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Simon Teen Reveals Week is here!
What, you ask, is Simon Teen Reveals Week? It’s that special time of year when we show you all the shiny new covers for books coming out in just a few seasons. From June 15 -19, we’re showing you all the new covers for our Spring 2027 young adult books. So get your Goodreads shelf ready because you’re going to want to add all of these books to your TBR!
6/15: Cover Reveals Day 1
Love Me Always By Emiko Jean
After a devastating breakup, Emma takes a chance on the universe—and discovers the future still has something to say—in this heartfelt romantic mystery, the sequel to the national bestseller Love Me Tomorrow.
What if you wrote to the future…and the future wrote back?
Eighteen-year-old Emma Nakamura-Thatcher swore she was done with letters from the future. But as a first-year at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Emma realizes she’s out of her depth—between the terrifying talent of her classmates and a brutal work-study job, she’s barely keeping her head above water. When the distance between her and her boyfriend, Colin, finally breaks them apart, Emma asks the future for help. And it answers with a warning: Emma, the letter writer says, is on the brink of a life-changing mistake.
Soon she is tangled in two mysteries: Who is writing to her across time now, and which of the two boys in her life now is her true love? Is it Theo, her dearest childhood best friend, now a sweet, brilliant physicist at MIT? Or could it be Colin’s twin brother, Sebastian St. James, who is grumpy, infuriating—and somehow indispensable to her new life?
As the letters grow more urgent and she feels pulled in two directions, Emma must decide: Can she trust the future, even if it means risking the present? And what would happen if she stopped looking for signs, and started listening to her own heart?
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
A Totally Fake Love Story By Zoe Hana Mikuta
For the first printing only! This paperback features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts.
When the hot lead of her K-drama script comes to life, an introverted teen can only send him back where he belongs by finding her own love story in this deliciously soapy and trope-filled young adult romance perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Ann Liang!
Anna Nari wants to write K-dramas, not be in one. With divorced, practically estranged parents, real-life romance has always felt more like fiction than real-life. Especially after she had her heart broken by her childhood best friend, Jun Park, the summer before junior year. Did she enjoy flirting with him a little too much? Maybe. Did she tuck tail and run when things got too real? Well, that’s nobody’s business. But that suits her just fine, because writing about love is so much more fun than being in love.
At least until Anna decides to enter the Seoul Production Co. Screenplay Contest, and Do-Yun, the impossibly attractive lead of her script, somehow shows up on her doorstep! Now she has only three weeks to finish her script and figure out how to send him back… Even if that means falling in love for real this time.
Could letting Jun help with her script be their chance to salvage more than just their friendship? Or will Do-Yun’s presence in her life about make everything too complicated?
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
The River Infinite By Scott Reintgen
For the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts.
In a world where fairy lives are traded for miracles, a river trader receives a mysterious job that could change the shape of his world forever in this thrilling young adult fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Scott Reintgen.
Kill a fairy, get a miracle. That was the cruel logic behind the Bloody Exchange, and there is no miracle greater than the River Infinite—an entire river, born in seconds. The waterway runs in an impossible circle, carving out new trade routes and birthing new cities.
Less than a decade later, Truce works the river with his best friend, Shaw. The two have become the fastest and most reliable smugglers in the business. Every successful trade or quick-thinking con has them one step closer to a better life. Their next job? Transport an undisclosed package.
But when they arrive, they discover the package is not a what, but a who. And with miracle hunters trailing them, Truce and Shaw will need to move more carefully than ever. Because this time, a successful journey won’t just mean a little more coin in their pockets—it might reshape the entire world as they know it.
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
6/16: Cover Reveals Day 2
Falling Fast By Jenni Fletcher
For the first printing only! This paperback features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts.
A marketing pro tasked with improving the public image of an F1 racer starts to fall for the man behind the persona in this addictive romance perfect for fans of Lauren Asher and Chloe Walsh.
Formula 1 superfan Ava Yearwood can’t quite believe her luck when she lands a job at Rask Racing right out of school. She’s supposed to improve their reputation as an underdog team, a job made harder by the fact that their best driver, Leif Olsen, seems to hate her. Ever the professional, Ava is determined to avoid Leif at all costs, but that’s easier said than done when she’s tasked with managing his professional image.
As Leif starts to open up, a new problem emerges: Ava may be developing feelings for him, feelings that could put all her career ambitions in jeopardy. Can Ava and Leif keep their priorities on track, or will their growing attraction steer them both off course?
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
The Echo of Empires By Shameen Abubakar
For the first printing only! This hardcover features blazing red gilded edges while the special edition supply lasts.
To break their unwanted bonds to legendary beasts, three street rats reunite and set sail on a daring quest to crash a royal wedding and pull off the heist of the century in this debut young adult fantasy for fans of Six of Crows and Sabaa Tahir.
A cunning tailor.
A thrill-seeking pirate.
An unconventional assassin.
The heist that could unravel an empire.
Soha Khosrani knows how to make a deal.
Born and bred in Joot, a crowded port city teeming with gang lords, bureaucrats, and heiresses, Soha is an upstart tailor with an unhealthy appetite for risk who falls somewhere in between all of the above.
Just as Soha is on the cusp of the biggest deal of her career, Rostam—a fiery monster of legend—destroys her precious tailor shop. Awoken from a thousand-year banishment arranged by his siblings, Rostam has returned furious, vengeful, and tied to Soha through a ring she discovered in her childhood.
To make matters worse, Soha’s past then crashes onto her doorstep when both her childhood nemesis and assassin sister return to Joot, bound to Rostam’s brother and sister. In order to break the dangerous bonds, the three former street rats and their monstrous counterparts must crash the royal wedding and steal the only object that might free them from one another…even if it means offering up an entire empire as collateral.
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
The Murder at the End of this Book By E. K. Johnston
For the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts.
Doctor Who meets Only Murders in the Building in this propulsive speculative young adult thriller following an apprentice time traveler who finds a dead body in her bathtub and races to solve the murder…before it happens.
Welcome to the Nexus: the only hotel in Toronto to cater to the modern time traveler. With temporal security in place for your protection, color-coded tokens to keep paradoxes at bay, and housekeeping on linear Tuesdays, the hotel is ready to serve all your needs.
Agatha Grey is a long-term resident at the Nexus. As an apprentice time traveler, Agatha is mostly limited to sourcing ancient grains for fad diets. Her work is pretty boring, but she likes it that way, as she’d rather escape into the past than actually deal with her grief over an accident that left her the only survivor.
But when Thomas Charger, a (sort of) friend, turns up (definitely) murdered in her hotel bathtub, Agatha can no longer keep her life on pause. If she wants to know who killed Thomas—and why they chose her bathtub to do it in—she will have to venture deeper into the mysterious Nexus Hotel and attempt to learn its secrets, which becomes all the more complicated when Thomas shows up in the middle of her investigation.
In a hotel for time travelers, time means nothing. So how do you solve a murder that hasn’t happened yet?
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
6/17: Cover Reveals Day 3
Dread Chaser By Lauren Thoman
The Last of Us meets The Mandalorian in this post-apocalyptic speculative young adult novel about a teenage bounty hunter whose mission to catch the target of a lifetime begins to unravel everything he thought he knew about his world.
Over a century after a series of cataclysmic disasters wiped out most life on Earth, survival in the Expanse is a daily battle. No one knows that better than eighteen-year-old Diesel, who lost his family years ago and now earns his keep as a dust chaser—tracking down the people no one else can find, even when they’d rather stay hidden.
But when Diesel’s assigned a mysterious and dangerous new target that comes with the largest bounty he’s ever seen, he worries that this time he may be in over his head. Accompanied by his hulking dog, Gloom, Diesel sets out across the climate-ravaged Stormlands, determined to claim the bounty before anyone else can. But nothing about this job is business as usual: leads are few, competition is fierce, and every clue that he uncovers only raises more questions.
Worse, the monstrous Dreads that roam the Expanse are increasing in number, making each day more dangerous than the last. Pursued by old rivals and unsettled by whispers of secret organizations that challenge his understanding of the world, Diesel will have to decide which he’d rather chase: his mark or the truth.
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
Predestined By Rebecca Danzenbaker
From the author of Soulmatch comes a dystopian romantic thriller where a risk-averse teen trusts the future-predicting AI to identify potential threats, but it completely misses the mysterious rebel intent on upending her world.
Gloria St. John’s life is 88.3% predictable. It’s a great score. She makes smart choices, avoids unnecessary risks, and grumbles about the country’s oppressive predictability system while simultaneously reaping the rewards. That is, until her Futurecast app, the one that predicts her next twenty-four hours, alerts Gloria that she’ll suddenly vanish tomorrow morning. But that’s impossible. Must be a glitch, right? Right?
Turns out the “glitch” is linked to a mysterious rebel, Elwood, who knows far more than he should about Gloria, the predictability AI, and its developer—Gloria’s dad. Driven by growing resentment of her father’s control, Gloria agrees to meet Elwood in exchange for answers, but Elwood hasn’t come to help Gloria. He’s here to destroy her.
Gloria’s race against the clock to save herself and her loved ones unexpectedly turns up the truth about her mother’s unsolved murder. Soon she’s rethinking not only her past but her every step, especially since Futurecast insists she won’t survive the night.
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
89 Seconds to Midnight By Crystal Seitz
For the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts.
When a pit fighter needs cash for urgent, life-saving medicine, she reluctantly agrees to spy for the resistance—even as the governor’s son watches her every move—in this fast-paced young adult dystopian romance that’s Silver Elite meets Coldwire.
Proxima “Xi” Gaines was able to survive a deadly outbreak when antibiotics failed thanks to her genetically engineered immune system. Now she scrapes together a living for herself and her twin brother, Ry, as an underground fighter beneath Old Boston’s contaminated, crime-ridden streets. The healthy residents of New Boston pay big bucks to watch rival gangs fight, and notorious mobster Mama sees potential—and profit—in Xi.
Until Xi’s immune system turns against her.
Suddenly her fighting days are numbered. She’ll do anything to afford the pricey pills needed to save her life, so when the Revolutionaries approach her with an opportunity that might just change everything, she seizes it. Xi will have to fight in New Boston’s Centennial Celebrations as a front to spy on the Governor General—a task made all the more difficult with the governor’s roguish son, Logan, watching her every move, convinced Xi is up to no good.
If she succeeds, the Revolutionaries will give Xi and her brother a new life, one that includes access to medical care she desperately needs. Fail, and she’s as good as dead.
If she wants to survive, Xi will have to hide her symptoms—and her growing feelings for Logan—long enough to uncover the plot that could forever alter both Bostons…and her future.
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
6/18: Cover Reveals Day 4
The Risks of Falling By Taylor Hartley
A ski trip takes a dangerous turn when a teen ends up stranded in a snowstorm with her best friend’s ex-boyfriend in this swoon-worthy romantic drama that’s Falling Like Leaves meets Survivor.
Halle is rather proud of her nickname, Halle “Intensity” Peters. Forever focused on her studies, she is one acceptance letter away from her Ivy League dream school, and she couldn’t care less about dating or prom—top priorities for her best friend, Sofia. Halle was really hoping that after Sofia’s dramatic breakup with River “Scumbag” Walsh, she would have come around to a truth Halle learned long ago: men don’t stick around.
But when college rejections start rolling in, Halle’s dream becomes a living nightmare. Desperate to escape it all, she agrees to join Sofia on a backcountry ski trip at a nearby national park. Things are looking up—until River becomes a last-minute addition to the group. Just when things couldn’t get worse, Halle winds up separated from her friends and lost on the mountain during a snowstorm…with none other than River Walsh as a survival buddy.
Stranded with limited supplies, the two must put aside their mutual dislike for each other to survive in the frigid wilds, a feat that kindles complicated feelings and forces Halle to question everything she thought she knew about what she wants—and who she really is.
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
Heritage Blade By L.L. McKinney
In this thrilling young adult urban fantasy by acclaimed author L.L. McKinney, a Black boy with a bounty on his head uses his powers to protect mankind while searching for answers to his past.
Fifteen-year-old James “Jay” Mitchell has magic in his blood and one mission on his mind: protect his city from supernatural threats. He’s good at it, too—just not exactly authorized. See, hunting monsters without the Guild’s permission is a serious crime. And the Guild doesn’t do warnings. They do prison. Or execution.
When a damsel faking distress blows his cover, Jay suddenly finds himself hunted on two fronts: by the Guild and by the city’s paranormal population, some eager to settle old scores. Before long, there’s a price on his head.
Now, with vampire bounty hunters on his trail, Guild enforcers closing in, and fae knights joining the chase, Jay will need every weapon, spell, and trick in his technically illegal arsenal to survive. Because if he can’t clear his name, everything that goes bump in the night is coming to collect.
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
Prank Night By Kelly Coon
For the first printing only! This paperback features sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts.
A group of teens breaks into school after hours for a senior prank, only for the night to turn sinister when one of them turns up dead—and the rest are locked inside with the killer—in this edge-of-your-seat young adult thriller perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus.
Graduation at Bloomfield Academy is almost here, but golden boy Mason is not leaving without a killer senior prank. Lucy, his type A girlfriend, is only coming because he begged. Brainiacs Alex and Brady are there to problem-solve. Theater star Kenzie is thrilled they’re including her…finally. And troublemaker Ian? Well, nobody invited him, but that’s never stopped him before. All it takes is one night. One epic prank. The plan is going perfectly until…one of them is found dead at the foot of the stairs. And it looks a lot like murder.
When the school’s cutting-edge security system locks them inside, they realize there’s no way out and no one coming to save them. Trapped with a killer, their suspicions grow—everyone has a motive and secrets to hide. As the night creeps forward, paranoia rises, and it’s clear that the survivors must use their wits to make it until dawn. But as their hidden truths claw their way to the surface, a terrifying question looms: What if the killer is one of them?
