This month’s best new YA

 
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This Month's Best New YA
 
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Book cover for Amelia, If Only by Becky Albertalli
The author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is back with a charming queer romance
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Amelia drags her friends on a road trip to meet her favorite internet celebrity, she discovers love in the most unexpected of places
  • "Fresh and witty on the surface, tender and heartfelt at its core" (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
  • "Amelia is vibrant and easy to root for, and what she learns about parasocial relationships is impactful for all" (Booklist)
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Media mentions for Amelia, If Only by Becky AlbertalliMEDIA MENTIONS:The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for When Devils Sing by Xan Kaur
In a small Southern town, four teens race to outsmart the devil
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Rumors swirl around the disappearance of local boy Dawson — and as an unlikely group bands together to investigate, they discover a sinister, decades-old secret…
  • This New York Times bestseller is "a true blood-soaked Southern gothic for the modern age" (Andrew Joseph White, author of Hell Followed with Us)
  • "Kaur perceptively combines themes of classism, prejudice, and generational power with a supernatural premise" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for When Devils Sing by Xan KaurMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Nightblood Prince by Molly X. Chang
Vampire lore and Chinese legend collide in this stunning romantasy
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Fated to become the future empress, Fei seeks to control her destiny. But soon, she becomes caught between two princes — and two kingdoms on the verge of war
  • "Beautifully written and brimming with defiance" (Xiran Jay Zhao, author of Iron Widow)
  • The author of To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods delivers "thrilling political intrigue" and "a fierce, feminist hero" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for The Nightblood Prince by Molly X. ChangMEDIA MENTIONS:Paste, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for And They Were Roommates by Page Powars
At summer camp, Jasper broke Charlie's heart… but now, they're boarding school roommates!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Page Powars books always sparkle with witty humor and so much heart" (USA Today bestselling author Alicia Thompson)
  • Since they met before Charlie's transition, Jasper doesn't recognize Charlie. But as Charlie helps Jasper write love letters, they grow closer — and feelings start to reignite
  • A New York Times bestseller that's perfect for fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Casey McQuiston
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Media mentions for And They Were Roommates by Page PowarsMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Never Thought I'd End Up Here by Ann Liang
'A journey of self-discovery and self-love that is a true delight' (Booklist)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller
  • After Leah ruins her cousin's wedding, her parents send her on a travel program across China. But she doesn't expect to reunite with her nemesis, Cyrus — and she becomes determined to get her revenge!
  • "Ann Liang gives the classic enemies-to-lovers trope a fun, fish-out-of-water twist" (Shelf Awareness)
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Media mentions for Never Thought I'd End Up Here by Ann LiangMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Among Ghosts by Rachel Hartman
On the run from a dangerous dragon, a boy seeks refuge in a haunted abbey
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Rich world-building and an appealing found-family theme make for a compelling read" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • Charl will need help from the property's ghosts to reunite with his mother — and take control of his own destiny
  • Penned by the New York Times bestselling author of Seraphina
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Media mentions for Among Ghosts by Rachel HartmanMEDIA MENTIONS:Locus, Reactor, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal
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Book cover for A Girl Walks into the Forest by Madeleine Roux
A horror-tinged fairy tale about an arranged marriage gone terribly wrong
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • To get to her betrothed's castle, Valla must journey through a haunted forest. She barely survives — but when she arrives, she discovers the horrors that await her within the palace walls
  • Featuring "excellent character development, unsettling and atmospheric world-building, and numerous but well-woven folklore references" (Booklist starred review)
  • "A grim triumph" (Kirkus Reviews starred review) from a New York Times bestselling author
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Media mentions for A Girl Walks into the Forest by Madeleine RouxMEDIA MENTIONS:Locus, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Heiress Among Thieves by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
Fans of The Inheritance Games will devour this high-stakes heist tale
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When her plans go awry, heiress Olivia finds herself faced with family drama, an unexpected love triangle, and a murder suspect…
  • From the authors of Reese's Book Club YA pick Heiress Takes All
  • "A superbly wild and propulsive read that will keep readers guessing and gasping" (Kathleen Glasgow, author of Girl in Pieces)
  • Set in a gorgeous castle in the Swiss Alps
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Media mentions for Heiress Among Thieves by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-BrokaMEDIA MENTION:Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Finding Prince Charming by Jamar J. Perry
A fake dating scheme leads to a very real happily ever after
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Tyriq agrees to pretend to be Desmond's date to a fancy gala, he has no idea Desmond is actually the crown prince of Catalina!
  • This sparkling love story is essential for fans of Red, White & Royal Blue
  • "Complex characters and all the romantic tension you can handle make for an enchanting read" (New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron)
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Media mentions for Finding Prince Charming by Jamar J. PerryMEDIA MENTIONS:Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for A Treachery of Swans by A. B. Poranek
Swan Lake gets a fresh twist in this spellbinding fantasy
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Odile is on a mission to bring magic back to her kingdom. But when a murder upends her plans, she's forced to turn to the young woman whose identity she stole for help…
  • This instant #1 New York Times bestseller is a sapphic enemies-to-lovers tale infused with mystery and magic
  • Named a must-read romance of summer by Los Angeles Times
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Media mentions for A Treachery of Swans by A. B. PoranekMEDIA MENTIONS:Los Angeles Times, Indie Next List
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