10 Great New YA Books to Read in June 2023

Shireen has simply discovered she’s a contestant on the primary ever Junior Irish Baking Show, which is one thing she ought to be over the moon about. Not solely might she actually use the money prize if she wins, however she’s hoping that her time on TV will assist out her household’s struggling donut store. But the one downside? Her ex-girlfriend Chris can also be a contestant. And if that wasn’t difficult sufficient, she’s now crushing on fellow contestant Niamh. The drama is about to get actual.

Sitlali lives in modern-day Mexico, and he or she’s with none household or buddies. In order to escape a gang chief, she should make the harmful trek to the U.S., however she stumbles upon a conch with mysterious markings earlier than setting out. Calizto is an Aztec warrior in 1521 preventing in opposition to the Spanish colonizers when he discovers asks a sacred conch for course, and hears Sitlali by way of the conch. They can talk by way of the conch, however quickly they’re falling for one another throughout centuries.

Natalya has solely 24 hours to decide that might change the course of her summer time: Stay in NYC along with her dad or go to L.A. to reconnect along with her estranged mother. The guide follows each paths as Natalya will get up the braveness to discuss to the woman she’s been crushing on in NYC, and tentatively will get to know her mother once more and meets a boy in L.A.

Fatima loves hanging out along with her buddies, baking, and spending time along with her household. When she meets older man Raheem, she falls for his allure. Her dad and mom positively gained’t approve of them relationship, so she retains it secret…however when she discovers that her dad and mom need to prepare their marriage, it seems like destiny. But as soon as formally engaged, Raheem turns manipulative and merciless, and threatens to destroy her fame if Fatima breaks it off. Somehow she has to discover the power to do what’s proper, even when it means opening herself up to an unsure future.

Naomi and Kylie grew up collectively, virtually sisters. Naomi’s mother was Kylie’s nanny, and regardless of the variations between the ladies throughout class and race, they’re greatest buddies. But when Kylie calls the police on a bunch of Black teenagers in a parking zone and a video of the incident goes viral, Naomi is left questioning their relationship and questioning if she actually is aware of Kylie in any respect.

Beck has been struggling since her mother, an investigative reporter, died. When she receives a mysterious letter factors her to the city her mother was investigating earlier than her loss of life, Beck and her sister Riley head there to see in the event that they uncover solutions. What they discover are extra questions, particularly surrounding a mysterious city chief and his daughter Avery, who’re positively hiding one thing. Beck is drawn to Avery, however as she digs deeper, she dangers shedding herself to this harmful place.

Charity works at Camp Mirror Lake, an immersive horror expertise. She performs the camp’s “final girl” and enjoys performing out horror situations to scare and thrill their friends. But over the past weekend of the job, Charity’s co-workers start to disappear and one finally ends up useless. Now Charity and her girlfriend can have to observe down an actual killer to keep away from a grim destiny.

Lahey is further proficient at matchmaking…different individuals. When it comes to her personal relationship life, her wants often take a again seat. But now she’s determined for a plus one to her cousin’s candy 16 in order to save face. To discover the proper match she’ll juggle six potential dates in one week whereas her older sister’s greatest pal Adler watches — and makes an attempt to distract her from her final objective.

When Casey’s sister Sutton goes lacking, everybody round her is devastated and Casey can’t inform the reality about how they fought earlier than Sutton went lacking. In reality, everybody thinks Sutton is so excellent, however Casey is aware of in any other case. However, she’s not about to reveal that. So when Sutton reappears, Casey is aware of she ought to be relieved…besides one thing is off about Sutton. She’s good. She doesn’t appear to bear in mind her life earlier than. Something may be very improper, and Casey has a sense it is likely to be related to the string of different lacking women in their space.

Aurelie is a baker’s apprentice who doesn’t have grand goals of journey and romance — she simply needs a steady, joyful future. But when a stranger arms her a set of Seeking stones, Aurelie discovers a uncommon ability she didn’t know she had…and that very same stranger asks her to assist get well the prince, who’s misplaced to the Underwood. This is extra of an journey than Aurelia bargained for, particularly when she finds she may lose her coronary heart alongside the way in which.