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
What the Wind Said By Caitlin Chisling
A grieving heiress pays a charming con artist to help her navigate a dangerous island where the wind is a ravenous god in this dark and tender debut fantasy perfect for fans of A Study in Drowning and A Far Wilder Magic.
Emmeline Ward is a conman’s dream. Sheltered, timid, rich beyond words, and the only survivor of the highway robbery that left her parents dead and her brother missing, she is stranded, far from friends, on a distant island that is haunted by the ravenous, devouring Wind that has used people’s desires to strip them bare.
Benjamin Barrow is the consummate conman. A snake oil salesman, to be precise. He is willing to help Emmeline—if she’s willing to pay the price. After all, there are worse things in the world than a liar, and sometimes a liar is just what you need. He has never heard the voice of the strange god that billows across the isle, but he’s grown up surrounded by its skeletons, and he’ll do anything to leave them behind.
Together, they must brave a landscape brimming with the desperate and the damned in order to find Emmeline’s brother. But with the Wind always whispering, the humans always conniving, and reward money on the line, Emmeline and Benjamin must decide whether they can trust each other enough to work together—or lose themselves to their own hunger.
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
Tithe (Collector’s Edition) By Holly Black
This deluxe collector’s edition features green gilded edges, new cover art with foil stamping, illustrated endpapers, and new bonus content.
Discover the dark and seductive realm of faerie in the first book of New York Times bestseller Holly Black’s critically acclaimed Modern Faerie Tales series, where one girl must save herself from the sinister magic of the fey courts—and protect her heart in the process.
Sixteen-year-old Kaye is a modern nomad. Fierce and independent, she drifts from place to place with her mother’s rock band until an ominous attack forces them back to Kaye’s childhood home. But Kaye’s life takes another turn when she stumbles upon an injured faerie knight in the woods. Kaye has always been able to see faeries where others could not, and she chooses to save the strange young man instead of leaving him to die.
But this fateful choice will have more dire consequences than she could ever predict, as Kaye soon finds herself the unwilling pawn in an ancient and violent power struggle between two rival faerie kingdoms—a struggle that could very well mean her death.
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
6/19: Cover Reveals Day 5
The Dark that Hides Us By Andy Darcy Theo
Alexis and his friends hone their elemental powers in this second book in the young adult romantasy Descent into Darkness series that’s perfect “for readers who like Percy Jackson or fast-paced, action-packed fantasies” (School Library Journal, on The Light That Blinds Us).
Alexis, Demi, Blaise and Caeli lie in wait as the Haven prepares for the Battle of Stonehenge: a fight for light over darkness, good over evil. Mortem fast approaches, threatening to engulf all in shadow. As the night wears on, secrets are spilled and truths come to light. The world is not all that it seems, and there might be a little darkness, lurking just below the surface, where Alexis least expects.
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
The End and Everything After By Aileen Iaccino
For the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts.
Perfect for fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and Death at Morning House, this young adult thriller follows a girl who must solve the murder that happened in her family’s inn years ago before she ends up being the next victim.
Once a charming landmark of a quaint small town, Ashford Inn’s only business now comes from true crime fans obsessed with its dark past. Five years ago, local teen Willow Fremont was found dead in one of the inn’s rooms. Her case has gone cold, but a recent book speculating on the mystery has sparked renewed interest. This ghoulish fascination may be the only thing keeping the lights on, but that doesn’t mean Olive Ashford has to like it.
Olive was the one to find Willow’s body. She was thirteen and naïve at the time, dismissed by local police, but now she’s older, smarter, and wary of true crime fanatics looking for a sound bite. They always seem to conveniently forget that Olive and her sister, Marie, are more than characters in their new favorite book—they’re real people who suffered real tragedy.
Willow and Marie used to be best friends but had a falling out while Marie was away at college. The last time Olive and Willow spoke, Willow accused Olive of writing her a threatening note to get back at Willow on Marie’s behalf. Then Willow was dead. Weeks later, so was Olive and Marie’s mom, leaving them on their own—Olive homeschooling herself and Marie working two jobs.
Olive is ready to grin and bear the latest crew of true crime podcasters…until she receives a death threat exactly like Willow’s—that only Olive, Willow, and the killer ever saw. With Marie busy as always, not to mention head over heels for one of the prime suspects, Olive has no choice but to turn to the true crime–loving teens for help finding a killer before a killer finds her.
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
Dirty Windows Don’t Open By R.L. Toalson
A teen who’s always lived under the weight of poverty wonders if she dares hope for more in this emotional coming-of-age novel perfect for fans of All the Bright Places and You’ve Reached Sam.
Harper’s life is grueling. She is ostracized at school, her mother works three jobs that don’t quite pay enough to reliably put food on the table, and her own thankless job at a sandwich shop barely helps her family make ends meet. Harper knows the truth: no amount of hard work or good luck can lift you out of soul-crushing poverty—this is all she’s ever going to get. Worst of all, her older brother, Jett, went missing without a trace a few months ago. Nobody knows where he is or if he’s alive, and Harper feels terrified for him every day.
Then Harper gets paired with Jett’s charming friend Asa on a group project. As they get to know each other, a friendship takes root—the kind of friendship that changes things. At the same time, Harper’s school counselor keeps encouraging her to dream bigger and apply to colleges. Maybe someday, Harper can have something different than what she has now.
But hope is dangerous because it could lead to disappointment. Harper has always had to save her family from hunger and her brother from mental illness. Could the future really hold something different, and is it worth taking a leap if it means risking a fall?
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
The Blind Prince By Cozycroww
Trapped in a magical forest, a girl suffering a curse strikes a deal with a blinded prince to get home in this young adult graphic novel adaptation of the popular webcomic—featuring an exclusive prequel chapter!
A cursed girl. A blind prince. A bargain that binds their fates.
Hopeless romantic Elaine has always dreamed of true love. But between her controlling mother and a curse that makes her sprout sharp claws and monstrous feathers, her chances feel impossibly small. Elaine’s sheltered life is ruled by secrecy and restraint, until a devastating betrayal leaves her trapped in a forest of dangerous magic.
In its depths, she discovers Sebastian, a prince with missing eyes, imprisoned in a gilded cage. Charming, cunning, and wielding powerful magic, he may be the only one capable of breaking her curse. They strike a deal: Elaine will free him, and in return he will see her safely home—after he reclaims his stolen throne.
But in a forest thick with secrets, friendship is a dangerous commodity. And as their fragile alliance grows into something more, Elaine wonders: if she gives him her trust—and perhaps her heart—what will it cost her in the end?
You can pre-order your copy here or add it to your Goodreads shelf!
Want to see more upcoming covers for new releases? Check out all the covers for the books coming out This FALL!
We’re looking forward to a TON of amazing books that are coming out in 2026! Check out this list of all the upcoming books we can’t for you to read this year, and be sure to add them all to your TBR.
This sparkling deluxe paper over board special edition of Lynn Painter’s phenomenal New York Times bestselling rom-com about a hopelessly romantic teen girl’s first love features a new cover, stenciled edges, gorgeously designed endpapers, a ribbon bookmark, a letter from the author, and never-before-published bonus content!
