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We have an AMAZING group of must-read books coming out this April! With everything from a highly-anticipated conclusion to the Powerless Trilogy to a moving story about brotherhood, identity, and social justice, there’s something for everyone on this list. Which of these books are you most looking forward to reading?
Bly has nothing left to lose in her quest to save her sister in this thrilling sequel to The Revenant Games that’s perfect for fans of All of Us Villains meets Kingdom of the Wicked.
Paedyn and Kai are reunited but face a terrible decision in this thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen.
In this compelling, moving story about brotherhood, identity, and social justice, a Black, autistic teen tries to figure out what happened the night his older brother was unjustly arrested.
A teen boy thinks his vaping habit is harmless until it becomes a crippling addiction of nightmarish dimensions in this searing young adult novel from Newbery and National Book Award winner Cynthia Kadohata.
When a teen has an unexpected vision about a future murder, he must juggle newfound interest from the supernatural community with trying to prevent the murder from happening in this “riveting” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) new romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F.T. Lukens.
Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for April’s Free Reads: historical fiction books that you will love! Plus, check out all of April’s new releases with extended excerpts and some extras for National Poetry Month!
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Full Reads
1. These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Serpent & Dove, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River.
Start reading now!
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2. SPIN by Rebecca Caprara
The Song of Achilles and Circe get a sapphic, young adult twist in this gorgeously lush, feminist retelling of the myth of Arachne spun in moving verse.
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3. Rima’s Rebellion by Margarita ENgle
An inspiring coming-of-age story from award-winning author Margarita Engle about a girl falling in love for the first time while finding the courage to protest for women’s right to vote in 1920s Cuba.
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Extended Excerpts
1. The Hallow HUnt by Margie Fuston
Bly has nothing left to lose in her quest to save her sister in this thrilling sequel to The Revenant Games that’s perfect for fans of All of Us Villains meets Kingdom of the Wicked.
Start reading now!
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2. Fearless by Lauren Roberts (Available 4/8)
Paedyn and Kai are reunited but face a terrible decision in this thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen.
Start reading now!
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3. All the Noise at Once by Deandra Davis
In this compelling, moving story about brotherhood, identity, and social justice, a Black, autistic teen tries to figure out what happened the night his older brother was unjustly arrested.
Start reading now!
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4. Under the Fading Sky by Cynthia Kadohata
A teen boy thinks his vaping habit is harmless until it becomes a crippling addiction of nightmarish dimensions in this searing young adult novel from Newbery and National Book Award winner Cynthia Kadohata.
Start reading now!
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5. Love at Second Sight by F. T. Lukens
When a teen has an unexpected vision about a future murder, he must juggle newfound interest from the supernatural community with trying to prevent the murder from happening in this new romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F.T. Lukens.
Start reading now!
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6. A Traitorous Heart by Erin Cotter
A noblewoman in the scandalous French court finds herself under the dangerous and watchful eye of the Parisian royalty when she falls in love with the handsome king who is betrothed to her former lover in this bisexual The Three Musketeers by way of Bridgerton and F.T. Lukens.
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7. By Any Other Name by Erin Cotter
A down-on-his-luck actor and an English lord reluctantly team up to solve the murder of Christopher Marlowe in this Shakespearean-era young adult romp perfect for fans of F.T. Lukens and Mackenzi Lee.
Start reading now!
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8. Bridge Across the Sky by Freeman NG
A raw and honest historical novel in verse about a Chinese teen who immigrates to the United States with his family and endures mistreatment at the Angel Island Immigration Station while trying to navigate his own course in a new world.
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9. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Filled with mystery and an intriguingly rich magic system, Tracy Deonn’s YA contemporary fantasy reinvents the King Arthur legend and “braids together Southern folk traditions and Black Girl Magic into a searing modern tale of grief, power, and self-discovery” (Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles).
Start reading now!
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10. Powerless by Lauren Roberts
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, this young adult fantasy follows the forbidden romance between a powerful prince and an ordinary girl as they try to survive their kingdom’s grueling laws pitting them against each other.
Start reading now!
Extras
1. The Eid Gift by S.K. Ali
The Eid Gift is a companion short story to Love from A to Z. Adam and Zayneb —engaged but continents apart for so long— are finally in the same city!
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2. Love at First Fight by Sandhya Menon
Join Dimple and Rishi as they do an escape room in this exclusive short story from Sandhya Menon! You’ll also see how Pinky and Samir met for the first time before you can read about them in 10 Things I Hate About Pinky.
