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The world has changed. There are new gods roaming the earth, and Lucian and Artair, two souls forced to share one body, are prime targets for their wrath.Between them both is Elver: a monster girl caught between the humanity that Artair brought back into her life, and the strange obsession that Lucian stirs within her. But she is no longer the girl that she was when they first met. Elver has been changed, too - in ways more terrifying than even she can imagine.There is treachery at work in their midst, and as the world teeters on the edge of chaos and devastation, the battle lines must be drawn before it's too late.

A big-hearted small-town romance from bestselling, award-winning author Elle McNicoll. Some Like it Cold is perfect for fans of Alice Oseman, Beth Reekles and Gilmore Girls.'[A] warm, wonderful winter romance to cosy up with . . . a truly gorgeous book that’s a must-read this winter.' - Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing BoothAfter a long absence, 18-year-old Jasper is finally heading home for the holidays – and she's keeping secrets.Arthur, a budding filmmaker, is turning the town of Lake Pristine into a small town story worthy of the big screen. His plans are disrupted by the arrival of the town's golden girl – the antagonist of his school days; a girl he's never forgotten.Jasper Montgomery is back in Lake Pristine for one reason: to say goodbye. But before long small-town tensions start to rise, and a certain brooding film buff starts to look like a very big reason to stay . . .The perfect story to get lost in, Some Like it Cold centres Jasper as an autistic heroine in a cosy YA romance that will melt your heart, from the bestselling author of A Kind of Spark.'It is quite literally my favourite romance novel of all time.' – Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine This Christmas

A poetry book like no other.He, She, They, Us pulls together poems from queer poets both old and new – from Oscar Wilde, Emily Dickinson and Langston Hughes to the likes of Jay Hulme, Dean Atta, Harry Josephine Giles, Nikita Gill, Theo Parish and Travis Alabanza. This anthology celebrates queerness in all its forms and takes us through the experiences that make us who we are today.Collected and introduced by editor, writer and anthologist Charlie Castelletti, He, She, They, Us: Queer Poems contains an inclusive array of voices, from modern and contemporary poets to those who came before.

The heart-pounding sequel to the epic gods-and-monsters fantasy The Sleepless by award-winning author Jen Williams.Now get ready for even higher stakes, a love triangle that defies fate, and a quest that will test Elver, Artair and Lucian like never before in The Dreamless . . .The world has changed. There are new gods roaming the earth, and Lucian and Artair, two souls forced to share one body, are prime targets for their wrath.Between them both is Elver: a monster girl caught between the humanity that Artair brought back into her life, and the strange obsession that Lucian stirs within her. But she is no longer the girl that she was when they first met. Elver has been changed, too - in ways more terrifying than even she can imagine.There is treachery at work in their midst, and as the world teeters on the edge of chaos and devastation, the battle lines must be drawn before it's too late.Readers have fallen in love with The Sleepless...'I loved every page and can't wait for the sequel!''Fast paced and full of magic and monsters . . . I couldn't stop turning the page''I absolutely adored this story, the world building was phenomenal''A beautifully written fantasy YA story that had me hooked from being to end'

If you've ever wished for the vibes of K-Pop Demon Hunters but older, queer and a little spicy - get ready for Camille Chong's New Adult debut sapphic urban fantasy, Love, Gods and Sinners!'Harper and Tia are the kind of funny, flawed, flirtatious enemies to lovers that readers will adore.' - Mikayla Bridge, author of Of Flame and Fury'Messy queers flirt and fight across the city in this fast-paced urban fantasy.' - Eliza Chan, Sunday Times best-selling author of Fathomfolk Harper and Tia are roommates, and interns at the same tech company. They clash, they fight, they flirt. And, under cover of night, the two of them adopt secret identities and head out on missions across the city for their respective magical clans. Tia is the beautiful descendant of the Moon Goddess, and Harper is secretly Raven, the leader-in-waiting of the feared and villainous Foxes.When each is tasked by their clan to kill the other, a deceitful game of cat-and-mouse begins. And Harper and Tia will start to understand that the concepts of right and wrong can be just as complicated – and dangerous – as falling in love.Readers are falling for Love Gods and Sinners!'From the first page I was hooked' - 5* Netgalley review'Amazing worldbuilding, great plot and characters I've grown to love with my whole heart' - 5* Netgalley review'I want more of Harper and Tia' - 5* Netgalley review'This may be my favourite sapphic book I've ever read!!' - 5* Netgalley review

