Death, Grief, Bereavement

As bubbly as champagne and delectable as wedding cake, Once and for All, is set in the world of wedding planning, where crises are routine.Louna spends her summers helping brides plan their perfect day and handling every kind of crises: missing brides,...

"Poignant, tender, and utterly absorbing, I defy you not to root for Jake and Maudie." Lisa Williamson, author of The Art of Being Normal"A hug of a book that holds the reader tight and says sometimes the world is too much and it's ok not to be ok."...

The edge-of-your-seat YA thriller you've been looking for ... 'What a debut. So tense - and it didn't lead where I thought it was going.' SUE WALLMAN, author of YOUR TURN TO DIE 'Frankenstein meets...

A thrilling gothic tale of hubris gone badly wrong. A young man's search for the secret of the spark of life leads him to a horrific experiment in which he creates a gigantic creature from dismembered body parts. Rejected by his creator, the initially...

A dark and twisty murder mystery - Ace of Spades meets Riverdale 'At once incisive and chilling, The Black Queen folds hard-hitting truths into a propulsive murder mystery, delivering a story that both...

No. 1 New York Times bestseller"A powerful and important novel." Observer "No one else who writes like Angie. Phenomenal." The Guardian From international phenomenon Angie Thomas comes a hard-hitting return to Garden Heights with the story of Maverick...

'A gripping portrait of three very different teenagers and one divided northern town, Ansar's moving, funny YA debut feels entirely true to life' - GuardianWhen three teens are landed with a community service order after an incident involving a spray can...

A deadly contagion races through England... Isabel and her family have nowhere to run from a disease that has killed half of Europe. When the world she knows and loves ends for ever, her only weapon is courage. The Black Death of 1349 was the...

Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning author New York Times #1 bestselling author The highly anticipated second novel from Angie Thomas returns to the world of Garden Heights for a powerful story about hip hop, freedom of speech - and fighting...

Bestselling and critically acclaimed authors Jenny Han, author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Siobhan Vivan team up in this page-turning trilogy. Perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars and Big Little Lies. New...

A twisted and tantalizing horror novel set amidst the splendour of a secluded summer retreat. 'Gripping... the narrative's lush prose crafts both deliciously creepy horror scenes and a nuanced, self-assured protagonist...

Mystery, mayhem - try to survive the terrifying world of PIGGY in this original novel based on the fan-favourite video game! There is a mystery to be solved, keys to be found, and an evil pig to escape! When an...

'One of the best love stories I've ever read.' Angie Thomas, bestselling author of The Hate U Give.From debut author justin a. reynolds comes The Opposite of Always, a razor-sharp, hilarious and heartfelt novel about the choices we make, the people we...

**The second season of the Golden Globe nominated Thirteen Reasons Why is now on Netflix.** Read the sensational book that has taken the YA world by storm. This special edition is complete with exclusive behind-the-scenes content including a 16-page...

_______________ 'A tale of modern star-crossed love' - School Library Journal 'Romance readers will stay up late to finish this very satisfying and heartfelt read' - Booklist _______________ Secret letters spark true love in this emotionally...

*The film tie-in edition of John Green's witty yet heart-breaking tour de force. This edition of the multi-million #1 bestseller contains images from the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort. "I fell in love the way you fall...

Perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence and R Scott Bakker, The Court of Broken Knives is the explosive debut by one of grimdark fantasy's most exciting new voices. They've finally looked at the graveyard of our Empire with...

'Absolutely incredible, honest, gut-wrenching! A must-read!' Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give' Painfully timely and deeply moving, this is the novel the next generation should be reading' Jodi Picoult'Justyce's story is earnest, funny, achingly...

Thirteen-year-old wrestling fanatic Henry used to have a normal life. Now, his therapist wants him to keep a journal so he can express his feelings about what happened. Henry has moved with his dad to a new city, where nobody knows their name. He lives...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award 2016. Short-listed for ALA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults 2017. Nominated for Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material...