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3. As Kismet Would Have It by Sandhya Menon
Will Dimple and Rishi find their happily ever after? Find out in this funny, romantic, endlessly charming e-novella sequel to When Dimple Met Rishi!
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Start reading now!
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4. The Thief by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell
A short story prequel to Sky Without Stars about the origins of fan-favorite character, Chatine!
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Start reading now!
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5. These Precious Scars by Emily Suvada
A haunting short story prequel to the Mortal Coil series.
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6. Better Than the Prom by Lynn Painter
A swoonworthy short story from Wes’s perspective from Better Than the Movies.
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7. Uncharted Dreams by Pascale Lacelle
Romie Brysden is a Dreamer, the best at the prestigious Aldryn College for Lunar Magics. She knows the realm of dreams like a sea captain knows the tides. And she’s gone deeper into this vast sleepscape than any Dreamer ever has. This is a prequest short story to A Curious Tides.
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8. The Priest and the Shepherd by Chloe Gong
Set six years before the events of Foul Lady Fortune, The Priest and the Shepherd follows Orion’s sister, Phoebe, and his best friend, Silas!
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9. Our First Chance by Robbie Couch
Long before they were best friends, River wasn’t a fan of Dylan—Mavis’ suspiciously perfect new boyfriend who was slowly stealing her away. But in this short story prequel to Another First Chance, Mavis cleverly plans for them both to attend an Astronomy Club meeting, hoping the after-school activity brings the pair closer together. Meanwhile, many states away, the mastermind behind a secretive research group scores a big win that will upend the high schoolers’ lives forever…
Start reading now!
10. Better Than Before by Lynn Painter
Lynn Painter’s Better Than the Movies collides with Betting on You when, after meeting the annoyingly cute Bailey on his flight, Charlie gets picked at the airport up by his cousin, Wes, who introduces him to his annoyingly cute neighbor, Liz.
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11. Second First dATE BY RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON
Graduation has come and gone, and there’s one major milestone Rowan and Neil haven’t yet hit in their relationship: going on a real date. Neil’s planned every detail, determined to give his girlfriend the ultimate romantic evening, although he’s secretly worried their connection may not spark the way it did on the last day of school—which, given how much he adores her, would be absolutely devastating. When the night turns out to be one disaster after another, they realize the date itself hardly matters. They’re still completely starry-eyed over each other, and with a little of Seattle’s natural magic, they have a whole summer to get it right.
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12. Werewolves, witches & Wyverns by F.T. Lukens
Claire and Grant are best friends who love to play a fictional and fantastical table-top card game which features a bevy of supernatural beings including werewolves, witches, and wyverns. During a playing session, Claire accidentally opens a portal and she and Grant are promptly sucked into a parallel world that is startlingly familiar to their game and where the card dynamics allow them to cast magic spells. Thus, their adventure begins in the pilot episode of Werewolves, Witches, & Wyverns, the television show beloved and raved about by the characters of Otherworldly.
Start reading now!
13. Nothing Better Than You by Lynn Painter
Experience Wes and Liz’s first kiss from Better Than the Movies from Wes’s point of view!
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14. the way we met by amber smith
Eden and Josh are in a good place – finally. But now Eden is facing down a new major milestone: spending the weekend with Josh’s parents. The last time she met them, it didn’t exactly go so well. She needs it to be perfect, for them to like her, and like her with Josh. As the weekend unfolds and she gets to know Josh’s family, the return home also brings back memories of the first time Eden met Josh. The real story, the one Josh doesn’t even know…
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The finale to the Powerless Trilogy is nearly here, and we’re celebrating by rounding up the best quotes that have been revealed so far! What’s next for Paedyn, Kai, Kitt, and the Kingdom of Ilya? Only time will tell, but for now, these teasers from Lauren Roberts herself will have to do!
“I’m selfish, Paedyn. I burned your home to the ground just to have you and now it is all of Ilya standing in my way, tempting me to light a match.”
“You don’t need a blade, I would bleed if only you asked.”
“Then I wouldn’t ask,” I retort sternly.
“No, you wouldn’t.” He steps out into the hall, tossing his next damning sentence over a shoulder. “As my queen, you would command it.”
We are inevitable.
We are tragedy.
“…Bow at my feet with a sneer, if you must. I won’t see it with your face to the ground.”
