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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Teenage romance
An ode to lifelong friendships and discovering your queer community, perfect for fans of Girls Like Girls and Some Girls Do.
You only get one soulmate, and I'm not throwing mine away.
Alana and Gray have been the perfect pair all through high school, and neither of them think that should have to change just because Alana came out as a lesbian. Sure, their romantic relationship is over, but their best-friends-since-forever dynamic is stronger than ever. Really, the only difference is that instead of kissing Gray herself, Alana sets him up with other girls to do that.
Enter Talia: tall, confident, gorgeous. Gray's master plan is simple: befriend Tal and charm her into being his girlfriend. With Alana's help, of course.
But as Alana spends more time with Tal, she is introduced to a world of possibilities. A world outside her small town. A world in which Alana can fully embrace her queer identity. A world where Alana and Talia are . . . together.
As the two get closer, Alana must juggle her loyalty to Gray with her growing feelings for Tal. Can she stay true to herself and to her best friend? More importantly, does she want to?
A tender and romantic exploration of identity, love and friendship that turns the 'friends to lovers' romance trope on its head.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before meets Pride and Prejudice in this
swoony and thoughtful romantic comedy from debut author Priyanka
Taslim. Zahra Khan is basically Bangladeshi royalty - but being a
princess doesn't pay the bills in New Jersey. While Zahra plans to
save money for college by working through the summer at a tea shop,
her meddling mum is convinced that a "good match" in marriage will
solve their family's financial woes. Enter Harun Emon, the wealthy,
devastatingly handsome and . . . aloof boy Zahra is set up with. As
soon as they meet, Zahra and Harun both know it's not going to
work. It's nothing like the connection she has with Nayim Aktar,
the new dishwasher at the tea shop, who just gets her in a way no
one has before. Deciding to slowly sabotage their parents' plans,
Zahra and Harun pretend to date, while Zahra explores her feelings
for Nayim. For once in Zahra's life, she can have her rossomalai
and eat it too. But life - and boys - can be a royal pain. With her
feelings all mixed up, will Zahra be a good Bengali kid or can she
find her one true love match? Perfect for fans of Jenny Han,
Sandhya Menon, Emma Lord and Beth O'Leary.
*The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone,
an original series!*
Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017, this fantasy epic from the
No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Grisha trilogy is
gripping, sweeping and memorable - perfect for fans of George R. R.
Martin, Laini Taylor and Kristin Cashore.
Criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker is offered a chance at a deadly heist that
could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams - but he can't pull it
off alone.
A convict with a thirst for revenge.
A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager.
A runaway with a privileged past.
A spy known as the Wraith.
A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.
A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.
Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist.
Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and
destruction - if they don't kill each other first.
An epic new exploration of the Grisha universe from the writer of
SHADOW AND BONE, SIEGE AND STORM and RUIN AND RISING, totally consuming
for both old fans and new.
Forbidden magic, high-seas adventure and love . . . the perfect
LGBTQ+ romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F.
T. Lukens is here! Perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Daughter of
the Pirate King and Adam Silvera. Prince Tal has waited a long time
for his coming-of-age tour - a chance to explore his family's
kingdom. When his ship's crew discovers a mysterious prisoner on a
derelict vessel, Tal feels an intense connection with the roguish
Athlen. So when Athlen leaps overboard and disappears, Tal is
heartbroken. But it's not long before Athlen turns up on dry land,
very much alive, and as charming - and secretive - as ever. When
Tal is kidnapped in a plot to reveal his powers and destroy his
family, Athlen might be his only hope. But can Tal trust him?
Funny, subversive, romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling
author F. T. Lukens. Look out for So This is Ever After and Spell
Bound.
Sophia en Noah is al beste vriende vandat hulle in doeke is. In
hulle matriekjaar lewe Sophia vir haar ballet en Noah spandeer
meeste van sy tyd met sy kitaar. Maar hoe gaan Noah vir haar vertel
hy is verlief op haar, sonder om hulle vriendskap op te foeter?
En wat weet 'n nerd nou van 'n meisie se voete onder haar
uitslaan? Wanneer Sophia 'n geleentheid kry om in Londen te gaan
dans, is dit dalk Noah laaste kans. Die vierde titel in hierdie
gewilde romantiese reeks.
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How To Die Famous
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Benjamin Dean; Read by Nerissa Bradley, Chas. E. Brown, Troy Glasgow, Julie Rogers
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Discovery Miles 1 920
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From award-winning author Benjamin Dean comes a deliciously dark
and addictive YA thriller following the lives of Gen Z’s rich and
famous through the lens of an undercover teen journalist. Perfect
for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and One of Us is
Lying. 'This [book] has "Netflix adaptation" written all
over it.' The Bookseller  London-born Abel has landed the
role of a lifetime for an upcoming blockbuster. On the face of it
he’s Hollywood’s latest teen star, but below the surface he’s
an undercover journalist on a mission to expose the ‘squeaky
clean’ entertainment industry and the part they played in his
brother’s ‘accidental’ death. As Abel steps into the
spotlight alongside fellow actors Lucky, Ryan and Ella, he soon
discovers that beneath the glittering surface of fame and riches
lies a darker world of secrecy, scandal and murder. Nobody is who
they seem when the cameras are off, and everybody has something to
hide. But who’s next in line to die famous? Â
Drawing on his previous career as a celebrity journalist, Benjamin
Dean examines the dark underbelly of showbiz, leaving no stone
unturned. PRAISE FOR BENJAMIN DEAN’S THE KING IS DEAD:
‘Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.’ Juno Dawson,
author of Clean ‘All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully
queer mystery.’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will
Kill You ‘A compelling thriller that stays with you long after
you’ve finished reading.’ Kathryn Foxfield, author of
Good Girls Die First  ‘More jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than
even the most salacious tabloid journalist could
create.’ Erik J. Brown, author of All That's Left in the
World  ‘One page-burning scandal after another. Benjamin
Dean is YA royalty.’ Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper
World ‘Addictive, compelling, and utterly
delicious.’ Simon James Green, author of Noah Can’t Even
Gegrond op Jou Romeo, die tienerrolprentsensasie van die jaar. Yvette droom al van graad agt af om Shakespeare se Romeo en Juliet in haar matriekjaar op die planke te bring. Maar die hoof het ander planne - die skool se kuns- en kultuurbegroting word gesny en al die geld word vir die T20-kriekettoernooi aangewend. In 'n poging om te verseker dat die produksie steeds plaasvind, vra Yvette die gewildste ou in die skool, die krieketheld Marko Marais, om die rol van Romeo te vertolk.
