45 Hottest Summer Books for Young Readers

by Amanda Sellet

A sweet delight. Full review >

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by Olivia A. Cole & Ashley Woodfolk

Infectious queer joy—and romance—worth cheering about. Full review >

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by Ama Ofosua Lieb

Magic and mystery collide in this gripping Afrofuturist debut. Full review >

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by R.J. Valldeperas

Fury reverberates throughout this duology opener, making for a thrilling read. Full review >

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by Erin Baldwin

A delightful, swoony, Sapphic romp that will have readers racing to the finish line. Full review >

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by Rebecca Barrow

An emotionally rich, immersive narrative that unflinchingly explores power and the weight of wanting to be seen. Full review >

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by Carlyn Greenwald

A scary success. Full review >

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by Aleema Omotoni

Deeply developed characters, shocking twists, and thought-provoking historical intrigue. Full review >

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by Amanda Connolly

A sizzling, high-stakes debut launching a series that readers will greedily devour. Full review >

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by Paige Hender ; illustrated by Paige Hender

Atmospheric, well-realized, and terrifying. Full review >

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by Natasha Díaz

Engrossing, dramatic, and character-driven. Full review >

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by Kelly McWilliams

Winding, atmospheric, and mysterious. Full review >

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by Lindsey Olsson

An explosive debut that will leave readers salivating for the sequel. Full review >

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by Natalie C. Parker

Offering something for everyone, these assassins slay! Full review >

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by Elle Gonzalez Rose

Bloodshed, deceit, and a grippingly accelerating plot tempered by a sweet love story. Full review >

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