Surviving in a strange world

The Witch’s Blood (The Witch’s Kiss #3)

Author: Katharine & Elizabeth Corr Publisher: HarperCollins, young adult fantasy HOW much would you sacrifice to make things right?

In this final book in The Witch’s Kiss trilogy by sisters Katherine and Elizabeth Corr, Merry finds herself in quite a quandary when evil witch Ronan kidnaps her brother Leo and keeps him locked away in an alternative reality.

She knows the one thing that can get him back is blood magic, but does she really want to resort to that dark, corruptive source? She is more powerful than ever, but her friends are worried about just how far she should go.

Almost Adulting: All You Need to Know to Get It Together (Sort Of)

Author: Arden Rose

Publisher: Harper, young adult selfhelp THIS compilation of essays, lists and pictures is a guide to surviving your (future) adulthood. Topics include how to travel alone (without getting murdered), how to dress yourself (appropriately), and how to talk to strangers (without sounding idiotic). Yup, these are all life skills that will help you pass as a real adult, according to lifestyle vlogger Arden Rose.

Showtime (Dance Trilogy #3)

Author: Jean Ure Publisher: HarperCollins, young adult contemporary fiction MADDY is living the dream as a dancer in this final book of this series about dancing, friendship and following your dreams.

A big performance is just around the corner, and she knows she should be excited about such a big event. But she also knows that the school is ruthless about weeding out those who are not up to par. Will she manage to stay on till the end? And what of her friends?

I Really Didn’t Think This Through: Tales from My So-Called Adult Life

Author: Beth Evans Publisher: William Morrow, young adult nonfiction inspirational INSTAGRAM artist Beth Evans’ charming illustrations take centre stage in this book, with stories and words of wisdom complementing the images she is so well known for. It is a mix of fun stuff and thoughtful ruminations on life, from her favourite bands to international penpals, depression and dating and everything but the kitchen sink.

She also includes a personal touch in the form of her own experiences with obsessive compulsive disorder and credit card woes.