“She is my Silver Savior. And hating her is not as simple as it may seem.”
“Pae, let me force every person in this kingdom to their knees for you.”
“I would spend the rest of my days making her flower crowns if she wanted to be a queen. My queen. Not Kitt’s. Not Ilya’s. Mine.”
“It is cruel, not being able to call him mine after everything we’ve endured.”
“You’re not supposed to touch me at all.”
“But you could command me to,” I drawl. “Then I’d simply be following an order.”
Learn more about the Powerless Trilogy and pre-order your copy of Fearless here!
Spring has arrived, and so have the year’s first amazing new releases! We are BEYOND excited for all of the amazing reads coming from Simon Teen this year, so stay tuned for even more glowing recommendations from our team, coming soon!!
I must admit that I was a bit late to reading Powerless (I only picked it up two months ago), but once I was in, I was IN. I absolutely devoured the series and with the way Reckless ended… I have simply been waiting to know what Paedyn does next! Ever since the cover reveal, I know we have all been tormented by the question mark at the end of ‘destined for each other’. Even though I’m sure I know who I would pick, is Paedyn’s decision that simple? Who will she end up with: Kitt? Or Kai?
Love at Second Sight has everything you need in a paranormal teen novel: a compelling murder mystery, loveable characters, an adorable queer romance, werewolves and fae and magic, and so much more! Main character, Cam, is a normal kid with a witch best friend and a werewolf crush. He wants to spend his sophomore year flying under the radar, but then Cam develops psychic powers and, in a vision, witnesses a gruesome murder of a teen girl he doesn’t know. Can he, his friends, and his crush stop the murder before it happens?
All Better Now is somehow the first Neal Shusterman book that I’ve read. After devouring it, I immediately (finally) read Scythe—and can confirm that both books will give you ALL the feels! All Better Now is a dystopian thriller that’s reminiscent of Station Eleven from Emily St. John Mandel, The Electric Kingdom from David Arnold, and also The Last of Us (minus the zombies!). I fell in love with the book’s multi-POV structure that follows different characters who must cope in a near-future version of our world where happiness becomes medically contagious, including one teen who is infected and another teen who isn’t. It’s Neal Shusterman at his best and provides a thought-provoking exploration of humanity’s future, so if you loved the Arc of a Scythe series, All Better Now should be your next read!
Ever since the cliffhanger at the end of Bloodmarked, I’ve waited not-so-patiently to find out what’s going to happen to my girl Bree now that she’s left her friends and loved ones behind to work with a very questionable ally. The Round Table is fractured, Sel’s gone, and Nick … well, Nick has his own secrets. This book is going to BLOW everyone’s mind. Tracy Deonn, you’re responsible for my therapy bills!!!
A stunning conclusion to a dark academia series with real and terrifying stakes –Scott Reintgen’s bestselling series ends with a bang (literally)! With a magical plague sweeping their world, these characters will have to reckon with the consequences of their big political moves, and a big bad that all of them underestimated. When devastation crashes through everything they’ve built, will they be able to imagine a future for Kathor?
If you're a sucker for a swoony romcom (and honestly, who isn't?) then Solving for the Unknown should be on your 2025 TBR! This sweet, adorable read follows Vietnamese Americans Viet and Evie as they juggle family, friends, and school as they forge their own path in between college classes and falling in love. Plus, it's the companion to fan-favorite A Pho Love Story, and the amazing food in this read will make you just as hungry as the first book!
Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for March’s Free Reads. This month’s Free Reads have been chosen are in celebration of Women’s History Month! Plus, you can start reading all of March’s new releases with extended excerpts, and a few extras for Women’s History Month, too!
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Full Reads
1. Once I Was You by Maria Hinojosa
Emmy Award–winning journalist Maria Hinojosa adapts her New York Times bestselling, “quite simply beautiful” (BookPage) adult memoir for young readers with this special edition filled with unique content in the vein of Jason Reynolds’s Stamped.
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2. Diary of a Confused feminist by Kate Weston
The Field Guide to the North American Teenager meets Derry Girls in this hilarious and relatable young adult novel in diary entries about a British teen determined to be a good feminist and her charming, embarrassing, and inspiring journey to figuring out how.
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3. Period Power by Nadya Okamoto
PERIOD founder and Harvard College student Nadya Okamoto offers a manifesto on menstruation and why we can no longer silence those who bleed—and how to engage in youth activism.
