Our Favourite Teen and YA novels
By Bags of Books
Our Favourite Teen and YA novels
By Bags of Books
Nothing Like the Movies
Lynn Painter
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54Wes got the girl and then he lost her. Set 2 years after Better Than the Movies and Liz is at college, doing great. She's completely reinvented herself since Wes broke her heart. After his dad died Wes dropped out of college, broke Liz's heart and hasn't seen her since... Now He's back, back at college with Liz and he will do whatever it takes to find her and win back his dream girl
Almost Nothing Happened
Meg Rosoff
ÂŁ12.99 ÂŁ12.34Callum is about to board the Eurostar back home after his disastrous summer learning French with a native family, when after a panic attack he changes his mind and runs off. His sudden freedom in Paris soon turns into a mad-cap nighttime adventure through the streets of Paris on a motrobike, involvment in a potential fraud, and unscheduled joining of a climate protest, which all ensure that finally SOMETHING HAPPENS! A great, funny, fast-paced coming-of-age novel, for 14+
Songlight: Meet your new dystopian obsession, the first book in the epic Torch Trilogy
Moira Buffini
£8.99 £8.54In a world where war raging, trying to rid the humans with Songlight. Lark has lived in Northaven her whole life- a town full of ruthless hunters and has been in danger ever since her Songlight emerged. When she encounters a young woman in peril, from a city far away. An extraordinary bond is forged. It’s time to escape! I loved this book so much, it’s utterly addictive, fast paced, hard hitting epic dystopian novel will leave you desperate for more. Divergent meets A Handmaids Tale.
Some Like it Cold: A Cosy YA Romance That Will Melt Your Heart
Elle McNicoll
£8.99 £8.54What an utterly glorious, hug in a book of a romance novel with a neurodivergent protagonist! 18-year-old Jasper is heading home for the holidays and is her small towns golden girl, what no one knows is Jasper has returned to say goodbye. Arthur, a budding filmmaker and Jasper’s nemesis, is creating a film of the town but Jasper’s arrival is about to disrupt everything and a budding film maker soon starts giving her reasons to stay. I absolutely LOVED Some Like it Cold and want to read it all over again. It’s the perfect book to snuggle up with on a cold winter’s day.
Apocalypse Cow
O.R. Sorrel
£8.99 £8.54Hilarious! An absolutely awesome YA read that is sure to make everyone laugh out loud. When the apocalypse finally happens, no one was expecting the animals to turn mutant and take over. Even though it hasn't rained for a year and is 30 degrees in January, due to be completely in love with her very straight best friend, the end of the world happening seems to have completely passed over Mel’s head. She most definitely wasn't expecting to be trapped in a mansion with the very posh Dorian who she can't stand and her mortal enemy, Ella who has made her life utter hell. Can they put their differences aside and survive? This book quite simply fantastic, it has a bit of everything. Romance, adventure, humour, talking ravens, seagulls who poo lava and foxes that shoot lightning bolts. It's right up there with my favourite books of the year and would read it all over again tomorrow. Not laughed and smiled so much reading a book in a long time!
A Tempest of Tea
Hafsah Faizal
£8.99 £8.54What a great book! The Casimir’s, Arthie and Jin are criminal masterminds and collector of secrets. At night their tearoom Spindrift transforms into an illegal bloodhouse catering to the vampires of White Roaring. But when the survival of the tearoom comes under threat, they will need to use the secrets they have accrued to get the best team together (who are all great characters) and pull off what is potentially the deadliest and greatest heist of all time. An absolutely riveting read that I loved! Perfect for fans of Six of Crows and Peaky Blinders (if Peaky Blinders had Vampires)
Such Charming Liars
Karen M. McManus
ÂŁ14.99 ÂŁ14.24Fabulous! As a Karen McManus mega fan, I was in no doubt that I wouldn't love this. However, Such Charming Liars is by far her best standalone novel to date. A jewel heist that goes wrong ends in murder and it's down to Kat, Liam and Augustus to solve what is going on before they are the next ones to end up dead. This fast paced and really exciting thriller has brilliant characters and some great plot twists. A must read.
Slowcoach: A feel-good teen summer romance
Bethany Rutter
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54Ruby is confident, happy and loves her body. She's also fat. So, when her brother says she can't do the Dawson Dash, a 5km run, she sets out to prove him wrong and show her younger sister you can do anything whatever, body shape as long as you are determined and put your mind to it. With the help of her new neighbour, Oliie (who just happens to be very fanciable) and her supportive friends - new and old Ruby starts training and surprisingly finds herself (almost) enjoying it. A gorgeous novel about body positivity, friendship, determination and a little bit of romance.
Moonstone
Laura Purcell
£16.99 £16.14When Camille disgraces her family, she is sent away to live in the woods with her godmother-Rowena, Bridget and Rowena's ill daughter Lucy. But something strange is happening. She’s told a list of strict rules that she mustn't break to keep everyone safe. There are strange noises coming from a root cellar and a strong chance that Lucy is being poisoned. Determined to get to the bottom of this mystery, Camille starts seeking answers to her questions but is she actually creating more danger for everyone. When the gorgeous Mr Randell makes a Suprise visit to the town Camille finally has the courage to fight for what she believes is right, but what is right? and who can she actually trust? This gloriously written gothic novel will keep you reading into the early hours desperate to gain the answers to your own questions. Mysterious, eerie and exciting this is a must read for Frances Hardinge fans. Thoroughly enjoyable. I am looking forward to what Laura Purcell brings out next.
Four Eids and a Funeral
Adiba Jaigirdar and Faridah Abike-Iyimide
£8.99 £8.54Once upon a time Said Hossain and Tiwa Olatunji where best friends but ever since the incident four Eid’s ago they utterly hate each other. When Said comes back home for a funeral and the town's Islamic Centre burns down on the same day, they have to face each other again and to make matters worse they actually need each other’s help. Tiwa needs Said to help save the centre and Said needs to help Tiwa for his university application. This could be a nightmare. Or… Sparks might just fly. A humorous, swoon worthy enemies to lover’s novel that’s the perfect summer read.
The End Crowns All
Bea Fitzgerald
ÂŁ14.99 ÂŁ14.24Cassandra is gifted the gift of prophecy and all the power that comes with it by the God Apollo, but when she goes back on the deal that she made with him he curses her so that no one will believe her visions. When war comes to Troy Cassandra tries with all her might to safe her people and home but due to the curse, they just think she is going mad. While Apollo continues to terrorise her, Helen, her once sworn enemy might be the only person that can help her find the loopholes in the curse and stop the fall of Troy. An addictive and gorgeous, feminist retelling of the Greek myth. Marvellous!!
Sisters of Sword and Shadow
LAURA BATES
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54What if the Knight of the Round Table had a female counterpart? Destined for an arranged marriage, Cass dreams of freedom. So when a fierce and beautiful woman rides up and offers to take her away, Cass doesn't hesitate to join her. It is then that she's introduced to the Sisters of Sword and Shadow, a group of femail knights training to fight, protect their community and right the wrongs of Arthurs knights, all the while staying anonymous. Drawn into a world of ancient feuds and battles, Cass soon discovers she holds a power that could change not only her own fate but that of the entire sisterhood. A really exciting reimaging of Arthur and his knights that is full of adventure, friendship and strong, powerful women.
Taylor Blake Is a Legend: The teen debut from the bestselling rom-com author
Laura Jane Williams
£7.99 £7.59Perfect for fans of Geek Girl and older readers of Lottie Brooks. This is a hilarious new series following the life of a teenage girl. Taylor is desperate to have her first kiss and seeing as she is obsessed with Paris what better than a lovely French boy. Well Taylor is in luck; this year is the French exchange and she’s hosting. This is the genuinely the funniest account of Taylor attempting to get her perfect first Kiss, but as the pressure and obsession gets to her, teenage life starts getting very difficult to navigate. New friendships and existing ones at risk, cutest boy in the year vs the French hottie. Can she possibly survive the teenage struggles of growing up. A BRILLIANT novel that I absolutely loved! I cannot wait for the next in the series.
One of Us is Back
Karen M. McManus
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54The final instalment of the Bayview Four trilogy. Don't worry if it was a while ago that you read the previous two as McManus makes sure that important elements are recapped. When the local digital billboard is hacked with the words "Time for a new game, Bayview" it looks like history is about to repeat itself. With Jake requesting a re-trial and phoebe terrified of what her brother Owen did coming out will Bayview ever be safe? narrated by Addy, Nate and phoebe but featuring all your favourite characters from the previous books this conclusion will not leave you disappointed. Absolutely loved it. It was everything I wanted it to be and Karen McManus has kept her crown as queen of YA thrillers
Compass and Blade Special Edition
Rachel Greenlaw
£14.99 £14.24I already cannot wait for the sequel! On the Isle of Rosevear, Mira is one of the seven who swim out and plunder wrecked smuggler ships. It's the only way for them to survive. One stormy night, it all goes wrong. The Watch descend and take her father away. With only 1 week until his hanging and clues her late mother has left her, Mira sets out on a journey to win his freedom. When her journey leads to dark family secrets, Mira must learn who she can trust and finds that securing her future, her fathers and that of her island will come at a high price. I couldn’t put this book down! A really exciting fantasy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows.
Scattered Showers: Nine Beautiful Short Stories
Rainbow Rowell and Jim Tierney
£9.99 £9.49A beautiful collection of stories full of romance and magical realism. From general modern romance to vampires, angels and Star Wars, there is a little something for everyone, I enjoyed every single one-Although Midnights and In Waiting were my personal favourites. If you haven’t read Rainbow Rowell before then these are the perfect introduction, for those that have you won’t be disappointed and might even recognise a few characters. I have a lot of love for this book.
