Ever caught yourself daydreaming about trading in your day job for a bullwhip and fedora? Well, you’re in excellent company!

At some point, we’ve all imagined ourselves as the legendary Indiana Jones—plunging into abandoned temples, outwitting cunning booby traps, and liberating priceless treasures from their dusty resting places. But what if we told you that these globetrotting archaeological adventures are just a page-turn away?

Get that iconic fedora ready, because we’ve rounded up the best YA books like Indiana Jones that’ll have you channelling your inner Indy faster than you can say “It belongs in a museum!”

Silver in the Bone by Alexandra Bracken

Out of all the Indiana Jones-inspired books on this list, Silver in the Bone is the one we’re the most excited about.

In a world steeped in Arthurian legend, Tamsin Lark starts a perilous quest to locate a fabled ring and rescue her cursed brother. With rival sorceresses, deadly secrets, and a race against time, Tamsin must forge unlikely alliances to secure her family’s future in this adrenaline-fueled series opener.

The Last Crusade meets The Last of Us in this YA urban fantasy from the bestselling author of The Darkest Minds and Lore.

FOR FANS OF: Mythology inspired books, complex sibling dynamics, YA books like Tomb Raider

The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder

Pitched as a gender-swapped Sleeping Beauty retelling, The Bone Spindle follows a bookish treasure hunter and an ax-wielding warrior who must join forces to break a century-old curse on a sleeping prince. Dark magic, witch hunters, and bad exes combine in this YA book like Indiana Jones perfect for anyone who loved Cinderella is Dead.

FOR FANS OF: LGBT fairytale retellings, Lara Croft, YA treasure hunting books

Read our book review of The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder for the full scoop.

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

It’s Rick Riordan—need we say more? But just in case we actually do…

In The Kane Chronicles, two siblings must unlock their hidden magical powers, battle ancient Egyptian gods, and embark on a globe-trotting adventure to save the world. It mixes Percy Jackson with The Raiders of the Lost Arc for a pyramid-sized twist!

With over 300,000 reviews on Goodreads, it’s safe to say that The Red Pyramid is one of the best Indiana Jones read-alikes on this list.

FOR FANS OF: The Mummy, Egyptian mythology, Percy Jackson, YA archaeology books

Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke

Indiana Jones gets a refresh with this female-driven cryptology adventure, set in the 1920s, full of ciphers, historic relics, and heart-stopping action.

From the author behind Hood comes a YA archaeology book set in the green hills of Dublin, where a reluctant bookseller and her childhood crush must decipher an ancient journal to prevent the resurrection of an evil queen.

FOR FANS OF: Books like National Treasure, novels set in Ireland, Celtic folklore, YA cryptology books.

The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett

Looking for a YA book that’s like Tomb Raider? Meet your next Lara Croft in The Lady Rogue!

When Theodora’s treasure-hunting dream takes a turn for the worst, she must team up with her ex-boyfriend to rescue her missing father and unearth a legendary ring tied to Dracula.

From the author of Always Jane, Chasing Lucky, and Serious Moonlight, comes an action-pulp romance book like Raiders of the Lost Arc set in Gothic Romania.

FOR FANS OF: Dracula, novels set in Romania, second chance romances, Marion Ravenwood

Read our book review of The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennet for the full scoop.

The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

In the spellbinding world of 19th-century Paris, a diverse group of talented misfits comes together to infiltrate high society’s glittering façade and unlock ancient secrets. What they find might change the course of history—but only if they can stay alive.

Six of Crows meets Dan Brown in Roshani Chokshi’s beloved historical fantasy series that gives Indy a run for his money.

FOR FANS OF: Novels set in Paris, diverse Indiana Jones books, Ocean’s Eleven

Read our book review of The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi for the full scoop.

Girl at Sea by Maureen Johnson

Looking for adventure books like Uncharted but with the romance of The Mummy? Join Clio Havel on a research expedition alongside her estranged father as they uncover a sunken treasure off the coast of Italy.

Filled with ancient historical secrets, a budding summer romance, and gripping archaeological mysteries, Maureen Johnson is no doubt the master of thrilling beach reads.

FOR FANS OF: YA treasure hunting books, Nathan Drake, Atlantis

Unearthed by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

Lara Croft meets Indiana Jones…IN SPACE.

In this high-octane space opera from the bestselling author duo of The Other Side of the Sky, comes a story of two unlikely explorers who must rely on each other to decipher a distant planet’s secrets. Brace yourself for booby-trapped alien temples, dangerous artifact scavengers, and a sizzling romance.

FOR FANS OF: Doctor Who, YA archaeology books, Aurora Rising, The Mandalorian

Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by R.L. LaFevers

Theodosia Throckmorton is far from ordinary—she’s the daughter of a museum curator, entrusted with forgotten Egyptian magic. But when her mother brings back the cursed Heart of Egypt, Theo must harness all her ancient knowledge to prevent a catastrophic war that could crumble the British Empire and threaten her very existence.

FOR FANS OF: Books like The Mummy, Egyptian mythology, Sallah from Raiders of the Lost Arc

Lion’s Legacy by L.C. Rosen

Step aside, Harrison Ford. There’s a new Indiana Jones in town, and his name is Tennessee Russo.

When his life unravels after a painful breakup, seventeen-year-old Tennessee has two choices: wallow in misery or go to Greece with his archaeologist dad. Joining his father’s quest for the Rings of the Sacred Band of Thebes, Tennessee navigates ancient ruins, unravels mysteries, and explores a hidden chapter of queer history.

