Set in Bristol after the events of Skins Series 3, these officially licensed books delve into what happens over the transformative summer break as the core group transitions into college-aged life.
 
Book 1, Skins: The Novel by Ali Cronin, follows familiar faces such as Effy, Freddie, Cook, JJ, Naomi, Emily, Pandora, and Thomas as they confront unresolved emotions, shifting relationships, and the uncertain future ahead. Their friendships strain and evolve as every character scrambles to redefine themselves outside the pressures of high school.
 
Book 2, Skins: Summer Holiday by Jess Brittain (and others), continues this unscripted journey, exploring life after graduation—new romances, fractured bonds, and the habits that haunt them. Though set in the world of Skins, the storyline ventures into new territory, blending gritty realism with emotional resonance as this “second generation” wrestles with growing up in the wake of past drama. 
 
These two novels capture the chaotic, raw transition from teenage recklessness to early adulthood, preserving the unapologetic tone and gritty authenticity fans love from the TV series—while branching into fresh, original territory where decisions matter and consequences linger.