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“A thrilling ride centering on girls’ and women’s agency... A poignant tale of queer love, friendship, and sacrifice."
—Kirkus Reviews
“Provocative and compassionate... compelling”
—Patrice Lawrence, author of Orangeboy
Exciting News!!
The Dandelion Riots has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing 2026!
The Carnegies are the UK’s longest running and best-loved children’s book awards, recognising outstanding reading experiences created through writing and illustration in books for children and young people.
The Carnegie Medal for Writing is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.
Unique in that they are judged solely by librarians, the roll-call of past winners includes: Arthur Ransome, C.S. Lewis, Terry Pratchett, Philip Pullman, Patrick Ness, Noel Streatfeild, Sally Gardner, Frances Hardinge, and Elizabeth Acevedo.
The Medals are awarded annually by CILIP, the library and information association and the Youth Libraries Group with longlists announced in February, shortlists in March and the winners announced at a ceremony in June.
The Awards mission is: To champion librarians to inspire and empower the next generation to create a better world through books and reading.
Click HERE to learn more about Ink in the Blood
"Smejkal’s smart debut blends magic and religion into a lyrical fantasy....the poetic prose and brilliant characters shine from page one."
—Booklist
"Smejkal’s exceptional debut champions solidarity and choice while extolling art’s ability to spark revolution."
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review
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“Grief, revenge and deceit meet in this sequel to Ink in the Blood (2020). A fitting conclusion to a duology that is well worth reading.”
—Kirkus
“Themes including religion, magic, friendship, and freedom of choice are effectively woven throughout the novel. Fans of dark fantasy and magical atmospheres will enjoy this series. Highly Recommended.”
—CM: Canadian Review of Materials