Dive into your emotions with You're Never Too Much: Poems For Every Emotion, and know that it's OK to feel everything, always, all at once.A stunning gift book containing poems that'll tap into every emotion — and empowering you to feel them — from classic poetry, well loved poets and bold, new modern voices. An offering for every mood and moment, this is the perfect companion for moments of solitude or sharing, promising to move and resonate deeply with anyone who has felt too much or not enough.This poignant collection, curated by Charlie Castelletti, will help you navigate all that life throws at you. From falling in love to having your heart broken, to feeling anxious about and having hope for the world, this anthology is the perfect gift on your journey to self-discovery.

Prepare to be enchanted and terrified by Julia Alexandra's debut enemies-to-lovers horror-fantasy, Midnight on the Celestial, set on a nightmarish ocean liner.When heiress Roe Damarcus fails a trial to keep her magic, deemed too dangerous for society, she finds herself serving aboard the Celestial, her family’s luxurious magical cruise ship where staff members compete for guest votes to earn a coveted retrial.As a concierge, Roe juggles the demands of affluent guests, cruel bosses, and the suspicion that an infuriatingly handsome silks performer, Ivander, is determined to sabotage her.But the true dangers surface at night when the ship of dreams transforms into a nightmare, killing all who wander its halls. Roe must uncover the secrets of the ship, her family, and their entwined bloody past before she becomes the Celestial’s next victim.Staff or guest, no-one is safe in these waters.

Prepare to be enchanted and terrified by Julia Alexandra's debut enemies-to-lovers horror-fantasy, Midnight on the Celestial, set on a nightmarish ocean liner.When heiress Roe Damarcus fails a trial to keep her magic, deemed too dangerous for society, she finds herself serving aboard the Celestial, her family’s luxurious magical cruise ship where staff members compete for guest votes to earn a coveted retrial.As a concierge, Roe juggles the demands of affluent guests, cruel bosses, and the suspicion that an infuriatingly handsome silks performer, Ivander, is determined to sabotage her.But the true dangers surface at night when the ship of dreams transforms into a nightmare, killing all who wander its halls. Roe must uncover the secrets of the ship, her family, and their entwined bloody past before she becomes the Celestial’s next victim.Staff or guest, no-one is safe in these waters.

The sumptuous rivals-to-lovers, forced-proximity YA romantic fantasy from the New York Times-bestselling author Ayana Gray, Hawk & Sparrow is perfect for fans of Divine Rivals. A young reporter gets embroiled in a murder investigation and must fake a relationship with a wealthy sorcerer to save her livelihood, and find the truth.In the industrious city of Basalton at the height of the gilded age, highborn families use enchantments to flaunt power and status, while the lower classes dabble in cheap counterfeit enchantments.Seventeen-year-old orphan Vesper doesn't trust magic, or the sorcerers who wield it. Instead, she commits herself to her job as a writer for the Basalton Herald. But when her newspaper finds itself under threat and she happens to witness a murder first-hand, everything changes.Maximilian Kite is not only the heir to one of Basalton’s wealthiest families, he’s also a sorcerer, and one with a bold proposal for Vesper. If she can use her investigative skill to prove his innocence he’ll pay her more money than she's ever seen in her life.Max is everything Vesper despises – but his offer is too good to pass up. And to infiltrate the upper class, Vesper must pretend they are courting. What ever could go wrong?

