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Gripping Young Adult Stories To Lose Yourself In
November 19, 2021 | Blog > News > Gripping Young Adult Stories To Lose Yourself In
From Ancient Greece to a future ecological dystopia, by way of African myth and a good old-fashioned murder mystery – everyone needs somewhere to escape. This broad collection of new YA novels will feed a teenager’s festive reading addiction, with each one an absolute cracker!
Medusa
Jessie Burton & Olivia Lomenech Gill
Stunningly beautiful. Incredibly relevant and timely retelling of the timeless Greek myth. Powerful and important, with illustrations you’ll want as posters.
Kaleidoscope
Brian Selznick
A story that everyone will read differently, just as everyone will see different images if they look into a kaleidoscope. Hugely ambitious in scope and impact.
Empress & Aniya
Candice Carty-Williams
Great fun, a real heart and a joy to read a book about such a wonderful friendship. Although this is a story about a magic spell gone wrong, it’s also touchingly real.
Green Rising
Lauren James
Uses ecological catastrophe as the launchpad for an edge-of-your-seat fantasy thriller. Romance, action and a powerful youth movement combine for a thoroughly enjoyable and gripping read.
Kissing Emma
Shappi Khorsandi
Inspired by the true story of Lord Nelson’s mistress, this is the story of Emma, whose poverty, beauty and naivety make her all too vulnerable in a dark world where innocence is a commodity to exploit. Utterly compelling, and with a strong feminist core.
Every Line Of You
Naomi Gibson
A gripping psychological thriller where AI and plot twists collide with the intoxication of first love. A confident and well-crafted debut novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat and give you plenty to discuss.
When Shadows Fall
Brahmachari
A poignant story about coping with grief, told in prose, verse and extracts from journals and letters. It is a story where creativity and friendship can rescue people from the inevitable downward spiral their situation can land them in. Both heart-breaking and life-affirming.
Skin Of The Sea
Natasha Bowen
Inspired and infused with African mythology, this is an epic fantasy where the power of love is pitted against vengeful gods and ancient decrees. Unforgettable and powerful characters, awe-inspiring world-building, and a story that takes you from the depths of the slave trade to the seat of the Supreme Creator.
You’ll Be the Death of Me
Karen M. McManus
Hugely anticipated new novel from the author of One Of Us Is Lying – three friends ditch school only to find themselves plunged into a murder scene, and they all have a connection with the victim. Nail-biting plot twists, totally thrilling, unputdownable.