The Brothers Hawthorne
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54I promise you will not be disappointed. Set after The Inheritance Games finished the Brothers Hawthorne follows Jackson and Grayson, having found out who their fathers are and the secrets that need unravelling. Absolutely loved it
Glasgow Boys: 'Tenderness itself, a song to love and friendship.’ Andrew O’Hagan
Margaret McDonald
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54Finlay and Banjo have spent their lives growing up in the care system. Finlay, has just started university and Banjo has been moved to a new foster home and new school. When they first meet in the care home they had a special connection but when a tragedy happens the boys each go in different directions. Having not spoken to each other for 3 years we follow each of the boys in the struggles they face growing up, trying to navigate the world on their own and the impact of what happened to them has had. This utterly gorgeous, tender, eye opening YA novel is quite simply brilliant. I loved this novel so much. It is hands down my favourite so far this year and everyone should read it! Fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, this is a must read for you.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price
Holly Jackson
ÂŁ14.99 ÂŁ14.24Holly Jackson has done it again. Another edge of your seat thriller that will have you hooked from page 1. Rachel Price went missing 16 years ago but when the family start filming a documentary Rachel suddenly reappears. Her daughter Bel however isn't convinced, Something just doesn't add up and so starts investigating. It would appear that the Price family are hiding alot of secrects... A gripping, fast paced thriller with twists galore and an ending that will leave you shocked. A brilliant book that all fans of Karen McManus and YA thrillers will love.
The Kill Factor
Ben Oliver
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54In a world where social media is the key to money and the means to live, 50 teenagers all facing life imprisonment are invited to compete in a social media reality show in a bid to win their freedom. Put through various trials that are aimed to "reform" them, those that are least popular with the public are "eliminated" This terrifying novel shows the more sinister side to social media and just how far are people are willing to go to be popular and save themselves. Survivor meets The Squid Games. I absolutely loved this spine-chilling, gory edge of your seat thriller. Perfect for fans of Happy Head and The Loop.
Lie or Die
A. J. Clack
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54Big Brother meets The Traitors in this edge of your seat, heart pounding thriller. 10 teenagers all desprate for fame and fortune are selected to participate in a new reality show, Lie or Die for a cash prize of ÂŁ50,000. The rules are simple. Within the 10 players, 2 have secretly been selected as Agents. The agents must kill 1 player within the "kill time" without being caught, that player is then eliminated from the game. After the kill time the players have 1 hour to accuse who they think are the agents. Whoever is then found guilty is then eliminated. If both Agents are found out the game is over and the players win. What the players don't realise is the killing just got very real and the game is to survive. An addictive and chilling read.
Then There Was One
Wendy Cross
£8.99 £8.54If you are looking for a fast-paced thriller this is the book for you. How fast paced you say? well by page 106 we have 4 dead bodies!! Bex, Zane and Raya, along with 7 others, receive an invitation to take part in The Pinnacle - a reality tv show with a prize of £5,000,000 Each are desperate to win to turn their lives around. As soon as they arrive on a mysterious island the contestants start dying one by one, surely this isn't part of the game. Everyone has a secret, no one trusts anyone and will they ever get off the island alive? Loved it! Great characters and a great story. For the first time in quite awhile this YA thriller beat me – I did not guess the murderer!
Silent Sister
Megan Davidhizar
£8.99 £8.54A thriller with a (huge) twist! Grace wakes up in hospital with no memory of what happened the night her sister Maddy disappeared on an exclusive senior trip. Her friends are acting strange and no one is willing to talk to her. Even the police think she’s hiding something. Who did kill Maddy? Was it her? She’ll have to find out herself if she wants to clear her name. An unputdownable mystery that will have you guessing until the very end and a twist of epic proportions.
Where Sleeping Girls Lie
Faridah Abike-Iyimide
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54If you thought Ace of Spades was good then I can assure you that Faridah Abike-Iyimide's new novel will not disappoint. After her father dies, Sade starts at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy, an institution steeped in tradition and secrets. After just one day her roommate vanishes, but something about it just doesn't sit right with Sade and why have the police just closed the investigation? But it's not just the school that has secrets, Sade has a lot of her own. A fantastic twisty thriller that brings to light the darker side to Fraternities and sororities. I got so obsessed with this novel, addictive doesn't cover it! A must read! Some of the themes covered in this novel such as, drugs, rape and suicide make this book unsuitable for younger readers.
I Wish You Would: the summer's swooniest YA romance
Eva Des Lauriers
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54What an utterly glorious love story! Best friends Natalia and Ethan have ignored each other all summer after nearly crossing the friendship boundaries at their junior prom. Now it's senior sunrise, where the senior year spend a day and evening together for a bonding exercise before the new school term starts. After the whole class write confidential letters of their biggest fears and secrets, 7 letters are blown away in a gust of wind. Natalia enlists Ethans help to try and catch them all before anyone finds out. Will they realise their real feelings for each other or continue having crossed wires? Told with subtle humour I absolutely loved this YA romance. I found myself completely invested in all the characters and just wanted to keep reading. A gorgeous rom-com perfect for fans of Better Than the Movies.