Beth March’s sisters will stop at nothing to track down her killer—until they begin to suspect each other—in this “brilliantly snappy…electrifying” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) debut thriller that’s also a bold, contemporary reimagining of the beloved classic Little Women.
An aspiring pop star crafts a fake relationship with a small-town boy to rehab her image, until her ex and her real feelings get in the way in this sweeping romance perfect for fans of Lynn Painter.
A teen fights to survive in a hostile world where girls are kidnapped and forced to produce heirs for the wealthy in the riveting, New York Times bestselling dystopian young adult trilogy reminiscent of The Handmaid’s Tale. All three books feature a brand-new look and are available together in one collectible 15th anniversary boxed set!
Not sure if you want the whole set? Start with Wither and then follow up with Fever and Sever!
When Blair accidentally becomes college roommates with her brother’s best friend, sparks fly in this hilarious rom-com from bestselling author Samantha Markum, perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Emma Lord.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Tokyo Ever After comes a laugh-out-loud funny and deeply moving rom-com about a girl who starts receiving letters from the love of her life—writing to her from years in the future.
A genius humanoid escapes the university lab where she was made and gets a job at a local coffee shop in this quirky, misfit young adult graphic novel perfect for fans of Giant Days and Heartstopper.
A college student experiences life in the fast lane in a whirlwind fake dating scheme with a notorious Formula 1 driver in this swoony crossover romance perfect for fans of Chloe Walsh and Lauren Asher.
From USA TODAY bestselling author Christen Randall comes a cozy, feel-good queer romance about self-discovery, finding your person, and carving out a space for yourself in unexpected places—perfect for fans of Heartstopper, Felix Ever After, and Julie Murphy.
An action-packed contemporary fantasy for fans of Rick Riordan and Legendborn following a heartbroken girl who accidentally discovers her ex-boyfriend is the descendant of the Egyptian god of chaos and in danger from a deadly plot.
A teen discovers there’s more to his childhood visions than he ever imagined in this high-stakes romantasy debut, which masterfully weaves together themes of mental health, found family, and first love—perfect for fans of Legendborn and Lauren Roberts!
Rival groups of local and wealthy teens in a small Everglades town confront the secrets that rise from the waters in the wake of a hurricane in this sizzling and suspenseful thriller from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young—perfect for fans of Outer Banks and The White Lotus.
An intensely brave, beautifully honest, and wryly funny story about a gay Muslim teen who has to choose between being true to himself or his faith—and his realization that maybe they aren’t as separate as he thought.
Netflix’s Wednesday meets Norse mythology in this gorgeous dark contemporary fantasy following a teen berserkr sent to a secret magical academy where she must unmask the real killer behind the gruesome campus murders or risk becoming the next victim.
An orphan races to uncover a killer—who may have come from the sea—when she and her beloved orcas fall under suspicion in this historical gothic mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl, Stacey Lee.
A teen uses her art to protest injustice and galvanize others to resist in this “suspenseful…lyrical” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) near-future dystopian novel about girls finding their voices in the darkest of times, perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and Girls with Sharp Sticks.
Immerse yourself in Legendborn, the exhilarating first installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle, now available in a gorgeous collector’s edition designed in the style of a medieval rare book.
For the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts.
A young woman must survive the deadly mythical creature she smuggled aboard an airship after a crash landing on a deserted island frees it to begin hunting the survivors in this thrilling fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author Scott Reintgen.
Ninth House meets The Hazel Wood in this spellbinding conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Drowned Gods Trilogy, a gorgeous dark academia fantasy following a teen mage and her friends on their desperate quest through worlds and time!
Nami must race against time to save Infinity—and humanity—in the explosive third and final book in the “cerebral and pulse-pounding” (School Library Journal on Infinity Courts, starred review) Infinity Courts series from critically acclaimed author Akemi Dawn Bowman.
A sweet, contemporary, sapphic romance of self-exploration and self-love by The Meet-Cute Project author Rhiannon Richardson.
From acclaimed and #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen comes a romantic coming-of-age novel about an unassuming girl who learns to stand on her own while falling in love during a life-changing summer.
Now a Netflix original movie starring Lana Condor and Noah Centineo and the inspiration behind the Netflix spin-off series XO, Kitty!
Lana’s letter-writing days are over in this swoon-worthy New York Times bestselling third book in the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series. This special keepsake edition features a deluxe faux notebook cover and includes new bonus content from the author!
Love & Gelato meets Emily in Paris in this sassy, sexy romp through the Amalfi Coast starring a boy-crazy teenager trying to make something real with her on-again-off-again guy before realizing the best things in life—like love and vacations—can’t be planned for.
The Scorpio Races meets The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea in this gripping young adult fantasy about a girl who must defy tradition to save her beloved island from the monstrous forces that are tearing it apart.
Two cheerleaders find themselves inconveniently tumbling head over heels for each other in this satirical, sapphic teen rom-com that’s Bring It On meets She Drives Me Crazy.
A fraudulent teen quester must team up with a brooding, royal rival on a perilous adventure to save her brother’s life in this cozy young adult romantasy full of mythical creatures by the New York Times bestselling author of Spell Bound and So This is Ever After.
Filled with romance, mystery, and adventure, this sparkling deluxe paper-over-board edition of Jenna Evans Welch’s New York Times bestseller features stenciled sprayed edges, gorgeously designed endpapers, a ribbon marker, and brand-new bonus content!
For the first printing only! This paperback features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts.
New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson’s celebrated novel about hope in the face of heartbreak now has a beautiful new look!
For the first printing only! This paperback features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts.
New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson’s blockbuster novel about a shy teen having the most unexpected summer ever now has a beautiful new look!
The Witch Haven meets Divine Rivals in this magical tale of a young clairvoyant who gets dragged into a dangerous game of revenge alongside a mysterious thief in early 1900s New York City.
A charming nobleman accidentally joins a pirate ship and falls for its debonair captain in this swashbuckling queer debut that’s perfect for fans of F.T. Lukens and Our Flag Means Death.
A teen travels to Jamaica hoping to answer questions about her absent mother, only to discover more about her identity than she could have ever expected—and find herself caught up in an unexpected love triangle—in this dazzling young adult coming-of-age novel.
Eli and his found family must go back to the time when magic first arrived in London to uncover his lost past in this scintillating sequel to King of Dead Things, a young adult urban fantasy steeped in Afro-Caribbean folklore—perfect for fans of Legendborn and Leigh Bardugo.
A darkly addictive romantasy debut about a girl who sacrifices everything to buy the dangerous magic that could save her sister—the first in a trilogy perfect for fans of Powerless and Throne of Glass.
From Farah Heron, the critically acclaimed author of adult rom-com Accidentally Engaged, comes a story about a goody-two-shoes teen who concocts a brilliant plan to fake-date the local bad boy to rebel against her mom.
