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July 2026
Recent Releases
The Heirs
by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Billionaire Leontes Button sought to prove geniuses are made, not born, by adopting orphans and molding them into superstars. When he’s found murdered, his now-teenage children, any of whom might have cracked under the extreme pressure of their upbringing, must clear their names. Read-alike: Jennifer Barnes’ The Inheritance Games
An Expanse of Blue
by Kauakanilehua Mahoe Adams

Native Hawai’ian Aouli Smith, living in suburban Seattle, feels constantly scrutinized thanks to her high-achieving sister, religious expectations, and a controlling father. She begins falling for newcomer Nalu, but their relationship will only flourish if she lives her own truth. This nuanced, emotional coming-of-age story is told through verse.
How to Lose Yourself Completely
by Peter Bognanni

An adventure therapy program might help Chase, whose anxiety disorder has worsened since his older brother died. But when the wilderness guide abandons Chase and four other teens, their healing takes a backseat to the immediate, life-threatening obstacles they face. 
If All the Stars Go Dark by S. G. Prince
If All the Stars Go Dark
by S. G. Prince

After his graduation, eighteen-year-old Keller Hartman joins an elite galactic unit, and despite his partner Lament Bringer's initial distrust, the two work together with a team of specialists to uncover a cult leader's dangerous secrets while navigating growing feelings between them.
Breakout
by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon

New kid Anthony invites five of his high-achieving classmates for a spring break vacation at his father’s luxury resort. When a tropical storm wreaks havoc, dark secrets begin to emerge. The superstar team of authors who collaborated on Whiteout and Blackout deliver this clever thriller.
Midnight on the Celestial by Julia Alexandra
Midnight on the Celestial
by Julia Alexandra

After failing her trial to keep her magic, eighteen-year-old spirit-summoner Roe boards the luxurious Celestial to earn a retrial, navigating treacherous colleagues, dark supernatural dangers, and a sinister conspiracy while fighting to uncover the ships secrets and reclaim her power.
A Deadly Inheritance by Kelley Armstrong
A Deadly Inheritance
by Kelley Armstrong

After discovering she's an heiress to a billion-dollar corporation, seventeen-year-old Liliana finds herself at a new boarding school where she must navigate secret societies and a deadly competition. Not to mention two handsome boys. The Reappearance of Rachel Price meets The Inheritance Games series in this new YA thriller from bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.
The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue
by Zoulfa Katouh

Following her mother’s death, Jihad sees everything in shades of gray. Further dismayed by her new school’s bullies and Islamophobes, Jihad begins using her mother’s sketchbook, which might be the key to restoring hope and color to her world. This unflinching novel uses magical realism to explore injustice and identity.
Shadow Reaper
by Lynette Noni

To keep her city safe, Viri Solace hunts reapers, people who siphon the magic needed to keep the deadly blackmist at bay. Avenging her parents’ murder requires her to strike a dangerous deal with Reeve, her childhood friend who has become a reaper himself. Read-alikes: Kristen Ciccarelli’s Heartless Hunter
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