Girl, Goddess, Queen: A Hades and Persephone fantasy romance from a growing TikTok superstar
Bea Fitzgerald
£8.99 £8.54We know the Greek myth of Persephone and Hades but what if all those stories we’d heard were all wrong? What if Persephone wasn’t actually kidnapped? What if, in fact she jumped? Kore is the Goddess of Flowers and has spent her life on an island being protected by her mother Demeter and taught what she needs to know to be the perfect wife to a Greek God. The problem is, Kore doesn’t want that life, she wants to make her own choices, so when her mother and father are choosing her a husband Kore makes a drastic decision to take her life into her own hands. Absolutely loved this retelling. Be warned its utterly addictive and you wont put it down until you have finnished.
Where the Dark Stands Still
A.B. Poranek
ÂŁ14.99 ÂŁ14.24Liska has been raised in a tiny village, where magic is feared. Desperate to rid the magic she has been trying to hide her whole life she sets off on a mission for a flower that will grant her wish. While travelling through the enchanted woods she is caught by the demon warden - the Leszy - who offers her a bargain: one year of servitude in exchange for her wish. If Liska wants to survive the year and return home, she must unravel her host's spool of secrets and face the ghosts of his past. Those who enter the wood do not always return. With a loveable host of characters and witty humour I really enjoyed this enchanting gothic reimagining of Beauty and The Beast. Be warned, not all fairytales have happy endings.
The Traitor in the Game
Triona Campbell
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54The exciting sequel to A Game of life or Death. At the end of book one, Asha Kennedy uncovered the dark secret at centre of Virtual Reality game 'Shackle' - You don't play the game, it plays you. - Now Asha and her team must go deeper into a dangerous world of corruption and greed to find who is the master of the game and what is their ultimate goal? An addictive fast paced thriller perfect for gaming fans.
A Season for Scandal
Laura Wood
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54This sequel to The Agency of Scandal is what any Laura Wood fan could possibly wish for! It is such an amzing, lighthearted and exciting read, full of feisty, determined heroines intent to set the world right. Set in the familiar world of The Aviary, it stars a new protagonist, Marigold Bloom, who wants to help her family out of a tight spot, but also wishes for a change, for great adventure and a swoon-worthy lover (and he DEFINITELY is swoon-worthy!!!). I highly recommend this for any 13+ reader; for Easter holidays, as beach read or on a wintery night, you'll fly through this novel! (Can also be read as a stand-alone.)
Catch Your Death
Ravena Guron
£8.99 £8.54From the author of the brilliant This Book Kills, Catch Your Death is another really clever, mind-blowing thriller that will have you guessing (wrong) constantly. When Devi, Lizzie and Jayne are stranded at Bramble Estate in the middle of a snowstorm, they find themselves in the middle of a murder plot. During a family dinner someone has poisoned Emily, but the whole family seem to hate each other and all of them seem to be hiding something. It means the girls are trapped with a killer, a mystery to solve and a very long night to survive. An awesome thriller that made me think of Agatha Christie’s, And Then There Were None. Loved it!
Four Good Liars
Sarah Wishart
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54This thriller is absolutely BRILLIANT. Not only could I not put it down it was one of the most exciting teen books I have read in ages and would make an epic TV series. After surviving a bus crash on their way to school, 4 teenagers find a holdal containing ÂŁ1million. They all have their own reasons for keeping the money but when someone starts hunting them in search of the money they are thrown into a world of fear. Will any of them survive? Fast paced, exciting and with twists galore this book will keep you hooked until the very last page.
Thieves' Gambit: The Waterstones prize-winning enemies to lovers heist
Kayvion Lewis
£8.99 £8.54Rosalyn has been brought up in a family of notorious professional thieves, the only world she knows is that of glamour, money and organised heists. But she’s desperate for more – friends and college, a chance at normal life and to get away from her overpowering mother. But when her escape plan goes horribly wrong, she’s forced to accept an invite to the Thieves’ Gambit. The winner will be granted one wish. This wish could fix everything as long as Rosalyn remembers rule number one – trust no one! This is an addictive, fast paced thriller perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games. I absolutely loved it. Suitable for 12+
You Could Be So Pretty
Holly Bourne
£8.99 £8.54A powerful dystopian novel set in a world where, unless you are pretty, you are worthless. This thought provoking novel about body image and the power of social media follows two girls, Bella, a pretty who follows the rules (but is the price of being beautiful worth it?), and Joni, an objectionable who is fighting the rules because everyone is beautiful. The Handmaid’s Tale meets Uglies for today’s generation. This novel will make you think about the world we currently live in, the pressures on teenagers and women, the power of social media and whether females really are “equal”. A mind opening, beautifully written novel about friendship, self-love and standing up for what you believe in. Suitable for older teens, 14/15+.