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Extended Excerpts
1. Oathbound by Tracy Deonn (Available 3/4)
Tracy Deonn’s #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle continues in the sensational third book about a dazzling contemporary fantasy world that blends Southern Black Girl Magic with secret societies and the legend of King Arthur!
Start reading now!
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2. Solving for the unknown by Loan Le
In this sweet, incredibly heartfelt companion to A Pho Love Story, Vietnamese Americans Viet and Evie juggle family expectations with their desire to forge their own path in between college classes and falling in love.
Start reading now!
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3. Till Death by Kellan McDaniel
Two gay men—one young, one ageless—sink their teeth into reclaiming their lives and identities from those who would silence them in this insatiable romantic horror novel from Hugo and Nebula Award–nominated author Kellan McDaniel.
Start reading now!
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4. Children of Useyi by Moses Ose Utomi
An elite female fighter and her found family of sisters battle gods and monsters for their existence in this captivating West African–inspired young adult fantasy sequel to Daughters of Oduma, perfect for fans of The Gilded Ones and Legendborn.
Start reading now!
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5. A Suffragist’s Guide to the Antarctic by Yi Shun Lai
A teen’s fight for suffrage turns into one of survival when her crew’s Antarctic expedition ship gets stuck in the ice in this historical novel told in journal entries perfect for fans of Gary Paulsen and The Downstairs Girl.
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6. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Filled with mystery and an intriguingly rich magic system, Tracy Deonn’s YA contemporary fantasy reinvents the King Arthur legend and “braids together Southern folk traditions and Black Girl Magic into a searing modern tale of grief, power, and self-discovery” (Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles).
Start reading now!
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7. Powerless by Lauren Roberts
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, this young adult fantasy follows the forbidden romance between a powerful prince and an ordinary girl as they try to survive their kingdom’s grueling laws pitting them against each other.
Start reading now!
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8.These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Serpent & Dove, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River.
Start Reading Now!
Extras
1. The Eid Gift by S.K. Ali
The Eid Gift is a companion short story to Love from A to Z. Adam and Zayneb —engaged but continents apart for so long— are finally in the same city!
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Start reading now!
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2. Love at First Fight by Sandhya Menon
Join Dimple and Rishi as they do an escape room in this exclusive short story from Sandhya Menon! You’ll also see how Pinky and Samir met for the first time before you can read about them in 10 Things I Hate About Pinky.
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Start reading now!
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3. As Kismet Would Have It by Sandhya Menon
Will Dimple and Rishi find their happily ever after? Find out in this funny, romantic, endlessly charming e-novella sequel to When Dimple Met Rishi!
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Start reading now!
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4. The Thief by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell
A short story prequel to Sky Without Stars about the origins of fan-favorite character, Chatine!
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Start reading now!
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5. These Precious Scars by Emily Suvada
A haunting short story prequel to the Mortal Coil series.
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Start reading now!
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6. Better Than the Prom by Lynn Painter
A swoonworthy short story from Wes’s perspective from Better Than the Movies.
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Start reading now!
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7. Uncharted Dreams by Pascale Lacelle
Romie Brysden is a Dreamer, the best at the prestigious Aldryn College for Lunar Magics. She knows the realm of dreams like a sea captain knows the tides. And she’s gone deeper into this vast sleepscape than any Dreamer ever has. This is a prequest short story to A Curious Tides.
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Start reading now!
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8. The Priest and the Shepherd by Chloe Gong
Set six years before the events of Foul Lady Fortune, The Priest and the Shepherd follows Orion’s sister, Phoebe, and his best friend, Silas!
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Start reading now!
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9. Our First Chance by Robbie Couch
Long before they were best friends, River wasn’t a fan of Dylan—Mavis’ suspiciously perfect new boyfriend who was slowly stealing her away. But in this short story prequel to Another First Chance, Mavis cleverly plans for them both to attend an Astronomy Club meeting, hoping the after-school activity brings the pair closer together. Meanwhile, many states away, the mastermind behind a secretive research group scores a big win that will upend the high schoolers’ lives forever…
Start reading now!
10. Better Than Before by Lynn Painter
Lynn Painter’s Better Than the Movies collides with Betting on You when, after meeting the annoyingly cute Bailey on his flight, Charlie gets picked at the airport up by his cousin, Wes, who introduces him to his annoyingly cute neighbor, Liz.
