Showing titles in Coming of Age

The Roman occupation is brutal. The governor’s grip on the region is fragile. The authorities throw banquets in palaces while fishermen go hungry. Speaking out is dangerous. Two men, John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth, dare to, and pay with their lives. Is their talk of a new Kingdom a delusion, or a promise of future liberation and justice?

'Queer delight through and through' - Leah Johnson, author of You Should See Me in a Crown A teen girl navigates friendship drama, the end of high school, and discovering her queerness in Ophelia After All, the hilarious and heartfelt contemporary YA debut by Racquel Marie. Ophelia Rojas knows...

Brought to you by Penguin. 'I have long believed that loving a boyband brings with it a wealth of transferable skills, but I'd never imagined solving a murder would be one of them...' Harri and her best friends worship Half Light - an internationally famous boyband. When frontman Frankie is...

"An epically exciting, utterly unique debut. Not to be missed." - William Hussey, author of Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts "The fantasy drama of dreams. " - Lauren James, author of The Quiet at the End of the World A Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week. Sometimes, emotions can be a little too...

Brought to you by Penguin. A heartbreaking and high-stakes story of queer love and survival set against the backdrop of a climate change apocalypse, this book is Station Eleven and The Last of Us meets All That’s Left in the World by Erik J. Brown. The world is about to end. Again. It’s been...

Conni ist fünfzehn geworden. Mit vierzehn ist man noch ein Kind, aber fünfzehn, das ist schon fast erwachsen. Julia Casper liest mit junger Stimme aus Connis Perspektive von der Mühsal des Zusammenlebens mit den Eltern, vom unbändigen Spaß mit den Freundinnen und vom Glück der Liebe mit Phillip.

Mit einer Familie, die von Schneewittchen abstammt, ist Rain Whites Leben schon kompliziert genug. Nun muss sie auch noch einen schlafenden Prinzen küssen! Doch als Rain an ihrem 18. Geburtstag in die Gruft unter dem Tower of London hinabsteigt, löst sie eine Katastrophe aus: Ihr Kuss weckt nicht nur den Prinzen auf, sondern auch einen uralten Fluch. Um die Märchenfamilien zu retten, muss Rain sich sieben Prüfungen stellen... und darf nicht vergessen, dass ihr Herz ihre größte Schwachstelle ist.

""This debut is a gritty teen drama full of mature themes that unfurl in compassionate ways and will resonate with many readers...Heartbreaking and powerful."" —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Euphoria meets Girl in Pieces in this coming-of-age story of a girl trying to put a grief-stricken...

When Thalia, Kalliope, and Charis set off to Regency London for their first Season, they each have clear goals―few of which include matrimony. Thalia means to make her mark among the intelligentsia and publish her poetry, Charis hopes to earn her place among the scientific elite, and Kalliope aims to take the fashionable ton by storm. But this Season, it doesn’t take long for things to fall apart. Can this roller-coaster Season find its happily ever after?

Hunting Prince Dracula: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! * Following the grief and horror of her discovery of Jack the Ripper's true identity, Audrey Rose Wadsworth has no choice but to flee London and its memories. Together with the...

After a heated rivalry turns into an unexpected truce, two rival field hockey stars discover something deeper than competition between them in this queer YA romance perfect for fans of She Drives Me Crazy and Cleat Cute! "A masterclass in romantic tension."—Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times...

Eine Liebe, die nicht gebrochen werden kann - nur durch die Wahrheit. Lizzie Young hatte schon immer das Gefühl, dass sie für alles zu viel war. In jungen Jahren wurde bei ihr eine bipolare Störung diagnostiziert, so hatte sie immer das Gefühl, sie passe nicht zu ihrer Familie, nicht zu...

High school student Ichika has a secret. She allows Riku, her childhood friend and crush, to explore his interest in cross-dressing by acting as his personal dress-up doll: a canvas upon which he can present his ideal of feminine beauty. One day, an unexpected kiss upends this arrangement, sending Ichika fleeing in a panic. What was she really hoping for in their private meetings–and what does Riku want, deep in his heart? And they're not the only students in their class who struggle with love and identity.

Introducing Luna, a young and curious Mermaid, whose life beneath the waves is forever changed by a fateful encounter under the light of the full Moon. As she explores the depths of her Ocean home, Luna uncovers ancient secrets, hidden powers and a destiny she never imagined. This mesmerising tale of discovery and self-realisation sets the stage for an epic journey where Luna must embrace her heritage and the challenges that come with it.

A football inspired YA rom-com, perfect for fans of Ted Lasso and Icebreaker Durham University have the best women’s football team in the League and their star striker Sadie McGrath hopes that winning this year might lead her to being picked up by one of the National Teams. The male team is...

Emerson Dance is one of the most prestigious dance companies in the country. And I got kicked off the team right before nationals because my curves don’t “fit.” Not their idea of a perfect dancer's body and definitely not their costume. I’m going to enter the competition on my own and show them that every body is a dancer’s body. It will mean practicing in the gym with the bodybuilders, but I can shove my nerves—and my attraction to Carter McCormac—aside long enough to win.

‘Beautiful, real and devastating’ Sarah J. Maas A moving story of grief, friendship and unforgettable love that fans of Sara Bernard and Nicola Yoon will love from international YA bestselling author Jennifer Armentrout. Lena has always felt immortal. But one night can change everything...

Brought to you by Penguin. An empowering novel of resistance inspired by Sampat Pal and the Pink Sari Gang from the multi-award-winning author of Run, Rebel and The Crossing Rizu lives a comfortable life in the gated middle class suburbs of Delhi; her biggest worries are getting her homework...

Lockie Leonard, hot surf-rat, is in love. The human torpedo is barely settled into his new school and already he's got a girl on his mind. And not just any girl: it has to be Vicki Streeton, the smartest, prettiest, richest girl in the class. But what chance have you got when your dad's a cop, your mum's a frighteningly understanding parent, your brother wets the bed and the teachers take an instant dislike to you and then you fall in love at 12-and-three-quarter years old? It can only mean trouble, worry, mega-embarrassment and some wild, wild times.

Sie ist ein Sonnenschein. Er ist der liebenswerte Klassenclown. Aber Gewitterwolken ziehen auf. Tommens frechster Junge, Gerard "Gibsie" Gibson, war schon immer ein Komiker. Aber die meisten Menschen erkennen nicht, was sich hinter seiner Fassade verbirgt. Dämonen aus der Vergangenheit suchen...