A brilliant girl risking it all to infiltrate a secret society of enchanters gets unexpected help from one of their victims—now a vengeful spirit—in this historical dark academia novel by New York Times bestselling author S. E. Grove.
The remaining members of a ghost hunting show return to the haunted manor that may have killed their friend in this atmospheric, contemporary gothic debut perfect for fans of She Is a Haunting and Delicious Monsters.
In an insular small town steeped in Norse traditions, a teen’s developing romance with a newcomer becomes fraught as dark secrets from the past rise to the surface in this gorgeously atmospheric mystery by New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline West.
From award-winning author Margarita Engle comes an enthralling and heartrending novel in verse about first love, hidden cultures, and ancestral connections that follows a teen’s journey to uncover her late grandmother’s roots in Cuba.
A folk horror novel about a girl who, hated by her town for her father’s crimes, must decide whether to save it or burn it all down when a dying god in the woods warns her of an impending catastrophe.
The thrilling sequel to A Mastery of Monsters, following the fiercely determined eighteen-year-old August Black as she infiltrates a secret society hiding the frightening reality that monsters are real, while unraveling the mystery behind her brother’s disappearance.
Knives Out meets Never Have I Ever in this hilarious and twisty young adult mystery-comedy about an Indian American teen whose family reunion at a lavish manor falls into chaos after her grandma is attacked.
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Legendborn meets The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina in this captivating contemporary fantasy debut about a teen whose newly awakened magical abilities send her searching for answers at an elite boarding school that has a mysterious connection to her family’s history.
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When the beloved family golden retriever becomes human, a girl’s relationships with her family and herself transform in ways she never thought possible in this heartwarming and funny young adult novel.
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The last two books in the sizzling and seductive Vampire Beach paranormal romance series about a teen who gets mixed up with gorgeous, sun-loving vampires are now available together in one paperback bind-up.
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“A tender and sweet romance that will have you kicking your feet.” —Misty Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of Falling Like Leaves
The first rule for a drama-free senior year? Don’t fall for the mysterious new football transfer. A swoony young adult romance full of undeniable chemistry and school spirit perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Friday Night Lights, from the author of Heart Check.
This special paper over board edition has new cover art with foil stamping, beautifully designed endpapers, gilded edges, and bonus content from the author!
A New York Times bestseller!
Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Han in this “delightfully autumnal small-town romance” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about a city girl stuck in a quaint small town who must confront her future and her old flame while the town prepares for an annual fall festival.
The classic Hallmark holiday movie gets turned upside down when a teen leaves her small-town Christmas tree farm in pursuit of the city girl who swept her off her feet in this cheeky and cozy rom-com by Food Network competitor Stef Ferrari.
A neglected teen travels to Norway for a fresh start in this stunning coming-of-age novel in verse about longing, love, and the courage to create joy from the ashes of despair by award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Megan E. Freeman.
A young artist who has bargained away most of his life for divine inspiration pairs up with fellow apprentice Leonardo da Vinci to infiltrate the Medici family and find out the truth about his missing brother in this Renaissance-set young adult mystery perfect for fans of F.T. Lukens.
The teen daughter of an infamous serial killer must prove she isn’t the one behind recent copycat murders in this witty and laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel that’s a campy, feminist send-up of slashers that both celebrates and subverts classic tropes.
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Teen influencers compete in a horror movie–themed overnight competition, only to realize the real test is staying alive in this chilling, blood-soaked horror novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Taking of Jake Livingston and the production company behind Clown in a Cornfield.
A teen working at a Parisian bakery witnesses a murder in this cozy holiday mystery with a dreamy romance at its center that’s a festive entry in the New York Times bestselling Advent Romance series, told in a perfectly paced advent calendar format with chapter-a-day reading.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, Lynn Painter, comes a rags-to-riches rom-com about a small-town girl whose family inherits a fortune and moves to New York City, where she meets a big-city boy hiding an explosive secret.
A heartrending but uplifting tale of twins and their group of friends who are forced to navigate life, relationships, and grief after their world is turned upside down from New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Benjamin Alire Sáenz.
From the New York Times bestselling author of If I See You Again Tomorrow comes a stunningly romantic, speculative novel about a teen looking for his missing dad, who keeps getting pulled into others’ memories and crossing paths with a handsome stranger who also doesn’t belong there.
KPop Demon Hunters meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this sparkling, darkly funny young adult graphic novel following a teen pop star who must take up her missing mother’s demon-slaying mantle and battle her way through the monster-infested world of social media influencers.
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After a lightning strike gives her unusual powers, a teen uses them to find missing children in this fast-paced first book in the Vanished paranormal thriller series from New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot (previously published as the 1-800-Where-R-You series).
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A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)
Navigating through the intolerant world of the early aughts and their own insecurities, three teenage boys find each other and the confidence to come out of the closet in this seminal queer coming-of-age novel.
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A teen tries to keep a series of unlucky events from ruining her sister’s wedding in this charming, “romantic comedy of errors” (Publishers Weekly) by New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson.
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A by-the-book teen must learn to embrace the beauty in chaos in this New York Times bestselling novel by Morgan Matson about friendship, finding yourself, and all the joys in life that happen while you’re busy making other plans.
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A girl juggles planning her town’s first-ever winter festival and untangling her complicated feelings for both her best friend and the star hockey player in this charming book in the swoony Bramble Falls series that started with the New York Times bestselling Falling Like Leaves.
Eden and her fellow survivors look to the future in this powerful story of justice, autonomy, and healing told in multiple points of view—the powerful conclusion to the Way I Used to Be trilogy from internationally bestselling author Amber Smith.
Previously published as The Art of Exile.
Legendborn meets The Da Vinci Code in this “inventive, compelling” (Kirkus Reviews) light academia contemporary fantasy and “whirlwind romp” (Publishers Weekly) following a teen who infiltrates a secret school for the descendants of exiled Renaissance masters to steal their long-lost arts and sciences.
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A teen feeling bored in her relationship subtly encourages her boyfriend to make a holiday connection with someone new—only to find herself regretting it—in this hijinks-filled wintry rom-com.
When a mysterious tunnel in Central Park allows a heartbroken college dropout to revisit her tragic past, will she ever move on and embrace the hope—and the love—in her present? This mind-bending coming-of-age romance is perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Dustin Thao.
A serious and studious teen reluctantly agrees to defend her elite private school’s lazy golden boy in this young adult rom-com with courtroom intrigue, an opposites attract romance, and witty banter.
A plucky writer of spells must team up with a frustratingly charming magician to uncover the secrets of a dangerous grimoire—and maybe open her heart in the process—in this light academia young adult romantasy perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson.
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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea meets The Cruel Prince in this epic, lush young adult romantic fantasy following a royal kitchen maid who gets swept up in dangerous palace intrigue and a forbidden love triangle…and accidentally becomes the vessel for thousands of spirits and deities.
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A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)
Two teens must learn the “art of killing” in this Printz Honor–winning book, the first in the chilling, New York Times bestselling Arc of a Scythe series from National Book Award–winning author Neal Shusterman.
