New Release Radar: New Books Coming Out on June 10
Amelia Applebaum is not in love with moderately famous, chaotically bisexual YouTuber Walter Holland. She just invited him to prom—totally ironically. (Unless he says yes.) When a surprise meet-and-greet offers a chance to finally meet Walter, Amelia convinces her best friends to hit the road for one last adventure before graduation. Even Natalie, her newly single, guitar-strumming, cynicism-fueled best friend, is in. But somewhere between the playlists, gas station snacks, and promposals, Amelia starts to wonder: what if the butterflies she's chasing aren't for Walter at all?
Becky Albertalli, the queen of Pride YA, is back with a new story of a fantastic, fully-realized friend group. Amelia, If Only is perfect for anyone who's ever had a slightly parasocial relationship with a celebrity.
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Framed for murder and imprisoned, former court dancer Vasalie Moran is offered freedom—if she spies for the king who betrayed her. But as his orders turn brutal and secrets unravel, Vasalie allies with his rival brother to stop a greater threat. Caught in a deadly game, she must choose who to trust and how far she's willing to go to survive.
Brittney Arena's debut is filled with secrets, betrayal and hope. A Dance of Lies asks readers the question 'how far will you go for freedom?' Midnight Rooms by Donyae Coles
In 1840s England, orphaned and ostracized Orabella Mumthrope is shocked when a wealthy stranger proposes marriage—and even more surprised when she accepts. Whisked away to his crumbling estate, she finds herself trapped in a decaying manor full of locked doors, eerie dreams, and terrifying secrets. As reality blurs and her sense of self begins to unravel, Orabella must uncover the truth before she disappears entirely.
Midnight Rooms is perfect for fans of Catherine House , Mexican Gothic and Crimson Peak . Donyae Coles' first novel is deeply infused with Gothic sensibilities and a creeping sense of horror.
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When Roman Carruthers returns to his small Virginia hometown after his father's suspicious car crash, he finds his family in chaos. His brother is deep in debt to criminals, his sister is overwhelmed and their crematorium business barely is staying afloat. As danger closes in, Roman uses his financial skills to strike a desperate deal with the gangsters, all while Neveah investigates their mother's long-ago disappearance. But the criminals don't realize just how far Roman will go to protect his family—because everything burns.
King of Ashes is a Godfather -inspired Black Southern crime epic and dazzling family drama. Plus, S.A. Cosby's new book release has already been picked up for a Netflix adaptation, so you know you want to read it first. We Can Never Leave by H.E. Edgmon
Every day, inhuman creatures awaken across the globe with no memories—and the Caravan exists to give them sanctuary. But when five teens wake to find their entire traveling community vanished, they must work together to uncover what happened, even as each harbors dangerous secrets of their own. As truths unravel, it becomes clear: this mystery isn't just about the Caravan's disappearance, but the haunting pasts each of them is trying to outrun.
Equal parts fantasy, mystery and found-family drama, We Can Never Leave is an atmospheric queer YA fantasy. H.E. Edgmon's new book release details a search for belonging in a world that fears what it doesn't understand.
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After a terminal diagnosis and with most of Florida underwater, Hannah Cardin, a resident of a queer women's retirement resort, throws one final end-of-life party. With just hours left, Hannah hopes to reconnect with Sophie, the love she lost forty years ago. But as old secrets surface, she must decide whether she's truly ready to say goodbye.
Spanning one unforgettable day and a lifetime of memories, Palm Meridian is a vibrant celebration of love, aging and the wild joy of living. Grace Flahive's debut is a big-hearted story perfect for fans of Less and The Wedding People . Six Wild Crowns by Holly Race
In the kingdom of Elben, six queens are said to be all that stand between the realm and ruin. But beneath the surface of duty lies a web of ambition, magic and betrayal. As clever Boleyn schemes to become King Henry's favorite, and assassin-spy Seymour uncovers dangerous secrets, the two form an uneasy alliance that threatens to unravel the throne itself.
With dragons, deadly court intrigue and sapphic longing, Holly Race's epic fantasy reveals that the true danger may lie in unexpected places. Six Wild Crowns is a twist on the real life story – and tragedy – of Henry VIII's six wives.
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Emily seems to have the perfect life—an elegant home, a loving husband, two children. Beneath the surface, however, life cracks: a crumbling marriage, strained family ties and the lingering ache of a lost love. When she reunites with Gen, her bold, once-impoverished high school best friend turned Olympic star, their unresolved past ignites into something undeniable.
Ordinary Love is a sweeping, emotional queer romance about the risks of vulnerability and the enduring power of first love. While she's known for YA fantasy, Marie Rutkoski's adult romance debut is a breathtaking story of second chances. Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
María, Charlotte and Alice are three women separated by centuries but united by longing, defiance and a burning desire for freedom. In 1532 Spain, María seizes a dangerous chance to escape her fate; in 1827 London, Charlotte's encounter with a mysterious widow unlocks passion and peril; and in 2019 Boston, Alice's search for identity and vengeance uncovers buried truths. Their lives echo one another in a fierce exploration of power, survival and the cost of choosing yourself.
Spanning centuries and continents, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a dark, addictive fever dream. I'll read anything V.E. Schwab writes, and this book is no exception.
You can check out these new book releases at Bookshop.org or your local bookstore. What June 10 new release are you most excited to read? Let us know below, and tune in next week to grow your TBR.
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