Start Reading Now!
11. Second First dATE BY RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON
Graduation has come and gone, and there’s one major milestone Rowan and Neil haven’t yet hit in their relationship: going on a real date. Neil’s planned every detail, determined to give his girlfriend the ultimate romantic evening, although he’s secretly worried their connection may not spark the way it did on the last day of school—which, given how much he adores her, would be absolutely devastating. When the night turns out to be one disaster after another, they realize the date itself hardly matters. They’re still completely starry-eyed over each other, and with a little of Seattle’s natural magic, they have a whole summer to get it right.
Start Reading Now!
12. Werewolves, witches & Wyverns by F.T. Lukens
Claire and Grant are best friends who love to play a fictional and fantastical table-top card game which features a bevy of supernatural beings including werewolves, witches, and wyverns. During a playing session, Claire accidentally opens a portal and she and Grant are promptly sucked into a parallel world that is startlingly familiar to their game and where the card dynamics allow them to cast magic spells. Thus, their adventure begins in the pilot episode of Werewolves, Witches, & Wyverns, the television show beloved and raved about by the characters of Otherworldly.
Start reading now!
13. Nothing Better Than You by Lynn Painter
Experience Wes and Liz’s first kiss from Better Than the Movies from Wes’s point of view!
Start Reading Now!
14. the way we met by amber smith
Eden and Josh are in a good place – finally. But now Eden is facing down a new major milestone: spending the weekend with Josh’s parents. The last time she met them, it didn’t exactly go so well. She needs it to be perfect, for them to like her, and like her with Josh. As the weekend unfolds and she gets to know Josh’s family, the return home also brings back memories of the first time Eden met Josh. The real story, the one Josh doesn’t even know…
Start Reading Now!
Spring is approaching, and with it comes amazing new releases! We have so many must-read new books hitting shelves this March, including the EPIC next installment in Tracy Deonn’s Legendborn Cycle, thrilling vampire romance, and more! How many of these books have made it onto your TBR?
Tracy Deonn’s #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle continues in the sensational third book about a dazzling contemporary fantasy world that blends Southern Black Girl Magic with secret societies and the legend of King Arthur!
In this sweet, incredibly heartfelt companion to A Pho Love Story, Vietnamese Americans Viet and Evie juggle family expectations with their desire to forge their own path in between college classes and falling in love.
Two gay men—one young, one ageless—sink their teeth into reclaiming their lives and identities from those who would silence them in this insatiable romantic horror novel from Hugo and Nebula Award–nominated author Kellan McDaniel.
An elite female fighter and her found family of sisters battle gods and monsters for their existence in this captivating West African–inspired young adult fantasy sequel to Daughters of Oduma, perfect for fans of The Gilded Ones and Legendborn.
We’re committed to using our platforms to lift up Black creators now and always, and in celebration of Black History Month, we’ve gathered a few of our favorite books by Black authors we love. As we continue to listen, learn, and lift up Black voices, we hope you enjoy reading these amazing books!
From TikTok star and creator of Fast Black History Taylor Cassidy comes a witty, lightly illustrated nonfiction debut that blends history and memoir in a joyful celebration of Black American historical figures.
An elite female fighter must reenter the competition to protect her found family of younger sisters in this scintillating young adult fantasy inspired by West African culture, perfect for fans of The Gilded Ones and Creed.
The bond between two best friends is put to the test when one of them gets pregnant in this contemporary teen novel inspired by MTV’s iconic reality show.
The Haunting of Hill House meets Sadie in this evocative and mind-bending psychological thriller following two teen girls navigating the treacherous past of a mysterious mansion ten years apart.
From the acclaimed author of SLAY and The Cost of Knowing comes an action-driven, high-octane novel about a group of working-class teens in Seattle who join a dangerous scavenger hunt with a prize that can save their families and community.
Filled with mystery and an intriguingly rich magic system, Tracy Deonn’s YA contemporary fantasy Legendborn offers the dark allure of City of Bones with a modern-day twist on a classic legend and a lot of Southern Black Girl Magic. Now out in paperback, with new bonus content! Once you've read Legendborn, be sure to pick up the sequel, Bloodmarked, to find out what's next for Bree!
A rich, dark urban fantasy debut following a teen witch who is given a horrifying task: sacrificing her first love to save her family’s magic. The problem is, she’s never been in love—she’ll have to find the perfect guy before she can kill him. After you've read Blood Like Magic, be sure to add the upcoming spellbinding sequel, Blood Like Fate, to your TBR too!
