Books

Book Review: Incendiary by Zoraida Córdova

After a depressing reading slump at the beginning of lockdown, I’ve since been on a bit of a winning streak with five-star books. When that happens, there’s alw... Read More...

Book Review: Chasing Lucky by Jenn Bennett

Josie Saint-Martin is used to moving around, never settling in one place long enough to put down roots or make friends. She’s spent half her life jumping from c... Read More...

18 must-read books for summer 2020

As we all adjust to what’s become the ‘new normal’, summer 2020 is going to be a summer unlike any other. Whether you’re tentatively exploring future holiday op... Read More...

Silvia Moreno-Garcia on the real life town that inspired Mexican Gothic

One time I was asked during an interview whether it really rained in Mexico City as much as I said it did in one of my novels. It does rain and in fact parts of... Read More...

Book Review: Island of Secrets by Rachel Rhys

Nothing draws you in so completely as a Rachel Rhys novel, and her latest publication is certainly no different. Island of Secrets is a wonderful whirlwind of a... Read More...

Book Review: Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

Told from the dual narrative of two girls separated by miles and secrets, Elizabeth Acevedo’s Clap When You Land is an affecting and bittersweet verse novel abo... Read More...

Book Review: Wonderland by Juno Dawson

Alice’s adventures in Wonderland have never looked quite like this. Juno Dawson’s tale is a trippy mystery with a distinct Gossip Girl - the book series not the... Read More...

Book Review: And The Stars Were Burning Brightly by Danielle Jawando

Content Warning: suicide, bullying, physical violence And the Stars Were Burning Brightly is a brilliant, painful, nuanced story. Al is an artistic and hopeful... Read More...

Book Review: The Court of Miracles by Kester Grant

Last year delivered conclusions to two of my favourite YA fantasy trilogies: Stephanie Garber’s Caraval and Holly Black’s The Folk of the Air. I was in need of ... Read More...

Book Review: Heatstroke by Hazel Barkworth

It’s during a stifling heatwave that fifteen-year-old Lily goes missing. She told her mum that she was staying at a friend’s house overnight but when she doesn’... Read More...

Book Review: Monstrous Heart by Claire McKenna

Eager to prove herself worthy of her profession and eminent family name, Arden Beacon arrives in the rugged, salt-swept port of Vigil under a cloud of expectati... Read More...

Book Review: Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth

Fiction is chock-full of ‘chosen ones’ and their prophesied quests to save the world. They’re often young and reluctant heroes who are thrust into saviour roles... Read More...

Film

The Kiosk – Sheffield Doc Fest Review

Space Journey – Sheffield Doc Fest Review

Anne At 13,000 Ft Review

TV

The Great review: A witty, profane and lavish royal drama

8 of the best TV shows to stream right now

The Good Place season 4 review: The kindest show on TV comes to an end

Music

Moodbay Set To Release Sensational Summer Anthem ‘Like Nobody Else’

Mass House – Birmingham Review

Laneway 2020 Review: The 1975, Charli XCX and Mahalia take over the Melbourne festival

Books

Book Review: Incendiary by Zoraida Córdova

Book Review: Chasing Lucky by Jenn Bennett

18 must-read books for summer 2020

Books

Book Review: Incendiary by Zoraida Córdova

Book Review: Chasing Lucky by Jenn Bennett

18 must-read books for summer 2020

Silvia Moreno-Garcia on the real life town that inspired Mexican Gothic

Book Review: Island of Secrets by Rachel Rhys

Book Review: Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

Book Review: Wonderland by Juno Dawson

Book Review: And The Stars Were Burning Brightly by Danielle Jawando

Book Review: The Court of Miracles by Kester Grant

Book Review: Heatstroke by Hazel Barkworth

Book Review: Monstrous Heart by Claire McKenna

Book Review: Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth