June is here which means itâs time for summer reading! Hereâs your look at Juneâs YA book releases, with a little bit about each from the publishers.
June 1
An Emotion of Great Delight by Tahereh Mafi
From bestselling and National Book Award-nominated author Tahereh Mafi comes a stunning novel about love and loneliness, navigating the hyphen of dual identity, and reclaiming your right to joyâeven when youâre trapped in the amber of sorrow.
We Are Inevitable by Gayle Forman
A poignant and uplifting novel about the power of community, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay.
Better Together by Christine Riccio
Freaky Friday meets The Parent Trap in New York Times bestselling author Christine Riccioâs Better Together, a sparkling and heartfelt story about sisters, second chances, finding romance, and finding yourself.
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
#1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star Nicola Yoon is back with her eagerly anticipated third novel. With all the heart and hope of her last two books, this is an utterly unique romance.
Grace and Glory by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Danger, betrayal, and enticing forbidden love clash in book three of #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentroutâs Harbinger trilogy!
For the Wolf by Hannah F. Whitten
The first daughter is for the Throne. The second daughter is for the Wolf. For fans of Uprooted and The Bear and the Nightingale comes a dark, sweeping debut fantasy novel about a young woman who must be sacrificed to the legendary Wolf of the Wood to save her kingdom. But not all legends are true, and the Wolf isnât the only danger lurking in the Wilderwood.
The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
From a stunning new voice in fantasy comes the fierce, romantic story about a world on the brink of destruction, the one witch who holds the power to save it, and the choice that could cost her everything she loves.
The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer
They Both Die at the End meets The Loneliest Girl in the Universe in this mind-bending sci-fi mystery and tender love story about two boys aboard a spaceship sent on a rescue mission, from two-time National Book Award finalist Eliot Schrefer.
Jayâs Gay Agenda by Jason June
From debut novelist Jason June comes a moving and hilarious sex-positive teen rom-com about the complexities of first loves, first hookups, and first heartbreaksâand how to stay true to yourself while embracing what you never saw coming, thatâs perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon and Becky Albertalli.
Trouble Girls by Julia Lynn Rubin
When Trixie picks up her best friend Lux for their weekend getaway, theyâre looking to forget the despair of being trapped in their dead-end rustbelt town. The girls are packing light: a supply of Diet Coke and an â89 Canon to help Lux frame the world in a sunnier light; half a pack of cigarettes that Trixie doesnât really smoke, and a knife sheâs hanging on to for a friend that sheâs never used before. But a single night of violence derails their trip, and the girls go from ordinary high schoolers to wanted fugitives.
Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke
Samantha Knox put away her childish fantasies of archaeological adventure the day her father didnât return home from the Great War, retreating to the safety of the antique bookshop where she works. But when a mysterious package arrives with a damaged diary inside, Samâs peaceful life is obliterated. Ruthless men intent on reclaiming the diary are after Sam, setting her and her best friend, along with her childhood crush, on a high-stakes adventure that lands them in the green hills outside Dublin, Ireland. Here they discover an ancient order with a dark purpose â to perform an occult ritual that will raise the Specter Queen, the Celtic goddess of vengeance and death, to bring about a war unlike any the world has ever seen.
The [Un]Popular Vote by Jasper Sanchez
Red, White, & Royal Blue meets The West Wing in Jasper Sanchezâs electric and insightful #ownvoices YA debut, chronicling a transmasculine studentâs foray into a no-holds-barred student body president election against the wishes of his politician father.
Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous by Suzanne Park
Sunny Songâs Big Summer Goals: 1) Make Rafael Kim my boyfriend (finally!) 2) Hit 100K followers (almost thereâŠ) 3) Have the best last summer of high school ever Not on Sunnyâs list: accidentally filming a PG-13 cooking video that goes viral (#browniegate). Extremely not on her list: being shipped off to a digital detox farm camp in Iowa (IOWA ) for a whole month. Sheâs traded in her WiFi connection for a butter churn, and if she wants any shot at growing her social media platform this summer, sheâll need to find a way back online. But between some unexpected friendships and an alarmingly cute farm boy, Sunny might be surprised by the connections she makes when sheâs forced to disconnect.
Strange Creatures by Phoebe North
From acclaimed author Phoebe North comes a riveting, unexpected, and beautiful contemporary novel about a girl whose brother mysteriously disappears, the family and friends he leaves behind, and the storiesâreal and imaginedâthat they tell themselves to fill the empty space.