This lilting and riveting young adult debut novel about three teens entangled by secret love, open hatred, and the invisible societal constraints wrapped around people both Black and white is perfect for readers of All American Boys and The Hate U Give.
Hitch meets The Sun Is Also a Star in this “mega swoon-worthy, effortlessly cool” (Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author) novel about a self-professed teen love doctor with a popular radio segment who believes he can get a girl who hates all things romance to fall in love with him in only three dates.
It’s time to Read Your Heart Out!!! From 2/7 through 2/14, we’re giving you the chance to read four romantic reads and four romance extended excerpts! Which read are you checking out first?
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Full Reads
1. The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim
“Jane Austen meets Bengali cinema” (Publishers Weekly) in this delightful and heartfelt rom-com about a Bangladeshi American teen whose meddling mother arranges a match to secure their family’s financial security—just as she’s falling in love with someone else.
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2. She Gets The Girl by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick
She’s All That meets What If It’s Us in this New York Times bestselling hate-to-love YA romantic comedy from the coauthor of Five Feet Apart Rachael Lippincott and debut writer Alyson Derrick.
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3. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Belly has an unforgettable summer in this stunning start to the Summer I Turned Pretty series from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Jenny Han.
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4. The Do-Over by Lynn Painter
In this “unequivocally hilarious and delightful” (Kirkus Reviews) young adult romp for fans of Recommended for You and A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, a teen girl has the worst Valentine’s Day ever—only to relive it over and over again.
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Extended Excerpts
1. solving for the unknown by Loan Le
In this sweet, incredibly heartfelt companion to A Pho Love Story, Vietnamese Americans Viet and Evie juggle family expectations with their desire to forge their own path in between college classes and falling in love. Out 3/4/25!
Start reading now!
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2. By Any Other Name by Erin Cotter
A down-on-his-luck actor and an English lord reluctantly team up to solve the murder of Christopher Marlowe in this Shakespearean-era “quippy, heart-wrenching debut…ideal for fans of Mackenzi Lee and F.T. Lukens” (Kirkus Reviews).
Start reading now!
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3. For All Time by Shanna Miles
The Sun Is Also a Star meets Outlander in this “unforgettable and artfully crafted romance” (Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’) about two teens who relive their tragic love story over and over until they uncover what they must do to change their fate.
Start reading now!
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4. With Love, Echo park by Laura Taylor Namey
From the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, this “touching and emotionally satisfying” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) novel follows two Cuban teens in LA’s Echo Park neighborhood who clash over their visions for the future, the secrets between their families…and the sparks flying between them.
Start reading now!
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Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for February’s Free Reads. This month’s Free Reads have been chosen are in celebration of Black History Month! Plus, keep an eye out #ReadYourHeartOut for free romance reads from 2/7 – 2/14 and check out all of February’s new releases with extended excerpts.
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Full Reads
1. Delicious monsters by Liselle sambury
The Haunting of Hill House meets Sadie in this evocative and mind-bending psychological thriller following two teen girls navigating the treacherous past of a mysterious mansion ten years apart.
Start reading now!
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2. long way down by jason reynolds
An ode to Put the Damn Guns Down, this is National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestseller Jason Reynolds’s fiercely stunning novel that takes place in sixty potent seconds—the time it takes a kid to decide whether or not he’s going to murder the guy who killed his brother.
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3. The bones of ruin by Sarah Raughley
An African tightrope walker who can’t die gets embroiled in a secret society’s deadly gladiatorial tournament in this thrilling historical fantasy set in an alternate 1880s London, perfect for fans of The Last Magician and The Gilded Wolves.
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4. Love Radio by Ebony Ladelle
Hitch meets The Sun Is Also a Star in this “mega swoon-worthy, effortlessly cool” (Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author) novel about a self-professed teen love doctor with a popular radio segment who believes he can get a girl who hates all things romance to fall in love with him in only three dates.
Start reading now!
Extended Excerpts
1. All better now by Neal Shusterman
From New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman comes a young adult thriller about a world where happiness is contagious but the risks of catching it may be just as dangerous as the cure.
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2. A Burning in the bones by scott reintgen
Ren’s quest to dismantle Kathor’s corrupt system comes to a head as political machinations and a mysterious disease take hold of the city in this edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Waxways series.
