Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Penguin Random House Children's UK Jane Eyre
Book SynopsisOne of the most widely-read and enjoyed of all Victorian novels, and one of the greatest tales of a woman''s struggle for dignity and love in a hard time.Orphaned Jane Eyre endures an unhappy childhood, hated by her aunt and cousins and then sent to comfortless Lowood School. But life there improves and Jane stays on as a teacher, though she still longs for love and friendship. At Mr Rochester''s house, where she goes to work as a governess, she hopes she might have found them - until she learns the terrible secret of the attic.
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Hot Key Books Fly on the Wall
Book SynopsisShe can't seem to figure boys out!Gretchen has one wish: to be a fly on the wall in the boy's locker room.Trade ReviewE. Lockhart's book Fly on the Wall explores some controversial and challenging themes, this book is also an easy read with a lot of humour * My Book Corner *
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Hot Key Books This Is How You Fall In Love
Book SynopsisZara and Adnan are just friends. Always have been, always will be. Even if they have to pretend to be girlfriend and boyfriend... Zara loves love in all forms: 90s romcoms and romance novels and grand sweeping gestures. And she's desperate to have her own great love story. Crucially, a real one. So when her best friend Adnan begs her to pretend to date him to cover up his new top-secret relationship, Zara is hesitant. This isn't the kind of thing she had in mind. But there's something in it for Zara too: making her parents, who love Adnan, happy might just stop them arguing for a while. She may not be getting her own love story, but she could save theirs. So Zara agrees and the act begins: after all, how different can pretending to be in a relationship with your best friend be to just hanging around with them like usual? Turns out, a lot. With fake dating comes fake hand-holding and fake kissing and real feelings... And when Trade ReviewThis delightful romantic comedy takes a thoughtful look at romance tropes and expectations, full of heart and candour. -- Fiona Noble * The Observer *Funny, heartwarming and wholly original, This Is How You Fall In Love is a fast-paced rom-com that takes all the classic tropes and puts its own delightful spin on them. An absolute joy to read! -- Ravena Guron, author of THIS BOOK KILLSFunny and charming, This Is How You Fall In Love is a love story that will have you swooning! -- Adiba Jaigirdar, author of HANI AND ISHU'S GUIDE TO FAKE DATINGA humorous and heartfelt romcom for fans of Holly Bourne * The School Librarian *I would highly recommend this book to those who love a good romcom story mixed with friendship and the life of a teenager. * ReadingZone *
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Scholastic Love You to Death
Book SynopsisWhen the girl who's been turning herself into Mia's doppelgangeris found dead, can Mia work out the link - and avoid becoming thenext victim? A dark, twisty and heart-racing thriller on obsessionand toxic love for fans of Holly Jackson, Karen M. McManus andKathleen Glasgow.
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Faber & Faber Influential
Book SynopsisAlmond Brown has no friends in real life . . . but 3.5 million followers online. A heart-felt, whip-smart deep dive into what it would really be like to be internet famous at 17: a cautionary tale for our time from a writer who has grown up with social media.Almond is forced into the spotlight when she was just a perfectly filtered bump: her mum has been documenting their family through social media since before she was born. And her family enjoy all the rewards that come from that level of influence. Only, it''s not the life Almond would have chosen for herself, and being on a platform all the time has made her anxious and insecure. When the darkest side of the internet begins to haunt her, Almond feels like she''s going to lose everything . . . If only she could see that she has a real-life, too, full of friends and family who love her, and that it could save her.
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Gecko Press One Wise Sheep
Book SynopsisTonight, the sheep can't sleep. The pasture is floodlit by a strange new star and their shepherds have disappeared. They must have been kidnapped by a UFOor perhaps they've gone to meet the child rumored to have been born in a stable. The sheep set off to find their shepherds. They'd like to see this child too, and they heard there'll be a party! The sheep hike across country two by two, so none are lost. During this extraordinary night in Bethlehem, the quarrelsome sheep gradually become a real flock that pulls together. This amusing retelling of the Christmas story through the eyes of the sheep reinforces the season's themebe a little nicer to each other, forgive your quarrels, and listen to everybody, especially the children.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Loveboat Reunion
Book SynopsisThis companion novel to Abigail Hing Wen’s New York Times bestselling debut, Loveboat, Taipei, takes readers back to Taipei through the eyes of fan favorites Sophie and Xavier – on an unforgettable journey of glittering revelry and self-discovery that’s perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Mary H. K. Choi. Sophie Ha and Xavier Yeh have what some would call a tumultuous past.Hearts were broken, revenge was plotted – but at least they’re friends now. They left the drama behind them back in Taipei – at their summer program, Loveboat – forever.Now that fall is here, they’re focusing on what really matters. Sophie has sworn off boys and is determined to be the best student Dartmouth’s ever had. Xavier just wants to stay under his overbearing father’s radar, collect his trust fund when he turns eighteen, and concent
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Better Catch Up Krishna Kumar
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Zilbos Forest Whats Up with That
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Secrets of the Henna Girl
Book SynopsisSufiya Ahmed has recently written for the bestselling non-fiction anthology IT''S NOT ABOUT THE BURQA. Read her debut YA novel now!Life as Zeba knows it could be over for good . . .Zeba Khan is like any other sixteen-year-old girl: enjoying herself, waiting for exam results . . . and dreaming of the day she''ll meet her one true love.Except her parents have other plans.In Pakistan for the summer, Zeba''s world is shattered. Her future is threatened by an unthinkable - and forced - duty to protect her father''s honour. But does she hold the secrets that will help her escape?Trade ReviewA hard-hitting, important story -- Sophia Bennett, author of THREADS
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Will Grayson Will Grayson
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling novel from John Green, the author of multi-million bestseller The Fault in Our Stars, and David Levithan, author of Nick and Nora''s Infinite Playlist.----------''Funny, rude and original'' - New York Times Book Review''Will have readers simultaneously laughing, crying and singing at the top of their lungs'' - Kirkus Reviews''This novel has serious buzz'' - Entertainment Weekly----------One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, Will Grayson crosses paths with . . . Will Grayson.Two guys with the same name, running in two very different circles, suddenly find their lives going in new and unexpected directions, and culminating in epic turns-of-heart and the most fabulous musical ever to grace the high-school stage. Told in alternating voices from two award-winning authors - John Green and David Levithan - this unique collaborative novel features a double helping of the heart and humour that has won both authors legions of fans.Trade ReviewFunny, rude and original * New York Times *A terrific high-energy tale * Booklist *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Let It Snow
Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestseller is now a major Netflix film starring Kiernan Shipka, Shameik Moore, Odeya Rush and Isabela Moner.It''s Christmas Eve and the worst blizzard for fifty years has blanketed Gracetown. But as well as snowflakes, love is in the air - and appearing in the most unexpected ways . . .Who''d have thought a freezing hike from a stranded train would end with a delicious kiss from a charming stranger? Or that a trip to the Waffle House through four feet of snow could lead to romance with an old friend? Or that the path to true love begins with a painfully early morning shift at Starbucks?Touching, hilarious and filled with festive cheer, the magic of the holiday season shines on these three interconnected tales of love, romance and breathtaking kisses. The perfect book for a cold winter''s night for any fan of The Fault in Their Stars, The Sun is Also a Star and Eleanor and Park._____ John Green is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down, The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns and, with David Levithan, Will Grayson, Will Grayson. Maureen Johnson is the bestselling author of 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Devilish, Girl at Sea, The Name of the Star and Suite Scarlett. Lauren Myracle is the author of many books for teens, including Shine, Kissing Kate, Peace, Love, and Baby Ducks and The Winnie Years series.Trade ReviewA comedy as DELICIOUS as any whipped up by the Bard. * Washington Post Book World *A GREAT story * KLIATT *Brimming with romance. * The Horn Book *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Broken Heart Club
Book SynopsisAndie, Eden, Ryan, Tasha and Hasmita love being part of the Heart Club. They''ve promised to stay best friends forever and nothing can tear them apart. But sometimes things happen that you couldn''t ever have expected and forever might not be as long as you think. Now, two years later, Eden and Ryan are haunted by memories of the past. Can they find a way to bring the club back together or is it too late to mend a broken heart?A gorgeous new story from the bestselling author of The Chocolate Box Girls series.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Leah on the Offbeat
Book SynopsisLove, Victor is now a major TV series on Dinsey+, set in the world of the hit film Love, Simon You''ve seen Leah in the groundbreaking major motion picture Love Simon (based on the amazing Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda). Now it''s her turn to take centre stage. ----------When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat- but real life isn''t always so rhythmic. The only child of a single mum, and her life is less privileged than her friends. Her mum knows she''s bisexual, but Leah hasn''t mustered the courage to tell her friends. Not even her openly gay BFF, Simon. Prom and college are on the horizon, and tensions are running high. Can Leah still strike the right note, when the people she loves are fighting?And how can she cope knowing that she might love one of her friends more than she ever intended?----------Praise for Becky Albertalli: ''The love child of John Green and Rainbow Rowell'' Teen Vogue ''I love you, Simon. I love you! And I love this fresh, funny, live-out-loud book.'' Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places ''A remarkable gift of a novel.'' Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper Jungle ''Both hilarious and heartbreaking . . . Readers will fall madly in love with Simon'' Publishers Weekly (starred review) ''A brilliant beacon of optimism and cuteness for LGBTQA+ youth in a genre often bogged down with tragedy and heartbreak. Books like SIMON do change people''s lives'' Waterstones Darlington Bookseller ''A wonderfully charismatic story about coming-of-age and coming out''. Bookseller ''Funny, moving and emotionally wise'' Kirkus Reviews (starred) ''It made me laugh, cry and all the fifty shades of emotions I can think of right now. There is literally no adjectives that would be suffice to describe how brilliant this book is'' Goodreads (5 star review) ''I think I just felt my heart explode in my chest'' Goodreads (5 star review) ''One of the most electric, authentic characters I''ve ever read. . . I LOVE this book. LOVE it. Five freaking stars.'' Goodreads (5 Stars)Trade ReviewI love this fresh, funny, live-out-loud book. -- Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright PlacesThe love child of John Green and Rainbow Rowell * Teen Vogue *A remarkable gift of a novel. -- Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper JungleBoth hilarious and heart-breaking * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *A brilliant beacon of optimism and cuteness for LGBTQA+ youth in a genre often bogged down with tragedy and heartbreak. Books like SIMON do change people's lives -- Waterstones Darlington
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Off the Record
Book SynopsisWhat would you sacrifice to expose the truth?From Camryn Garrett, whose debut Full Disclosure was called honest, eye-opening and heartful by Angie Thomas, comes a ripped-from-the-headlines story of a teen journalist who stumbles across the #metoo story of the decade and has to weigh the risks against the need to fight for justice.When seventeen-year-old Josie Wright wins a contest to write a celebrity profile for Deep Focus magazine, she''s equal parts excited and scared. Soon she is jetting off on a multi-city tour, rubbing elbows with sparkly celebrities, frenetic handlers, stone-faced producers, and eccentric stylists. She even finds herself catching feelings for the subject of her profile, dazzling young newcomer Marius Canet.Josie''s world is expanding so rapidly, she doesn''t know whether she''s flying or falling. But when a young actress lets her in on a terrible secret, and then the secrets keep coming, she realizes she''s in overTrade ReviewBrave, necessary, and unflinchingly real, Off the Record is an instant classic. * Marieke Nijkamp, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Crossfire
Book SynopsisNominated for the Costa Children''s Book Award''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY''Malorie''s Noughts & Crosses series is the first time I saw myself in a book . . . they were pacey, exciting, rich. What Malorie Blackman has always done so brilliantly is put the minority front and centre, both in society and politics.'' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS ''The most original book I''ve ever read'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH''Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage.'' ZAWE ASHTON''Crossfire is searing, political and furious. Malorie''s world building is sublime and the way the Noughts & Crosses series holds a mirror up to society is unrivalled'' JUNO DAWSON_____Years have passed since the love between SephTrade ReviewThe cliffhanger ending will leave fans desperately awaiting the next instalment * Mail on Sunday - 'Must-Read Books of the Year' *Crossfire is searing, political and furious. * Juno Dawson *This tense tale is . . . rich in moral and social issues * Sunday Times Ireland *Ingeniously flips the race issue . . . with myriad tiny details that constantly illuminate the grinding effect of blind prejudice * Financial Times *It chillingly echoes the tempestuous taste of the world today while offering the intensity of a thriller * i newspaper *The fast-paced drama will resonate with internet-era teens - and there's more to come * Daily Mail *Blackman is great at explosive love-hate relationships . . . [and] also has a talent for producing relatable characters, gutsy dialogue and page-turning action. Crossfire is a cracking story that fans of the series will love. * Guardian *[Malorie Blackman] is a supremely suspenseful writer . . . [a] nail-biting drama * Daily Telegraph *Rich in moral and social issues, it is devastating about racial attitudes * The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 3 Love Frankie ELT Graded
Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Love Frankie, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous an
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Boy Next Door
Book SynopsisThe new novel by Carnegie Medal nominated author Jenny Ireland. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Jennifer Niven. Now she wasn't Molly Cassidy, St Anne's pain-in-the-hole princess. She was nine-year-old Molly who was my best friend in the whole world. Nobody had put her in the recovery position. All these people and they'd just left her like that . . . I held her hand until the ambulance came.Finbar and Molly live next door to each other. When they were children, they spent hours and hours together. They were best friends. Until they weren''t.Now 18, Fin and Molly move in very different circles. Molly is popular, pretty, dating the most handsome boy in the whole school. Fin has one friend and he''s pretty sure he hates his dad and his little sister.At a party one night, though, they''re pulled together in a way neither of them expects and then follows a year that will see them experiencing life-changing challenges, friendships, love and everything in between.Praise for Jenny Ireland:''Everything a YA contemporary novel should be: full of warmth, growth, and romance . . . beautifully relatable and a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy'' - Paper Lanterns''Romance with substance'' - Irish TimesJenny Ireland, nominated for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024Selected for the UKLA Book Awards Shortlist for 2025
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Enchanted To Meet You
Book SynopsisEyes on the prize, not the prince. After setting fire to her last summer job literally Imogen Rogers needs a change.So, when her best friend Divya, hooks her up with a gig at Fairytale Gardens to expose their dodgy dealings, she grabs the opportunity with both hands!Too bad it means working with Tristian Walton the owner's son who is as grumpy as he is handsome.Imogen is cast as the Princess to Tristan''s Prince Charming and unsurprisingly, as they kiss in character, sparks begin to fly.As she gets closer to uncovering the truth about the park, she's faced with a difficult choice:expose the scandal or protect the one place and person she's ever wanted to fight for?
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Ive Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Dream
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Faber & Faber Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town
Book SynopsisThe second, highly anticipated novel from Carnegie-shortlisted author Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock.Come on a journey across the rural American West . . .Meet the teenagers who live in the small towns across these states, separated by distance, but whose stories are woven together in the most unexpected of ways.Whether they are brought together by the spread of wildfire, by the priest who's moved from state to state or by the hunt for a missing child, these incredible tales blaze with secrets, rage and love.A novel like no other, this intricate, intense and beautiful book will take your breath away.A clever and unusual novel . . . powerful.'' Sally NichollsGorgeous and compelling . . . breathtaking.' Katherine WebberA beautiful literary writer.' The Bookseller''It''s cut like a gemstone. Turn the pages, and facets gleam.'' Hiliary McKayBeautifully observed and deepl
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Faber & Faber Ellie Pillai is Brown
Book SynopsisThe perfect coming-of-age summer romance by the most spectacularly funny and original debut UKYA voice.My name is Ellie. Ellie Pillai . . . And I suppose I am a little bit weird, but then, aren't we all, just a little bit?Most days, Ellie Pillai is somewhere between invisible, and not very cool - and usually she's okay with that. But suddenly, Ellie feels different. Maybe it's the new boy at school who makes her brain explode into rainbows every time she sees him (and also happens to be going out with her best friend), or maybe it's her new drama teacher, the one who seems to have noticed she exists. Suddenly, her misfit style, her skin colour, her songwriting and all that getting lost in the music in her head seem to be okay too. Because maybe standing out isn't a bad thing after all.'I adored this.' Simon James Green, author of Alex in Wonderland'I loved the fresh and original voice.' Bookseller, Highlights of t
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Wednesday Books Artifacts of An Ex
Book SynopsisIn the tradition of Jenny Han and Emma Lord, Jennifer Chen's Artifacts of an Ex is a story of love, art, and finding your way when everything you know has changed completely.When Chloe Chang gets dumped via USPS after moving across the county from NYC to LA, her first instinct is to throw her box of memories in the garbage. Instead, she starts buying other teenagers' break-up boxes to create an art exhibit, Heartifacts. Opening night is going great, until she spots Daniel Kwak illicitly filming his best friend's reaction to his ex's box. When she tries to stop him, an intense discussion ends up launching a creative partnership and friendship and a major crush for Chloe.There's just one problem: Daniel is dead set on not being another rebound.Five times he's been the guy who makes the girls he's dating realize they want to get back with their ex. And he refuses for there to be a sixth. She insists she's over her ex, but when he shows up unexpecte
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Hyperion A Whole Song and Dance
Book SynopsisNasrin Mahdavi is an Iranian-American college freshman who''s a triple threat on Broadway?but she''s living a double life.It?s her first semester majoring in musical theater at NYU?s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts, and Nasrin spends her days prepping for auditions, sweating through dance classes, and belting her heart out for the viral streaming show she?s been cast in. But on calls with her maman and baba, she?s the golden child who put her theater dreams aside to follow in their entrepreneurial footsteps as a business major.At least her whole life isn?t a lie?she is taking a single business course. Except she?s kind of failing it.Nasrin needs to bring her grade upfast if she?s going to keep her parents in the dark, so she grudgingly signs up for tutoring with the infuriatingly smug and annoyingly attractive Max.And yet . . . as the semester rushes by, the sparks of anger that first flew between them start to turn into a very different kind of spark. The kind she definitely does not have time for.Except when Nasrin?s charmingly devious cousin takes an interest in Max too, Nasrin has to figure out exactly what has been an act, and what?s for real. Can Nasrin decide what?and who?is truly worth fighting for, and find a way to step into the spotlight as her full self?