FOR FANS OF: Queer books like Indiana Jones, Camp, novels set in Greece

Read our book review of Lion’s Legacy by L.C. Rosen for the full scoop.

Tiger’s Curse by Colleen Houck

The last thing Kelsey Hayes thought she’d be doing this summer was trying to break a 300-year-old Indian curse. With a mysterious white tiger named Ren. Halfway around the world. But that’s exactly what happened. With mythical creatures, enchanting romance, and exotic locales, this young adult book like Indiana Jones is a treasure trove of pulp-action adventure.

FOR FANS OF: The Temple of Doom, Hindu mythology, paranormal romance

What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

Dubbed The Mummy meets Death on the Nile, this lush, immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt is filled with adventure, a rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race.

If you enjoyed Isabel Ibañez’s Together We Burn and Woven in Moonlight, then you’re sure to fall head-over-heels for this upcoming YA book like Indiana Jones.

FOR FANS OF: Rivals-to-lovers romance, Egyptian mythology, Rebecca Ross, Agatha Christie mysteries

BONUS: Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

Snakes…Why did it have to be snakes?

As we conclude our journey through these Indiana Jones-inspired YA books, one thing becomes clear:

The spirit of exploration and the quest for the unknown are timeless.

So whether you’re running away from a giant boulder or just navigating daily life, these novels remind us that the best treasure can be found within the pages of a good book.

Now over to you:

In the comments, share one young adult book like Indiana Jones from this list that you’ve already read and one that you just added to your TBR!

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Intrigued? Well read on to discover the synopsis and an excerpt for Jenn Bennett’s Always Jane, which is out now!

Eighteen-year-old chauffeur’s daughter Jane Marlow grew up among the domestic staff of a wealthy LA rock producer, within reach of bands she idolizes, but never a VIP. Every summer, Jane and her father head to the Sierras to work at the producer’s luxury lodge at Lake Condor—a resort town and the site of a major musical festival.

The legendary family who runs the festival are the Sarafians, and Jane’s had a longtime crush on their oldest son, Eddie—doltish but sweet. So when a long-distance romance finally sparks between them, she doesn’t hesitate to cross class lines.

But Jane’s feelings about Eddie are thrown into question after she returns to the lake and reconnects with his alluringly intense brother, the dark horse of her placid summer plans. A fellow lover of music—and hater of the game—Fen Sarafian has been ousted from the family and is slumming it at a vinyl record shop. He burns for Jane like a house on fire and will do anything to sabotage his older brother, even if it means taking a wrecking ball to a multi-million-dollar music festival. Or Jane’s heart.

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Anyways, let’s talk about the actual book.

This time around, we dive into the world of budding photographer Josie Saint-Martin, who has spent most of her life fleeing from one city to the next with her single mother. The Saint-Martin women are said to have been cursed when it comes to love and so far, Josie can’t help but agree. Everywhere they go, her mother leaves behind a trail of distraught men, forcing the both to up and leave. When the both of them return to their hometown, Beauty in Rhode Island, to run the family bookstore, Josie knows that it’s only a matter of time until her mother will make them relocate again and Josie is counting down the days.

For the first time ever, though, it’s not because of her mother. Josie has her own plans that will take her far away from this place – becoming an apprentice to her father, the famous photographer, to be exact. Cue the run-in with the resident bad boy, Lucky Karras, who used to be Josie’s childhood best friend and is now considered the outsider and most definitely not willing to let her go again. When fate puts the both of them together all these years later, sparks begin to fly and Josie has to ask herself whether fleeing town at the end of her senior year really is the right decision.

Chasing Lucky, like all of Bennett’s books, has the magical trifecta: atmospheric writing, a tension-filled will-they-won’t-they-storyline, and banter that will make you crack up.

To no one’s surprise, this book drew me in from the very first page when Josie talks about the Saint-Martin’s curse. Josie has her own plans on how to get out of this town and out of her mother’s difficult trysts with love and I was rooting for Josie all the way, from getting the internship with a magazine to develop her photography skills to getting out of Beauty where she was only seen as her mother’s daughter (read problematic) instead of the young, fierce woman she actually is. Her love for photography was also mirrored in the little excerpts at every chapter describing what she had photographed around Beauty and added a lot of nostalgia and whimsicalness to the story (I don’t know if there will be actual photos in the finished copies but that would be amazing!).

The love interest, Lucky, is mysterious and snarky but also kind and selfless. Taking the fall for Josie, he doesn’t care what the town thinks about him as long as Josie knows he is one of the good ones. There is a lot of back and forth between him and Josie (and I wouldn’t expect anything different from this author) but even though we all know these two lovebirds will get together, Bennett still manages to infuse the “chase”  with tons of tension and anticipation. With uncanny and eccentric side characters, not to mention the fact that I am waiting for a spin-off on Josie’s mother’s wild years because that would be so interesting to read, this cast of characters just up and stole my heart.

Still, what I love most about this book is the atmospheric writing. It felt like I was right there with Josie in Beauty, watching tourists window-shop and sit in between the stacks of the St. Martin’s bookshop. Can you be homesick for a place you’ve never visited? Because that’s what I’m feeling when I think about Beauty, Rhode Island.

Charming as ever, Bennett dives into universal topics such as falling in love and trying to reconcile your family’s expectations with your own dreams for the future. With a deft hand for storytelling, Bennett proves once more why she is one of the most sought-out YA contemporary authors out there. A wonderful and emphatic YA romance perfect for long-time fans and those new to this author alike!