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3. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Filled with mystery and an intriguingly rich magic system, Tracy Deonn’s YA contemporary fantasy reinvents the King Arthur legend and “braids together Southern folk traditions and Black Girl Magic into a searing modern tale of grief, power, and self-discovery” (Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles).
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4. Powerless by Lauren Roberts
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, this young adult fantasy follows the forbidden romance between a powerful prince and an ordinary girl as they try to survive their kingdom’s grueling laws pitting them against each other.
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5.These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Serpent & Dove, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River.
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Extras
1. The Eid Gift by S.K. Ali
The Eid Gift is a companion short story to Love from A to Z. Adam and Zayneb —engaged but continents apart for so long— are finally in the same city!
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2. Love at First Fight by Sandhya Menon
Join Dimple and Rishi as they do an escape room in this exclusive short story from Sandhya Menon! You’ll also see how Pinky and Samir met for the first time before you can read about them in 10 Things I Hate About Pinky.
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3. As Kismet Would Have It by Sandhya Menon
Will Dimple and Rishi find their happily ever after? Find out in this funny, romantic, endlessly charming e-novella sequel to When Dimple Met Rishi!
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4. The Thief by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell
A short story prequel to Sky Without Stars about the origins of fan-favorite character, Chatine!
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5. These Precious Scars by Emily Suvada
A haunting short story prequel to the Mortal Coil series.
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6. Better Than the Prom by Lynn Painter
A swoonworthy short story from Wes’s perspective from Better Than the Movies.
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7. Uncharted Dreams by Pascale Lacelle
Romie Brysden is a Dreamer, the best at the prestigious Aldryn College for Lunar Magics. She knows the realm of dreams like a sea captain knows the tides. And she’s gone deeper into this vast sleepscape than any Dreamer ever has. This is a prequest short story to A Curious Tides.
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8. The Priest and the Shepherd by Chloe Gong
Set six years before the events of Foul Lady Fortune, The Priest and the Shepherd follows Orion’s sister, Phoebe, and his best friend, Silas!
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9. Our First Chance by Robbie Couch
Long before they were best friends, River wasn’t a fan of Dylan—Mavis’ suspiciously perfect new boyfriend who was slowly stealing her away. But in this short story prequel to Another First Chance, Mavis cleverly plans for them both to attend an Astronomy Club meeting, hoping the after-school activity brings the pair closer together. Meanwhile, many states away, the mastermind behind a secretive research group scores a big win that will upend the high schoolers’ lives forever…
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10. Better Than Before by Lynn Painter
Lynn Painter’s Better Than the Movies collides with Betting on You when, after meeting the annoyingly cute Bailey on his flight, Charlie gets picked at the airport up by his cousin, Wes, who introduces him to his annoyingly cute neighbor, Liz.
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11. Second First dATE BY RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON
Graduation has come and gone, and there’s one major milestone Rowan and Neil haven’t yet hit in their relationship: going on a real date. Neil’s planned every detail, determined to give his girlfriend the ultimate romantic evening, although he’s secretly worried their connection may not spark the way it did on the last day of school—which, given how much he adores her, would be absolutely devastating. When the night turns out to be one disaster after another, they realize the date itself hardly matters. They’re still completely starry-eyed over each other, and with a little of Seattle’s natural magic, they have a whole summer to get it right.
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12. Werewolves, witches & Wyverns by F.T. Lukens
Claire and Grant are best friends who love to play a fictional and fantastical table-top card game which features a bevy of supernatural beings including werewolves, witches, and wyverns. During a playing session, Claire accidentally opens a portal and she and Grant are promptly sucked into a parallel world that is startlingly familiar to their game and where the card dynamics allow them to cast magic spells. Thus, their adventure begins in the pilot episode of Werewolves, Witches, & Wyverns, the television show beloved and raved about by the characters of Otherworldly.
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13. Nothing Better Than You by Lynn Painter
Experience Wes and Liz’s first kiss from Better Than the Movies from Wes’s point of view!
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14. the way we met by amber smith
Eden and Josh are in a good place – finally. But now Eden is facing down a new major milestone: spending the weekend with Josh’s parents. The last time she met them, it didn’t exactly go so well. She needs it to be perfect, for them to like her, and like her with Josh. As the weekend unfolds and she gets to know Josh’s family, the return home also brings back memories of the first time Eden met Josh. The real story, the one Josh doesn’t even know…