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Happy August, e-book nerds! The summer time is sliding to an in depth (boo) however that doesn’t imply you may’t nonetheless wring all of the sunshine goodness out of the season earlier than it’s gone, and I for one will probably be profiting from as many hammock studying days as doable. August is an efficient time to talk in all of that enjoyable summer time studying earlier than it’s all back-to-school provides and required studying lists. (Okay, I’ll be actual, I do love some good back-to-school provide offers, and it’s been years since I used to be even in class.)
Even although summers are a slower time for publishing new releases, we’ve obtained some actually nice books hitting cabinets this August. I’m right here for the horror reads and traditional retellings and send-ups, however there are additionally some actually glorious queer romances, sophomore novels, debuts, and even one fantasy collection starter that sounds completely superb. August is giving us all the pieces from queer classics to unexpectedly heartfelt up to date novels that contact on robust matters to a YA thriller excellent for followers of White Lotus (particularly supreme for anybody nonetheless clinging to summer time). So be sure to load up on these nice new August 2023 YA books and soak all of it in earlier than fall hits!
The Narrow by Kate Alice Marshall (August 1)
Six years in the past, Eden witnessed Delphine fall into the slim, a small however lethal stream behind her boarding college. Most folks don’t survive a dip within the Narrow, however Delphine did…though she got here again completely different. Now with Eden about to lose her place in school, she agrees to changing into Delphine’s paid companion for tuition cash. Eden is drawn to her in additional methods than one, however one thing unusual and haunting is coming for her the longer she spends time with Delphine.
Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin (August 1)
Tana’s island coven has lengthy been feared by mainlanders, and there’s a lot that they do to appease them — together with releasing their magic into the ocean at midnight and providing Tana up in a betrothal to safe an alliance. But when Tana misses the essential midnight ritual, there are devastating penalties. When she meets a mysterious boy who presents to indicate her one other means, she finds energy like she’s by no means recognized…but it surely could possibly be her coven’s downfall, too.
The Boy You Always Wanted by Michelle Quach (August 1)
Francine’s A Gung is dying, and she or he’d do something to make him joyful in his ultimate days, together with going to nice lengths to make sure that A Gung’s dream of seeing his male line is carried on. Considering that Francine is his solely grandchild, she enlists Ollie to faux he’s ceremonially adopted into the household and strike up a relationship together with her A Gung. Even although Ollie is against the deception, he finds himself pulled alongside and shortly Francine and Ollie discover a connection they by no means noticed coming.
Guardians of Dawn: Zhara by S. Jae-Jones (August 1)
Zhara has lengthy been concealing the magic inside her, all whereas attempting to outlive and handle her beloved youthful sister. Magic is feared in her world, as monsters destroyed their lands 20 years earlier and it’s believed to be the fault of magicians. But when rumors of a monster rising close by attain her, Zhara needs to disregard them…till she meets a younger man who introduces her to the Guardians of Dawn, a society that’s attempting to advocate for magic customers and shield folks from the monsters that also lurk, that are the results of a demon. It’s as much as Zhara to study to harness her personal energy if she’s to save lots of her household and her residence.
The Dark Place by Britney S. Lewis (August 8)
When Hylee disappeared, she discovered herself caught up in a darkish, twisted model of essentially the most horrible night time of her life: the night time her brother disappeared. Then simply as rapidly, she’d deposited again in her personal world and time. As she struggles to go about her day, sure that this should be a clue to her brother’s disappearance, she meets Eilam, drawn to him for extra than simply his attractiveness. But when she disappears once more proper in entrance of him, he’s roped into her investigation about what actually occurred, and why she retains disappearing.
Forgive Me Not by Jennifer Baker (August 15)
When Violetta determined to drive drunk one night time, it had devastating penalties for her and her household; she was in an accident that brought on her little sister’s dying. Now she’s within the juvenile justice system, separated from her household who refuse to forgive her. She should participate in The Trials if she has any hope of getting out, however doing so forces her to confront not solely her personal grief, however her guilt as she figures out whose forgiveness issues extra: her household’s, or her personal.
Teach the Torches to Burn by Caleb Roehrig (August 22)
Romeo has little curiosity in changing into the Montague inheritor and giving up his inventive pursuits, however his household received’t be giving him a lot selection within the matter. Eager to flee their expectations, he sneaks right into a Capulet get together and meets Valentine, a sort and gentle-hearted Capulet boy. Their attraction is as on the spot as it’s harmful, however the two quickly danger all the pieces for the prospect to be with one another, regardless of their households’ horrific feud.
Unexpecting by Jen Bailey (August 22)
The very last thing Ben ever anticipated after popping out as homosexual is for slightly experimentation at science camp to result in the beautiful growth that he’s about to be a teen dad. Luckily for him, his mother steps up and tries to assist him provide you with a plan, however parenthood — particularly teen parenthood — is tough. As Ben struggles to maintain on high of all the pieces all whereas falling for an previous pal, he learns that his child could possibly be at risk, and has to simply accept that parenthood means making the perfect choices in your child, even once they really feel unattainable.
Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott (August 29)
Audrey is having the worst week ever — dumped by her girlfriend, waitlisted by her dream college, and now she’s been inexplicably despatched again in time, removed from residence. Lucy hasn’t been joyful since her mom died, and she or he’s in no way happy by the suitor her father desires to marry. So discovering Audrey, who claims she’s from the long run, wandering her property is a welcome reprieve. As they fight to determine how one can ship Audrey residence, they discover themselves falling for one another, regardless of their variations.
The Reunion by Kit Frick (August 29)
Addison and Mason’s mother is getting engaged to Theo’s dad, and now the Mayweather clan is headed to Cancun, Mexico, for a celebratory trip with the complete prolonged household. But it doesn’t take lengthy for tempers to flare, previous secrets and techniques to return to gentle, and resentments to return effervescent to the floor. Eleven folks go on trip, however solely 10 will return.
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