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Hyperion We Dont Have Time for This
Book SynopsisA necessary and inspirational read. ?BooklistLemonade Mouth meets climate change activism in this enemies-to-lovers YA romance. A tied election throws two rival teen activists together to lead their school?s environmental justice club, and they are taken by surprise when their clashes reveal deeper feelings hidden beneath their antagonism.What''s more romantic than saving the earth?Two presidents. One club. A sizzling connection.Isa Brown wishes her life would slow down. She doesn?t want to leave for college. Not now that her dad finally gets to spend some time at home. Not now that she?s finally been in one place for longer than a year. But nothing lasts forever. With wildfires ravaging her community and a new natural gas pipeline threatening her dad?s job, the last thing Isa can do is relax. The school?s environmental justice club seems like a promising way to make real change. If only her annoying co-president Darius would stop being such a control freak.Darius Freeman can?t stop hustling. If he does, how will he beat the other honors kids to be valedictorian? How will he get into the top schools in the country? How will he launch his political career? No. Darius can?t stop, and the next step in his plan is leading the environmental justice club this year?putting on a policy summit and rounding out his college applications with a leadership role. But then Isa joins the club and becomes co-president. Is she the stumbling block on his road to success?As Isa and Darius clash over the best way to lead the environmental justice club, deeper feelings emerge. About what?s at stake for their communities if they can?t figure out how to work together. And about the sparks they feel between them.Will Darius and Isa figure out how to burn brightly together? Or will their flames leave nothing but ashes behind?
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Walker Books Ltd Remix
Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed author of Trouble comes a novel about boys, bands and best mates. Boys don't break your heart; best friends do. A funny touching story about friendship from the Guardian''s writer to watch Non Pratt, author of Trouble one of the most talked about debuts of the year. Kaz is still reeling from being dumped by the love of her life. Ruby is bored of hearing about it. Time to change the record. Three days. Two best mates. One music festival. Zero chance of everything working out. Perfect for fans of John Green, Judy Blume and Rainbow Rowell.Trade ReviewTrouble was one of the most talked-about debuts of 2014 and has quickly established Pratt as a leading name in UK YA literature, attracting recognition from the Carnegie, the Branford Boase Award and the YA Book Prize. The friendship of best mates Ruby and Kaz is at the heart of her second novel, set in the exhilarating, heady world of a summer music festival; bands, boys and trouble beckon. Creating an “authentic” teenage voice is one of the big challenges of YA writing and this is where Pratt really excels. Her characters are smart, funny and very real. Fiona NobleThe Bookseller -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *This might be one of the easiest reviews I've written in ages. Remix is a smasher of a follow-up to Trouble and proves that Non is going to go from strength to strength, in my opinion. Music lovers will adore the little nods and accuracy of Remix when it comes to loving bands so much that it hurts. Well done, Non. Well done -- SisterSpooky * SisterSpooky *Remix was a smart, emotionally charged drama fest full of intense emotions and makes the perfect summer book with its focus on endings and new beginnings. […] I would recommend this book to those who love witty, brutally honest writing and realistic teen characters! -- Becky Day * Blogs-of-a-Bookaholic *I enjoyed Non Pratt's debut, Trouble, and Remix is even better. The protagonists, who alternate telling the story, have their own distinct characters and engaging dialogue. Pratt conjures up the insecurity and intensity of being young and away at a festival (even one with a Mellow Tent) and builds the tension well [...] The novel is moving and a fun summer read. * The Telegraph *An anarchic, hilarious paean to friendship, music and epic mistake-making, with pitch-perfect teen voices throughout. -- Imogen Russell-Williams * Teens on Moon Lane *
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Hachette Children's Group Uncle Bobbys Wedding
Book SynopsisChloe loves, loves, LOVES her special uncle Bobby. So when she learns that Uncle Bobby is going to be getting married to his boyfriend Jamie she''s not at all pleased. What if Uncle Bobby doesn''t have time to play with Chloe anymore? But after spending a fun-filled day with Bobby and Jamie, she soon realises she''s not losing an uncle, but gaining a whole new one!An uplifting celebration of love in all its forms, this book is perfect for any child who has a special grown-up in their life.