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An instant New York Times bestseller!
“Super-charged with electrifying action, mind-blowing twists, and timely commentary.” —Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes the first book in the dystopian StrangeLoom trilogy, an “adrenaline-fueled mystery” (School Library Journal, starred review) in which humanity has moved to virtual reality to flee their deteriorating world, following two young soldiers who must depend on unlikely allies in their fight for survival.
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A sweeping, South Asian–inspired young adult romantasy about the forbidden love between royals of rival kingdoms that endangers their tenuous peace just as a prophecy comes to pass and long-lost magic returns.
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A boy learns he has a magical heritage from a beautiful—and deadly—sylph in this first book in the Sky Fall paranormal romance trilogy from Shannon Messenger, the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
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Seeking answers about her mother’s past leads a teen to a magical realm where she must learn to wield a rare magic to keep ravenous monsters at bay in this whimsically imagined young adult romantasy perfect for fans of Tahereh Mafi and A. B. Poranek.
The danger ramps up as Lia works as a double agent against NileCorp in this second book in the dystopian Strangeloom trilogy, in which humanity has moved to virtual reality to flee their deteriorating world, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong.
An Indigenous teen fights to clear her brother of a murder charge by embracing her gift of hearing the sea’s prophetic thoughts in this debut young adult speculative thriller that’s Firekeeper’s Daughter meets Moana.
To save her best friend, a young woman must follow the mysterious figure that has plagued her village for generations into his sprawling, otherworldly realm in this dark fairy tale perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and The Rose Bargain.
Sera and Ransom’s fates are decided in this epic third and final book in the New York Times bestselling City of Fantome enemies-to-lovers romantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Kristen Ciccarelli and Caraval.
Discover Thunderhead’s origin—the fragile moment before the world changes forever and the hidden forces that set the storm in motion—in this long-awaited prequel to the New York Times bestselling and Printz Honor–winning Arc of a Scythe series by Neal Shusterman.
A teen investigates the history of disappearances on her island home and uncovers a dark, magical secret in this swoony romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Hush, Hush saga, Becca Fitzpatrick.
Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for June’s Free Reads. This month’s Free Reads have been chosen in celebration of Pride Month! Plus, check out all of this month’s new releases with extended excerpts!
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Full Reads
1. She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick
She’s All That meets What If It’s Us in this swoon-worthy hate-to-love YA romantic comedy from #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart Rachael Lippincott and debut writer Alyson Derrick.
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2. So This is Ever After by F.T. Lukens
Carry On meets Arthurian legend in this funny, subversive young adult fantasy about what happens after the chosen one wins the kingdom and has to get married to keep it…and to stay alive.
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3. Blaine for the Win by Robbie Couch
After being dumped so his boyfriend can pursue more “serious” guys, a teen boy decides to prove he can be serious, too, by running for senior class president in this joyful romp from the author of The Sky Blues.
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4. Rana Joon and the One and Only Now by Shideh Etaat
This lyrical coming-of-age novel for fans of Darius the Great Is Not Okay and On the Come Up, set in southern California in 1996, follows a teen who wants to honor her deceased friend’s legacy by entering a rap contest.
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5. A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth
The Cruel Prince meets City of Bones in this thrilling urban fantasy set in the magical underworld of Toronto that follows a queer cast of characters racing to stop a serial killer whose crimes could expose the hidden world of faeries to humans.
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Extended Excerpts
1. Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch
Filled with romance, mystery, and adventure, this sparkling deluxe paper over board edition of Jenna Evans Welch’s New York Times bestseller features stenciled sprayed edges, gorgeously designed endpapers, a ribbon marker, and brand-new bonus content!
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2. Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson
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3. Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson
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4. The Spiritualists by Kristin O’Donnell Tubb
The Witch Haven meets Divine Rivals in this magical tale of a young clairvoyant who gets dragged into a dangerous game of revenge alongside a mysterious thief in early 1900s New York City.
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5. Vampire Beach 1 by Alex duval
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The first two books in the sizzling and seductive Vampire Beach paranormal romance series about a teen who gets mixed up with gorgeous, sun-loving vampires are now available together in one paperback bind-up with a brand-new look!
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6. A Prince Among Pirates by Katie Abdou
A charming nobleman accidentally joins a pirate ship and falls for its debonair captain in this debut swashbuckling queer romance that’s perfect for fans of F.T. Lukens and Our Flag Means Death.
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7. You Jump First by Myah Ariel
Better Than the Movies meets Beach Read in this young adult rom-com about a girl whose heartbreak pact with her crush’s brother turns into something she never expected.
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8. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Immerse yourself in Legendborn, the exhilarating first installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle, now available in a gorgeous collector’s edition designed in the style of a medieval rare book.
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9. 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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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.
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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…
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It’s officially the first month of summer (yes we’re counting the last 10 days) and we have an absolutely STELLAR group of must-read books that are coming out this June. If you haven’t added these perfectly summery reads to your TBR, what are you doing?! Add them now!
Filled with romance, mystery, and adventure, this sparkling deluxe paper over board edition of Jenna Evans Welch’s New York Times bestseller features stenciled sprayed edges, gorgeously designed endpapers, a ribbon marker, and brand-new bonus content!
For the first printing only! This paperback features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts.
New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson’s celebrated novel about hope in the face of heartbreak now has a beautiful new look!
For the first printing only! This paperback features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts.
New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson’s blockbuster novel about a shy teen having the most unexpected summer ever now has a beautiful new look!
The Witch Haven meets Divine Rivals in this magical, “high-stakes page-turner of a thriller” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) of a young clairvoyant who gets dragged into a dangerous game of revenge alongside a mysterious thief in early 1900s New York City.
For the first printing only! This paperback features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts.
The first two books in the sizzling and seductive Vampire Beach paranormal romance series about a teen who gets mixed up with gorgeous, sun-loving vampires are now available together in one paperback bind-up with a brand-new look!
A charming nobleman accidentally joins a pirate ship and falls for its debonair captain in this swashbuckling queer debut that’s perfect for fans of F.T. Lukens and Our Flag Means Death.
A teen travels to Jamaica hoping to answer questions about her absent mother, only to discover more about her identity than she could have ever expected—and find herself caught up in an unexpected love triangle—in this dazzling young adult coming-of-age novel by award-winning author DeAndra Davis.
Better Than the Movies meets Beach Read in this young adult rom-com about a girl whose heartbreak pact with her crush’s brother turns into something she never expected.
Summer days are best spent by the water. Maybe you’re lounging at an all-inclusive resort sipping on fresh coconut water; or you could just be down at the local pool. But no matter how glamorous the location, the one thing you need for a great day at the beach (or pool) is an amazing book. Here are some of our favorite reads for your days spent in the sun!
Love & Gelato meets Emily in Paris in this sassy, sexy romp through the Amalfi Coast starring a boy-crazy teenager trying to make something real with her on-again-off-again guy before realizing the best things in life—like love and vacations—can’t be planned for.
