A perfect reminder of the fairy tales I read when I was younger. There's folklore, fantasy and romance. Faeries, forests and the rule of three. Deals, danger and glamour. Great stuff. #YAlitUK 💙📚

What a fabulous MG book about life, time, family, friendship, safety and sacrifice. What would you do if you could save lives by hastening the end of your own? #kidlitUK 💙📚

A great example of a humorous, romance book suitable for year 7. Friendship, bullies, honesty and standing up for yourself all tied up in an amusing tale of vampires and mini battenburgs. #YAlitUK 💙📚

Loved this YA post-apocalyptic sapphic romance. Brilliantly written and littered with literary references (of YA books, in the main), there were haunting moments, snarky dialogue and a smattering of gore. Whether I'd want to live out the apocalypse in a book shop remains to be seen..! #YAlit 💙📚

An enjoyable YA fantasy romance set in an alternate history - 1800s London. Witches, dark magic and a mystery. ##YAlitUK 💙📚

A perfect end to the series. Horror, action and mystery for teens at its best. ##YAlitUK 💙📚

So deliciously short and sweet and complex all at once. In a style that is distinctive, the lyrical prose gives comfort as it tackles the big emotions. Noah is struggling with his father's visit, then finds and rescues a poorly nightjar. #kidlituk 💙📚

A solid MG fantasy with fantastic world-building and fast-paced action. Seems to have a lot of marketing behind this one! Definitely for fans of Nevermoor. #kidlitUK 💙📚

Every book so far in this series has been brilliant. I can't wait to read the next one. Just perfection! #YAlitUK 💙📚

Lessore is brilliant at writing humour whilst tackling real issues. His main characters always have warmth and humanity, even if they can't see it themselves and can make (pretty big) mistakes. This one includes online behaviours, loneliness, bullying, grief. A must for a school library. #YAlitUK 💙📚

A YA novel with an interesting take on the future where humans are enhanced in a particular skill and use it to earn a place in civilisation. There's tech, science, music and a smattering of romance. Dystopian sci-fi rooted in the effects of climate change. ##YAlitUK 💙📚

A classic-style horror thriller set in a summer camp in England. Death, danger and ghostly goings-on. Great for reluctant teen readers. ##YAlitUK 💙📚

While away in Whitby, I had to read Dracula! Understandably a classic, though I got a bit annoyed with the characters explaining that they had to 'let all be put down exactly' so often. Easy to see why it was written as an epistolary novel, however. Gothic and atmospheric. 💙📚

A middle grade novel about Tess, who lives in the river with her aunt and imprisoned 'unkle'. It's folklore, it's intriguing and written in Tess' distinctive voice, which gives us huge insights into 'eying' the world as Tess does. Themes of friendship, identity and handling emotions. #kidlitUK 💙📚

Epic in all the ways that count. After (inexplicably) waiting so long to read this, I'm now excited to read the fifth one. 💙📚

I can't believe I took so long to select this from my tbr. It's so good! Dystopian YA where the only way to die is at the hands of a scythe, tasked with choosing and carrying out the 'gleaning' to keep the population down. So much to think about: morality, philosophy and corruption. #YAlit 💙📚

Usual Cosmere brilliance. 💙📚

Always great to revisit Peter Grant's world. Sometimes housed in crime, sometimes in fantasy, these books are the perfect amalgamation of both. 💙📚

A crime/mystery set in 1920s London where magicians with an affinity for certain materials exist - a historical magical realism novel, first in a series. The magic system is interesting and there are some cosy library moments. 💙📚

Standard YA fantasy (and romance) with witches, dark magic, curses and secrets. There was enough to keep me going until the ending, which suggests there will be a sequel. #YAlit 💙📚

A thrilling short YA story about eco-activism, social media and AI. #YAlitUK 💙📚

Third in the series and just as excellent as the first two. YA horror and mystery. Brilliant characters, genuinely scary moments and full of action. I'm still gutted the TV show was cancelled. #YAlitUK 💙📚

A beautifully written and illustrated book about a community of humans eking out an existence on the Wall, keeping the encroaching and menacing forest at bay. Adventure, danger and exploration of human nature. I just love Frances Hardinge's writing. #kidlituk 💙📚

A MG adventure where the characters are stuck together in school as a huge storm rages. It is about friendship, hope and doing the right thing. There is plenty of danger and is written in such an engaging style, the reader flies through the pages. #kidlituk 📚💙

A YA dark thriller with dystopian vibes that is impossible to put down. Fast-paced and superbly written, it gives a fascinating insight into the mind of the teen protagonist who has lost his memories and emotions due to trauma. He wants them back. Phenomenal! #YAlitUK 📚💙

This YA novel is a good gothic ride with plenty of film and literary references, action, and character dynamics to keep the reader going. Not quite as brilliant as the first in the Young Gothic series, but I will definitely continue with it. #YAlitUK 📚💙

