Zafira takes risks—risks that could destroy her and her cause. Nasir is a killer, death the only language that flows naturally. We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal is a fast-paced, explosive YA fantasy that challenges gender roles and the means one will take to survive. In the same vein as An Ember in the […]
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Demetra Brodsky is the author behind the exciting, dark, and surprisingly funny new thriller Dive Smack, which releases on Tuesday, June 19th. Not only is Brodsky one of the most hilarious and down-to-earth authors I have had the chance of interviewing, but she is also very insightful, having plenty of advice for aspiring writers both young […]
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We all experience feelings of not belonging, of thinking we’re the only one standing alone at a party when everyone else is having a great time. You hope and pray that humiliating sensation will fade once you graduate high school. Surely in college or out in the working world we’ll all be members of the […]
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Adriana Mather is the debut author of the chilling new novel How to Hang a Witch. She not only writes teen fiction based on her family history but also acts, appearing in the recently released film Honeyglue. Her first novel will appeal to fans of Beautiful Creatures and Bates Motel, featuring a cast of intricate characters and a haunting setting. Read […]
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Kerry Kletter, the debut author of The First Time She Drowned, brings YA readers a tale of mental illness, toxic relationships, and navigating the ups and downs of parental relationships. The First Time She Drowned is to be released on March 15, 2016, and it promises to be an enthralling and captivating tale of mystery and […]
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Devon Tennyson’s life is anything but extraordinary, but everything begins to change when her cousin Foster comes to stay with her family for the year. Not only does she have to share her home and parents with her socially awkward cousin, but she also has gotten stuck in Freshman P.E., which is worse than a […]
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Emiko Jean is the debut author of We’ll Never Be Apart, which was released on October 6, 2015. We’ll Never Be Apart follows three teens as they embark on a dark and dangerous journey of self-discovery, growing up in a world of insanity and childhood neglect. Despite the ominous tone of the novel, this story is still a coming-of-age […]
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You and Me and Him is a touching story full of friendship, music, and wit, and tomorrow, July 7th, marks the day that this remarkable YA novel by Kris Dinnison will officially be released! Author Kris Dinnison recently shared an essay with Germ called “Soundtrack for Saying Goodbye,” which shows her passion for music and allows the reader […]
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Lisa Heathfield lives in Brighton, England, with her husband and three sons. She’s a former secondary school English teacher, and now, instead of just inspiring teenagers to read, she’s writing the actual stories that they’ll be unable to put down. Seed is Lisa Heathfield’s debut novel, and it introduces the reader to Pearl, a girl who is discovering […]
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