New Arrivals for Teens! | July 2025
Amelia, If Only by Becky Albertalli | Amelia Applebaum isn’t in love with Walter Holland. He just happens to be her favorite moderately famous, chaotically bisexual YouTuber. Who she just happened to invite to prom. (But it’s fine. No, for real. If you delete the post, it didn’t happen.) Okay, maybe her friends are right: She’s slightly parasocially infatuated. But Amelia just knows sparks would fly—if only she could connect with Walter for real. If only he would host a meet and greet. If only it were just a short road trip away. And if only Amelia could talk her best friends into making it the perfect last hurrah before graduation—even her newly single, always-cynical, guitar-toting best friend Natalie. One thing’s for sure: All roads lead to butterflies. But what if Amelia’s butterflies aren’t for Walter at all? (Fiction)
The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday by Kelsey B. Toney | Delia Bridges is striving to become the compassionate doctor she's been unable to find in her journey to diagnose her excruciating period pain, but when a single rule-breaking incident jeopardizes her future, she must find a way to reclaim her dreams in this funny, period-positive novel. (Fiction)
Pretty Girl County by Lakita Wilson | Reya and Sommer, former best friends from different socioeconomic worlds, reunite to help each other achieve their dreams, but as old wounds resurface and new challenges arise, they must navigate whether their friendship can be rebuilt. (Fiction)
The Uncertainty Principle by Joshua Davis and Kal Kini-Davis | After a public meltdown and her best friend's betrayal lead her family to move onto a sailboat at sea, 16-year-old Mia struggles with isolation and her mental health until she meets Alby and Nisha, prompting Mia to navigate new romantic feelings, family tensions, and her own personal growth. (Fiction)
Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams | In need of inspiration for her self-help book, straightlaced 16-year-old Audre hires 17-year-old, easygoing Bash to be her fun consultant for the summer. (Romance)
Lovesick Falls by Julia Drake | Celia, determined to be the perfect friend, plans an idyllic summer with her two best friends in a secluded cabin, but hidden romantic tensions and new connections have the potential to turn her dream getaway into a complicated nightmare. (Romance)
On Again, Awkward Again by Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Alexander | When Pacy and Cecil spot each other during the first week of freshman year, it’s love at first sight. Well, more like love at first fleeting, injury-riddled glance, since the moment is ruined thanks to clumsiness and a criminal case of IBS. Despite their total lack of game, Pacy and Cecil are drawn to each other. Seven seconds of eye contact turns into days of yearning and stress as they make the mistake of following misguided advice from their friends, dysfunctional families, and strangers on the internet. But the universe conspires to bring Pacy and Cecil together when they both end up on the committee to plan the freshman dance. As they spend more time together, they realize that the other person might be just what they need… (Romance)
In Case You Read This by Edward Underhill | Underhill's trans romantic comedy follows the separate moves of two teenage boys, Arden and Gabe. Arden is reluctant to leave his supportive queer community in Los Angeles for Winifred, Michigan, while Gabe is eager to start anew and openly express his identity in Pasadena, California, away from his small Illinois hometown. The two meet unexpectedly in Nebraska and connect over their shared love for the band Damaged Pixie Dream Boi. After spending an evening together, they part ways knowing only each other's first name. As they navigate their new environments, both find themselves thinking about their brief encounter, raising the question of whether their connection was significant enough to bring them together again. (Romance)
The Grove by Brooks Whitney Phillips | Set in a struggling 1960s Florida town, two sisters, 15-year-old Pip and 17-year-old Sissy, share a close bond, but after the annual carnival leaves, Sissy grows distant and reveals a shocking secret, thrusting the sisters and their friend Silas into a life-changing, desperate situation. (Historical Fiction)
The Great Misfortune of Stella Sedgwick by S. Isabelle | This wildly entertaining YA historical romance follows a young Black woman in 1860s England who yearns for a writing career and independence rather than love and marriage, but an unexpected inheritance forces her into London society and reunites her with the boy who broke her heart. Perfect for fans of The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue and The Davenports. (Historical Fiction)
Lady’s Knight by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner | Gwen is sick of hiding—hiding the fact that she’s taken over her father’s blacksmithing duties, hiding her attraction to girls, hiding her yearning for glory as a knight. Meanwhile, Lady Isobelle of Avington, queen bee of the castle, has never once considered hiding who she is—until now. She’s been chosen as the grand prize in the Tournament of Dragonslayers, to be given to whichever knight can claim her hand. And for the first time in her life, she can’t talk her way out of trouble. When Isobelle discovers Gwen’s knightly ambitions, they hatch a scheme together—Gwen will joust in the tournament, disguised as Sir Gawain. Winning means freedom for Isobelle, and glory for Gwen. Losing means… well, let’s not go there. One thing’s for sure: falling in love was never the plan. (Historical Fantasy)
Titan of the Stars by E.K. Johnston | Celeste knows every inch of this ship. She's proud of her work as apprentice engineer. And as the maiden voyage of the Titan launches, she's optimistic for the promises of this new journey from Earth to Mars—this new life. Dominic arrives at his suite where his valet is busy unpacking his things. His chest is tight, already feeling anxious inside his dad's precious new ship. Once it launches, he's trapped, inside the ship and inside the life his father has chosen for him—a life that will leave his dreams of art school behind. Discovered under melted ice caps, ancient aliens have been brought onto the Titan as well and stored in display cases for the entertainment of the passengers—until an act of sabotage releases them into the ship, with zero discrimination for class, decks or human life… (Science Fiction)
The Tournament by Rebecca Barrow | This year's Tournament, a series of grueling physical challenges, is more cutthroat than ever with seniors Max, the ruthless scholarship student, Nora, Max's ex-best friend who may be ready for center stage, and Teddy, the transfer student on her last chance. (Thriller)
Kill Creatures by Rory Power | Last summer, Nan's three best friends disappeared into Saltcedar Canyon. She's spent the year since grieving their loss and avoiding questions about what happened that night. Now, on the anniversary, she's ready to say goodbye, and so are the girls' families, who have reconvened to hold a memorial. But their vigil is interrupted by the shocking return of one of the missing girls alive. Everybody is overjoyed. Everybody, that is, except Nan, who was pretty sure they were dead. After all, she's the one who killed them. (Thriller)
Predatory Natures by Amy Goldsmith | A teen girl's dream job aboard a luxury train derails when she discovers the strange cargo being transported—a mysterious and beautiful greenhouse—but its flowering façade may hide deadly thorns beneath, in this atmospheric and lush novel from the author of Those We Drown. (Horror)
A Girl Walks into the Forest by Madeleine Roux | Midsommar meets The Shadows Between Us in this alluring mash-up of horror and fairy tale from New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux, where a girl must embark on a harrowing journey through a deadly forest filled with otherworldly creatures, supernatural forces, and one maniacal villain who will stop at nothing to bring her down. (Horror)
A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek | Magic has long been outlawed in Auréal. Odile has always known she’d be the one to restore it. Raised by a sorcerer, Odile has spent years preparing for the heist of a lifetime. It’s perfectly simple. Impersonate a princess, infiltrate the palace, steal the king's enchanted crown and restore magic to the kingdom. But when the King is unexpectedly murdered, she’s forced to recruit the help of Marie d'Odette, the real princess, and the two begin to unravel a web of lies and deceit that leaves Odile uncertain of who to trust. Soon though Odile must decide: her mission or the girl she’s falling for? The fate of the Kingdom depends on her making the right choice… (Fantasy)
The Nightblood Prince by Molly X. Chang | Two kingdoms on the brink of battle. One prophesied empress to unite them, who finds herself caught between two princes and the fact that love alone may not stop the coming war. A thrilling romantasy from the bestselling author of To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods. (Fantasy)
Among Ghosts by Rachel Hartman | Set in the world of New York Times bestseller Seraphina, 13-year-old Charl, on the run from a mercenary dragon—among other dangers—seeks refuge in an abandoned abbey, haunted by an assemblage of ghosts. (Fantasy)
Hour of the Pumpkin Queen by Megan Shepherd (Pumpkin Queen #2) | When a simple potion demonstration at Sally Skellington's inaugural Halloween exhibition goes horribly wrong, Sally and her new rag doll apprentice, Luna, fall through a mysterious portal, landing in a new realm called Time Town. They discover that someone has tampered with the clock that controls Halloween Town, and Sally cannot return to the present-day version of her home unless she finds the culprit and resets time. (Fantasy)
Spacewalking with You, Vol. 1 by Inuhiko Doronoda | Kobayashi just can’t focus--not on studying, not on work--and the adults in his life think he's in danger of becoming a worthless dropout. Then, one day, a strange new presence arrives in his class: an energetic and naive kid named Uno. Kobayashi saves Uno from getting scammed, and that close encounter launches a new friendship. Uno's definitely a space cadet, but Kobayashi can't help admiring the way he floats through life, and before he knows it, he might start feeling his feet lift off the ground, too... (Manga)
I Wanna Be Your Girl, Vol. 1 by Umi Takase, translated by Erin Procter | Hime has secretly been in love with her childhood best friend, Akira, for as long as she can remember. She was the first person who knew that Akira identified as a girl, and she made it her mission to be her Akira's protector against the world. Hime is glad that Akira has decided to live openly as a girl now that they are starting high school, and she'll do whatever it takes to support Akira. (Manga)
Latina Superheroes, Vol. 1: Jalisco & Santa written by Kayden Phoenix, art by Amanda Julina Gonzalez and Eva Cabrera | Meet Jalisco and Santa! Jalisco is looking for her beloved mother, who disappeared mysteriously. Santa is faced with taking down the corrupt politicians in her hometown. Latina Superheroes illuminates the struggles and triumphs of Latina women, weaving together themes of identity, resilience, and unity. Join these extraordinary heroines as they defy the odds, harnessing their inner strength to forge a brighter tomorrow in this new young adult graphic novel series. (Graphic Novel)
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: The Graphic Novel adapted by Liz Marsham, illustrated by Ismael Canales and Alessio Petilo | Jack and Sally Skellington seem like the perfect couple, but all is not well in Halloween Town! After escaping from Dr. Finkelstein and marrying her true love, Jack, Sally has become the realm's official Pumpkin Queen. But as much as she adores her skeletal husband, the spotlight of popular attention and the weight of her many new royal obligations have left Sally wondering if she might have actually just traded one form of captivity for another. To make matters worse, when Sally and Zero discover a hidden doorway leading to the previously unknown Dream Town, the resulting cascade of calamities threatens not only her new position as Pumpkin Queen, but also the very foundations of her world! Based on the New York Times bestselling novel, Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw. (Graphic Novel)