Coming in October 2026, You’re No Better is a contemporary nightmarish YA thriller about a struggling teen trying to convince the world—and himself—that he’s better than the serial killer who raised him; and Beast//Warden, a YA fantasy-horror in which a cursed boy plans to kill the other apprentice vying for the dangerous position of Beastwarden, ensuring his survival in a village that hates him, coming in Spring 2028. The UK & Commonwealth (ex. Canada) rights were acquired from Peachtree Teen in the US.
Lancett says “Andrew’s signature no-holds-barred queer horror returns at full force with these two titles. His poignant exploration of trans experiences mixed with utterly grotesque horror never fails to thrill, and readers are in for a treat. Whether it’s a gut-wrenching look at those who find themselves on the wrong end of a true-crime sensation, or a love story between two boys, a girl, and a monster (plus a creepy forest and buckets of body-horror, why not?), here are two books you won’t be able to put down."
White adds “I'm delighted to be back with Daphne Press for my next two books. Working with them over the past few years has been wonderful, and I'm excited to continue our partnership. I can't wait to tackle even more stories about angry, messy, imperfect trans kids tackling imperfect worlds – especially since, right now, those kinds of stories are more important than ever.”