Chasing Lucky is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers, like your local bookstore, as of November 10th 2020.

Will you be picking up Chasing Lucky? Tell us in the comments below!

Synopsis | Goodreads

Budding photographer Josie Saint-Martin has spent half her life with her single mother, moving from city to city. When they return to her historical New England hometown years later to run the family bookstore, Josie knows it’s not forever. Her dreams are on the opposite coast, and she has a plan to get there.

What she doesn’t plan for is a run-in with the town bad boy, Lucky Karras. Outsider, rebel…and her former childhood best friend. Lucky makes it clear he wants nothing to do with the newly returned Josie. But everything changes after a disastrous pool party, and a poorly executed act of revenge lands Josie in some big-time trouble—with Lucky unexpectedly taking the blame.

Determined to understand why Lucky was so quick to cover for her, Josie discovers that both of them have changed, and that the good boy she once knew now has a dark sense of humor and a smile that makes her heart race. And maybe, just maybe, he’s not quite the brooding bad boy everyone thinks he is…

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Who’s ready to get their hands on some new YA releases!? We definitely are and we bet you can’t wait too! We love a new year because that means there’s going to be so many new books coming out over the next 12 months from authors we already love as well as authors releasing their very first novel into the wild!

Naturally there’s many books being released, so we’ve narrowed it down to 48 titles that we are really looking forward to being released between the months of January and June!

So, what can we expect from 2020? Well there’s new books from familiar names such as Cassandra Clare, Melissa de la Cruz, Suzanne Collins,  Alwyn Hamilton, and many more! In terms of content, there’s gender-swapped retellings, vampires, assassins, magic, thrillers, dragons, sweet contemporaries, stories of friendship, tales of love and revenge, and much, much more!

Read on to discover just a few of our favourites and tell us in the comments if you are looking forward to any of these releases!

JANUARY

Oasis by Katya de Becerra
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In this young adult thriller for fans of Lost and The Twilight Zone, a group of teens are saved when they come across a mysterious oasis. But who will save them from the oasis?

Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen
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Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen, and praised as “an intense rush of rebellion and romance” by #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Garber, this romantic and layered Own Voices debut from Abigail Hing Wen is a dazzling, fun-filled romp.

Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore
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With Anna-Marie McLemore’s signature lush prose, Dark and Deepest Red pairs the forbidding magic of a fairy tale with a modern story of passion and betrayal.

Rogue Princess by B.R. Myers
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A princess fleeing an arranged marriage teams up with a snarky commoner to foil a rebel plot in B. R. Myers’ Rogue Princess, a gender-swapped sci-fi YA retelling of Cinderella.

Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez
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A lush tapestry of magic, romance, and revolución, drawing inspiration from Bolivian politics and history.

Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard by Echo Brown
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Heavily autobiographical and infused with magical realism, Black Girl Unlimited fearlessly explores the intersections of poverty, sexual violence, depression, racism, and sexism―all through the arc of a transcendent coming-of-age story for fans of Renee Watson’s Piecing Me Together and Ibi Zoboi’s American Street.

Blood Countess by Lana Popović
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A historical YA horror novel based on the infamous real-life inspiration for Countess Dracula.

Don’t Read the Comments by Eric Smith
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Slay meets Eliza and Her Monsters in Eric Smith’s Don’t Read the Comments, an #ownvoices story in which two teen gamers find their virtual worlds – and blossoming romance – invaded by the real-world issues of trolling and doxing in the gaming community.

FEBRUARY

The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
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Tricia Levenseller, author of Daughter of the Pirate King, is back with an epic YA tale of ambition and love in The Shadows Between Us…

The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper
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Teen boys find love when their parents’ NASA mission uproots their lives in this sweet debut perfect for Adam Silvera fans.

The Queen’s Assassin by Melissa de la Cruz
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Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Red Queen, this is the first novel in a sweeping YA fantasy-romance duet about a deadly assassin, his mysterious apprentice, and the country they are sworn to protect from #1 NYT bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.

Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed
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New York Times bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed have crafted a resonant, funny, and memorable story about the power of love and resistance.

Belle Révolte by Linsey Miller
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From the author of the Mask of Shadows duology comes a standalone fantasy where two young women must trade lives, work together to stay alive, and end a war caused by magic and greed.

The Last Confession of Autumn Casterly by Meredith Tate
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If I Stay meets One of Us is Lying in this gripping contemporary thriller.

Ink in the Blood by Kim Smejkal
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A lush, dark YA fantasy debut that weaves together tattoo magic, faith, and eccentric theater in a world where lies are currency and ink is a weapon, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kendare Blake.

Foul Is Fair by Hannah Capin
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Foul is Fair is a bloody, thrilling revenge fantasy for the girls who have had enough. Golden boys beware: something wicked this way comes.

MARCH

Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare
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Chain of Gold is the first novel in a new trilogy that stars the Shadowhunters of Edwardian London.

Bone ​Crier’s Moon by Kathryn Purdie
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathryn Purdie comes a high-stakes fantasy duology flush with doomed romance and macabre magic, perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber and Roshani Chokshi.

Anna K.: A Love Story by Jenny Lee
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Dazzlingly opulent and emotionally riveting, Anna K.: A Love Story is a brilliant reimagining of Leo Tolstoy’s timeless love story, Anna Karenina―but above all, it is a novel about the dizzying, glorious, heart-stopping experience of first love and first heartbreak.