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Hot Key Books Again Again
Book SynopsisIn this novel full of surprises from the New York Times bestselling author of WE WERE LIARS and GENUINE FRAUD, E. Adelaide is catapulted into a summer of wild possibility, during which she will fall in and out of love a thousand times while finally confronting her brother, their history, and her own strength.Trade ReviewE. Lockhart has done it again in this twisty, inventive, philosophical and romantic story about the many ways a person can find, lose, and understand love. -- Gayle Forman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of If I StayMy favorite books are those that are hilarious, poignant, utterly unique and brimming with realistic, loveable characters (preferably including dogs). This book doesn't just have all these elements. It has them in multiple universes. I loved it. -- Jaclyn Moriarty, author of Gravity is the ThingVERDICT: A lyrical read that's also fun as it addresses myriad truths. * School Libraries Journal *A clever, sensitive, funny novel * Irish Daily Mail *
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Hot Key Books Slowcoach
Book Synopsis'Fun and fresh and quietly radical, Ruby is the heroine of dreams!' Elle McNicollFor sixteen-year-old Ruby, GCSEs are over and summer has just begun, so that means hanging out with her BFFs in the park on their roller skates and having fun. She didn't expect it to mean signing up to run in the Dawson Dash - a 5k race for sporty sixth-formers. Because Ruby is NOT sporty. But she really needs to prove wrong her mean brother and even meaner PE teacher about what a fat girl can do. When Ruby starts to train, she doesn't expect that she would need help - nor that she would find it in the cute boy who has just moved in next door. As the two jog through the long summer evenings in south London's parks together, with Ollie only seeing her at her sweatiest and most vulnerable, the last thing she expected was that he might . . . like her. Or that she could allow herself to like him.But nothing this summer is working out like she expected . .
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Hachette Children's Group Kissing Emma
Book SynopsisFrom widely acclaimed comedian and author, Shappi Khorsandi, comes a modern fable about the rise and fall of a beautiful, but vulnerable, young woman in a world obsessed with money, status and looks.'Brilliant' Bella A Sun pick of the weekEmma and her mother are down on their luck. They're taking turns sleeping on the sofa in her nan's tiny flat - and desperately trying to come up with an escape plan. Emma is struggling with her family, struggling at school where the girls are bitchy towards her and the boys only seem to want one thing, and struggling with never having enough money for anything, ever. Just as she's contemplating quitting school to get a real job, she meets two men who convince her that she has a shot at modelling. But their motives are far from innocent, and Emma is soon pulled into a dark world. And then she meets Con, who is rich, handsome and so romantic! Has Emma's luck finally changed? Kissing Emma is inspired by the real life and untold story of Emma Hamilton, Lord Nelson's mistress. But Shappi Khorsandi's modern Emma is going to get the happy ending her namesake never did - and stick two fingers up at the men who dare to take advantage of young women while she's doing it.Not suitable for younger readersTrade ReviewBrilliant * Bella *Pick of the Week * Sun *A heart-breaking and hopeful read that explores the exploitation of a young girl desperately striving for a better life. * The School Librarian *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Friends Like Us Betty
Book SynopsisBetty is clueless about boys and her only kiss so far has been with her cat! So when she notices fabulously hot new boy Toby at school, she needs guidance urgently. If only her best friend was actually speaking to her at the moment! More than ever, Betty wishes her mum was still around to advise her, but she did at least leave some secret letters in the attic for just such a moment. Will that be enough to help Betty learn how to fall in love - and who to fall for?One of four connected books about best friends - don''t miss the rest of the Friends Like Us series: Bea, Kat and Pearl.*Note: this book was originally published with the title Love Bomb.
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Pan Macmillan Truth Be Told
Book SynopsisThe gripping new YA novel from Sue Divin, the acclaimed and Carnegie shortlisted author of Guard Your Heart.Northern Ireland. 2019.Tara has been raised by her mam and nan in Derry City. Faith lives in rural Armagh.Their lives on opposite sides of a political divide couldn’t be more different. Until they come face-to-face with each other and are shocked to discover they look almost identical. Are they connected?In searching for the truth about their own identities, the teenagers uncover more than they bargained for.But what if finding out who you truly are means undermining everything you’ve ever known?Trade ReviewA compelling, original story that will make you laugh, cry, and laugh til you cry. -- Michelle Gallen, on Truth Be ToldProfoundly powerful, subtle and effective, this superb debut evokes the deep-rooted mistrust lingering in the wake of the Troubles, as well as a new, tentative flowering of hope and love. * The Guardian on Guard Your Heart *A compelling, engaging narrative. -- Claire Hennessy * Irish Times on Guard Your Heart *Truth Be Told is another unique and moving story from Sue Divin, and tells the story of Northern Ireland as warmly and insightfully as the story of her wonderful characters. -- Kelly McCaughrain, author of Flying Tips For Flightless BirdsDivin's second YA novel boasts all the power, humour and heartbreaak of Carnegie-shorted debut. -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *A moving, fascinating story that will have you gripped from the outset. * Armadillo Magazine *For the most part Divin’s work leans into the dramatic rather than the comedic echoing the work of fellow Northern Irish writers Jan Carson and the late Lyra McKee in her explanation of a post-troubles place still haunted by trauma and violence… a more nuanced account of the conflict than simply ‘us versus them. Divin avoids demonising or sanctifying anyone… This polished novel makes space for the messy complexity of human existence, and gently offers, but does not preach, hope. It makes for a deeply satisfying and engaging reading experience. * The Irish Times *This modern-day love story reflects the impact of conflict on second, third and future generations – the hurt, the damage, the loss and the grief – and reminds us of the long-lasting legacy of war. * The Scotsman *It’s a Derry Girls-style set-up… Tara unpicks long-held family secrets in a uniquely withering voice. * Financial Times *Conflict is not