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A romantic standalone fantasy set in the world of Raybearer, from New York Times bestselling author Jordan IfuekoTHE SMALLEST SPARK CAN BIND TWO HEARTS . . . OR START A REVOLUTION. In the magic-soaked capital city of Oluwan, Small Sade needs a job - preferably as a maid, with employers who don't mind her unique appearance and unlucky foot. But before she can be hired, she accidentally binds herself to a powerful being known only as the Crocodile, a god rumoured to devour pretty girls. Small Sade entrances the Crocodile with her secret: she is a Curse Eater, gifted with the ability to alter people's fates by cleaning their houses. The handsome god warns that their fates are bound, but Small Sade evades him, launching herself into a new career as the Curse Eater of a swanky inn. She is determined to impress the wealthy inhabitants and earn her place in Oluwan City . . . assuming her secret-filled past - and the revolutionary ambitions of the Crocodile - don't catch up with her. But maybe there is more to Small Sade. And maybe everyone in Oluwan City deserves more too - from the maids all the way to the Anointed Ones.

It's a fact universally acknowledged by everyone in the community: Desis don't get depressed. It's just not a thing. Tweety is struggling. Faced with family and friends who don't fully understand what's happening to her, she feels like no one is listening and there's nowhere to turn to. Until she stumbles across Desi Girl Speaking, a podcast by someone else who's struggling too. But while Tweety and Desi Girl begin to confide in each other, Tweety's depression deepens. Will she stay silenced or use her voice to speak up?[Trigger warning to go above barcode box:]DEALS WITH SENSITIVE ISSUES THAT SOME READERS MAY FIND TRIGGERINGHOT KEY RINGMental health (33%)Community (33%)Hope (33%)

I'm supposed to be king of the school, but this crown is heavy . . .Anton and his friends rule the school. The other kids steer clear when they're about and that's the way Anton likes it - he's got a reputation to live up to after all. But when Matthew, the biggest loser in class, unexpectedly saves his life, Anton has a debt to repay. As he does, the boys strike up an unlikely friendship, and Anton soon finds himself questioning everything he thought was important. Does he really want ruling the school to be his crowning glory or should he set his sights on something bigger?Hot Key RingNEW MATES (30%)OLD GRUDGES (30%)LAST CHANCES (30%)XXXX (10%) [Need to talk to the author about a fourth funny one - please proceed with leaving this blank for now and we'll fill in at circulation stage after discussing!]

The eighth episode in the latest sure-fire hit series from the bestselling author of Cherub. Teen rebel and social-media star Robin Hood continues his epic struggle against the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham and brutal crime boss Guy Gisborne.Robin Hood is campaigning to get his dad, Ardagh Hood, elected Sheriff of Nottingham. But their rival is arch-gangster Guy Gisborne, who won't hesitate to stuff ballot boxes with fake votes to ensure that he wins the vote. And Robin has more personal worries - is he losing confidence in his ability to shoot arrows with deadly accuracy? Meanwhile Robin's half-brother Little John is caught up in his mother's presidential election campaign, further complicating contact with Robin, his father Ardagh and his relationship with his girlfriend, Gisborne's daughter Clare. The stakes get ever higher for both brothers in the eighth book of this all-action series.

LARA BLOOM is back with more teenage catastrophes . . .When Lara's school announces a young business competition, her friends are buzzing with ideas. But Lara's focus is on her football training - this is her big chance to take her playing to the next level! As Lara and her friends set their sights on the prize, can she figure out a way to balance everything and have fun? Certain people seem to be taking pleasure in watching Lara struggle to keep her cool . . . If Lara is going to achieve her dreams, she's going to have to work it!Friendship, football and feelings combine in Lara's hilarious latest teen diary, for fans of GEEK GIRL, Louise Rennison and Alesha Dixon.Praise for GLOW UP, LARA BLOOM:'Hilarious, heartwarming and real' Rachel Faturoti, author of Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts'Joyful highs, bittersweet lows and crazy fun antics [...] I loved it!' J. P. Rose, author of The Haunting of Tyrese Walker

A gripping fantasy thriller from the acclaimed Krystal Sutherland. For fans of Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House, Naomi Alderman's The Power and everything by V. E. Schwab.

Follow London's newest detective, Enola Holmes, in her dramatic final adventure - from the series that inspired the films, starring Millie Bobby Brown. Read them all before the next film lands!May, 1890. Wolcott Balestier, the representative of an American book publisher, has arrived in London on a singular mission - to contract English authors for their latest works. When Balestier disappears on the streets of London one day, his great friend - Rudyard Kipling - bursts into Enola's office looking for help in finding him. Brash and unwilling to hire a young woman, instead he turns to Sherlock Holmes. Convinced that evil has befallen Balestier, at the hands of rival American publishers who pirate the works of English authors, he sets the elder Holmes on the trail.But Enola is determined to learn the truth behind the disappearance of the young American. Can book publishing truly be so deadly?'A story of a young girl who is empowered, capable, and smart . . . the Enola Holmes book series conveys an impactful message to kids and teenagers all over the world that you can do anything if you set your mind to it, and it does so in an exciting and adventurous way.' - MILLIE BOBBY BROWN

But finding the Ivory Key, her one hope of discovering a new source of magic, has only led to more mysteries to unravel. So when her own Council turns on her, Vira once again needs her siblings' help. As Vira and Riya head into the forest on the trail of magic, their brothers Kaleb and Ronak infiltrate the Lyrian court.

