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The Raven Heir by Stephanie Burgis Stephanie Burgis has been one of my favourite literary discoveries of 2021 and I've actually read more...

Diary of an Accidental Witch by Honor and Perdita Cargill “But surely you covered the basic concoctions at home?” I had no idea what...

I reviewed this book for Paper Lanterns Teen and YA Literary Journal and absolutely LOVED it. You can read my thoughts on it here and...

Cobweb Capers by Dr Jane McGee and Marisa Lewis Cobweb Capers is a collection of stories featuring eight-legged friends or foes –...

From July to October, I joined Paper Lanterns as an intern and was involved in all aspects of the production and promotion of issue six....

An atmospheric new novel for teens... I'm finally getting around to blogging about one of the books I brought on holidays last month! An...

Baby Teeth by Meg Grehan, Little Island Baby Teeth is a poignant exploration of coming of age and first love, from the perspective of...

Delighted to be featured in my local paper, the Westmeath Examiner, with recommended reading for a variety of ages. See the full article,...

Do Not Mess with the Mermaids by Michelle Robinson and Sharon Davey, Bloomsbury Looking for a series set in a magical realm, with...

Not Here To Be Liked by Michelle Quach, Usborne books Not Here To Be Liked is amazing! I absolutely loved the main character, Eliza. She...

Listen, Layla is a book I enjoyed on so many levels. It’s a story about the search for identity and the struggle for autonomy that so...

The House on the Edge by Alex Cotter, Nosy Crow This is an intriguing thriller set in an ominous old house overlooking the sea. Faith’s...

Genie and Teeny: Make a Wish by Steven Lenton, HarperCollins Genie and Teeny is the first in a brand new series by one of our favourite...

How to Change the World by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Annabel Tempest This is a sensational book that I've been meaning to review for ages....

Something I Said by Ben Bailey Smith, Bloomsbury Carmichael Taylor, “Car” to his friends, is a quick-witted and clever thirteen-year-old...

When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle, Andersen Press When the Sky Falls is a masterful and moving story about four individuals who find...

A roundup of excellent books for teens which are also ideal for grown-ups who have found themselves in a reading rut! Parents often...

This Can Never Not Be Real by Sera Milano, Farshore Books This Can Never Not Be Real is an incredibly powerful book which takes readers...

Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon, Penguin Last summer, I read Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon and was blown away by her...

The Lightning Catcher by Clare Weze, Bloomsbury The Lightning Catcher is one of the most exciting books I’ve read, and it kept me...