The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons
Fifteen-year-old Spencer Harris is a proud nerd, an awesome big brother, and a David Beckham in training. Heâs also transgender. After transitioning at his old school leads to a year of isolation and bullying, Spencer gets a fresh start at Oakley, the most liberal private school in Ohio. At Oakley, Spencer seems to have it all: more accepting classmates, a decent shot at a starting position on the boysâ soccer team, great new friends, and maybe even something more than friendship with one of his teammates. The problem is, no one at Oakley knows Spencer is transâheâs passing. But when a discriminatory law forces Spencerâs coach to bench him, Spencer has to make a choice: cheer his team on from the sidelines or publicly fight for his right to play, even though it would mean coming out to everyoneâincluding the guy heâs falling for.
The In Between by Marc Klein
This heartbreaking storyâperfect for fans of If I Stay and Five Feet Apartâfollows a girl swept up in the magic of her first love, until it all comes to a tragic end that might lead her into the afterlife itself. Soon to be a motion picture.
Simone Breaks All the Rules by Debbie Rigaud
Perfect for fans of You Should See Me in a Crown and To All the Boys Iâve Loved Before, this hilarious and heartfelt Own Voices rom-com from bestselling author Debbie Rigaud is pure Black girl joy.
A Chorus Rises by Bethany C. Morrow
Meet Naema Bradshaw: a beautiful Eloko, once Portland-famous, now infamous, as she navigates a personal and public reckoning where confronting the limits of her privilege will show Naema what her magic really is, and who it makes her.
Ace of Spades by Faridah ĂbĂkĂ©-ĂyĂmĂdĂ©
Gossip Girl meets Get Out in Ace of Spades, a YA contemporary thriller by debut author Faridah ĂbĂkĂ©-ĂyĂmĂdĂ© about two students, Devon & Chiamaka, and their struggles against an anonymous bully.
The Pack by Lisi Harrison
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE CLIQUE invites us into a new middle schoolâthis time for girls with animal powers. The newest student Sadie might become the next Queen of the jungle after she is invited to join The Pack!
June 8
Love and Other Natural Disasters by Misa Sugiura
This delightfully disastrous queer YA rom-com is a perfect read for fans of Jenny Han, Morgan Matson, and Sandhya Menon.
Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews
In this thrilling reimagining of ancient Greek mythology, a headstrong girl does whatever it takes to rise up and become the most powerful fighter her people have ever seen.
Fire with Fire by Destiny Soria
Raised to be fierce dragon slayers, two sisters end up on opposite sides of the impending war when one sister forms an unlikely, magical bond with a dragon in this standalone YA contemporary fantasy thatâs perfect for fans of Slayer and Sorcery of Thorns.
Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun by Jonny Garza Villa
A poignant, funny, openhearted novel about coming out, first love, and being your one and only best and true self.
The Marvelous by Claire Kann
From the author of Letâs Talk About Love and If It Makes You Happy, this exuberant YA Novel follows six teens locked together in a mansion, contending for a life-changing cash prize in a competition run by a reclusive heiress.
Of Princes and Promises by Sandhya Menon
From the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi comes the second installment in a brand-new series set an elite boarding school thatâs a contemporary spin on fairy tales, this one a delightful, romantic twist on The Frog Prince.
Heartbreakers and Fakers by Cameron Lund
From the author of The Best Laid Plans comes another fresh voiced, hilarious rom-com perfect for fans of You Have a Match and The Rest of the Story.
We Canât Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon
A wedding harpist disillusioned with love and a hopeless romantic cater-waiter flirt and fight their way through a summer of weddings in this effervescent romantic comedy from the acclaimed author of Today Tonight Tomorrow.
The Sea Is Salt and So Am I by Cassandra Hartt
Iâll Give You the Sun meets Normal People in Cassandra Harttâs The Sea Is Salt and So Am I, a stunning YA contemporary debut that asks if the secrets we keep and the people we love can change who we are.
The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid
In the vein of Naomi Novikâs New York Times bestseller Spinning Silver and Katherine Ardenâs national bestseller The Bear and the Nightingale, this unforgettable debutâ inspired by Hungarian history and Jewish mythologyâfollows a young pagan woman with hidden powers and a one-eyed captain of the Woodsmen as they form an unlikely alliance to thwart a tyrant.
June 15
Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
A rich, dark urban fantasy debut following a teen witch who is given a horrifying task: sacrificing her first love to save her familyâs magic. The problem is, sheâs never been in loveâsheâll have to find the perfect guy before she can kill him.
The Cruelest Mercy by Natalie Mae
In this sequel to The Kinder Poisonâwhich People magazine proclaimed a delicious high-stakes adventureâthe magical kingdom of Orkena is on the brink of war, and the only person who can save it is Zahru, the girl they once doomed to death.