Greythorne by Crystal Smith
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Brimming with deliciously mysterious magic, political intrigue, and a passionate heroine who will do anything to save the ones she loves—this highly anticipated sequel to Bloodleaf won’t disappoint.

Harley in the Sky by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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The Greatest Showman meets This Is Us by way of Sarah Dessen in this heart-wrenching, hopeful contemporary novel about a multiracial teen who risks it all to follow her dreams by joining the circus, from the critically acclaimed author of Starfish.

Havenfall by Sara Holland
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A safe haven between four realms. The girl sworn to protect it–at any cost. New York Times bestselling author Sara Holland crafts a breathtaking new contemporary fantasy perfect for fans of Melissa Albert and Holly Black.

Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales
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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda meets Clueless in this boy-meets-boy spin on Grease.

When We Were Magic by Sarah Gailey
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A sly, witchy dark comedy about four teens whose magic goes wildly awry from Magic for Liars author Sarah Gailey, who Chuck Wendig calls an “author to watch.”

APRIL

Incendiary by Zoraida Córdova
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Jack Kerouac Is Dead to Me by Gae Polisner
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Gae Polisner’s Jack Kerouac is Dead to Me is a story about the fragility of female friendship, of falling in love and wondering if you are ready for more, and of the glimmers of hope we find by taking stock in ourselves.

Time of Our Lives by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
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A reflective, romantic coming-of-age novel that explores life after high school–perfect for fans of Fangirl and Emergency Contact.

The Lucky Ones by Liz Lawson
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For fans of Thirteen Reasons Why, This Is How It Ends, and All the Bright Places, comes a new novel about life after. How do you put yourself back together when it seems like you’ve lost it all?

Clique Bait by Ann Valett
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Pretty Little Liars meets Burn for Burn in this thrilling debut from Wattpad star Ann Valett.

Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan
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From the author of Hot Dog Girl comes a fresh and funny YA contemporary romance about two teens who fall in love in an indie comic book shop.

Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen
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From author Kelly Quindlen comes a poignant and deeply relatable story about friendship, self-acceptance, what it means to be a Real Teenager. Late to the Party is an ode to late bloomers and wallflowers everywhere.

Loveless by Alice Oseman
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Loveless is a journey of identity, self-acceptance, and finding out how many different types of love there really are. And that no one is really loveless after all.

MAY

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
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They say you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover, but sometimes it’s hard not to when the cover is just so gorgeous. Here are 15 of the month’s most beautiful covers from September 2019!

The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
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In the early 1900s, a young woman searches for her place in the world after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and lyrical debut.

Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin
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Set in a world of powerful women, dark magic, and off-the-charts romance, book one of this stunning fantasy duology will leave readers burning for more.

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
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For fans of Before We Were Yours and Where the Crawdads Sing, a magnificent novel about four orphans on a life-changing odyssey during the Great Depression, from the New York Times bestselling author of Ordinary Grace.

The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Sky in the Deep in this bewitching, historical horror novel, perfect for fans of Holly Black and V.E. Schwab.

The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett
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The Last Magician meets A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue in this thrilling tale filled with magic and set in the mysterious Carpathian Mountains where a girl must hunt down Vlad the Impaler’s cursed ring in order to save her father.

After The Flood by Kassandra Montag
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A compulsively readable novel of dark despair and soaring hope, After the Flood is a magnificent, action packed, and sometimes frightening odyssey laced with wonder—an affecting and wholly original saga both redemptive and astonishing.

The Widow of Pale Harbor by Hester Fox
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Maine, 1846. Gabriel Stone is desperate to escape the ghosts that haunt him in Massachusetts, so he moves to Pale Harbor. Strange, unsettling things have been happening, and the townspeople claim that only one person can be responsible: Sophronia Carver, a reclusive widow who lives with a spinster maid in the eerie Castle Carver. Sophronia must be a witch, and she almost certainly killed her husband. As the incidents escalate, one thing becomes clear: they are the work of a twisted person inspired by the wildly popular stories of Mr. Edgar Allan Poe.

SLAY by Brittney Morris
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Ready Player One meets The Hate U Give in this dynamite debut novel that follows a fierce teen game developer as she battles a real-life troll intent on ruining the Black Panther–inspired video game she created and the safe community it represents for Black gamers.

A Treason of Thorns by Laura E. Weymouth
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Dark, gripping, and utterly unique, this atmospheric historical fantasy from critically acclaimed author Laura E. Weymouth is perfect for fans of The Hazel Wood and Caraval.

The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring
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Simmering in Patagonian myth, The Tenth Girl is a gothic psychological thriller with a haunting twist.

The Deathless Girls by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
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Gothic, intoxicating, feminist, darkly provoking and deeply romantic – this is the breathtakingly imagined untold story of the brides of Dracula, by bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave in her much-anticipated YA debut.

The Nightjar by Deborah Hewitt
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The Nightjar by Deborah Hewitt is a stunning contemporary fantasy debut about another London, a magical world hidden behind the bustling modern city we know.

Butterfly Yellow by Thanhha Lai
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Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Ibi Zoboi, and Erika L. Sanchez, this gorgeously written and deeply moving own voices novel is the YA debut from the award-winning author of Inside Out & Back Again.