Heartbreak. It hits like a freight train and leaves us reeling. We've all been there — marathon-watching The Notebook, blasting Taylor Swift, or desperately hoping for a Mr. Darcy-level hand flex to solve all our problems. And when the hot priest in Fleabag tells us "It'll pass," we want to believe him, but our hearts are still shattered.You Can Do It With a Broken Heart by Ana Sampson isn't just a collection; it's your new best friend. Whether you're in the "ugly crying on the bathroom floor" phase or the "I'm totally fine, just listening to breakup anthems on repeat" stage, these poems get it. They're here to validate your pain, unleash your inner angst, and remind you that even when it feels like the world is ending, you're not alone.Dive into the raw, relatable wisdom of literary legends like Emily Dickinson, Rumi, W.B. Yeats, Dorothy Parker, Wilfred Owen, and Anne Sexton. And for those moments when you need a modern voice to scream-sing along with, discover the powerful poetry of Ada Limón, Hera Lindsay Bird, Jackie Kay, and Nikita Gill.You Can Do It With a Broken Heart is for anyone who has loved and lost, and is ready — in the immortal words of Love Actually — to get the bleep kicked out of us by love again.

The first in a sparkling new duology, Blade of Honey, by #1 New York Times–bestselling author Hafsah Faizal, is a tantalizing, deadly romantic fantasy where a girl’s only chance at her target’s throat comes with a chance at his heart.Yasmine Ra’ad has a vendetta against the most powerful man in Arawiya: the king himself. His throne was built upon the bones of her family, and though she’s never wielded a blade, she dreams of the day she can end his life. That day arrives with an invitation, for the king is in need of a wife.Altair al-Badawi will die by the next full moon—unless he takes a bride. And if he chooses her from one of the houses of old, the rest will riot, so when his captain of the guard proposes a competition in which anyone might try her hand at becoming queen, he agrees.Yasmine knows she must play the part of a doting suitor if she wishes to enact her revenge. She does it well. Too well. Altair knows he must marry even when he wishes for nothing less. But as the hourglass empties, will they find a love worth living - or dying - for?

Runaway Road is a moving story of family and belonging set in contemporary Northern Ireland. By Sue Divin, author of Truth Be Told. Perfect for fans of Margaret McDonald's Glasgow Boys.'An absolutely gripping read, the sort of book it's impossible to put down.' - Jan Carson'Moving, funny, cinematic, compelling' - Bernie McGill'This powerful, immersive story explores difference and belonging with real compassion and thoroughly engaging wit' - Byddi Lee, author of BarrenEzra is 16. He’s no stranger to crossing the line, but this time it's really bad - and there's no going back.His only hope of escape is to cross another line, the Northern Irish border, but that will mean leaving behind the only thing that really matters, his little sister, Evie.Evie is 9 and sees it differently. Ezra took her into care, into safety, the last time they ran away. Why shouldn’t she go on the run with him now?

A heartbreaking and hopeful story that explores grief, mental health, first love, the cosmic feeling of finding your person (and yourself), perfect for fans of The Fault in Our Stars, If I Stay, and Six Feet Apart.Sixteen-year-old Ellie has been in mourning for the last year since her twin brother, Jack, died in a car accident. Ellie barely eats or sleeps, her grades have plummeted. The only thing that brings her solace is running under the stars – the same constellations she once studied with her brother.Then, on a midnight run, she collides with a mysterious boy she’s never seen before but is inexplicably drawn to. Homeschooled most of his life due to illness, Tom is finally healthy and experiencing the wide-open world for the first time. Ellie isn’t looking for boyfriend. She isn’t even looking for a friend. But she can’t help but feel like the cosmos are pulling them together. . . until a stunning discovery throws Ellie’s entire universe into chaos.

It's spring in Lake Pristine! Discover the brand new standalone romance from Elle McNicoll, award-winning author of Wish You Were Her.Reserved and - to some - aloof, no one knows quite what to make of Logan Mandala.When new girl Cherry arrived in Lake Pristine in a storm of strawberry blonde hair and a with unapologetically self-assured attitude, he didn't know what hit him. And now, months later, he's still thinking about her - but it's like she doesn't know he exists.With the town busy preparing for the spring festival (flower crowns and all), will Logan and Cherry come to blows - or will romance bloom for Lake Pristine's most mismatched duo?

Instant no.1 New York Times bestseller!Don't miss the dreamy limited edition sprayed edge first print run - available while stocks last!Enter the century-long dream of sleeping Princess Amelia, full of whimsy, magic and hidden nightmares . . . the debut queer Sleeping Beauty retelling by beloved BookTuber Cindy Pham.Corin doesn’t have time for fairy tales. She’s too busy surviving her war-torn reality. Then, her little sister runs off to find a mythical sleeping princess she believes can fix everything.Princess Amelia has been hiding in her dreams of ice castles, sunflower mazes, and star-filled oceans for a hundred years – but what exactly is she hiding from?When Corin follows her sister into the princess’s sleeping world, she suspects there are darker secrets hidden deep inside the dreams. Should she stay in this whimsical paradise? Or should she return to the waking world, with all its horrors, and fight for a better life?'Somberly beautiful' - Kirkus Reviews

A contemporary YA continuation of Austen's Sense and Sensibility, following Margaret, the youngest Dashwood sister, by the prize-winning author of Ellie Pillai is Brown, Christine Pillainayagam.She started a fire, now her life is burning down . . . Maggie is trying to work out who she wants to be, other than the girl who burned down the science block and the least exceptional of the Dashwood sisters. When she’s suspended and sent to Cliveden, a boarding school full of rich, titled families like her father’s, Maggie leaves behind everyone she loves - including Elliott, her crush since forever, who finally seems like he might be crushing back.At Cliveden Maggie meets the magnetic Theo Willoughby, who understands the power of a family name more than most. Friendships, purpose, and a new life start to grow. But then threatening messages appear. Someone knows about the fire. If she doesn't leave, they'll tell everyone what she did.As the truth unravels, Maggie and her friend Amara must prove, once and for all, that a name is not what makes you.

'Everything is on fire, but everyone I love is doing beautiful thingsand trying to make life worth living,and I know I don’t have to believe in everything,but I believe in that.'Inspired by her viral poem 'Everything is on Fire' this powerful new collection from international poetry sensation Nikita Gill is filled with words of strength, hope, rebellion and resistance. These poems are about standing up for what you believe in, supporting others and fighting for freedom, liberty and justice.

Soon to be a major movie starring Wicked's Cynthia Erivo, Amandla Stenberg, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Lashana Lynch and Chiwetel Ejiofor.Enter Tomi Adeyemi's stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy Children of Blood and Bone, the first in the New York Times-bestselling Legacy of Orïsha series.Believe the reader hype . . ."Couldn't put it down. 100% recommend""10/10! No notes.""I felt pain, I felt excitement, I was left with goosebumps and tears.""You'll want to add this to your collection!!"They killed my mother.They took our magic.They tried to bury us.Now we rise . . .Zélie remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. When different clans ruled – Burners igniting flames, Tiders beckoning waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoning forth souls.But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, anyone with powers was targeted and killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.Now Zélie has a chance to bring back magic to her people and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must learn to harness her powers and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.Danger lurks in Orïsha, where strange creatures prowl, and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to come to terms with the strength of her magic – and her growing feelings for an enemy . . .'A hugely enjoyable escapist story that makes you re-examine the world around you.' – Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Deathless Girls'Three perspectives, complex world-building and superlative characterisation make this a must for fantasy fans.' – Imogen Russell Williams, MetroThe magic continues in Children of Virtue and Vengeance.