Spending summer on the high seas? Sign us up! In this must-read queer romance a young prince must rely on a mysterious stranger to save him when he is kidnapped during his coming-of-age tour in this swoony adventure.
Best-friends-turned-best-enemies Zorie and Lennon are abandoned in the wilderness. And as they travel through the California backcountry, secrets and hidden feeling surface. They can’t entirely blame the forest air and starlit nights on this rekindling connection!
Filled with romance, mystery, and adventure, this sparkling deluxe paper over board edition of Jenna Evans Welch’s New York Times bestseller features stenciled sprayed edges, gorgeously designed endpapers, a ribbon marker, and brand-new bonus content!
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.
Clueless meets Jenna Evans Welch in this young adult rom-com about a spoiled American teenager who faces some major culture shock—and potential romance—when she jets off to Bangladesh for her sister’s wedding.
A teen tries to save her quickly gentrifying neighborhood—and make her cynical partner in festival-planning believe in love—in this “sweet, feel-good” (School Library Journal, starred review) opposites-attract romance perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Sandhya Menon.
A teen unexpectedly finds love during a summer vacation at a lake town in this tender romance in the spirit of The Summer I Turned Pretty—now with a beautiful new look!
Now with a beautiful new look, this sweet summer romance about “the floaty happiness of first love” (BCCB) between a girl living in a beachside island town and a city boy is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Morgan Matson.
First published in the 1940s, Seventeenth Summer is considered the first young adult novel. Now with refreshed text and a brand-new look, this timeless, sweeping romance is perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Jenny Han.
Beachfront love blossoms in this sweet, sun-drenched romance between a townie and a tourist who turns her summer plans upside down, perfect for fans of Better Than the Movies and Today Tonight Tomorrow—now with a beautiful new look!
Perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty, this swoon-worthy young adult romance follows a shy teen and an attractive beach town tourist on their summer of love—now with a beautiful new look!
This Mamma Mia!–inspired tale about a teen girl finding romance while trying to connect with her absent father in beautiful Santorini, Greece is the perfect read for the beach!
After recovering from a life-changing injury, Hannah must navigate a new job, an ex-best friend, and two surprisingly attractive coworkers in this sweet summer romance.
What happens when a mad, sad fiery girl meets a beautiful cinnamon roll boy with secrets? An unforgettable romance following two Muslim teens who meet during a spring break trip.
In this hilarious and delightful romance from the author of fan favorite Better Than the Movies a teen girl has the worst Valentine’s Day ever—only to relive it over and over again.
A Grumpy/Sunshine romance is ALWAYS a good idea! In All Alone with You Eloise, a standoffish teen girl, has her loner status challenged by Marianne and Austin, a dynamic elderly woman and a perpetually cheerful boy.
Another time loop romance?! Yes, because this read is too good not to include in this list! If I See You Again Tomorrow puts a unique spin on Groundhog Day that makes this queer romance a delightful read with excellent mental health rep.
Is it even really summer if you haven't taken a trip to Cousins Beach yet? The Summer I Turned Pretty (and its sequels) are the PERFECT beach reads, we don't make the rules!
It’s been nearly a decade since the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Trilogy first concluded, and we’re celebrating with the ultimate collector’s sweepstakes! Enter below for a chance to win all three Anniversary Keepsake Editions of the trilogy, PLUS the brand new graphic novel adaptation of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before!
Not sure how the weather is where you are, but it has been HOT this last week! Summer is practically here, and with it comes more new releases! We are SO excited for all of the new books coming out this season and these are just a few recommendations from our team!
THE Sarah Dessen is back and she doesn’t disappoint! Change of Plans is filled with all the classic hallmarks of a Dessen book: heartbreak, family secrets, and finding yourself where you least expect it. Get ready to fall in love with Finley and her found family, to cheer her on while she figures out who she is, and to kick your feet while she finds love.
Recommended by Shannon
(Spoiler Alert!) This book is already out and she. is. GORGEOUS! Lara Jean, Peter Kavinsky, and the cast of To All the Boys I've Loved Before are back and cuter than ever in this brand new format. Whether you've been a fan of the series, discovered it from the Netflix movie, or have (somehow) never heard of the series, I can't recommend this enough! The art is absolutely adorable and my only complaint is that it's not nearly long enough!! I can't wait until the rest of the trilogy is put into this beautiful graphic novel format <3
Recommended by Julia Ashley
Take a trip to the Amalfi Coast this summer with Oh My Affogato! Our main character Soraya hatches a plan to come out of her European vacation with the title of Official Girlfriend to her on-again-off-again secret situationship Wes. She soon discovers that vacations, like romances, can be messy, especially when you’re keeping secrets from your friends and spending an unexpected amount of time with the sweet and super cute Italian boy whose family runs your B&B. Perfect for fans of Love & Gelato and Emily in Paris!
Recommended by Amelia
This stars a high school varsity cheerleader squad, many of whom are queer! It’s a rom-com! And already one of the funniest books I’ve read this year! With the same satirical energy as Bottoms! Plus it's multi-POV! The protagonists Kendall and Davie will give you all the feels! SO much scheming! And shenanigans! It’s a sports rom-com because cheerleading IS a sport! And if you’re wondering why I’m recommending this book using only exclamation points, my words are intended to sound like they're coming out of a megaphone, because… THEY’RE QUEERLEADERS!!!
Recommended by James
F.T. Lukens is one of my absolute FAVORITE authors for cozy, feel-good romantasy adventures, and The Last Best Quest Ever delivers everything you could ever want from this delightful genre! Pick up this new release for DnD vibes, a ragtag found family, an epic quest, SO many laughs along the way, and of course, swoonworthy romance!
Recommended by Amy
I didn’t think anything would heal the hole that Our Flag Means Death left in my heart until I read A Prince Among Pirates! A noble running from an arranged marriage and a life he doesn't want just so happens to find himself on a pirate ship with a misfit crew…and led by a charming and devilish captain, of course! If you’re craving swashbuckling adventure and queer found family, this book is for you.
Recommended by Shannon
Summer is bringing the heat is more ways than one! When Jaliya Powell travels to Jamaica for the first time in seven years, she's met with complicated family dynamics, her smoking hot childhood crush, and an opportunity to discover the unearthed parts of her identity. This coming-of-age story is filled with DeAndra Davis's fluid and immersive writing making it my absolute #1 top pick for summer!
Recommended by Kayah
Enemies to allies to lovers. A deadly bride competition. Slow-burn romance. A seductive male love interest (or two). A desperate heroine. Must I continue? Lure of Wolves and Whispers is an addictive read that will grab you by the heart and not let go. When Maeve sacrifices everything to buy dangerous magic to save her sister, she is quickly thrown into a deadly competition with the fate of her kingdom resting on her. It's THE next romantasy everyone will be obsessed with, I promise.
Recommended by Lindsey
This stunning novel-in-verse is the latest from award-winning author Margarita Engle, and it’s my favorite of hers yet! Evamar arrives in Cuba with her abuela’s ashes and her mother’s warning: don't fall in love. But then she meets Río, a passionate, magnetic drummer who bears his own scars, separated from his family in the United States. As their love story unfolds, Margarita delivers a searing emotional portrayal of Río’s experience being torn from his family in Florida, along with Evamar’s journey to discover her family’s heritage and legacy.