The Possible World by Liese O’Halloran Schwarz
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An astonishing, deeply moving novel about the converging lives of a young boy who witnesses a brutal murder, the doctor who tends to him, and an elderly woman guarding her long buried past.

No One’s Home by D.M. Pulley
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For fans of The Haunting of Hill House comes a dark tale of a mansion haunted by a legacy of tragedy and a family trapped by lies.

What do you think? Tell us in the comments below!

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Written by Teralyn Mitchell

The Lady Rogue is a story about adventure, redemption, and forgiveness. Theodora “Theo” Fox is a seventeen-year-old girl recovering from a broken heart and harboring resentment towards her father who stashes her in fancy hotel rooms while he goes off on wild adventures. Ever since her mother passed away, her father will not let her tag along on his adventures to find anything and everything someone may pay him to find. Theo is upset about this when the book starts and is out doing something she shouldn’t when things seem to fall apart. When she gets back to her hotel the last person she expects is there, Huxley “Huck” Gallagher. The boy who broke her heart when he left without a word and there is more to that story that Theo learns a little later. Huck showing up throws Theo’s life into chaos and she finally gets to go on an adventure across Romania to find her father. She learns about her heritage, secrets that she was never privy to, and that all the things she thought were true—witches, magic, curses, etc.—were all real. And it’s up to her to come to terms with all she’s learn to save the ones she love most.

I enjoyed this book as it jumped right into the action with Theo being accused of stealing a ring she was photographing and her tutor leaving her stranded in Istanbul, stealing all of her money. I thought the action kept up from there and I found it hard to put the book down but after that, it seemed to slow and I had a hard time reading the rest of the book. It was slow going in the middle until Theo and Huck met the hermit, but I still thought it was a well-written story that perfectly interspersed history, magic, and adventure. I was so happy to learn more about Vlad Dracula, Romania’s—and surrounding countries—history, and some of the other myths that are floating around, plus the twist on the history and how Bennett interpreted it was quite enjoyable. The ending of this book was kind of a surprise for me as I did not put it together ahead of time and did not see Theo being the key to everything even though I probably should have. I loved the ending and how even though things worked out, Theo, Huck, and Richard did not come out unscathed.

I liked Theo as she is stubborn, fierce, loyal, brave, and intelligent. Sometimes that stubbornness had me wanting to throw my book but I could get behind her decisions. She was determined to save her father and no matter how scared she was or how difficult and hopeless the situation seemed she never gave up. She chased her father’s trail across Europe and she was willing to do whatever it took and I admired that. I liked Huck a lot too. He never shied away from saying he was scared or uneasy or unsure of their plans. He was loyal, sweet, and caring. It was clear that he cared for Theo and took his responsibilities to keep her safe seriously. He followed along with her plans even when he wasn’t sure about them and even when he was beyond frightened of what could happen. I also enjoyed the people Theo and Huck met along the way to finding Richard—Theo’s father. They met some characters who were instrumental in helping them figure out the mystery of the Vlad’s bone ring. I liked the twins and the hermit the most.

The Lady Rouge was fun read full of action and a touch of romance that did not overshadow the overall plot of the story. This book showcased female empowerment at its finest and Theo did not need anyone to save her. She was strong enough to find her father and rescue and him and herself when they got into a bind. Theo was a heroine I rooted for throughout the book even though she frustrated me at times. The Lady Rogue explores grief, familial histories, friendships, first loves, and father/daughter bonds all wrapped in adventure and a race against the clock to find answers. This was an engaging read that kept me engrossed everything I picked it up.

The Lady Rogue is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers.

Will you be picking up The Lady Rogue? Tell us in the comments below!

Synopsis | Goodreads

The Last Magician meets A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue in this thrilling tale filled with magic and set in the mysterious Carpathian Mountains where a girl must hunt down Vlad the Impaler’s cursed ring in order to save her father.

Some legends never die…

Traveling with her treasure-hunting father has always been a dream for Theodora. She’s read every book in his library, has an impressive knowledge of the world’s most sought-after relics, and has all the ambition in the world. What she doesn’t have is her father’s permission. That honor goes to her father’s nineteen-year-old protégé—and once-upon-a-time love of Theodora’s life—Huck Gallagher, while Theodora is left to sit alone in her hotel in Istanbul.

Until Huck arrives from an expedition without her father and enlists Theodora’s help in rescuing him. Armed with her father’s travel journal, the reluctant duo learns that her father had been digging up information on a legendary and magical ring that once belonged to Vlad the Impaler—more widely known as Dracula—and that it just might be the key to finding him.

Journeying into Romania, Theodora and Huck embark on a captivating adventure through Gothic villages and dark castles in the misty Carpathian Mountains to recover the notorious ring. But they aren’t the only ones who are searching for it. A secretive and dangerous occult society with a powerful link to Vlad the Impaler himself is hunting for it, too. And they will go to any lengths—including murder—to possess it.

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Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below if you will be picking up any of them!

The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan by Sherry Thomas
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Inspired by wuxia martial-arts dramas as well as the centuries-old ballad of Mulan, The Magnolia Sword is perfect for fans of Renee Ahdieh, Marie Lu, or Kristin Cashore–a thrilling, romantic, and sharp-edged novel that lives up to its beloved heroine.

American Royals by Katharine McGee
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What if America had a royal family? If you can’t get enough of Harry and Meghan or Kate and William, meet American princesses Beatrice and Samantha.

