#ya debut

[torteen]

Legendborn meets Dynasty in Terry J. Benton-Walker's contemporary fantasy debut, Blood Debts—an "extravaganza from start to finish" (Chloe Gong) with powerful magical families, intergenerational curses, and deadly drama in New Orleans. 

Thirty years ago, New Orleans saw the greatest magical massacre in its history. In the days that followed, a throne was stolen from a queen.

On the anniversary of these brutal events, Clement and Cristina Trudeau—the sixteen-year-old twin heirs to the powerful, magical, dethroned family—are mourning their father and caring for their sick mother. Until, by chance, they discover their mother isn’t sick—she’s cursed. Cursed by someone on the very magic council their family used to rule. Someone who will come for them next.

Cristina, once a talented and dedicated practitioner of Generational magic, has given up magic for good. An ancient spell is what killed their father and she was the one who cast it. For Clement, magic is his lifeline. A distraction from his anger and pain. Even better than the random guys he hooks up with.

Cristina and Clement used to be each other’s most trusted confidant and friend, now they barely speak. But if they have any hope of discovering who is coming after their family, they’ll have to find a way to trust each other and their family's magic, all while solving the decades-old murder that sparked the still-rising tensions between the city’s magical and non-magical communities. And if they don't succeed, New Orleans may see another massacre. Or worse.

[kelmenton]

“Kel Menton is a non-binary, neurodivergent writer and youth theatre professional from Cork in Ireland. A Fix of Light is their first book. The publisher describes it as “a queer love story which emphasises hope and the possibility of surviving trauma to build a life worth living, with protagonists that destigmatise trans experience.”

The Bookseller article 🦊

The BookBrunch article 🌻

BooksIreland Magazine article 🌈

[anicarissi]

Excited to read this gorgeous debut, THE NIGHT FOX by Ashley Wilda

[junypr-camus]

"A high stakes, action packed story with a strong main character"

Vee Ramage, Amazon 5-star review

If you’re into dystopian science fiction, a feisty yet fragile aro-ace smart alec, found family, or the likes of Hunger Games and Ready Player One, you'll love this story about a rebellion against a government that no longer needs to use overt propaganda — because it can manipulate minds to maintain its deadly social order.

[samblakebooks]

Something Terrible is Happening...

There are just THREE WEEKS to go to the release of my YA debut Something Terrible Happened Last Night, and Gill Books have sent me an amazing video of it being printed!!

There are just THREE WEEKS to go to the release of my YA debut Something Terrible Happened Last Night, and Gill Books have sent me an amazing video of it being printed!! Some of you may have seen this already on my social media channels – do follow @SamBlakeBooks, but for anyone who missed it, here we are! This is a busy book year – The Mystery of Four came out in January, went straight into the…

[moviebunny]

🎉🎉IT'S ZOOBLE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉

Bonus:

[fivewholeminutes]

As much as i adore vessel's current get up and tbh, wouldn't like him to change anything, if we do actually get something deer themed, especially deer skull themed, i will become ungovernable

[alexyquest]

i tried that ya book trend, how’d i do?

[kpoptimeout]

K-Pop Debuts and Comebacks for the First Week of November 2024 (Oct 28 - Nov 3 2024)

Oct 28

THE BOYZ - TRIGGER

Popular boy band THE BOYZ makes a powerful return with a dark concept!

Oct 29

No releases.

Oct 30

G-DRAGON - POWER

2nd gen GOAT G-DRAGON heralds his return by partnering with Palestinian-owned label EMPIRE in this iconic pre-release track!

John Park - Like A Dream

Talented soloist John Park croons with his warm vocals in this comeback!

STAYC - GPT

Well-loved girl group STAYC returns with an interesting concept on loving someone who is like Chat GPT - someone you always ask questions to but never wants to know more about you.

Oct 31

BTOB - Please Stay

Popular vocal-heavy boy band BTOB releases a digital single for fans!

Moon Jong Up - TWIST YA

B.A.P's Jong Up showcases a trendy performance!

Nov 1

BABYMONSTER - DRIP

Monster rookies BABYMONSTER drops a G-Dragon produced banger with this strong comeback!

Ke1per - TIPI-TAP

Project girl group Kep1er returns with 7 members in this catchy track!

ODD YOUTH - THAT'S ME

Rookie girl group ODD YOUTH makes a refreshing debut in this hip and youthful song!

Nov 2

No releases.

Nov 3

BEN - Only You

OST queen BEN is back with this heartwrenching release.

What is your favourite song of the week?

[torteen]

"The intricately woven threads of magic, intergenerational trauma, and well-placed social commentary make it impossible to ignore or deny one very simple truth: even those perceived as the-least-of-these are deserving of true justice."—Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin

WHAT IT’S ABOUT

Legendborn meets Dynasty in Terry J. Benton-Walker's contemporary fantasy debut, Blood Debts—an "extravaganza from start to finish" (Chloe Gong) with powerful magical families, intergenerational curses, and deadly drama in New Orleans.

Thirty years ago, New Orleans saw the greatest magical massacre in its history. In the days that followed, a throne was stolen from a queen.

On the anniversary of these brutal events, Clement and Cristina Trudeau—the sixteen-year-old twin heirs to the powerful, magical, dethroned family—are mourning their father and caring for their sick mother. Until, by chance, they discover their mother isn’t sick—she’s cursed. Cursed by someone on the very magic council their family used to rule. Someone who will come for them next.

Cristina, once a talented and dedicated practitioner of Generational magic, has given up magic for good. An ancient spell is what killed their father and she was the one who cast it. For Clement, magic is his lifeline. A distraction from his anger and pain. Even better than the random guys he hooks up with.

Cristina and Clement used to be each other’s most trusted confidant and friend, now they barely speak. But if they have any hope of discovering who is coming after their family, they’ll have to find a way to trust each other and their family's magic, all while solving the decades-old murder that sparked the still-rising tensions between the city’s magical and non-magical communities. And if they don't succeed, New Orleans may see another massacre. Or worse.

[virtuallyleslie]

Congratulations Moniquill Blackgoose!

TO SHAPE A DRAGON'S BREATH is on the official reading list for Best First Novel with the Locus Awards

The Locus Awards are reader awards! You decide the winners!

Just go through the poll: https://poll.voting.locusmag.com

[natt-writes]

Me losing my mind because my debut novel is going to be published this fall and the last three years of my life will finally come to an end….only for me to write seven more entries to the series

[wellesleybooks]

Debut YA novelist, Wellesley College alum, fellow tumblrer and all around wonderful person @annzhao was here to sign more copies of DEAR WENDY for us. We were proud to be one of her pre-order stores.

“Reading Dear Wendy felt like sitting down with a friend you’ve known your whole life. Ann Zhao’s voice is so witty, warm, and effortlessly charming in this pitch-perfect coming-of-age story and love letter to friendship—I’m an instant fan.” —Ann Liang, author of If You Could See the Sun

[chronicallydragons]

Finally getting a book deal and preparing for publication is like can’t believe I spent more than half my life trying to get published and now I actually have to talk about it 😅

[queen2324]

“No need to hold back, Mal. He’s a big boy. Whatever you’ll dish out, Nolan can take it.” Her smile is faint. “He probably wants it.”

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

[alvoskia]

tentative release date for now, but first one i've been given so we'll have to see if it changes. either way

March 3, 2026 😊