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[bookaddict24-7]

(New Young Adult Releases Coming Out Today! (January 7th, 2025)

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Have I missed any new Young Adult releases? Have you added any of these books to your TBR? Let me know!

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New Releases:

This is the Year by Gloria Muñoz

Mystery Royale by Kaitlyn Cavalancia

No Place Left to Hide by Megan Lally

Breath of the Dragon by Shannon Lee & Fonda Lee

The Last Bookstore on Earth by Lily Braun-Arnold

The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting by Natalie C. Parker

A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson

The Afterdark by E. Latimer

Royal Heirs Academy by Lindsey Duga

After Life by Gayle Forman

Bemused by Farrah Rochon

New Sequels:

Lies on the Serpent's Tongue (Bittersweet in the Hollow #2) by Kate Pearsall

Among Serpents (Above the Black #2) by Marc J. Gregson

The Dryad Storm (The Black Witch Chronicles #5) by Laurie Forest

Togetha (Pritty #2) by Keith F. Miller Jr.

The Wishless Ones (Dark Ascension #3) by Hafsah Faizal

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Happy reading!

[magicnaanavi]

Aelin

[darkroseassassin]

What is everyone reading this weekend?

I am finishing up my Lux Series by Jennifer Armentrout.

[nealshustermanreal]

Challenger Deep was chosen as last month’s This or That challenge winner! Here’s what people are saying on Goodreads. Explore Caden’s journey and see why this book has touched so many. What scene hooked hit you hardest?

[mercerislandbooks]

Book Notes: Warrior Girl Unearthed

You know how it feels when you read a book that comes out of nowhere and you’re totally blown away? And then that author comes out with their second book and you both really, really want to read it and you’re also afraid it won’t live up to the experience of the first? That was me with Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley. I’d listened to Boulley’s first novel, Firekeeper’s Daughter, and I loved that it was so different from anything I’d read before. The audio book gave me an aural experience of the Anishinaabemowin language that I certainly wouldn’t have had just by reading the book. It was so many things at once — a crime novel, a bittersweet romance, a coming of age story of a young woman with a foot in two very different cultures, trying to reconcile what she can, let go of what she can’t. It was beautiful and heartbreaking and informative without being preachy. So when Warrior Girl Unearthed came out this month, I felt an internal hesitation before opening it up. One night I decided to just read a chapter or two, see what I thought. The next thing I knew I was half way through the book.

You don’t need to have read Firekeeper’s Daughter to enjoy Warrior Girl Unearthed, but it is set ten years later in the same community. Our protagonist, Perry Firekeeper-Birch, is the young cousin of Daunis Fontaine, the central character of Firekeeper’s Daughter. Perry is all set to have a summer of slack in 2014, but an incident with a bear, her car, and a metal fence leaves her in debt to her Aunt Daunis, who signs her up for the last spot in the Kinomaage Summer Internship program. Perry is assigned to work with Cooper Turtle, the supervisor of the tribal museum, and through his mentorship begins to learn about the ancestral remains languishing in universities and museums (despite laws requiring their cataloging and repatriation to the tribes they belonged to). Perry’s sense of justice is kindled and then put to the test as she learns the extent to which artifacts are being withheld from their original tribes. In the meantime, women from the community are going missing and Perry doesn’t want to be next.

This was just as compelling a read as Firekeeper’s Daughter. Once I started, I couldn’t put it down. And, like with Firekeeper’s Daughter, Angeline Boulley is a master at giving the reader a window into Perry’s life as a mixed Native and Black young woman — life within the tribal community of Sault Ste Marie and Sugar Island — and the weighty history that each person carries with them. I felt like I learned alongside Perry about the history of ancestral remains and the efforts of tribes to repatriate the bones and the cultural materials of their people. I felt Perry’s frustration at the way in which people and institutions refuse to respect those bones and artifacts. Boulley includes a list of resources at the end so the reader can dive deeper into the original materials Cooper assigns Perry to read in the book. And the book itself is gorgeous, with a cover designed by Caldecott winner Michaela Goade (We Are Water Protectors). Island Books also has a limited supply of beautiful page overlays from Goade to enjoy as a gift with purchase!

— Lori

[miyasanchez7]

Why should teens read YA books? Because sometimes, a book teaching teens to deal with emotions can speak louder than a lecture. Young Adult literature helps teens explore feelings, navigate relationships, and better understand the world around them. Check out this powerful blog by Rossana Snee on why YA books matter more than ever…

[joyffree]

One fateful day turns the tide, leaving Titania questioning all her allies.