The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett
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The Last Magician meets A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue in this thrilling tale filled with magic and set in the mysterious Carpathian Mountains where a girl must hunt down Vlad the Impaler’s cursed ring in order to save her father.

SLAY by Brittney Morris
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Ready Player One meets The Hate U Give in this dynamite debut novel that follows a fierce teen game developer as she battles a real-life troll intent on ruining the Black Panther–inspired video game she created and the safe community it represents for Black gamers.

The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring
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Simmering in Patagonian myth, The Tenth Girl is a gothic psychological thriller with a haunting twist.

The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Sky in the Deep in this bewitching, historical horror novel, perfect for fans of Holly Black and V.E. Schwab.

Dear Haiti, Love Alaine by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite
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Co-written by sisters Maika and Maritza Moulite, and told in epistolary style through letters, articles, emails, and diary entries, this exceptional debut novel captures a sparkling new voice and irrepressible heroine in a celebration of storytelling sure to thrill fans of Nicola Yoon, Ibi Zoboi and Jenna Evans Welch!

Rebel Girls by Elizabeth Keenan
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Athena Graves’ staunchly feminist views and love of punk rock aren’t exactly mainstream at St. Ann’s, her conservative Catholic high school. Then a malicious rumor that her popular, pro-life sister, Helen, had an abortion. Despite their wildly contrasting views, Athena, Helen, and their friends must find a way to convince the student body and the administration that it doesn’t matter what Helen did or didn’t do…even if their riot grrrl protests result in the expulsion of their entire rebel girl gang.

The Grey Sisters by Jo Treggiari
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Two years after a deadly plane crash, best friends D and Spider head into the mountains to face their grief. A gripping psychological thriller for fans of The Cheerleaders and Sadie.

Loki: Where Mischief Lies by Mackenzi Lee and Stephanie Hans
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A Treason of Thorns by Laura E. Weymouth
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Dark, gripping, and utterly unique, this atmospheric historical fantasy from critically acclaimed author Laura E. Weymouth is perfect for fans of The Hazel Wood and Caraval.

Will you be picking up any of these September releases? Tell us in the comments below!

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The Last Magician meets A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue in this thrilling tale filled with magic and set in the mysterious Carpathian Mountains where a girl must hunt down Vlad the Impaler’s cursed ring in order to save her father.

The Lady Rogue is an upcoming YA fantasy by Jenn Bennett that has such an intriguing premise! She was kind enough to answer some questions from our writer, Teralyn, discussing her new novel, writing, and more.

Hi Jenn! Can you tell our readers a little about yourself?

I’ve been a writing fiction for about ten years, both for adults and teens. THE LADY ROGUE is my twelfth published book. I currently live outside of Atlanta, but I’ve moved around quite a bit; my father was in the U.S. Army, and I’ve spent a lot of time in Europe and the Far East. My background is in art. I wanted to be an Egyptologist when I was a kid. I paint. I draw. I sew. I write.

If you had to describe The Lady Rogue in five words, which words would you choose?

Lively. Mysterious. Adventurous. Romantic. Fun.

The Lady Rogue has such an intriguing premise! Can you tell us a little about the book?

My heroine, Theodora, finds out that her father—a wealthy treasure hunter who has been searching for a legendary ring that once belonged to Vlad the Impaler—has gone missing. She sets out across Romania with someone from her past, a boy named Huck, who she grew up with…and for whom she also developed feelings. Huck’s been out of her life for a year, but he’s the last person to have seen her father. Together they follow a series of clues that leads them into the Carpathians, where they follow both the legendary ring and her father’s trail.

Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?

Though the book is focused on the medieval warlord, Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Vlad Dracula, “son of the Dragon”—and more popularly seen as potential unproven inspiration for the fictional Count Dracula—there are no vampires with fangs and batwings flapping around in my book. However, my protagonists find themselves facing other unexplainable supernatural phenomena…

What was the inspiration for the story?

I’ve always been attracted to the 1920s and 30s, and I’m especially fond of films inspired by pulp fiction from that era, like Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and especially The Mummy (1999) with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. I wanted to write something that captured that same kind of pulp sensibility: travel adventure, a mystery with supernatural elements, a bantering couple…lots of atmosphere and action.

What kind of research did you do for The Lady Rogue?

History books, old maps, train schedules from the time period, travel guides. Historians who were willing to answer my questions about Romania.

Chasing Lucky is your next novel (releasing April 2020). Can you tell us a little bit more about it?

I’m still writing it, so I can’t say much. Except that it’s a different setting for me—small town in New England. But I hope that readers who liked ALEX, APPROXIMATELY will feel like this its spiritual East Coast cousin…and maybe a bookend to my contemporary romances from the past few years.

And one final question: do you have any book recommendations for us?

I’ve been on deadline for the last two weeks, writing for twelve, sometimes sixteen hours a day, and I can say in all honesty that the last thing I’ve had time for is reading. But when I’m finished writing this book, it will likely be the first thing I do. I have two books on my bedside table: THE BEAR AND THE NIGHTINGALE and THE MAD WOLF’S DAUGHTER. I look forward to reading both!

 Will you be picking up The Lady Rogue? Tell us in the comments below!

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The rest of 2019 sees new YA books from popular authors such as Kasie West, Kami Garcia, Katharine McGee, Jenn Bennett, Ruta Septys, Philip Pullman, Natasha Ngan, Tomi Adeyemi, and Kiersten White! Plus there’s debuts, tales of Sabrina, Mulan, and Camelot, and plenty more for you to enjoy!

