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Dying to Be Here

An edge-of-your-seat thriller about the catastrophic cost of chasing online fame as an influencer, perfect for fans of Cynthia Murphy, Kathryn Foxfield and Kalynn Bayron

‘YA chiller thriller at its best.’ Ravena Guron, on Better off Dead

‘Heart-pounding.’ Anika Hussain, on Better off Dead

‘Pacy, atmospheric and brilliantly creepy.’ Sue Cunningham, on Better off Dead

Welcome back to a day in the life of Freya Andrews – it could be her last.

A life half-lived is a life unlived – that’s what the endless stream of influencers on 17-year-old Freya’s phone insist anyway. To kickstart her own social media following, she decides to drag her best friend, Imogen, on a trip to film content in an isolated bothy in the Scottish Highlands.

But the wilderness isn’t the dreamy escape Freya had pictured. It’s a one-bedroom shack full of bunk beds and bedbugs, and she certainly didn’t come here to get caught up in feuds and rumours that the bothy is haunted.

But miles away from civilisation, Freya soon realises there’s no way out. And when she stumbles across a dead body, she discovers that the other guests have secrets – secrets they’re willing to kill to protect.

A Voice Like Mine

Oro has a lot of worries.

When she tries to speak, her stammer gets in the way.
Her mum is in hospital.
And it might all be Oro’s fault.

Now, Oro has been sent to live with her grandpa and has to start at a new school. It’s a disaster. The words won’t come, the other kids laugh, and Oro feels completely alone.

But then she meets Jonny.

As their friendship grows, Oro must decide: will she keep hiding from her voice, or risk finally being heard? And if she does, will it be enough to bring her mum home?

A heartfelt story about friendship, courage and finding your voice, perfect for fans of The Boy at the Back of the Class and Front Desk.

How to Lose Yourself Completely

A stunning story about a teenage boy grappling with grief who tries adventure therapy and changes his life forever, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and John Green

‘Raw, propulsive and unforgettable.’ Josh Silver, bestselling author of HappyHead

Case’s anxiety has been spiralling. His brother, Sean, was the only person who truly got him and now he’s gone. So when his parents suggest adventure therapy, Case is desperate enough to agree. But as he boards the coach, he sees the one person he’s been trying to avoid: Diana. Sean’s girlfriend.

Together, the group of strangers set off into the wilderness. While Case confronts his feelings for Diana, the disappearance of their guide soon turns the trip into a fight for survival.

If they can find a way to make it back home, it will change their lives forever.

‘This novel of uncommon depth and astounding empathy will take you on a powerful and hopeful adventure into the human heart that will leave you breathless.’ Abdi Nazemian, award-winning author of Like a Love Story

Marionetta

From the #1 New York Times–bestselling creator of Hooky comes a thrilling 12+ dark fantasy series about a teenage girl who is magically resurrected into a traveling circus by a sinister deity, perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle, Lore Olympus and Caraval.

A mysterious circus. A missing friend. A dangerous deal.

Welcome! The show is about to begin!

Julia Lazarrett is happy with her honest, predictable life. But when her best friend Kamille convinces her to visit a travelling circus, they both get more than what they bargained for. Thrust into a world full of secrets, magic and death, Julia is forced to strike an impossible deal in order to survive.

Adapted in print from the viral Webtoon phenomenon, this first volume delivers exclusive new content, including never-before-seen illustrations and the first chapter of a new original story that fans can’t read online.

Gloam

In a creaky old house on a small, damp island, someone – or something – is waiting…

A Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week

"Thrillingly scary and impossible to put down. Don’t read it alone!" Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood & Co

A grieving family. A decaying house. A babysitter with a monstrous secret. Nothing on Gloam Island is quite what it seems…

Gwen doesn’t need anyone to help her look after her younger siblings. And she isn’t fooled by the beautiful babysitter with the hungry eyes and sharp teeth. But everyone else is. So if Gwen wants Esme Laverne gone, she’ll have to handle it herself.

As Esme’s power grows, Gwen must embrace her deepest fears before she can defeat the monster in her home for good.

Because as everyone knows, it’s impossible to be brave unless you’re already afraid.

The Way I Used to Be

The extraordinary YA TikTok sensation about learning to survive unthinkable trauma from bestselling author, Amber Smith

‘After finishing this book, my heart was pounding and I couldn’t find words big enough to describe how brilliant, beautiful, and powerful it is.’ L.E. Flynn, author of All Eyes On Her

All Eden wants is to rewind the clock. To live that day again. She would do everything differently. Not laugh at his jokes or ignore the way he was looking at her that night. And she would definitely lock her bedroom door.