The Summer of Lost Letters by Hannah Reynolds
Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Ruta Sepetys, this sweet, summery romance set in Nantucket follows seventeen-year-old Abby Schoenberg as she uncovers a secret about her grandmotherâs life during WWII.
Sisters of the Snake by Sasha Nanua
Deadly magic, hidden temples, and dark prophecies: Sisters of the Snake is an action-packed, immersive fantasy that will thrill fans of The Wrath & the Dawn and The Tiger at Midnight.
Smoke by Darcy Woods
What lines would you cross to save someone you love? Filled with the kinds of impossible choices that made the TV show Weeds such a hit, this compelling drama asks to what lengths an avid rule-follower will go in order to save her familyâand the answer involves growing in surprising directions.
Indestructible Object by Mary McCoy
Perfect for fans of What If Itâs Us and Mary H. K. Choi, this stunning coming-of-age novel from Printz Honor author Mary McCoy follows a Memphis teen whose quest to uncover the secrets of love reveals new truths about herself.
Tell Me When You Feel Something by Vicki Grant
The perfect after-school job turns deadly for teens working as simulated patients at the local med school. Everyone has something to hide and no one is safe in this contemporary YA thriller that exposes the dark reality of #MeToo in the world of medicine, for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.
June 22
Witchshadow by Susan Dennard
Susan Dennardâs New York Times bestselling, young adult epic fantasy Witchlands series continues with Witchshadow, the story of the Threadwitch Iseult.War has come to the Witchlands . . . and nothing will be the same again.
My Contrary Mary by Cynthia Hand
Long live the queen: The authors who brought you the New York Times bestselling My Lady Jane kick off an all-new historical trilogy with the classy, courtly tale of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Darling by K. Ancrum
A teen girl finds herself lost on a dangerous adventure in this YA thriller by the acclaimed author of The Wicker King and The Weight of the Starsâreimagining Peter Pan for todayâs world.
Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon
Six critically acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning authors bring the glowing warmth and electricity of Black teen love to this interlinked novel of charming, hilarious, and heartwarming stories that shine a bright light through the dark.
A Season of Sinister Dreams by Tracy Banghart
Furyborn meets A Curse So Dark and Lonely in this thrilling fantasy about two powerful girls coming together to protect their beloved kingdomâfrom the author of Grace and Fury.
Between You, Me, and the Honeybees by Amelia Diane Coombs
Perfect for fans of Jenn Bennett and Sarah Dessen, this swoon-worthy novel follows a teen girl during her California summer of beekeeping, secrets, and stolen kisses.
Violet Ghosts by Leah Thomas
From William C. Morris and Edgar Award finalist Leah Thomas comes an ethereal, thought-provoking YA tale about a teen who can see ghosts . . . and helps them avenge their deaths.
The Tragedy of Dane Riley by Kat Spears
A teen confronts his feelings about his fatherâs death, his new family, and the girl next door in this emotional young adult novel from critically-acclaimed author Kat Spears
June 29
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
Darkness blooms in bestselling author Kalynn Bayronâs new contemporary fantasy about a girl with a unique and deadly power.
Gearbreakers by Zoe Hana Mikuta
Two girls on opposite sides of a war discover theyâre fighting for a common purposeâand falling for each otherâin Zoe Hana Mikutaâs high-octane debut Gearbreakers, perfect for fans of Pacific Rim, Pierce Brownâs Red Rising Saga, and Marie Luâs Legend series.
Eat Your Heart Out by Kelly deVos
Shaun of the Dead meets Dumplinâ in this bitingly funny YA thriller about a kickass group of teens battling a ravenous group of zombies.
That Weekend by Kara Thomas
From the author of The Cheerleaders, comes a thriller about best friends on a weekend getaway that goes horribly, dangerously wrong.
The Girl Least Likely by Katy Loutzenhiser
To All the Boys meets The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (with a dash of Dumplinâ) in this funny, romantic, and heartfelt coming of age story about a teen stand-up comic learning how to be her truest self, from the author of If Youâre Out There.
The Chariot at Dusk by Swati Teerdhala
The sweeping, dramatic finale of Swati Teerdhalaâs South India-inspired fantasy trilogy rounds out the epic, romantic tale of an assassin and a soldier fighting to save their country and their people. Perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Victoria Aveyard.
Which summer releases do you have your eye on? Which release are you looking most forward to?
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So excited for Witchshadow and Darling! Iâve been anticipating them for months.