Read on to discover a few of the YA books coming out between July and December! Tell us in the comments below which ones you’re excited to read!

JULY

Maybe This Time by Kasie West
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Beloved author Kasie West brings her signature witty banter and rom-com fun to a bold, fresh format. Think Four Weddings and a Funeral for YA.

Season of the Witch by Sarah Rees Brennan
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From the creator of Riverdale comes the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, a new Netflix series based on the classic Archie comic series. This prequel YA novel tells an all-new, original story.

Destroy All Monsters by Sam J. Miller
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A crucial, genre-bending tale, equal parts Ned Vizzini and Patrick Ness, about the life-saving power of friendship.

Teen Titans: Raven by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia and first-time graphic novel artist Gabriel Picolo comes this riveting tale of finding the strength to face who you are and learning to trust others–and yourself.

Before I Disappear by Danielle Stinson
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Danielle Stinson’s Before I Disappear is an action-packed YA novel where a young woman has to find her little brother after her town disappears into thin air.

The Best Lies by Sarah Lyu
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Told in alternating timelines, Thelma and Louise meets Gone Girl in this twisted psychological thriller about the dark side of obsessive friendship.

AUGUST

Swipe Right for Murder by Derek Milman
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Ever Alice by H.J. Ramsay
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Alice’s stories of Wonderland did more than raise a few eyebrows—it landed her in an asylum. Now at 15 years of age, she’s willing to do anything to leave, which includes agreeing to an experimental procedure.

The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee
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From the critically-acclaimed author of Under a Painted Skyand Outrun the Moon and founding member of We Need Diverse Books comes a powerful novel about identity, betrayal, and the meaning of family.

Bright Star by Erin Swan
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Erin Swan’s YA fantasy debut, Bright Star, is an action-packed adventure tale of rebellion, romance, and finding one’s voice in the heart of a storm.

Here There Are Monsters by Amelinda Bérubé
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The Blair Witch Project meets Imaginary Girls in this story of codependent sisterhood, the struggle to claim one’s own space, and the power of secrets

Hello Girls by Brittany Cavallaro and Emily Henry
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Thelma and Louise gets remade in this powerful, darkly funny teen novel from acclaimed authors Brittany Cavallaro and Emily Henry. Two teenage girls who have had enough of the controlling men in their lives take their rage on the road to make a new life for themselves.

SEPTEMBER

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
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A speculative thriller in the vein of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Power. With sharp prose and gritty realism, The Grace Year examines the complex and sometimes twisted relationships between girls, the women they eventually become, and the difficult decisions they make in-between.

The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan by Sherry Thomas
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Inspired by wuxia martial-arts dramas as well as the centuries-old ballad of Mulan, The Magnolia Sword is perfect for fans of Renee Ahdieh, Marie Lu, or Kristin Cashore–a thrilling, romantic, and sharp-edged novel that lives up to its beloved heroine.

Six Goodbyes We Never Said by Candace Ganger
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Candace Ganger’s Six Goodbyes We Never Said is no love story. If you ask Naima, it’s not even a like story. But it is a story about love and fear and how sometimes you need a little help to be brave enough to say goodbye.

The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett
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The Last Magician meets A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue in this thrilling tale filled with magic and set in the mysterious Carpathian Mountains where a girl must hunt down Vlad the Impaler’s cursed ring in order to save her father.

American Royals by Katharine McGee
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What if America had a royal family? If you can’t get enough of Harry and Meghan or Kate and William, meet American princesses Beatrice and Samantha.

The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Sky in the Deep in this bewitching, historical horror novel, perfect for fans of Holly Black and V.E. Schwab.

OCTOBER

The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray comes a gripping, unforgettable portrait of love, silence, and secrets amidst a Spanish dictatorship.

The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis
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Westworld meets The Handmaid’s Tale in this stunning fantasy adventure from debut author Charlotte Nicole Davis.

The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust #2) by Philip Pullman
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Return to the parallel world of His Dark Materials in the second volume of Philip Pullman’s new bestselling masterwork The Book of Dust, and discover what comes next for Lyra.

The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
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Frozen meets Mad Max in this epic teen fantasy duology bursting with star-crossed romance, immortal heroines, and elemental magic, perfect for fans of Furyborn.

Into the Crooked Place by Alexandra Christo
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In a world thriving with black magic, four young crooks embark on a quest to take down their criminal leader after they discover the plot behind his dangerous new magic.

10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston
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A light-hearted and romantic contemporary novel set during the holiday season and full of humor, heart and heartbreak.

NOVEMBER

Across A Broken Shore by Amy Trueblood
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The last thing eighteen-year-old Wilhelmina “Willa” MacCarthy wants is to be a nun. It’s 1936, and as the only daughter amongst four sons, her Irish–Catholic family is counting on her to take her vows—but Willa’s found another calling. Each day she sneaks away to help Doctor Katherine Winston in her medical clinic in San Francisco’s Richmond District.

The Guinevere Deception by Kiersten White
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From New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White comes a new fantasy series reimagining the Arthurian legend, set in the magical world of Camelot.

All-American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney
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All-American Muslim Girl is a relevant, relatable story of being caught between two worlds, and the struggles and hard-won joys of finding your place.

Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh
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In this mesmerizing YA fantasy mash-up of The Road meets The Amazing Race, one girl chooses to risk her life in a cutthroat competition in order to win her freedom.