always black and white. There are greys. Truth can be messy and hard to hear. Divin's excellent novel explores these nuances in a story that is well-told and peopled by wonderful characters. * The Sunday Independent *…unflinching prose fiction…. but it is not without humour; we are left with discernible hope, despite the darkness… This is a story about family and trauma, but also at its heart it is a story about growing up and finding love in the families we are born into and the ones we create. -- Shirley Anne McMillan * Dig With It *Divin's powerful and compelling writing on contemporary issues appeals to teens and adults alike… [Truth Be Told] delves into the transgenerational impact of the Troubles in Northern Ireland upon three generations of women. Laced with dry wit, emotion and self-deprecating humour, Truth Be Told doesn't shy away from tough subjects - paramilitary punishment shootings, suicide, the legalisation of same-sex relationships, abortion and even gay conversion therapy. -- Jenny Lee * The Irish News *A really beautiful tale of hope, acceptance, and most of all family. From start to finish, this book had me fascinated, immersed, and wanting to know more. A really engaging read. * Juno Magazine *A gritty, contemporary style packed with dry wit, strong emotions and challenging exploration of issues. * Reading Zone *Compelling portrayal of life and love across the political and religious divide of Northern Ireland. * Love Reading 4 Schools *
£999.99
Andersen Press Ltd The Silent Stars Go By
Book Synopsis‘Bittersweet perfection’ Guardian, Best Books of the Year ‘An engulfing historical novel’ The Times, Best Books of the Year ‘A festive classic in the making’ Observer, Best Books of the Year Nominated for the Carnegie Medal Three years ago, Margot’s life was turned upside down when her fiancé, Harry, went missing in action on the Western Front. Worse, she was left with a devastating secret which threatened to ruin her life and destroy the reputation of her family. As a respectable vicar’s daughter, Margot has had to guard that secret with great care ever since, no matter how much pain it causes her. Now it’s Christmas 1919, and Margot’s family is gathering back home in the vicarage for the first time since the end of the Great War. And miraculously Harry has returned, hoping to see Margot and rekindle their romance. Can Margot ever reveal the shocking truth to the only man she has ever loved?Trade Review"Nuanced and evocative, this is bittersweet perfection" * Books of the Year, Guardian *"Sally Nicholls conjures another era with a miraculous lightness of touch that fills me with joy and envy. Her characters don't just leap off the page, they grab you by the collar, demand your sympathy and surprise you at every turn" -- Frances Hardinge"Gorgeously bittersweet, a festive classic in the making" * Books of the Year, Observer *"An engulfing historical novel" * Books of the Year, The Times *"A page-turner" * Books of the Year, Telegraph *
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Little Island Grapefruit Moon
Book SynopsisWealthy, popular Charlotte and quiet, working class Drew couldn’t be more different, but both face a common enemy at Cooke’s Academy in the form of the Stewards – an elite group of students whose power to manipulate school culture is feared by pupils and teachers alike. Drew, a newcomer to Cooke’s, must navigate the strict codes of masculinity laid down by the Stewards in order to have a hope of moving on to university, while Charlotte dreams of speaking freely about the constraints and abuses of the culture which is propelling her towards a life she’s not sure she wants. Through drag art and poetry the unlikely pair follow a dangerous trajectory which will lead them closer to one another and further away from the paths laid out for them.Trade Review"Loved this book. So very real with characters to root for." * ***** reader review *"Emotional, gripping, and so, so real." * Louise Finch, author of The Eternal Return of Clara Hart *"Shirley-Anne McMillan's writing is bold, brave and full of integrity. Grapefruit Moon is an up-to-the-minute, but also timeless coming-of-age story – heartfelt, gutsy and complex." -- Sheena Wilkinson, author of Hope against Hope"Real. Gritty. Heart-wrenching. Thought-provoking." * Sue Divin, author of Guard Your Heart and Truth Be Told *"Particularly sharp observations on class in Northern Ireland." * Claire Hennessy, The Irish Times *"This excellent Northern Irish YA coming of age novel follows the two main character’s lives as they struggle to work out who they are and what they stand for." * Sarah Webb, Irish Independent *"It is refreshing to read literature for young people coming out of contemporary Northern Ireland ... it is good to see that writers like McMillan are now continuing the canon." * Books for Keeps *"A thought-provoking and extremely heartfelt read, well worth checking out." * Paper Lanterns *"An incredible and hard-hitting novel ... I binged this book in one sitting." * Karla's Bookish Life *"I loved this brilliant YA from the very first page ... I loved the sprinkling of poetry throughout this gripping story too." * Milo and Gigi's Bookshelf *"This is exciting, gripping and so real!" * ***** reader review *"Relatable, exciting and heart-wrenching, this is a book that will stay with you long after you read it (which won't take long as its impossible to put down!)." -- ***** reader review"Just beautiful coming of age story." * ***** reader review *"This is one young adults and adults won't want to miss." -- ***** reader review"Shirley-Anne McMillan's writing is bold, brave and full of integrity. Grapefruit Moon is an up-to-the-minute, but also timeless coming-of-age story -- heartfelt, gutsy and complex." * ***** reader review *"The plot kept me turning the pages and whilst the book addresses some serious current social issues there is plenty of warmth and humour as well. I was moved, entertained and challenged. Highly recommended for young adults and oldies like me too!" * ***** reader review *"The characters and the settings were so real and by the end I found myself feeling really sad that the book had come to an end. Everything was so believable and you could picture it as tv series. I thoroughly enjoyed it, read it under a day." * ***** reader review *"Brilliant, well fleshed out characters and I can completely imagine it all happening in real life. Actually made me cry! It was so moving." * ***** reader review *"A fantastic read." * ***** reader review *
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Firefly Press Ltd Noah Frye Gets Crushed
Book SynopsisHer friends can't stop talking about boys, but Noah wants everything to go back to the way it was. To fit in, Noah pretends that she likes Archie, even though she's not sure. When Jessa joins their group things get more confusing. Can Noah admit who she really likes, not who she thinks she should?