Their Vicious Games
Joelle Wellington
£8.99 £8.54When Adina has her acceptance revoked from Yale, she will do anything to get it back. When she gets an invite to The Finish, the annual games run by the elite Remmington family she doesn’t hesitate to accept. If she wins, their power and money will get her back into Yale and allow her to be whatever she wants. However, The Finish is not what she thought and only one winner means only one survivor. 12 girls, 3 trials, all there for the same reason – Money. Just how far will they go to make sure they are the only one to walk out alive? A ruthless, fast paced thriller that had me completely hooked. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games.
The Exiled
Sarah Daniels
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54Set 6 months after the ending of the first book. The "freedom" that the inhabitants from the Acarda ship isn't quite what they were hoping for and Ester and Nik are in hiding. The rebellion seem to have gone very quiet and people are disappearing. With no idea of where Nik has vanished to Esther takes matters into her own hands - she will be free, but at what cost. Conclusion to The Stranded, The Exiled was everything I hoped it would be and more.
Unraveller
Frances Hardinge
£9.99 £9.49It’s amazing! The wait is over the new Frances Hardinge is out now. I loved it. In a world where anyone can curse someone there’s only one person who can unravel them. Kellen has a gift of being able to unravel curses. His trusty ally Nettle was once cursed herself and now the two travel around together helping those cursed. When Kellen himself gets cursed potentially turning his gift deadly and someone is trying to hunt them down, they find themselves on a mission that will change everything. An absolutely marvellous YA fantasy novel.
You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight
Kalynn Bayron
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54Charity is working at Camp Mirror Lake, an immersive game based on a famous horror film , where visitors pay to try to "survive" the night. With just a few nights left, things start getting weird and staff are disappearing. As the real secrets of Camp Mirror Lake start emerging can Charity live up to the last girl character she plays and survive the night. I loved this awesome horror,. Perfect for classic slasher film fans like Friday 13th. This is a fast paced, terrifying novel that will send shivers up your spine. Slightly gory in places that will definately make you squirm, this chilling novel is suitable for 14+
Five Survive
Holly Jackson
£9.99 £9.49Wow! This thriller puts a whole new meaning to edge-of-your-seat. 6 teenagers are driving down in an RV to spend spring break partying, but a wrong turn, turns deadly. In the middle of nowhere, with no phone signal and a sniper hiding in the bushes making sure no-one leaves. can they survive the night. One of them has a secret that is preventing them from leaving, but they are all hiding someting. Friendships and their mental health are about to be seriously tested. Set across 8 terrifying hours I couldn’t put this thriller down. I was reading through squinted eyes as i kept thinking the worst and didn’t want to know what happened next but just couldn’t stop. I loved Holly Jacksons A Good Girls Guide to Murder but personally i’d say Five Survive is 10 times better.
The Thing About Lemons
Tasha Harrison
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54I really loved this lighthearted read, perfect for summer. When Ori's best friend, Avery, walks in on her kissing her boyfriend, all of Ori's friends freeze her out and her summer plans are totally ruined. With her mum off to Chicargo and Ori meant to have been going to Cornwall with her friends, she is instead shipped off to spend the summer in France with her slightly out there Grandfather, who she has absolutely no relationship with. Let the hilarious road trip commence, with a pit stop to pick up her (even more out there) Great Aunt. A novel about friendship, self discovery and family. Full of humour, a few cute boys and a summer never to forget. A brilliant read for 12+
Promise Boys
Nick Brooks
£8.99 £8.54Perhaps it was all the hype this got in February, perhaps I had just had a spell of reading lots of thrillers, whatever the case I didn’t pick this book up for ages…well…that was a mistake because it’s INCREDIBLE. A seriously gritty YA mystery about 3 boys who must investigate their principals Murder to clear their names. The novel is told through various different people and is guaranteed to keep you hooked until the last page. An utterly fantastic thriller that shows how the system can often condemn black and Latino boys to failure before they’ve even had a chance to succeed. Perfect for fans of Ace of Spades and The Hate You Give. Read it, read it, read it!
Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts
William Hussey
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54This is genuinely one of the best books I have read this year. From page one I loved every second reading and laughing. When Jesse is told that he will need to have open heart surgery in 4 weeks time he is determind to complete two tasks, 1. film his epic zombie film, Zombie Honeymoon and 2. Get his first ever boyfriend, because who could possibly find him attractive when he has an almighty scar? William Hussey is hilarious, while still writing a brilliant novel about body image, self acceptance, friendship and first loves. Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts is the epitome of Rom-com. Loved it so much. my must read pick for teens 14+
HappyHead: The Most Anticipated YA Debut of 2023: Book 1 of 2
Josh Silver
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54This is one of the most addictive YA books I have read in ages. Luca is in the first group of teenagers that have been selected to go to a happiness retreat. The retreat promises to show teenagers how to be happy through a series of different tasks. To make his parents proud Luca answers with what he thinks people want to hear, but as the weeks pass it soon appears that the retreat is not what they led people to believe and things start to get sinister. A gripping, fast paced, absolutely awesome novel
I Kissed Shara Wheeler
Casey McQuiston
£8.99 £8.54There is absolutely nothing to not love about this novel. A brilliant coming of age YA novel of unlikely friendships, finding yourself and standing up for what you believe in. Everyone loves Shara, she’s gorgeous, popular and a grade A student so when she suddenly vanishes Chloe, Rory and Smith are determind to find her. With absolutely nothing in common other than Shara kissed each of them before she disappearred the three start following the clues of the scavenger hunt Shara left behind for them. Full of Humour, romance and an array of loveable and inclusive characters. This is the perfect beach read for 13+
The First to Die at the End: TikTok made me buy it! The prequel to THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END
Adam Silvera
£8.99 £8.54Set in the same world as They Both Die at The End this is the prequel telling the story of the very first End day and the very first Decker. Beautifully written we follow Valentino and Orion’s gorgeous story of their first and last day together and the interwoven stories of people who have crossed their paths. . Everything about this novel is fabulous and lived up to all my expectations, I’m so sad I’ve finished it, I just wanted it to go on forever.
A Game of Life or Death
Triona Campbell and Scholastic
£8.99 £8.54Set in the near future of advanced and powerful technology. Asha comes home to find her sister, Maya murdered. Determined to find out why and sure it’s something to do with the “special project” that Maya was working on at Zu Tech, Asha is thrown into the dark world of hacking and VR gaming, a world she thought she had left behind. But when Asha starts to discover the secrets of Zu Tech’s newest game SHACKLE the more sinister it gets. This is a gripping, fast paced and exciting murder mystery with a sci-fi twist. As a HUGE YA thriller fan A Game of Life and Death is 100% a must read. Suitable for 14+
All That's Left in the World: A queer, dystopian romance about courage, hope and humanity
Erik J. Brown
£9.99 £9.49ITS AMAZING!! Set in a post apocalyptic world when a virus has spread killing most of the population. Jamison is all alone in a cabin in the woods until one day an injured Andrew turns up. As the two form a strong bond they embark on a journey across America, finding themselves and each other in the process. A book that will stay with you long after you’ve finished. Also so excited to hear yesterday that a sequel is in the pipeline. Perfect for fans of They Both Die at the End
This Book Kills
Ravena Guron
£8.99 £8.54Jess and Summer are both scholarship students struggling to fit into the world of the rich at Heybuckle Boarding School. When Hugh’s body is found in the woods it comes to light that a short story that was written by the girls has been used as inspiration for the murder and suddenly, they are prime suspects. Terrified to lose their scholarship the girls start investigating trying to solve the murder and clear their names. But when their investigating gets dangerous and starts bringing up dark, buried secrets it’s a race against time before they become the next victims. Murders, secret societies and full of twists and turns this thriller is completely addictive and will keep you guessing all the way through. Perfect for 13+ and fans of A Good Girls Guide to Murder and The Magpie Society
What Beauty There Is
Cory Anderson
£8.99 £8.54This is the most beautifully written, atmospheric YA book I have read in a seriously long time. Jack’s dad is in prison, his mum has just died, the house is being reprocessed and they have no money. Desperate to take care of his little brother Matty and stop him going into care, Jack has no choice but to find the briefcase of money his dad has hidden. However, Jack isn’t the only one looking for the briefcase…Now Jack is being hunted. Trust no-one, hide, find the case, look after Matty…And then Jack meets Ava…. A book about survival, strength and how far you go for the ones you love. So much love for this brilliant book. I didn’t want it to end. A gripping read Suitable for 14+
Hotel Magnifique
Emily J. Taylor
£9.99 £9.49When you finish a book and just want to immediately read it all over again…That’s when you know you have read an amazing book! Hotel Magnifique needs to be put on any any YA fantasy lovers to read list. Full of magic, wonder and adventure I absolutely LOVED it. Everyone dreams of visiting the magical hotel, to see the wonders within. So when it visits Durc hiring for new staff, sisters Jani and Zosa are swept into a life of adventure but when Jani begins to notice a more sinister side to the hotel can she discover the true price paid by those who live and work there before it’s too late?
Whiteout
Nicola Yoon, Tiffany D Jackson, et al.
£8.99 £8.54A gorgeous wintery story, perfect for the snowy days we are having. Stevie has made a huge mistake; she’s got until midnight to show how much she loves Sola or this could be the end of their relationship. Roping in all of her friends to help, Stevie has a big romantic gesture planned to win her back. When Atlanta is suddenly hit by a freak snow storm causing utter chaos can Stevie still pull it off? Told in the form of intertwining short stories from one very snowy night and different love stories of all the characters involved in their quest to get to and help Stevie. A beautifully written romantic novel that I totally loved.