Now a major Nexflix film. A heartbreaking story from Marc Klein perfect for fans of If I Stay and Five Feet Apart.After bouncing around in foster homes for most of her childhood, seventeen-year-old Tessa Jacobs doesn't believe she deserves love - not...

Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this collection of three chilling stories that will haunt even the bravest player... In this sixth volume, Five Nights at Freddy's creator...

In a perfect world, what is there left to fear? A stunning new Collector's Edition of the New York Times bestseller, with a new piece from the author.A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)Collector's Edition with a new author's note.Two teens must learn...

A brilliant and heartbreaking novel perfect for fans of Thirteen Reasons Why. Aysel and Roman are practically strangers, but they've been drawn into an unthinkable partnership. In a month's time, they plan to commit suicide - together. Aysel knows why...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593703588Author Kathleen GlasgowFormat PaperbackPage Count 1296Imprint EmberPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 1073gDimensions(mm) 213mm * 141mm...

The grandchildren of two rival Brazilian bakeries fall in love despite their families' feud in this delicious debut rom-com perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Gloria Chao. Trust neither thin-bottomed frying pans nor Molinas. Lari Ramires has always...

Matt wears a black suit every day. No, not because his mom died - although she did, and it sucks. But he wears the suit for his gig at the local funeral home, which pays way better than the Cluck Bucket, and he needs the income since his dad can't handle...

When Sybella arrived at the doorstep of St Mortain half mad with grief and despair, the convent was only too happy to offer her refuge - but at a price. The sisters of this convent serve Death, and with Sybella naturally skilled in both the arts of death...

Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal. A heartbreaking story, narrated by twelve-year-old Jack, whose family is caring for fourteen-year-old Joseph. Joseph is misunderstood. He was incarcerated for trying to kill a teacher. Or so the rumours say. But Jack...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Five Feet Apart comes a gripping new romance, perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Two girls, one list and twelve chances to fall in love this...

Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the UKLA Book Award Winner of the Young Quills Historical Fiction Award Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize, Diverse Book Award and Iris Award Longlisted for the YA Jhalak Prize Nobody free till everybody...

WINNER OF AN ABA AWARD. Innocent by day, killer by night: a dark, twisting thriller about a teen assassin's attempt to live a normal life. Don't miss the second book in the trilogy, The Hummingbird Killer, out now. 'An electrifying debut!' Chelsea...

The Earth's ecosystems have collapsed and only ashes remain. Is one girl's courage enough to keep hope alive in the wastelands? It's the year 2123, and sixteen-year-old Adina has just accidentally killed fourteen thousand seven hundred and fifty-six...

Three close friends... Two unforgettable summers... One girl's darkest secret...Alys appeared last summer, and then she vanished without a trace.Ifan fell in love with her.Hannah hated her.And Marko regrets what they did.This summer Cait is new in town,...

The thrilling sequel to Victoria Schwab's New York Times bestselling City of Ghosts! Trouble is haunting Cassidy Blake . . . even more than usual. She (plus her ghost best friend, Jacob, of course) are in Paris, ...

Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and Diverse Book Award After a shocking event leaves Tyrese struggling with grief, he's taken to visit family in Jamaica. From the first night, strange things start...

"Profoundly moving . . . Will take your breath away." -Kathleen Glasgow, author of Girl in Pieces "Give this to all your friends immediately . . . It tackles mental health, depression, sexual identity, and anxiety with beauty and empathy." -Cosmopolitan...

Her Dark Wings is a modern-day take on the Persephone myth, infused with the intense potency of teenage passions. The richness of Greek myth is vividly brought to life by the immediacy and originality of a fiery, contemporary drama. And iconic mythic...

Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal 1814: Two 16-year-old stepsisters run away with a married man. The results are devastating and the ripples will be felt for centuries. This is the incredible story of Mary Shelley - radical, rebellious and...