The Course of True Love

Magic disrupts an otherwise ordinary life in Kate Saunders' young adult novel, and romance turns out to be the hardest thing to manage. The story combines comedy, enchantment and the uncertainty of growing up, following a young protagonist whose choices about love, friendship and family carry more weight once the supernatural becomes involved. Saunders writes with warmth and a light touch, keeping the tone hopeful while allowing her characters genuine hesitation and mistakes along the way. Who it suits: • Young adult fantasy with a strong romantic thread • Humour balanced against coming-of-age themes • A standalone story needing no background reading • Appropriate for teenage readers and adults who enjoy the category A fitting choice for teenagers exploring fantasy romance, for readers of gentle coming-of-age fiction, and for school libraries, available from Boipoka.