Retellings, thrillers, love stories, and more all await you with July 2021’s young adult book releases! This month sees the release of some truly exciting additions to the YA genre that you’ll want to get on your shelves immediately!
Read on to discover just a few books releasing this month and tell us in the comments below if you’re looking forward to any of them!
The River Has Teeth by Erica Waters
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Lush and chilling, with razor-sharp edges and an iron core of hope, this bewitching, powerhouse novel of two girls fighting back against the violence the world visits on them will stun and enchant readers.
Curses by Lish McBride
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Curses is a quirky and delightfully fun gender swapped retelling of Beauty and the Beast that invites readers to explore what a fairy tale can look like outside of conventional gender roles.
Small Favors by Erin A. Craig
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From the New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows comes a mesmerizing and chilling novel that’s The Village meets Needful Things about what lurks in the shadows of the people you think you know.
The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
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Get Out meets Holly Jackson in this YA social thriller where survival is not a guarantee.
The Monster of Her Age by Danielle Binks
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In a neo-Gothic mansion in a city at the end of the world, Ellie finds there’s room enough for art, family, forgiveness and love. A coming-of-age story about embracing the things that scare us from the author of The Year the Maps Changed.
When We Were Strangers by Alex Richards
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From the author of Accidental comes a gripping story about a teen grieving her father’s sudden death–and grappling with the shocking secrets he left behind.
Radha & Jai’s Recipe for Romance by Nisha Sharma
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To All the Boys I Loved Before meets World of Dance in this delectable love story that combines food, dance, and a hint of drama to cook up the perfect romance.
Flash Fire by T.J. Klune
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Flash Fire is the explosive sequel to The Extraordinaries by USA Today bestselling author TJ Klune!
You and Me at the End of the World by Brianna Bourne
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An addictive, smart, and swoony love story, this high-concept YA romance follows two teenagers as they discover that they are the last people left on Earth. It’s perfect for fans of John Green, Andrew Smith, Stephanie Perkins, A. S. King, Gayle Forman, and Adam Silvera.
What We Devour by Linsey Miller
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The eat-the-rich, deliciously dark fantasy you’ve been waiting for. A girl with the power of the banished gods must bind herself to a wicked Prince to save her crumbling world, as the poor are sacrificed to save the rich. It’s time for the wealthy to be devoured…
They’ll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman
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From rising star Jessica Goodman, author of They Wish They Were Us, comes a new fast-paced thriller about two sisters vying for the top spot on their cross-country team—until a teammate’s disappearance throws their lives off course.
Summer in the City of Roses by Michelle Ruiz Keil
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Inspired by the Greek myth of Iphigenia and the Grimm fairy tale “Brother and Sister,” Michelle Ruiz Keil’s second novel follows two siblings torn apart and struggling to find each other in early ’90s Portland.