£7.59
Andrews McMeel Publishing Big Nates Box of Awesome
£32.00
Page Street Publishing Being Ace
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Simon & Schuster Not Quite Narwhal
Book SynopsisThis New York Times bestseller is soon to be an animated series on Netflix! In the tradition of Uni the Unicorn and Gaston, this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book tells the story of a young unicorn who was born under the sea to a family of narwhals.Growing up in the ocean, Kelp has always assumed that he was a narwhal like the rest of his family. Sure, he’s always been a little bit different—his tusk isn’t as long, he’s not as good of a swimmer, and he really doesn’t enjoy the cuisine. Then one night, an extra strong current sweeps Kelp to the surface, where he spots a mysterious creature that looks just like him! Kelp discovers that he and the creature are actually unicorns. The revelation leaves him torn: is he a land narwhal or a sea unicorn? But perhaps, if Kelp is clever, he may find a way to have the best of both worlds. Told with heartwarming illustrations and spare, sweet text, JTrade Review"The message is an appealing one that could speak to many family situations relating to multiple identities...feel-good story" -- Kirkus Reviews * November 15, 2016 *"Adorable characters trigger smiles throughout" -- Publisher's Weekly * December 2016 *"A storyteller’s pacing and winning characters, resulting in an appealing book. Read it for a whimsical storytime or provide some text-to-text connections for older students with Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s Uni the Unicorn and Bob Shea’s Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great....this title is highly recommended." -- School Library Journal * January 2017 *"Swap the tired Ugly Duckling for this delightfully absurd tale of knowing who you are and where you came from." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * January 2017 *"Sima’s bubbly, adorable artwork is nearly irresistible...This endearing tale will warm many a heart." -- Booklist * January 2017 *"This book is painfully adorable...The story is about finding your own way to belong,..It's just beautiful.” -- Shelf Awareness Pro * January 24, 2017 *
£11.69
Penguin Random House Children's UK Chasing the Stars
Book Synopsis''Full of nail-biting adventure, interstellar conflict and then passion . . . keeps us guessing to the last'' - Sunday TimesA combination of Star Trek, Ten Things I Hate About You, and a murder mystery. What''s not to like?'' - Guardian''I walked over to him and took his hand . . . We were at the heart of our very own universe''Olivia and her twin brother, Aidan, are heading alone on their ship back to Earth following the virus that completely wiped out their crew, and their family in its entirety.Nathan''s ship is heading in the opposite direction, but on the journey it is attacked. Only a few survive.When their lives suddenly collide, Nathan and Olivia are instantly attracted to each other, deeply, completely head over heels.But not everyone is pleased. Surrounded by rumours, deception, even murder, is it possible to live out a happy-ever-after...?''The former Children''s Laureate isTrade Review[This] gripping story has plenty of strong emotions to play with: love, hate, fear, jealousy and more than a dash of betrayal. * Telegraph *A combination of Star Trek, Ten Things I Hate About You and a murder mystery. What's not to like? -- Tony Bradman * Guardian *Full of nail-biting adventure, interstellar conflict and then passion . . . keeps us guessing to the last. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times - Children's Book of the Week *The former Children's Laureate is never afraid to tackle challenging issues . . . a thrilling love story. * Mail on Sunday - Children's Book of the Month *...with love, danger, treachery, jealousy and tragedy . . . I read it in two breathless sittings and I absolutely loved it. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *A gripping two-hander. -- Alex O'Connell * The Times - Children's Book of the Week *
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Faber & Faber Tess of the dUrbervilles 1 Faber Young Adult
Book SynopsisWhen the starving Durbeyfields from the small village of Marlott discover a connection to the wealthy D''Urbervilles, they send their beautiful daughter Tess to the D''Urberville mansion to claim kinship and restore their fortunes with a lucrative match. But can she convince her handsome ''cousin'' Alec to help her? Or will their romance ultimately prove her downfall?With a beautiful cover by David Dean.
