We are very happy to announce that the Ukrainian rights for COTTON CANDY DILEMMA by Ulla Onerva have been sold to Publishing House Ranok! This marks the first foreign rights deal for Ulla Onerva! The deal was closed by Satu Sallantaus at Ahlbäck Agency.

This heartwarming and uplifting debut novel proudly celebrates romantic literature and marks the beginning of the Quirky Romantics trilogy, a fresh, witty, and captivating series that embraces both romance and the love of reading itself.

Ranok Publishing House was founded in 1997 and their young adult list has been rapidly expanding. This is what the team had to say about Cotton Candy Dilemma:

“The book fits perfectly within our publishing line. At READBERRY, we specialize in contemporary Young Adult and New Adult literature, and this novel aligns beautifully with our vision: an intelligent, heartfelt, and warm story for teens and young adults.

We especially appreciated the central idea of the book — rehabilitating romantic literature in a world that often undervalues “pink” stories. This is a very contemporary theme that resonates strongly with young Ukrainian readers, particularly those who actively read and run book blogs.

The tone of the novel is witty and kind, with self-irony and respect for emotions. The heroine, who fights for the right to love romantic stories, feels like the voice of a new generation — bold, open, and sincere. References to Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë add depth and create a bridge between classic and contemporary literature.

We would also like to highlight the trilogy format. It provides an excellent opportunity to build a brand and a community of readers, which aligns perfectly with our approach to YA series projects. Our audience enjoys feel-good stories with warm humor and recognizable characters — exactly the kind of experience Cotton Candy Dilemma delivers.

We believe this novel has strong potential in the Ukrainian market thanks to its light style, relevant message, and the opportunity to create a positive reading community around it.”

The second book in the series, Caramel Catastrophe, will be published in April 2026.

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Let the romantic rebellion begin!

A witty feel-good novel about Emma, named after Jane Austen’s heroine, who defends romantic literature but is drawn to an insufferable hater of romance.

Ulla Onerva’s debut novel Cotton Candy Dilemma is the first title in the Quirky Romantics series, a humorous commercial trilogy that cleverly weaves the romantic classics of Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë into the modern day. The trilogy is perfect for anyone who refuses to hide their love of romance books!