My Heart & Other Breakables: How I lost my mum, found my dad, and made friends with catastrophe
Alex Barclay
£7.99 £7.59A funny and sweet diary of a teenage girl. Ellery(who is slightly neurotic) and her best friend Meg are characters that you can’t help but fall in love with. The female version of Adrian Mole for teens of today. Family, friends and first crushes i loved this novel. A great read that will make you laugh and smile throughout.
The Forevers: The YA debut from the 2021 CWA Gold Dagger Winner
Chris Whitaker
£8.99 £8.54What an utterly brilliant book, such a powerful novel, beautifully written and completely mesmerising. They have known for 10 years that in 30 days Asteroid Selena will impact the earth and end all humankind, A moving story of a small town and the teenagers who want to make their own destinies, be themselves and aren’t ready for it to end, who want to be free and choose their own forever. 30 days, what would you do? A marvellous book full of mystery, humour, self belief, friendships and love. I cannot recommend it highly enough! EPIC!! Love, love, love.
The Agency for Scandal
Laura Wood
£8.99 £8.54There’s more to Isobel Stanhope, a self-proclaimed wallflower, than anyone might think. And dashing Duke of Roxton is the right match for her. Together they will have to clear his name, while at the same time protect women in the society. A perfect blend of Enola Holmes and Bridgerton, this historical detective novel/romance is most suitable for 13+.
The Inheritance Games
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
£8.99 £8.54This is currently my favourite YA series it’s so compulsively addictive that as soon as I finished the first book I ran down the stairs to get the second(advantages of living above the shop). Avery is your average teenage girl until she’s called to the hearing of the will of Tobias Hawthorne-a man she’s never met and discovers she’s inherited his billion dollar fortune. However nothing is simple, his family want their rightful inheritance, Avery is in danger living in a world she’s not used to and in a mansion with no one that likes her and the only person that has any answers is dead. Avery will have to team up with Tobias’s grandsons to solve all the puzzles left behind to find out the truth. A brilliant read with so many twists your never guess what’s going to happen next.
Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town
Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54This book is beautifully written, powerful and just out right amazing. I absolutely loved it. Interwoven short stories about teenagers living in small towns across the rural american west. These incredible tales full of secrets, rage and love make up one magnificent novel.
Nothing More to Tell
Karen M. McManus
£8.99 £8.54Bold statement I know but I personally think Karen M McManus’s new thriller Nothing More to Tell is her best since One of Us is Lying! 4 years ago Mr Larkin, a teacher from Saint Ambrose School was found murdered in the Woods by 3 students. After 3 years away, Brynn has just moved back and got an internship at Motive, a true crime tv show. Brynn starts investigating the unsolved case but with a list of suspects that continues to grow who are all trying to hide their own secrets will the truth ever be known? With many subplots the twists just keep coming and every time you think you’ve worked it out another suspect is thrown into the mix. A fantastic thriller that you won’t be able to put down. No Karen M McManus fan will be disappointed and anyone who loved A Good Girls Guide to Murder, this is for you. Also loved the very small One Of Us is Lying reference.
The Stranded
Sarah Daniels
£7.99 £7.59Wellllllll, this was one addictive YA read! A near future dystopian novel. The Arcadia cruise ship has been home to many, they have lived and died on the water for more than 40 years. Ruled by the Coaly’s who work for and support the Federated State. As laws start tightening, rations being cut and Coaly’s on the warpath, something is definitely up. When Esther is forced to save Nik’s life little did she know that she would be dragged into a whole new world of gangs and the rebellion, trying to prevent the ship and its inhabitants being “cleared” and releasing its grip from the Coaly’s. A brilliant book told from the point of view of Nik, Esther and Hadley(Head Coaly) that’s perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent. I loved it!
The Loop
Ben Oliver
£8.99 £8.54WOW!!!! I might be slightly behind everyone else with starting this series, I’ve no idea what took me so long, thank goodness I waited because the whole series is now available. What an EPIC read, I have literally not been able to do anything else apart from read. Set in a future where artificial intelligence is experimenting on “regular” humans and trying to eradicate humankind, can a group of teenage prisoners of The Loop, escape and save what is left of the World? Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner or for anyone that wants a fast paced, addictive, science fiction, dystopian novel! Quite simply The Loop series by Ben Oliver is BRILLIANT.
