This month’s best new YA

 
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This Month's Best New YA
 
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Book cover for You've Found Oliver by Dustin Thao
The long-awaited companion to BookTok sensation You've Reached Sam is finally here!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A year after the death of his best friend, Sam, Oliver continues to text Sam's number. But when he accidentally calls, he discovers the number's been reassigned to Ben — and they forge an unlikely connection
  • "Readers ready to swoon, cry, and swoon again are in for a real treat" (Booklist)
  • "Captivating and gorgeously written… No one writes romance like Dustin Thao, and this one is a beauty" (Kathleen Glasgow, author of Girl in Pieces)
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Media mentions for You've Found Oliver by Dustin ThaoMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Cosmopolitan, Variety, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Blood Moon by Britney S. Lewis
Twilight fans: Sink your teeth into this thrilling dark romantasy
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • This #1 New York Times bestseller is a "rich, atmospheric novel steeped in small-town legends, fated romance, and supernatural mystery" (Booklist)
  • As Mirabella begins her first year of college, strange attacks rattle Lakeland University — and reopen cold cases tied to her mother's disappearance. Could enigmatic Julian hold the answers she needs?
  • Will transport readers to a world of werewolves, vampires, and magical warfare
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Media mentions for Blood Moon by Britney S. LewisMEDIA MENTIONS:Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, School Library Journal
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Book cover for Hekate by Nikita Gill
Descend into the ancient Greek underworld with this instant #1 New York Times bestseller
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • To protect her from Zeus and Poseidon, Hekate's mother leaves her in the underworld — but can Hekate make a new life for herself?
  • "Fiercely feminist, this reimagining of a lesser-known goddess crackles with magic" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • Fans of Lore and Circe shouldn't miss this dazzling tale penned by a poet with over 800,000 Instagram followers
  • "The most original addition to the retelling genre I have read in a while" (Costanza Casati, author of Clytemnestra)
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Media mentions for Hekate by Nikita GillMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Dead of Summer by Ryan La Sala
We Were Liars meets Stephen King in this chilling tale
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Ollie returns to the quaint island of Anchor's Mercy after a year away, a storm dredges up a long-sunken horror. Three days later, Ollie is being held in isolation on a military ship…
  • Tiffany D. Jackson, author of Monday's Not Coming, calls it "the perfect creepy read"
  • "An original, page-turning horror story that emphasizes the importance of queer community" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for The Dead of Summer by Ryan La SalaMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Weaver Bride by Lydia Gregovic
'Bridgerton with a well-thought-out magical twist' (Booklist)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When silkwitch Lovett crosses paths with wealthy Eliot, he offers her the chance to enter a ruthless marriage competition. But last year, the winner died — and she was Eliot's sister…
  • An unforgettable blend of mystery, fantasy, and heart-stopping romance
  • "An ending that had me so spellbound that I'm convinced Lydia Gregovic may be a silkwitch herself" (Emily J. Taylor, author of The Otherwhere Post)
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Media mentions for The Weaver Bride by Lydia GregovicMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Extraordinary Quests for Amateur Witches by Kayla Cottingham
On a quest to undo a curse, Kieran falls for his new crewmate — who's hiding dark secrets
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "An absolutely enchanting quest full of endearing characters you can't help but take into your heart! Prepare to be charmed" (Sarah Beth Durst)
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of Practical Rules for Cursed Witches and My Dearest Darkest
  • You'll be delighted by this cozy, magical tale complete with "a satisfyingly happy ending" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for Extraordinary Quests for Amateur Witches by Kayla CottinghamMEDIA MENTIONS:Locus, The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal
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Book cover for The House of Quiet by Kiersten White
'A chilling, dystopic world enclosed in a locked-room mystery' (Chloe Gong)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • To find her missing sister, Birdie poses as a maid and enters the House of Quiet — a home for children who have developed terrible powers. But she quickly realizes the property is far from what it seems
  • "A brilliant, imaginative fantasy" (Allison Saft) from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein
  • This gothic story is the perfect spooky season read
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Media mentions for The House of Quiet by Kiersten WhiteMEDIA MENTIONS:Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Fake Skating by Lynn Painter
Childhood sweethearts start a fake relationship in this swoony rom-com
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies
  • When popular athlete Alec's estranged best friend, Dani, moves back to their small town, tension simmers between them. Will pretending to be a couple lead the pair to face their true feelings?
  • "A compelling romance inhabited by complex and appealing characters" (Kirkus Reviews) and filled with hilarious banter
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Media mentions for Fake Skating by Lynn PainterMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron
This mesmerizing blend of horror and romance offers a fresh twist on Frankenstein
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead
  • After tragedy upends her world, mortician's assistant Meka must unravel a web of secrets as strange occurrences seem to follow her every move
  • "The characters' intensely layered relationships, as well as the tragic romance at the heart of the novel, will stick with readers long after the final page" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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Media mentions for Make Me a Monster by Kalynn BayronMEDIA MENTIONS:Locus, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for An Embroidery of Souls by Ruby Martinez
A spellbinding fantasy infused with Mexican and German folklore
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • As a thread speaker, Jade has the rare ability to manipulate souls. Lukas is a boy with a bright soul who is desperate to rescue his family from poverty. When they forge an uneasy alliance, can they stop a monstrous threat to their kingdom?
  • "Richly woven with magic, intrigue, and romance… Prepare to be utterly enchanted" (Elizabeth Lim, author of Six Crimson Cranes)
  • "This fantastical offering has something for everyone" (Booklist)
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Media mentions for An Embroidery of Souls by Ruby MartinezMEDIA MENTIONS:Indie Next List, Booklist
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