In this highly anticipated companion to the New York Times
bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club YA
Pick A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, Flora
Maxwell heads to Miami to find a path for her future . . . and
finds her heart along the way. ‘Swoony, delicious and heartfelt.
Every page feels like a warm hug.’ Emma Lord, author of Tweet
Cute ‘Exactly the kind of love story I love most’ Jenna Evans
Welch, author of Love & Gelato  Winchester has always
been home for Flora, but when her mother dies, Flora feels
untethered. Her family expects her to apply to university and take
a larger role in their tea-shop business, but Flora isn’t so
sure. More than ever, she’s the chaotic 'hurricane' in her
household, and she doesn’t always know how to manage her stormy
emotions. So she decides to escape to Miami without telling anyone
– especially her longtime friend Gordon Wallace. Â
But Flora’s tropical change of scenery doesn't cast away her
self-doubt. When it comes to university, she has no idea which
passions she should follow. That’s also true in romance.
Flora’s summer abroad lands her in the flashbulb world of teen
influencer Baz MarÃn, a Miami Cuban who shares her love for
photography. But Flora’s more conflicted than ever when she
begins to see future architect Gordon in a new light. PRAISE FOR A
CUBAN GIRL'S GUIDE TO TEA AND TOMORROW: 'An absolute
delight'Â Rachael Lippincott, author of Five Feet Apart 'An
utterly charming read that feels like a treasured recipe that will
heal and feed a broken heart.' Nina Moreno, author of Don’t
Date Rosa Santos 'I could live inside Laura Taylor Namey’s lush,
vibrant words forever.'Â Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today
Tonight Tomorrow 'This book. THIS BOOK. Laura Taylor Namey has
written the coziest love story I’ve ever had the pleasure to
read.' Erin Hahn, author of You’d Be Mine and More Than
Maybe
For the record, it was never my intention to fall in love. But you
know Cupid: he'll get you when you least expect it . . . Tilly
isn't looking for a girlfriend, but her best friend Teddy is. Enter
Katherine Cooper-Bunting: beautiful, charming, and perfect for
Teddy. So why does Tilly find herself using any excuse to join the
theatre production they're starring in? And why can't she stop
thinking about Katherine? Cupid's Revenge by Wibke Brueggemann is a
hilariously honest novel full of heart, from the acclaimed author
of Love is for Losers.
Meet a green-fingered family whose diverse community is bursting
with love in this lushly illustrated and lyrical picture book. This
beautiful and warmly-told story teaches us that love really does
grow everywhere, in all shapes, forms and sizes. Through gentle,
rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, feel the love in a
close-knit family who grow plants and sell them in their local
market, and discover the types of love that exist in the many homes
of their diverse community. There are kisses from Dad, songs with
Grandma, charity from neighbours and playtime with friends. There's
old love, new love and everything in between! But there's a new kid
who is not quite so sure... Can the gardeners' daughter be brave
and extend the love to him? Beautiful and characterful
illustrations from the exceptionally talented Tisha Lee help bring
this book to life, and the gentle rhyming text from Barry Timms
helps underscore the message of kindness, charity and love. This
warm and charming tale, perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond,
celebrates the many different ways love grows to make a brighter
world.
All magic comes at a price, but love was never part of the bargain
. . . The look he was giving her. Serilda had never been looked at
like that before . . . The intensity. The heat. The raw
astonishment. He was going to kiss her. Cursed by the god of lies,
a miller's daughter has developed a talent for storytelling - but
are all of her tales as false as they appear? When one of Serilda's
stories draws the attention of the devastating Erlking, she finds
herself swept away into a world of enchantment, where ghouls prowl
the earth, and ravens track her every move. The king locks Serilda
in a castle dungeon and orders her to spin straw into gold, or be
killed for lying. In despair, Serilda unwittingly summons a
mysterious young man to her aid. And he agrees to help her, for a
price. But love wasn't meant to be part of the bargain. A
compulsive read, and as bewitchingly good as you'd expect from a YA
bestselling author. You will stay up all night reading this.
'Gilded glitters as brightly as the stories and gold that Serilda
and Gild spin.' Kate Corr (The Corr Sisters), authors of The
Witch's Kiss trilogy and A Throne of Swans duology 'Forget spinning
straw into gold, Meyer can spin words into magic and worlds into
reality.' Alexandra Christo, author of To Kill a Kingdom, Into the
Crooked Place and City of Spells 'The queen of fairy-tale
retellings is back, this time with Rumpelstiltskin as her
inspiration, and the result is a gorgeously intricate tale that
will have readers locked in from the start [...] Meyer weaves an
enchanting tale filled with whimsically magical moments and some
serious suspense.' Booklist 'Meyer explores the power of fiction in
this inventive Rumpelstiltskin reimagining [...] Intricate
worldbuilding and star-crossed romance help temper the Erlking's
brutality [...] well-drawn characters will leave readers craving a
sequel.' Publishers Weekly
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