Eight Will Fall by Sarah Harian
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Lovers of dark, high-octane adventure will be enthralled by Sarah Harian’s Eight Will Fall, a genre-bending YA fantasy standalone, perfect for fans of Kendare Blake and Leigh Bardugo.

Girls of Storm and Shadow by Natasha Ngan
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In this mesmerizing sequel to the New York Times bestselling Girls of Paper and Fire, Lei and Wren have escaped their oppressive lives in the Hidden Palace, but soon learn that freedom comes with a terrible cost.

DECEMBER

Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orïsha #2) by Tomi Adeyemi
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Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi’s New York Times bestselling debut Children of Blood and Bone, the first title in her Legacy of Orïsha trilogy.

The Weight of A Soul by Elizabeth Tammi
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When Lena’s younger sister Fressa is found dead, their whole Viking clan mourns—but it is Lena alone who never recovers. Fressa is the sister that should’ve lived, and Lena cannot rest until she knows exactly what killed Fressa and why—and how to bring her back. She strikes a dark deal with Hela, the Norse goddess of death, and begins a new double life to save her sister.

Hearts, Strings, and Other Breakable Things by Jacqueline Firkins
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In this charming debut about first love and second chances, a young girl gets caught between the boy next door and a playboy. Perfect for fans of To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.

Dangerous Alliance by Jennieke Cohen
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The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue meets Jane Austen in this witty, winking historical romance with a dash of mystery!

To Whatever End by Lindsey Frydman
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Quinn Easterly is cursed. With one touch, she can see the end to someone’s life. Everyday deaths, and ones that haunt her in her daydreams. Ones that have always proven impossible to prevent. She has finally learned to go about life as usual until she meets Griffin.

Watch Over Me by Mila Gray
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From the author of Come Back to Me comes a striking new novel about a young woman— desperately trying to protect her family from their violent father—who finds safety, and a passionate romance, with an ex-Marine.

Are there any YA books you’re excited for? Tell us in the comments below!

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Keep on reading to find out more about Bennett’s upcoming release Serious Moonlight, her first venture into YA historical fiction, and her writing process!

If you had to describe Serious Moonlight in five words, which words would you choose?

Awkward, family, mystery, independence, romance.

The protagonist of Serious Moonlight, Birdie, has a passion for detective stories and solving mysteries. Did you grow up with Nancy Drew and the like? What draws you in about detective stories?

I did grow up with Nancy Drew, yes, and I especially love historical mysteries like Amelia Peabody. But the mystery aspect of this book actually came from my mother’s love of mysteries. She’s always been an avid detective/mystery reader, so this was my small way of honouring that.

It’s undeniable that your books are filled with unique characters. How do you come up with their unconventional occupations and unusual traits?

I suppose I’m the original quirky character (artist, nomad, lover of all things weird), so I populate my stories with quirky people…because that’s what I know.

Which Hogwarts houses would you sort the protagonists of your novels into?

They’re all wildly different and would likely be sorted into different houses.

Out of all the characters you’ve created, who resembles you the most? Who is the most unlike you?

I probably have the most in common with Bailey from ALEX, APPROXIMATELY (love of old movies, love of museums, hatred of the beach)—or perhaps Lennon from STARRY EYES (goth tendencies). Least like me might be Birdie from SERIOUS MOONLIGHT.

What’s your favourite part about writing a book? And the least favourite?

There a moment that usually occurs when I’m about twenty or thirty percent finished with the book. It’s something I call the Golden Moment, when I suddenly realise what the book is all about. Unfortunately, it also sometimes means that I need to trash several weeks’ worth of writing and start over again…which is the part of writing I hate the most.

Tell us more about your writing process. How do you write a novel? Do you write chronologically or jump around in a story? Do you listen to music while writing?

I write chronologically and don’t understand writers who jump around. That makes no sense to my brain. I need absolute silence to write: no music, no busy coffee shop, no television in the background. I generally complete a first draft in about two months, and that means writing for six to twelve hours a day, every day, in order to meet my daily writing goals.

The publishing process is somewhat of a mystery. Was there anything that shocked or surprised you when your first book was picked up by a publisher?

Is it a mystery? I feel like now, more than ever, aspiring authors are banding together and helping each other through the submissions process, mentoring other writers. Social media chats. Websites that tell you how to query a book. Twitter advice from seasoned authors. Private Facebook groups. If you want to know how to break into publishing, the most important secrets you need to know are these: (1) write compelling stories and (2) don’t give up.

Any advice for any aspiring writers out there?

If writing is the most important thing in your life, find a boring day job that will keep you afloat and allow you time to write. Because it can take years to start earning enough money to live, and even then, nothing is guaranteed.

You’ve recently revealed that your next novel (The Lady Rogue, releases September 2019) will be set in 1930s Romania. Can you tell us a little bit more about it?

It’s about two teens who travel through Romania in search of the girl’s father, a treasure hunter who has disappeared while looking for a medieval ring that once belonged to Vlad the Impaler. This book has it all: travel on the Orient Express. Medieval Transylvanian castles. The Carpathians. Witches. Dangerous occultists. Magic. Cursed objects. Romanian folklore. And a forbidden, banter-filled romance.

Lastly, do you have any book recommendations for us?

I recently just finished UPROOTED by Naomi Novik, and it was an outstanding fairytale-esque YA fantasy.

Serious Moonlight hits shelves on April 16th and it will be available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers.

Have you read any of Jenn Bennett’s books? Tell us in the comments below!

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