Girl-power fantasy, romance in the dangerous wilderness, and horror-comedy at the theater are all part of the newest YA releases! GUARDIANS OF DAWN: ZHARA BY S. JAE-JONES “The pressures [the characters] feel to protect their family at all costs and desire to carve out happiness for themselves, all while dodging dangers both human and magical, […]
Tag: YA romance
Happy Half Hour (7/31/23)
In today’s Happy Half Hour, we discuss a sweeping coming-of-age novel set in 1970s Jamaica, a debut historical thriller about a world at war, a magical story of one witch putting her soul at stake, and a queer opposites-attract romance with a fake dating scheme! SONGS OF IRIE by Asha Ashanti Bromfield | 9781250846808 | […]
Book Club Recommendations (7/27/23)
Wondering what to read next with your book club? Check out these recommendations filled with complicated family dynamics, the power of memory and loss, long-held secrets, and more intriguing topics for discussion! know more for more book club news, resources, sweepstakes, and more. THE HOUSE OF DOORS BY TAN TWAN ENG Available for download on […]
YA Spotlight (7/24/23)
We’re so excited for this week’s release of a ghost-riddled, Austen-inspired boarding school romance and the story of a fantastical war that will determine the fate of an entire kingdom! GHOSTED: A NORTHANGER ABBEY NOVEL BY AMANDA QUAIN “Quick-witted humor, banter, and a slow-burn romance evoke familiar Austenian relationship fare, making this cozy read a […]
Genre Friday: Romance (7/14/23)
From teens finding first love to adults falling for the people right under their noses, these romances are sure to bring all the sparks and feels! FRIENDS DON’T FALL IN LOVE BY ERIN HAHN Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by September 1st. Lorelai and Craig have been musicians and best […]
YA Spotlight (7/10/23)
We’re excited to jump into these delightful novels—one about a prince helping a girl get back to her family before the world ends and another about a dreamy musician and a talented dancer reunited! THE PRINCE & THE APOCALYPSE BY KARA MCDOWELL “The duo’s magnetic chemistry and wry banter work levity into a would-be dire […]
YA Spotlight (6/20/23)
We’re celebrating two book b-days today with a pair of sisters investigating their mom’s death in a remote town and best friends navigating difficult relationships while on vacation! WHERE ECHOES DIE BY COURTNEY GOULD “Touching explorations of [Beck’s] relationships with her mother, Riley, and Avery bring the emotional core to the forefront as Gould, via […]
YA Spotlight (6/12/23)
Can’t decide if you like the East Coast or West Coast better? Well neither can Natalya Fox–a high schooler who must choose whether to spend her summer with her dad in New York City or her mom in Los Angeles. GOING BICOASTAL BY DAHLIA ADLER “Split between two parallel timelines, the novel shows…Natalya falling in […]
YA Spotlight (6/5/23)
We’re so excited for these two new YA releases–a romance about ex-bandmates turned potential lovers and the next installment in a dark academia series. DARKHEARTS BY JAMES L. SUTTER ” . . . Vibrant supporting characters, sex-positive messaging, and complex ruminations on sexuality propel this heartfelt read.”–Publishers Weekly “The positive representation of pursuing a trade […]
YA Spotlight (5/31/23)
We wished a happy book b-day to four YA titles this week including a historical gothic paranormal romance with a queer love triangle, a coming-of-age queer romance based on a trailblazing pop star’s hit song, the final installment to a favorite action-packed fantasy series, and Katmere Academy’s star students taking on life after graduation. THE […]
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