We’ve already read some pretty amazing books this year, but we are extremely excited for some upcoming releases. Get ready for a fall and winter filled with sequels, series enders, and new stories (and authors) to fall in love with. Here are eight YA books for the second half of 2018 that we can’t wait to get our hands on! Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas Release date: August 7 A young Selina Kyle is ready to sink her claws into Gotham City and face-off with Batwing as he tries
Critics and audiences alike may have fallen for The Handmaid’s Tale, but Hulu has another lady-centered, binge-worthy show that deserves your attention: Harlots, which is midway through its sophomore season. I’ll get right to the point: it’s the best show that you’re not watching. Set in gin-soaked, sex-crazed 18th-century London, Harlots centers on two rival brothels and the sparring madams who run them. If that isn’t enticing enough, the show is also smart, fun, unpredictable, and totally unlike anything else on television right now. Still not convinced? Here are some more reasons why you
Renee Ahdieh introduces readers to feudal Japan, a fierce protagonist inspired by Mulan, a reluctant hero hiding from his destiny, and the idea of defining your own strength and self-worth in her YA historical fantasy—Flame in the Mist. The first book in the duology establishes a world rich in Japanese history and culture and pulls readers into a thrilling story of secret identities, epic battles, a sizzling romance, and a wild adventure through the lush landscape of ancient Japan. The sequel, Smoke in the Sun, expands on world building, adds
The cast and creators of Black Lightning made a hero’s return at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. When the action-packed first season came to a conclusion, we were left with tons of burning questions! Lucky for us, Cress Williams, Christine Adams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, James Remar, Damon Gutpon, Marvin ‘Krondon’ Jones III, Salim Akil, and Mara Brock Akil were all with us to provide much-needed answers about the first season and what’s ahead. Check out our interviews from inside the press room! How Black Lightning Shocked the Industry