£6.39
Chicken House Ltd Faceless
Book Synopsis A captivating tale of love, identity and redefining who you are from New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel. 'It's hard to be unique in a genre as broad as YA and in fiction in general, but Faceless truly stands out ... an absolute gem.' THE MILE LONG BOOKSHELF 'Faceless is a book you have to read' MUCH LOVED BOOKS 'Sheinmel's writing is absolutely exquisite ... I can't recommend this book strongly enough.' THE BOOKBAG How do you live your life when you can't even recognise yourself? When Maisie is struck by lightning, her face is partially destroyed. She's lucky enough to get a face transplant, but how do you live your life when you can't even recognize yourself any more? She was a runner, a girlfriend, a good student ... a normal girl. Now, after a single freak accident, all that has changed. As Maisie discovers how much her looks did and didn't shape her relationship to the world, she has to redefine her own identity, and figure out what 'lucky' really means. From New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel comes an emotionally gripping YA novel A highly-acclaimed, beautifully written story perfect for teenage readers Wonder for a teen audience; perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and They Both Die at the End
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HarperCollins Publishers Where Are You Blue Kangaroo A new 25th
Book SynopsisLily and Blue Kangaroo a friendship forever!A heartwarming story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from award-winning, renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark.Lily loves Blue Kangaroo, but she often loses him and sometimes Blue Kangaroo wonders if he'll ever see her again. Luckily, Lily always seems to find him, but what if one day she doesn't?Trade ReviewPraise for the Blue Kangaroo series: ‘Irresistible… brimming with ‘Aaah’ factor.’ Bookseller ‘Blue Kangaroo is a winner.’ T. E. S. ‘Warm, funny and beautifully observed. Any family that hasn’t yet discovered Blue Kangaroo has a treat in store.’ Daily Telegraph ‘Blue Kangaroo is rapidly becoming an all-time classic children's character.’ Books For Keeps Praise for Where Are You, Blue Kangaroo?: ‘Dazzles with as much craft and originality as the first picture book about this disarming pair.’ Independent ‘Blue Kangaroo is more than just a metaphorical friend.’ Bookbag ‘Witty’ Publishers Weekly ‘Some beautifully-observed expressions and gestures’ Books for Keeps
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Chocolate Box Girls Marshmallow Skye
Book SynopsisSKYE and SUMMER TANBERRY are identical twins, and Skye loves her sister Summer more than anyone else in the world. They do everything together, but lately Skye''s been feeling like second-best - it''s the story of her life. And when her friend Alfie confesses he''s fallen not for her, but for Summer, it hurts.Skye wants to be her own person, but with an effortlessly cool twin, how can she? Will Skye ever step out of Summer''s shadow and find her own chance to shine?Trade ReviewPraise for Cherry Crush: All the teenage humours of romance, jealousy, friendship and sorrow rage freely in this brilliantly observed story of contemporary life. -- Julia Eccleshare * lovereading4kids.co.uk *The best book she has ever written * amazon.co.uk *Praise for Cathy's books: Touching, tender and unforgettable. * The Guardian *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Alex Approximately
Book Synopsis Life is a whole lot messier than the movies... Bailey Rydell has found the boy of her dreams. They share a love of films and talk all day - Alex is perfect. The only problem? They haven't actually met... When Bailey moves to sunny California to live with her dad, who happens to live in the same town as Alex, she decides to track him down. But finding someone based on online conversations alone proves harder than Bailey thought, and with her irritating but charismatic (and potentially attractive?) colleague Porter Roth distracting her at every turn, will she ever get to meet the mysterious Alex?One of MTV UK's 35 hottest YA Beach Reads for Summer 2017 'An irresistible tribute to classic screwball-comedy romances that captures the 'delicious whirling, twirling, buzzing' of falling in love.' - Kirkus, Starred Review 'If you like Rainbow Rowell, Jandy Nelson
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Pan Macmillan Witchs Pyre
Book SynopsisThe final book in The Worldwalker Trilogy - inspired by the Salem witch hunt - Witch's Pyre is the electrifying conclusion from internationally bestselling author of the Starcrossed series, Josephine Angelini.If you fail, you burn.Lily Proctor has come a long way from the weak, sickly girl she used to be. She has gained power as a witch and a leader, found her way home, chosen to face battle again, and (after losing her first love and being betrayed by her new love) she has learned more about loss and grief than she ever wanted to know.Thrust once again into a society different from anything they have ever seen, Lily and her coven are determined to find answers to find a new path to victory, a way to defeat the monstrous Woven without resorting to nuclear weapons or becoming a tyrannical mass murderer like her alternate self, Lillian. But sometimes winning requires sacrifices . . . and when the only clear path to victory
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Hodder & Stoughton Deity
Book SynopsisEscape with the remarkable third novel of the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. Also includes the bonus novella Elixir. History is on repeat, and things didn''t go so well the last time.Alexandria never thought she would dread her eighteenth birthday quite so much. After a devastating turn of events where Aiden was forced to illegally cover up something she did in the Catskills, Alex is aware that she is walking a fine line with the Council. She is also beginning to discover that Seth is really using their training time to get up close and personal with her, which always leads to new Apollyon marks - not what she wants.As Alex''s birthday draws near, she realizes something that she was not expecting and definitely not hoping for. She will have to choose between two people who she thought she could trust. Aiden has always protected her, and their love is becoming too strongTrade ReviewOverall, Deity is probably my favourite book in the covenant series so far. Things just keep getting crazier and this series just keeps getting better. Fans of the first two books need to get a copy of this one as soon as possible. - KatiesBookBlog.comI HIGHLY recommend this series. I really can't say enough about it. If you're a fan of snarky dialogue, spunky heroines, mythology retellings, YA paranormal romance...you NEED to read the Covenant series! - FantasyBookAddict.com
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Fallen in Love
Book SynopsisEveryone has their own love story.And in a twist of fate, four extraordinary love stories combine over the course of a romantic Valentine's Day in Medieval England. Roland learns a painful lesson about finding and losing love. Lauren Kate's Fallen in Love is filled with love stories . True love never says goodbye .Trade ReviewI've always been a fan of Arriane, I really like her and her character is so unpredictable. Well, let me tell you this story definitely is unpredictable . . . I think I enjoyed this story the most because it was fantastic to see Arriane in a different light but her story sure was heart-breaking . . . I'd recommend you have a tissue ready * Book Passion For Life *Fallen In Love is a must for any Lauren Kate fan! * Notes of Life *Lauren Kate's FALLEN IN LOVE is filled with love stories . . . the ones everyone has been waiting for -- Donna * Book Passion for Life *I love the way Lauren Kate writes exciting, accessible love stories with tortuous philosophical conundrums and a strong literary vein - there for those who wish to find it, but not intrusive for those who don't * Katy Moran *This book had me hooked on every single word, Lauren has yet again outdone herself. I don't think I've ever felt so many emotions for a book, series and set of characters ever before. * Dark Readers *
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