Summer is the time to kick back and let your imagination soar! From captivating romance to immersive fantasy to enthralling thrillers, our list of new August YA releases has something for everyone!
Summer is coming to a close, which means there’s still a little time left to squeeze in some lazy summer reading days. We hope you’re up to the challenge of pairing a cold drink with some hot new August YA titles. Whether you’re looking for a book that will challenge you, scare you, or make you fall in love, we have the perfect book on our list!
Girls of Dark Divine
Phantom of the Opera meets Black Swan in this breathtakingly gorgeous gothic fantasy about love and control that will never let you go. A group of hauntingly beautiful girls have been bound together by a cruel curse—and one of them will go to any lengths to save them from their violent dance.
Hemlock House
Lies, secrets, and louche living collide when a college student is found dead and everyone is a suspect—and potential next victim.
Silent Sister
The must-read suspense novel of the summer about a mysterious sister’s disappearance, her biggest betrayal and a deadly truth screaming to come out.
Marisol Acts the Part
A teen actress lands a role on the same high-profile show as her ex-boyfriend—only for things to get messy when she falls for his cute scene partner—in a dazzling sapphic rom-com from the author of Caught in a Bad Fauxmance.
Starstrike
In this explosive sequel to Moonstorm, teen mecha pilot Hwa Young returns to her rebel roots to fight against the Imperial forces—but, as she grapples with her warring allegiances, who can she really trust? Perfect for fans of Iron Widow and the Skyward series!
Deep Water
From the author of Escape Room comes a new pulse-quickening read! How do you outrun danger when you’re trapped at sea?
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