And when a key to a hidden safety deposit box leads Harlow to Crescent Ridge - Cora's hometown - she discovers a trail of buried secrets and lies. Harlow was hoping to find something that would help her understand her mum better.

An unforgettable YA debut by Jamison Shea. Ace of Spades meets House of Hollow in a thrilling horror novel about the toll of giving everything to a world that will never love you back.Laure Mesny is determined to make it in the cut-throat world of ballet, and she will do anything to prove that this Black girl can take centre stage. Anything . . . Even if it means entering into a bargain with a primordial power in the Catacombs beneath Paris.Laure is promised influence and adoration - and she gets it. But that alone is not enough, not for the cruel and privileged people who surround her. Her climb to stardom leaves broken bodies in her wake, some of which aren't her doing. As she finds herself deep within this monstrous world, she is faced with the ultimate choice: will she retreat or succumb to the darkness forever?THERE WILL BE BLOOD.

Meet Mo Merrydrew, Reluctant Vampire Queen of Great Britain .... Mo Merrydrew is getting used to being Vampire Queen - ruthless, fearless, good at ripping heads off. Only she really isn't a vampire, or a head ripper-offer. She is an ordinary schoolgirl from a tiny village who also happens to be very good at wearing crushed velvet and fake fangs. Now she just has to get all the vampires in the land to swear allegiance to her and save them from the vampire hunters who are rapidly picking them off. Easy-peasy, eh? Doing her best to keep this whole Vampire Queen thing secret is becoming more difficult by the minute ...

Enola Holmes is back in a brand-new adventure from the series that launched the breakout Netflix sensation!When Miss Letitia Glover shows up on Sherlock's doorstep, desperate to learn more about the fate of her twin sister, it is Enola who steps up.

The electrifying sequel to Wilbur Smith's new series for the next generation - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne. In the wild Lebombo Mountains of South Africa, Ralph and Robyn are on the run from the nefarious Josef Gerhard.

Then Marion's father, biker-gang leader Cutthroat Maid, offers Robin a chance to help protect Marion from other prisoners.

'Delicious, twisty, and clever'Kathleen GlasgowTo celebrate the end of high school, Izzy joins her best friend Kassidy and five others on a luxury 1920s-themed getaway at the glamorous Ashwood Manor. There, they party in vintage dresses as secrets are spilled and scandals unfold.It's all fun and games until Kassidy's boyfriend turns up dead.Soon the sparkling young socialites are the prime suspects in his murder. There's the girlfriend, and the other girl. The old friend, and the new friend. The brooding enigma. And then, there's Izzy - the girl who brought the knife . . .HOT KEY RINGDiamonds (33%)Parties (33%)Murder (33%)

The highly anticipated third book from Joya Goffney, author of the hit YA romcom Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry

Introducing 'Outback', a mesmerizing novel written by the talented Patricia Wolf. This masterpiece, published in 2023, takes you on a thrilling journey into the heart of the Australian wilderness. The genre of the book is a blend of adventure and mystery, with a dash of romance, making it a perfect read for all bibliophiles. Patricia Wolf's writing style is captivating, with each page leaving you longing for more. The story unfolds in a manner that is both engaging and thought-provoking, making 'Outback' a book that is hard to put down. Published by Hot Key Books, this novel is a testament to their commitment to bringing high-quality literature to readers. If you are looking for a book that is both entertaining and enlightening, 'Outback' by Patricia Wolf is the perfect choice.

Return to the Underworld in the spellbinding sequel to Daughter of Darkness, the unmissable fantasy inspired by ancient Greek myth.

Some souls are meant for each other - yesterday, today, forever ...

A DARK FANTASY ROMANCE FROM ALEXANDRA CHRISTO, AUTHOR OF TIKTOK SENSATION, TO KILL A KINGDOM.

An award-winning novel about family old and new, friendship growing into more, the beauty of the sea and a hot summer on a Swedish islandVinga dreams of the sea.

It can be overwhelming but the best way to steer yourself through this crazy, brilliant time is to hold onto your sense of you. Laura's stress-free invitations to creative writing encourage you to find your voice, celebrate it and use it.

Meet MC Growls, wannabe rapper and star of the show in the laugh-out-loud teen novel of the year!

. But this kind of money is never truly easy to earn and comes with a terrible cost. Written in verse, the thoroughly-researched narrative exploring how teenage boys can be drawn into County Lines pulls the reader in from the very first line, as Erik makes some good - and some very bad - decisions...

More outrageous and high-intensity action from teen rebel and social-media star Robin Hood and friends as they continue their campaign against the brutal and corrupt powers that be.

Dear Diary, I need help!When dreamy new boy Caiden arrives at school, Lara decides to give herself the ultimate glow up. With the help of her friends, she'll win Caiden's heart in no time! But as she gets to work on becoming her best self, she pours her top-secret dilemmas into her online journal:How can she keep her hair under control? Why is she so uncoordinated? Will she EVER grow boobs?Should she really glow up for a boy?!With her secrets safely locked away, Lara is on track for the glow up of her dreams. Surely nothing could go wrong . . .