Recommended by Amy
In this thrilling, investigative read, Sadie is tragically murdered, and the truth is unraveled through multiple POVs. The story unfolds just after the murders, and Jayne, Ben, and Sadie’s best friend, Liz, are telling the cops what transpired at the party and the events leading up to it. But little details don’t match. And those little details start to add up to big discrepancies. But who’s lying, and why?
Recommended by Maryam
"For fans of love, Lynn Painter, and Lewis Hamilton." Sign. Me. Up!! The Fast Track is a rivals-to-lovers romance that takes place against the backdrop of formula racing. However, this book stands out to me compared to any other F1 romance because SHE is a driver, too! I've been following Bianca Bustamante, one of very few female Asian formula racers since 2023, so the announcement of this book meant a LOT to me! I can't wait for you all to read this when it comes out in August.
Recommended by Julia Ashley
In this captivating contemporary fantasy, sixteen-year-old Harper is invited to an elite boarding school in the mountains of North Carolina, after a rage-inducing encounter awakens her magical abilities. There, she unravels her family’s mysterious connection to the school’s racist past and discovers she plays an important role in a prophecy that stretches back centuries. With a true hate-to-love romantic tension at its core, this book is sizzling, and not just because of magic.
Recommended by Maryam
Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for May’s Free Reads. This month’s Free Reads have been chosen in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Plus, check out all of this month’s new releases with extended excerpts!
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Full Reads
1. I Will Find You Again by Sarah Lyu
All the Bright Places meets Ace of Spades in this smart, twisty teen thriller about a girl who can’t stop pushing herself to be the best—even after losing her best friend and the love of her life.
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2. Everyone Wants to Know by Kelly Loy Gilbert
This ripped-from-the-tabloids young adult drama by the critically acclaimed author Kelly Loy Gilbert about a girl’s famous-for-being-famous family fracturing from within as their dirty laundry gets exposed.
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3. A Magic Fierce and Bright by Hemant Nayak
A young technomancer teams up with a handsome thief to save her sister in this propulsive, magic-filled young adult fantasy that is perfect for fans of Gearbreakers and Iron Widow.
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Extended Excerpts
1. Change of Plans by Sarah Dessen
From acclaimed and #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen comes a romantic coming-of-age novel about an unassuming girl who learns to stand on her own while falling in love during a life-changing summer.
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2. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before the Graphic Novel by Jenny Han
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is now a major motion picture on Netflix and the inspiration for the spin-off series XO, Kitty—now streaming on Netflix!
In this sparkling graphic novel adaptation of the Time Best YA Book of All Time selection and New York Times bestselling first book in the beloved series, Lara Jean’s love life gets complicated.
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3. Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han
Now a Netflix original movie starring Lana Condor and Noah Centineo and the inspiration behind the Netflix spin-off series XO, Kitty!
Lana’s letter-writing days are over in this swoon-worthy New York Times bestselling third book in the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series. This special keepsake edition features a deluxe faux notebook cover and includes new bonus content from the author!
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4. Oh My Affogato! by Daphne Ang and Donna Ghorbanpoor
For the first printing only! This paperback features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts.
Love & Gelato meets Emily in Paris in this sassy, sexy romp through the Amalfi Coast starring a boy-crazy teenager trying to make something real with her on-again-off-again guy before realizing the best things in life—like love and vacations—can’t be planned for.
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5. The Beckett Effect by Nashae Jones
A girl pledges revenge on her school’s playboy—only to start falling for him—in this hilarious teen rom-com perfect for fans of classics like John Tucker Must Die and Clueless.
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6. Until Next Summer by Allison Ashley
A teen starts to fall for the boy she and her best friend agreed was off-limits while building a relationship with the new guy in town at the same time in this “charming” (School Library Journal, starred review) seaside teen romance perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty.
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7. Drop Dead Famous by Jennifer Pearson
An investigation turns into an obsession when the younger sister of a slain pop starlet is determined to uncover her sister’s killer, no matter what it costs, in this “tense and intricately plotted thriller…[that] achieves high marks across the board” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
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8. Queerleaders by Olivia A. Cole and Ashley Woodfolk
Two cheerleaders find themselves inconveniently tumbling head over heels for each other in this satirical, sapphic teen rom-com that’s Bring It On meets She Drives Me Crazy.
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9. Song of the Saltings by Rachael King
The Scorpio Races meets The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea in this gripping young adult fantasy about a girl who must defy tradition to save her beloved island from the monstrous forces that are tearing it apart.
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10. The Last Best Quest Ever by F. T. Lukens
A fraudulent teen quester must team up with a brooding, royal rival on a perilous adventure to save her brother’s life in this cozy young adult romantasy full of mythical creatures by the New York Times bestselling author of Spell Bound and So This is Ever After.
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11. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Immerse yourself in Legendborn, the exhilarating first installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle, now available in a gorgeous collector’s edition designed in the style of a medieval rare book.
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12. 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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13. 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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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…
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The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are blooming and we had an amazing group of must-read books that are coming out this May. If you haven’t added these reads to your TBR, stop what you’re doing and add them now!
From acclaimed and #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen comes a “sweet, nuanced, and reflective coming-of-age love story” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about an unassuming girl who learns to stand on her own while falling in love during a life-changing summer.
Love & Gelato meets Emily in Paris in this sassy, sexy romp through the Amalfi Coast starring a boy-crazy teenager trying to make something real with her on-again-off-again guy before realizing the best things in life—like love and vacations—can’t be planned for.
Lana’s letter-writing days are over in this swoon-worthy New York Times bestselling third book in the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series. This special keepsake edition features a deluxe faux notebook cover and includes new bonus content from the author!
In this sparkling graphic novel adaptation of the Time Best YA Book of All Time selection and New York Times bestselling first book in the beloved series, Lara Jean’s love life gets complicated.
A teen starts to fall for the boy she and her best friend agreed was off-limits while building a relationship with the new guy in town at the same time in this seaside teen romance perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty.
An investigation turns into an obsession when the younger sister of a slain pop starlet is determined to uncover her sister’s killer, no matter what it costs, in this intricately plotted thriller.
For the first printing only! This paperback features stunning stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. This romance about love across cultures follows a Black girl and Brown boy who find themselves—and each other—while pursuing their passions the summer before college.
The Scorpio Races meets The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea in this gripping young adult fantasy about a girl who must defy tradition to save her beloved island from the monstrous forces that are tearing it apart.
Two cheerleaders find themselves inconveniently tumbling head over heels for each other in this satirical, sapphic teen rom-com that’s Bring It On meets She Drives Me Crazy.
A fraudulent teen quester must team up with a brooding, royal rival on a perilous adventure to save her brother’s life in this romantasy full of mythical creatures by the New York Times bestselling author of Spell Bound and So This is Ever After.