The Reluctant Vampire Queen: a laugh-out-loud teen read
Jo Simmons
£7.99 £7.59If your looking for a funny YA read then this is the book for you. Guaranteed to have you chuckling from the first page, this is a vampire novel like other. Mo has a plan, a plan as to exactly how her life is going to pan out….Bogdan, a 600 year old vampire materialising out of a hedge on her bike ride home, telling her she’s the chosen one to be Vampire Queen was definitely not part of that plan. Is it possible to have it all? Get the rather dishy Luca to stick around, still get your dream job in politics, make sure your family and friends don’t get eaten, be a vegetarian vampire and grant Bogdan his wish to retire in the Caribbean?…..well it won’t be easy but it certainly makes for a hilarious read. With no swear words or hanky panky makes this a great read for anyone 11/12+.
Love Radio
EBONY LADELLE
£8.99 £8.54This is a totally gorgeous love story! Dani is just concentrating on leaving Detroit and going to school at NYU to be a writer. But something happened last year that has caused her to push all her friends away and has now given her writers block. Prince, love’s love and music and is the local radios love advise guru, but due to his home life he can’t possibly leave Detroit and pursue his dreams. When Prince bumps into Dani in the Library, he convinces her to give him 3 dates, at the end she will surely be in love with him. During their time together, they inspire and help each other face up to their fears and find out who they truly are. Told with humour and warmth I just wanted to keep reading this novel forever!
Gilded
MARISSA MEYER
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54An addictive and compelling reimagining of Rumpelstiltskin. A brilliant gothic fantasy thats full of dark humour that is impossible to put down. As soon as you finish you will be desperate for the sequel https://uk.bookshop.org/a/308/9780571371600
This Can Never Not Be Real
Sera Milano
£7.99 £7.59I don’t know what I expected when I decided to pick up and read This Can Never Not Be Real but oh my I certainly wasn’t expecting the most incredible, powerful and fast paced novel. Told from the perspective of 5 teenagers who find themselves in a fight to survive, this novel tells the story of one night that change their lives-a terrorist attack at a small town music festival. Written in a way that you are so invested in the characters, it feels like your actually living the nightmare these teenagers are going through, pretty sure my heart rate was going unhealthily fast throughout the entire book. You won’t be disappointed and I challenge anyone to not read this in one sitting(I don’t think it’s possible to put down).
Ace of Spades
Faridah Abike-Iyimide
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54Such a brilliant read, I have struggled from the moment I started to put it down. A thought provoking thriller that deals with racism as well as so many other real issues. Gossip Girls meets One of Us Is Lying. Ace of Spades is definitely going to be shouted about for years to come. An absolute must read, loved it! Sooooo good!
The Butterfly Assassin
FINN LONGMAN
£8.99 £8.54Isabel wants nothing more than to lead a “normal civilian life”. Easier said than done when you’ve run away from Comma, one of two rival organisations who run the city, your being hunted and have just made a huge mistake that’s blown your cover. Packed full of friendships, plot twists and the desperate fight to survive. This heart-in-your-mouth thriller had me truly and utterly gripped from beginning to end. I need the sequel NOW!
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe: The multi-award-winning international bestseller
Benjamin Alire Saenz
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54A classic in the making about family, friendship and first love. A novel about two teenage boys who together discover a way out of their loniness and into their true selves. An absolutely beautiful novel in every way.
A Complicated Love Story Set in Space
Shaun David Hutchinson
£14.99They say don’t judge a book by it’s cover but you should with A Complicated Love Story Set in Space, awesome cover, awesome novel, and the title is exactly what you get. A bonkers novel full of Spaceships, aliens, robots, romance, humour, mystery, time-loops, awesome characters, huge twists that just keep on twisting, oh and the odd zombie thrown in for good measure. Absolutely loved it.
Good Girls Die First
Kathryn Foxfield
ÂŁ8.99 ÂŁ8.54The perfect mix of horror and thriller. Stephen King meets Karen McManus. If you desire sleeples nights, this is the novel for you. An ending that will completely throw you and leave you with your mouth hanging open and desperate for more. Kathryn Foxfield, I applaude you.
Mina and the Undead
Amy McCaw
£7.99 £7.59An atmospheric, thrilling, full of twists vampire novel. For older readers(like myself) it’s a real nostalgic throwback to the 90s with a real cult classic feel(a Spotify list should be made) For the modern day teen it’s an awesome gothic novel that fans of Stranger Things, Sabrina and Buffy will really enjoy, it will make you want to watch all the classic vampire films and visit New Orleans-it really is just like the descriptions(I cannot comment on the vampires mind). A thoroughly enjoyable read and nice to read something a little different in YA. Also throughout the whole book I kept saying this would make a brilliant tv series, so if it happens(I hope) you heard it here first! .
Stay Another Day: The Christmas Romance from the Sunday Times Bestseller
Juno Dawson
£7.99 £7.59The perfect mix of humour, romance and drama. It was like the perfect Christmas film in a book, that I never want to end. One house at Christmas, three siblings, 1 pretty enormous secret and a whole lot of drama. Loved it, loved it, LOVED IT!!!! A brilliant festive read that addresses many real life issues. …,might read it again.