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Tanya Byrne

    Tanya Byrne crafts compelling young adult narratives that often delve into themes of identity and societal barriers. As an author from a marginalized background, she is dedicated to opening doors for others and championing stories from underrepresented communities. Her writing style is characterized by a powerful voice and a depth that resonates with contemporary readers. Her works explore the complexities of growing up and finding one's place in the world.

    Tanya Byrne
    In the Shallows: YA slow-burn sapphic mystery of lost love and second chances, by author of TikTok sensation Afterlove
    Follow Me Down
    For Holly
    Heart-shaped Bruise
    Rebel Hearts
    Afterlove
    • 2025

      Rebel Hearts

      An LGBTQ+ Enemies to Lovers Romance about Climate Activism and Influence

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      We can't wait for someone to save us. I guess this is what happens when the world's burning and it feels like you're the only one pointing at it yelling, FIRE . . . A heart-stopping sapphic 'enemies to lovers' real-life romance set against the cult of influence by the highly acclaimed author of TikTok made-me-buy-it, Afterlove. For Renée Barbosa (5 million followers) and Pearl Newman (GreenGirlPearl) the feeling's mutual - deep, undeniable loathing. Ren hates Pearl's calmly righteous perfectionism just as Pearl can't stand the 'burn it down' disruption Ren carries out with her wildly popular climate crisis activists, Out of Time and her former situationship, Tab. A loathing that's complicated further by Renée's prickly mother being an OG eco-activist turned government influence and Pearl's idol. Plus Renée being only one arrest away from serious trouble . . . But when fate brings the rivals together for a sweltering summer under the guidance of vivacious rebranded influencer, Melody Munroe, unexpected sparks begin to fly. Increasingly cut off from the outside world at an isolated eco-community, Ren wrestles with doubts over Tab and questions her own beliefs as she and Pearl become ever more intimate. Tensions rise as activism and personal lives collide, and control spirals until true intentions come to light in an explosive twist. An LGBTQ+ love story set against climate conscious activism and the cult of influence - this book rages and burns . . .

      Rebel Hearts
    • 2024

      A beautifully written slow-burn sapphic second-chance love story drenched with longing, loss and mystery from acclaimed author of Afterlove.Mara's ex, Nico, is the girl of her dreams: beautiful, wild and unpredictable. She's Mara's everything, even though Mara's never sure that she's Nico's anything. Then Nico goes missing ... New Year's Day: A girl is rescued from the sea. She knows she is called Nico, but other than that, she has no memory of why she was in the sea or what came before.When destiny reunites them, is this Mara and Nico's second chance? Can their relationship make it out of the shallows? And what will happen when they discover the truth behind Nico's accident? Because one day, Nico will remember everything.'I want everyone to read Ash and Poppy's love story.' Holly Bourne on Afterlove'A book to make you feel and think' Terri Terry on Afterlove

      In the Shallows: YA slow-burn sapphic mystery of lost love and second chances, by author of TikTok sensation Afterlove
    • 2021

      Afterlove

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.0(12725)Add rating

      THE LESBIAN LOVE STORY YOU'VE BEEN DYING TO READ. Ash Persaud is about to become a reaper in the afterlife, but she is determined to see her first love Poppy Morgan again, the only thing that separates them is death. Car headlights.The last thing Ash hears is the snap of breaking glass as the windscreen hits her and breaks into a million pieces like stars. But she made it, she's still here. Or is she?This New Year's Eve, Ash gets an RSVP from the afterlife she can't decline: to join a clan of fierce girl reapers who take the souls of the city's dead to await their fate. But Ash can't forget her first love, Poppy, and she will do anything to see her again... even if it means they only get a few more days together. Dead or alive...NOT EVEN DEATH CAN TEAR THEM APART.

      Afterlove
    • 2015

      For Holly

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.7(122)Add rating

      Critically acclaimed author Tanya Byrne returns with her new novel - a gripping story of betrayal and deceit. For fans of Annabel Pitcher and Sophie Hannah.

      For Holly
    • 2013

      The sensationally good Tanya Byrne returns with her new novel - a dark, compulsive tale of obsession and betrayal

      Follow Me Down
    • 2012

      Heart-shaped Bruise

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.0(159)Add rating

      A compelling, brutal and heart-breaking story about identity, infamy and how far a person might go to seek revenge, from debut author Tanya Byrne. Shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger 2012

      Heart-shaped Bruise