To be a Fae (Realm Chronicles Book 5) YA Fantasy by Tricia Copeland Cover Reveal & Giveaway

Poised to usher in a new era of unity for all fae, Queen Titania grasps for a solution for her people. With chaos in the human realm and her own, she’s stretched to make progress in either.

[cjreginawrites]

Here's a perfect moment spent with 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙏𝙤 𝙄𝙩 on the beach. 📚

Relaxing in paradise while diving into the unexpected journey of Paige and Steven. Who’s ready for their story?

Grab your copy now and join me! 🌊 www.authorcjregina.com

[xoxrevkitty]

🔗Chapter 19: Atonement

👁️"It was part of what had proved to her that the House of Lea had long fallen from their Goddess’s path." Read OGI on and access exclusive OGI content on Patreon... Read OGI on Wattpad... Read OGI on Royal Road

[christijwhitney]

The book and this series will always hold a special place in my heart, as will my main character.

[bookaddict24-7]

(New Young Adult Releases Coming Out Today! (March 25th, 2025)

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Have I missed any new Young Adult releases? Have you added any of these books to your TBR? Let me know!

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New Releases:

Lovely Dark & Deep by Elisa A. Bonnin

To Steal From Thieves by M.K. Lobb

I Am the Swarm by Hayley Chewins

When We Ride by Rex Ogle

We Are Villains by Kacen Callender

Of Wolves & Stags by Ria Parisi

The Forest Grimm by Kathryn Purdie (it looks like this is a reprint)

New Sequels:

The Deathly Grimm (The Forest Grimm duology #2) by Kathryn Purdie

Children of Useyi (Sisters of the Mud #2) by Moses Ose Utomi

The Shadow Bride (The Scarlet Veil #2) by Shelby Mahurin

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Happy reading!

[short-stories-by-ezra]

When Shadows Whisper…The Secrets Deepen

🌕 A forgotten carnival. A rising red moon. Shadows that whisper… Jules must break the ancient curse of the Lune Rouge Carnival before time runs out. Follow or subscribe so you don’t miss it when it drops! 💀

They say the bayou never forgets… and neither does the Lune Rouge Carnival. But what really happened on that fateful night in 1959? Jules thought the whispers were just stories — tales spun by old-timers too fond of the past. But when shadowy figures and ghostly lights began to haunt their steps, the line between legend and reality blurred. Now, armed with nothing but a sketchbook and their…

[afmw-mistic-high]

“The journey begins! Mystic High’s first four chapters are now live on Wattpad!”

Dive into a dark fantasy where humans and monsters collide in a world full of secrets and danger. Follow Percy Yokog, a reluctant hero caught between light and shadow, as he uncovers the mysteries of Mystic High.

In Mystic High, every character has their own struggles and stories to tell:

Percy Yokog: A human thrust into a world of monsters and magic, wrestling with his own insecurities and the weight of bridging two divided worlds.

Jayson Ren: A half-werewolf struggling to accept his lineage while hiding his true strength from a society that sees him as an outcast.

Morgan Jackson: A royal vampire shunned by her own family, finding solace in human fantasy culture and her growing connection to Percy.

Autumn Best: A mischievous Neko demon-witch hybrid, hiding her tragic past behind playful illusions and fierce loyalty to those she trusts.

The stakes are high, and the lines between light and shadow blur with every step.

Start reading now and join the journey! Let me know what you think—I’d love to hear your thoughts and connect with readers who love fantasy, complex characters, and epic adventures.

[Read Mystic High: The First Light on Wattpad] https://www.wattpad.com/story/386998905?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_writing&wp_page=create&wp_uname=AshForgedMysticWolf

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[nealshustermanreal]

Ever wonder what the perfect mix for success looks like?

A curious fan named 'The Last Raven 24' on Reddit got me thinking about luck, talent, and determination. Which one fuels your dreams? Let's chat in the comments!

[fracturedcoven]

🌌 The Fractured Coven 🌌

https://www.wattpad.com/story/385164512-the-fractured-coven

Chaos runs through his veins. A legacy of magic and darkness thrusts Cian Bloodworth into a battle against forces that have haunted his family for generations. With a sister missing, a villainous rival hunting him, and an untamed power that could destroy him, will Cian rise to the challenge—or will the chaos consume him?

✨ Dive into a world of secrets, magic, and heart-pounding twists. Chapter 1 is live now! ✨