The home of Rebecca Yarros has announced Mischief Books and Mayhem Books. Mayhem Books are for teenagers 16 and older “who aren’t ready for New Adult fiction just yet but are searching for a similar level of romance and action.” Mischief Books caters to teens 13 and up with titles that aim to “guide, entertain and inspire.” Entangled publisher and CEO Liz Pelletier tells People magazine, “In the last few years, I’ve seen a dramatic shift in the Young Adult market, with YA titles being sold more to adults and leaving teens looking for content that was truly crafted with them in mind—especially for those young readers moving up from Middle Grade fiction. Teens develop at different paces, and their reading choices should reflect that.”
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