CONTENT WARNING AT BOTTOM OF REVIEW. A Fix of Light by Kel Menton, Illustrated by Chrissy Curtin Imagine a world where the touch of someone instantly calms the noise and quiets the heart’s boom to a gentle rhythmic beat. Hanan should not be alive. His fraught, anxious life is filled with dark…
I went into Island of Influencers expecting a sharp, high-stakes look at internet fame—but I wasn’t prepared for just how thought-provoking and immersive this book would be. Monique Turner doesn’t just explore influencer culture; she holds up a mirror to it, revealing the cutthroat nature of online success and the very real costs of chasing the algorithm. Harper has spent a…
The first rule of Buzz Club: do NOT talk about Buzz Club. Just before her seventeenth birthday, Tavi’s boyfriend dumps her. Distraught, she no longer cares for birthday cake, presents or fun. However, friends Ella and Liss ignore her tears and gift her the perfect post-breakup present: a vibrator. Together they create Buzz Club, an…
We are thrilled to welcome author Sharada Keats to our My Book Corner Q&A today! Questions have been set by our reviewer, Sarah Broadley and her glowing review of These Stolen Lives follows on underneath. Question 1 – Mora is an incredible character. Her determination is evident in every step she takes and it’s clear…
Mairi continues to evade an unknown assailant who will stop at nothing to get to her. What does she have that they need? What does she know that they don’t? Never staying for long in one place, Mairi is desperate to find solace in her world but wherever she ends up, they’re never far behind.…
A fabulous YA novel which will enthral readers of all ages. When Kit’s younger sister Libby goes missing her world crashes down as she tries to find her. When her mum appears to have no recollection of Libby, Kit reels at the thought and is determined to find out what happened to her entranced sister…
Ruby and Ash are best friends. They tell each other everything. Almost everything. When Ruby gives birth in her History class, much to the surprise of her teacher and classmates but most of all to Ruby herself, secrets and lies take over as she comes to terms with being a young mum in a seemingly…
MBC’s own Sarah Broadley has been putting author Mina Ikemoto Ghosh through her paces today with a fantastic Q&A about the author-illustrator’s YA title – Hyo The Hellmaker. Delighted to share Mina’s generous insights about her process, inspiration and challenges. 1. Hyo the Hellmaker has many twists and turns throughout the narrative. A…
Hyo Hakai is the Thirty Third Hellmaker. Following in the footsteps of those who have gone before, the bodies go to her when they die and her role is to investigate their death and avenge their demise. Conjuring hells for a price is all in a days work for Hyo but things are about…
It’s 1989 and East Berlin is not where Greta wants to be. She’d much rather be back in the west with her extended family but with her dad in prison and her mum hanging on by a thread, she promises to keep trouble away from their door. When new girl Lili comes into her life,…
When fifteen year-old Yūki Hara Jones and her beloved grandpa are caught in the 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, her life is changed forever. Losing him that fateful day never leaves her and Yūki is drawn to the wreckage of the house as his restless spirit guides her back. With her friend Taka by…
When teenagers go missing in her sleepy town, Quinn Calvet tries to use her influence and followers on The Whine to spread the word and help find them before it’s too late. Little does she know this has the opposite effect on her life and those around her when fake news challenges the truth. With…
It truly is a privilege to share Luke Palmer’s guest post for this week’s PLAY Blog Tour. A powerful read, this novel has continued to ‘play’ on my mind since I finished it. I was gripped by its raw exploration of masculinity and friendship, of role models and expectations, of games that turn…
…How far would you go to find out your name?… Imagine a life where you’re known only by a number. Some digits given to you by a higher power that considers you a stain on its world. After all, they only want perfection, in-sync gene pools and flawlessness so where does that leave sixteen-year-old…
What a treat to have the brilliant Sue Wallman on the blog today answering MBC’s infamous questions! Sue is the Queen of Twists when it comes to writing thrillers and her latest YA novel, Every Word A Lie, has one of the best ones yet. Read on to find out more about the author…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…