Day of Now

Name: Day of Now
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ISBN: 9781526684332

A powerful post-apocalyptic story about facing impossible choices

Miranda Reason

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Bloomsbury YA
12 February 2026

General fiction (Children's&YA)

To survive, trust no one. An explosive dystopian YA novel perfect for fans of The Last of Us and All That’s Left in the World.

'Fresh, original and genuinely affecting. Highly recommended.' schoolreadinglist.co.uk

A devastating fungal pandemic has wiped out most of society. Dayna and Pax live in an isolated house in the countryside, learning to survive in the world left behind. But when their father gets sick they make a choice that changes everything: they summon help from the outside. And they’re not prepared for the betrayal that follows . . .

Dayna and Pax must race against time across a ruthless landscape to save their father. They won't be able to do it on their own, but who can they trust in a world where survival is everything?

A powerful post-apocalyptic story about growing up fast and facing impossible choices.

By: Miranda Reason
Imprint: Bloomsbury YA
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 142mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 520g
ISBN: 9781526684332
ISBN 10: 1526684330
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 12 February 2026
Recommended Age: From 13 to 99 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Miranda Reason grew up in an Anglo-German household, spending part of her childhood living in Hastings on the coast of Southern England and part in a small village in Bavaria. Alongside writing and reading, Miranda is passionate about films and film history. She works as a film restorer of classic German movies. Although now living in Germany, she still prefers English for writing and storytelling, thanks to all the classic and contemporary English children's books her dad read to her as a child. Day of Now is her debut novel.

Reviews for Day of Now: A powerful post-apocalyptic story about facing impossible choices

Such a fun read! I don't want to spoil anything but suffice to say that it kept me on the edge of my seat...this is a book that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who is a fan of the dystopian genre. * NetGalley *