st July, hb, £12.99, 9780063083523 Author of The Beholder returns with a sweeping adventure full of star- crossed love, complex female friendship, and astrology-based magic.
Some Mistakes Were Made Kristin Dwyer 9th June, hb, £12.99, 9780063088535 Début YA romance told in alternate timelines and perfect for fans of messy, complicated relationships.
Heartdrum
The Summer of Bitter and Sweet Jen Ferguson 23rd June, hb, £12.99, 9780063086166 Demisexual Métis teenage girl from a Canadian prairie town must grapple with an unwelcome figure from her past.
Hodder Children’s Books
The Dark Lady Akala 3rd February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781444942972 Enter the violent streets of Elizabethan London in hip-hop artist and writer Akala’s first novel for teenagers, a fast-paced adventure laced with history and magic.
Diary of a Confused Feminist: Must Do Better Kate Weston 3rd February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781444955064 Utterly hilarious and
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