But Eden can’t turn back time. So she buries the truth, along with the girl she used to be. She pretends she doesn’t need friends, doesn’t need love, doesn’t need justice. But as her world unravels, one thing becomes clear: the only person who can save Eden… is Eden.

‘A courageous, necessary, and beautiful book.’ Kathleen Glasgow, author of Girl in Pieces

‘A raw novel that’ll stay with you long after you finish.’ Buzzfeed

Mortal Things

‘A dark dream of a book.’ Victoria Aveyard

‘A riveting, magical read.’ Rebecca Ross

‘Addictive, haunting, and achingly romantic.’ Kristen Ciccarelli

‘Contemporary fantasy at its best.’ Chloe Gong

‘An epic, twisty, and vividly imagined tale of star-crossed love.’ Ava Reid

Rose Lin Fairchild didn’t believe in gods, but one chose her anyway.

Ever since Rose was marked by Raven, the god of Death, she has been forced to work as his Harbinger, carrying out his every whim and command. She despises her role – but it’s the only thing keeping her best friend alive.

When a murder rocks the world of the gods, Rose is suddenly thrust into the immortal realm’s spotlight as Raven’s proposed heir. To prove herself to the gods, she must first complete a series of trials set by her fiercest rival – Étienne Beauchard, notorious for his sly wit and charming good looks.

As Rose and Étienne’s hostility evolves into an intense connection, they unravel a conspiracy that the gods have long been trying to hide. But their fight for the truth threatens to break their bond and engulf them in all-out war, leaving the pair facing an impossible decision. How far would you go to save the one you love?

Set in a world of insatiable immortals, their eternal rivalries, and the humans trapped between them, Mortal Things is a cinematic and sweeping new fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu, perfect for fans of A Darker Shade of Magic and The Crimson Moth

‘This book was impossible to put down.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Marie Lu truly at her finest.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fast-paced, enticing read that I completely consumed.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Epic, twisty, and vividly imagined fantasy.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This story will latch onto your soul.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Draekora

With Aven Dalmarta now hiding in the shadows of Meya,
Alex is desperate to save Jordan and keep the Rebel Prince from taking more
lives.

Training day and night to master the enhanced immortal blood in her veins, Alex undertakes a dangerous Meyarin warrior trial that separates her from those she loves and leaves her stranded in a place where nothing is as it should be.

As friends become enemies and enemies become friends, Alex must decide who to trust as powerful new allies – and adversaries – push her towards a future of either light or darkness.

One way or another, the world will change…

Raelia

Narnia meets X-Men in this immersive, page-turning YA fantasy full of intrigue, danger and magic from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Lynette Noni, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Victoria Aveyard and Rick Riordan

‘Marvelous and inventive.’ SARAH J. MAAS

‘A masterful storyteller.’ MARIA V. SNYDER

‘No one does fantasy like Lynette Noni.’ LAUREN ROBERTS

‘Lynette Noni is a very talented writer.’ TERRY BROOKS

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

With a single step, Alexandra Jennings enters a world full of impossibilities.

Alex returns to Akarnae Academy for a second year. But despite feeling settled in the magical world of Medora, her life is under threat.

Aven Dalmarta, the banished prince from the Lost City of Meya, is out for her blood. In a quest to protect the Medorans, Alex and her friends go in search of the ancient city. They must reach it before Aven, who will stop at nothing to reclaim his birthright.

Unsure of who, or even what, she is anymore, Alex struggles to shoulder the responsibility thrust upon her. If they fail, countless Medoran lives will be in danger.

‘I seriously love this world and never want to leave it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Lynette has taken this series to a whole new level in this second book.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Some of my favourite book characters ever.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book has wrecked me.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Vivid and exhilarating.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Akarnae

‘Marvelous and inventive.’ SARAH J. MAAS

‘A masterful storyteller.’ MARIA V. SNYDER

‘No one does fantasy like Lynette Noni.’ LAUREN ROBERTS

‘Lynette Noni is a very talented writer.’ TERRY BROOKS

EMBRACE THE WONDER

With a single step, Alexandra Jennings enters a world full of impossibilities.

Alex’s first day at school is a complete disaster. But it takes an unexpected turn when she opens a door to the magical world of Medora. With no way back, Alex enrols at Akarnae, an academy for extraordinarily gifted students who welcome her as own of their own.

But beneath the wonder, dark forces are gathering that threaten Medora’s very survival. Caught in a deadly game she never chose to play, Alex must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to protect the people – and the world – she has come to love.

‘A whimsical fantasy tale full of adventure and friendship.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘From first page to last, I was absolutely captivated.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gorgeously addictive and entertaining and magical.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Sweeps you up and doesn’t let go.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was beyond obsessed.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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