Juice

WINNER 2025 RUBERY PRIZE YOUNG ADULT NOVEL In a world that fears the future, one boy dares to seek it. Sixteen-year-old Will has been raised to distrust technology. After a cataclysm known as the Devastation, his isolated community rejected the old world--shunning electricity, machines, and the progress they once promised. But Will yearns for more. When he's cast out for questioning the rules, he sets off alone on a perilous journey to Coal City, the last place his estranged father was seen--and a place rumored to hold the key to a better life. Armed with only his survival skills and relentless determination, Will navigates treacherous terrain and encounters unlikely allies: rugged coal miners, a band of traveling circus performers, and a fearless acrobat who challenges everything he thought he knew.As Will's journey unfolds, so does his understanding of the world's harsh beauty--and its hidden dangers. When he finally reaches Coal City, he uncovers a brutal truth: the city is ruled by a tyrant who thrives on slavery, corruption, and fear. To confront this evil, Will must risk everything--and decide what kind of future he truly believes in.>Josie Lloyd, Sunday Times #1 bestselling author calls it "A thrilling, epic adventure that's also a prescient tale for our times. I could not put it down.' Nikki Sheehan, Award-winning author and writing coach says 'Peter Deadman is a striking new voice in YA literature and his debut, Juice, is an important addition to the post-apocalyptic canon, with a timely environmental twist. Highly recommended.' Reader reviews'Beautifully and skilfully written, a moving, exciting and relatable tale', ''A very ingenious, colourful and exciting read', 'A great read, thought provoking, gripping, and faultlessly written. It took me quickly into a place I didn't want to leave', 'The post-apocalyptic vision is mesmerising. What a trip!', 'Page turning...moving...gritty...visceral... a timely reminder of what's important'. 'Riveting! The anticipation of each next chapter. The unexpected plot twists. The emotional rollercoaster.'>'I LOVED this riveting book! The anticipation of each next chapter. The unexpected plot twists. The emotional rollercoaster. Truly excellent writing that kept my attention from beginning to end. >'A powerful page turner of a dystopian novel with a clear warning of what humans are doing to planet Earth and the inheritance we will be leaving to young people if we don't get our collective 'act' together. I do hope there will be a sequel!' 'I loved this book and can't wait to read the next instalment. Eloquently written, engaging and thought provoking. Enjoyable for young and older adults alike.'