young adult

It’s ‘Mean Girls’ meets ‘Heathers’ meets ‘The Craft’

The best part of this book is perhaps the fact that all the weird, bonkers cultish stuff just happens with no rhyme or reason to it.
4 May 2024, 13:48 PM

A sip of sweet, comforting 'saa'

Review of Priyanka Taslim’s ‘The Love Match’ (Simon and Schuster, 2023)
16 February 2024, 15:00 PM

Are your 20s for the panic or the glory?

While there are certainly exhilarating and growing moments, they are frequently intermingled with hurdles and panic.
12 December 2023, 00:00 AM

A youth forced to censor their thoughts

It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.
24 September 2023, 03:00 AM

The world of Colleen Hoover does not warrant celebration

Depiction of such problematic forms of ‘romance’ and relationships surely distort the judgement of readers regarding love and romance.
3 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Importance of personal branding as a young adult

Curating a personal brand is essential for standing out from the crowd.
6 October 2022, 00:00 AM

International Youth Day: Why I enjoy reading YA books as an adult

We are drawn to stories about first experiences, and YA literature is rich with it. First experiences draw us in because they are the crucible for change.
12 August 2022, 06:37 AM

The mislabelling of young adult fiction

Books intended for mature readers often get miscategorised as YA.
11 August 2022, 12:54 PM

An Echo from Nowhere

Have you ever tried to call your own cell number? Here's somebody who did and had a strange other worldly experience.
12 June 2022, 01:46 AM