Really enjoyed my first (not last) visit to Hay-on-Wye today. Left with a heavy tote bag and a lighter wallet. 😁 📚💙

YA dystopian, sci-fi thriller written in an engaging style. The next pandemic hits the world but this one leaves recoverees altered... for the better? Plenty of philosophical discussion to be had with this one. #YAlit 💙📚

A MG novel for those who like adventure, magic, historical fiction and a glimpse into London in 1918. Twists you'll see coming and turns you won't. #kidlitUK 💙📚

Loved this YA horror: a homage to all things gothic. Cleverly written, the characters are fantastic, the setting suitably dark and stormy and the plot brilliantly constructed. #YAlitUK 💙📚

I have enjoyed a lot of the 70ish books I've read so far this year, and many have scored 4 or 4.5 stars, but these are my 5 star reads - a (somewhat eclectic) mix of MG, YA and adult. 💙📚

Fun, MG fantasy that was reminiscent of Nevermoor. It had great characters, including mc with ADHD, magical creatures and heart-warming relationship dynamics. I particularly liked that the original setting was my home city - that never happens! First in a series, ends on a cliffhanger. #kidlituk 💙📚

It's always worth a visit to Mercy Thompson's world - great urban fantasy with a wealth of magical beings, danger and enjoyable plots. 💙📚

Another compelling instalment of the Scott Jericho series. Still a page turner with grim and gothic tendencies. Hopefully there will be more to come. 💙📚

Another brilliant middle grade (ish) book to scratch that gothic itch. Creepy, graphic in places, brilliantly written, with an intriguing mystery and a brilliant fly! Loved it. #kidlituk 💙📚

Dark, twisted, medieval fantasy with elements of horror. I thought the 'recount' style might reduce the impact but the story, the characters, the 'found family' and the horrific things that happened were brutal and heartwarming (though not in equal measure!). Not for the squeamish! 💙📚

This YA enemies to lovers romance was enjoyable, fresh and fun. It had warmth, genuine humour and realism. I was highly engaged throughout (even though it's not my usual genre). Excellent stuff. #YAlit 💙📚

Further excellence in this middle grade fantasy series. The stakes ate even higher, the villains more villainous, and the action more thrilling. #kidlitUK 💙📚

An excellent YA fantasy with a fairytale feel and Polish roots. The plot and pacing were perfect, the setting vivid and magical, and the characters leapt from the page. Sad and hopeful at the same time. One of my top reads of the year. #YAlit 💙📚

Dark and atmospheric, the tale of a woman and her daughters on a remote island in Scotland moves deftly in narrative time and keeps you guessing. Witchcraft, folklore and the trials faced by women are explored and, like much of what I'm enjoying reading most lately, leans towards the gothic. 💙📚

An amazing story that has the feel of a classic. I would have loved it when I was younger and I love it now! Folklore, fantasy, mystery, a missing sister and the beauty of nature, with a bittersweet ending. Perfect. #kidlituk 💙📚

Another fabulous instalment of the popular middle grade fantasy series with blood-thirsty unicorns and high stakes. #kidlituk 💙📚

A gentle YA sapphic romance between two rivals getting revenge on a cheating boyfriend. The story flows well, with richly developed characters and an insight into Bangladeshi culture. Fun and fast-paced, for lovers of romance (and science and coding!). #YAlit 💙📚

A superb sequel to I Am Wolf where we learn more about the world and the history of the Constructs. Action, twists, tech and danger combine to make a fascinating story about overcoming fear and what it means to be human and work together. #kidlituk 💙📚

A refreshingly different YA novel. Gods, demons, curses and connections inspired by Japanese culture/history, with stunning illustrations. The story original, the main character fascinating, the world-building phenomenal, and the lack of romance and presence of horror just what I wanted. #YAlit 💙📚

I work for Scottish Book Trust and we’re running a survey for parents/teachers/kids book enthusiasts about how they find books for kids. I’d be enormously grateful if anyone can spare 5-10 mins to share their thoughts. #KidLitUK forms.office.com/e/EdVhWA0T0n

A wonderful middle grade book about a young teen with autism dealing with siblings, bullies and life in general. A wonderful main character and one or two (actually, several) awful ones that made me mad! Beautifully written and a must for a school library. ##kidlitUK 💙📚

I enjoyed this YA survival tale of teens trapped in the catacombs of Paris. A touch of romance and a lot of danger. #YAlit 💙📚

A middle grade fantasy novel about grief. Reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland in the strange creatures found in another world. A book full of imagination and character. #kidlit 💙📚

The first book I've read by Holly Jackson and I can see why they call her the queen of YA crime! Gripping and twisty, it was unputdownable (although I found the first part slow, but I appreciated the way she let the reader know this would be the case!). I can see why her books are popular. #YAlit 💙📚