New Release Radar: New Books Coming Out on July 1

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There are a lot of new books coming out every week. With New Release Radar, I'll help you narrow down the week's new book releases into the titles you should get excited about. This week I have 10 great new books to share with you, including tons of romantasy and plenty of stories that will make you think. Read on! The Nightblood Prince by Molly X. Chang
Born under a prophecy to become the Empress of All Empresses, Fei has spent her life isolated in a palace, destined to marry the Crown Prince. When she seizes a chance at freedom by hunting a legendary tiger, she instead encounters Yexue, a runaway prince with dangerous magic and command over vampires. As her destiny collides with desire and war looms, Fei must decide if she'll shape her fate or surrender to it.
The Nightblood Prince is a thrilling romantasy from the bestselling author of To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods. Molly X. Chang teases just enough to leave you wanting more.
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After being expelled from boarding school, eighteen-year-old Lark Arriscane returns home to find her family on the brink of ruin. To save them, she agrees to a marriage of convenience to Therion, the local god of the underworld. But when the ritual fails and she begins vanishing from the mortal world, Lark turns to her estranged first love, Alastair, and his sister Camille for help. As their entangled bond deepens, a ritual meant to save Lark awakens something darker that might destroy both her and her divine groom.
Lyndall Clipstone's writing is dark, emotional and mysterious. With elements of horror, complex romantic entanglements and a sapphic romance, Tenderly, I Am Devoured is a moody, YA Gothic. Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein
Mia and Cricket, gifted sisters from a small Maine town, have always been inseparable—until ambition and buried family secrets begin to pull them apart. As Cricket chases soccer stardom at any cost and Mia shoulders the weight of responsibility, both must confront how far loyalty can stretch before it breaks.
Beck Dorey-Stein's new book release is a moving story of sisterhood, sacrifice and the scars we inherit. The narrator unfolds gradually in Spectacular Things , showing the dark side of codependency and making for a great book club read.
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Guinevere, a merchant's daughter destined for a noble marriage, finds her life upended when bandits attack her caravan and she's forced to flee with Oskar, a gruff, solitary half-orc. As they journey the perilous Amber Road together, sparks fly between them—challenging both of their plans for the future. Caught between duty and desire, they must choose: the paths they were meant to walk, or the unexpected love blooming between them.
Critical Role fans and newcomers alike will love Thea Guanzon's addition to the franchise. Tusk Love is a cozy romantasy perfect for anyone looking for a feel-good, enchanting story. Blood in the Water by Tiffany D. Jackson
Kaylani, a Brooklyn girl spending the summer in Martha's Vineyard, isn't thrilled to be away from home – or her imprisoned father. But as she explores the historic Black community of Oak Bluffs, she finds unexpected connections, sunny beaches and maybe even a place she could belong. When a mysterious death shakes the town, Kaylani dives into the investigation, only to uncover secrets that could change everything she thought she knew: about the island, her family and herself.
Blood in the Water is Jaws for a new generation. While her new book release is geared toward a younger audience, Tiffany D. Jackson's writing style, clever pacing and emotional depth are incredibly engaging.
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Ye Lian has everything she thought she wanted: a successful career, a stable boyfriend, and a bright future in Beijing. But when her glamorous childhood best friend, Luo Wenyu, returns from California with alluring secrets, Lian begins questioning the path she chose. As their friendship deepens, hidden truths from the past and cracks in Wenyu's perfect life begin to surface. Faced with unsettling revelations, both women must confront what they're willing to risk for freedom, love and the lives they truly want.
Claire Jia's storytelling talent shines through messy emotions and real-life challenges. Full of layers of envy and longing, Wanting is an exploration of the road not traveled. Thrill of the Chase by Kathryn Nolan
Reporter Harper Hendrix is determined to land a major story by uncovering the truth behind the legendary Blackburn Diamonds. But antiques salvager Eve Bardot has her own reasons for finding the treasure, and no patience for a nosy reporter. Forced into a reluctant alliance, the two women clash at every turn…until sparks fly. As rival hunters close in and emotions run high, Harper and Eve must decide what they're really willing to risk: the diamonds or their hearts.
Kathryn Nolan's debut perfectly combines romance, adventure, mystery and queer history. Read Thrill of the Chase for a fun, sapphic combination of National Treasure and The Hating Game .
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In the remote island town of Ebey's End, grocer Anita Odom leads a quiet, if lonely, life. Everything changes when 14-year-old July, the recently orphaned daughter of an estranged cousin, lands unexpectedly on her doorstep. Anita doesn't think she's cut out for guardianship, but July quickly proves to be anything but ordinary. With an uncanny sense of what each customer truly needs, July's quiet gifts begin transforming lives across the island. As hearts open and secrets surface, the town must come together in unexpected ways to embrace change, healing and each other.
Full of magic and quirky characters in a small-town setting, Ashley Ream's new book release explores forgiveness and family in a warm-hearted way. The Peculiar Gift of July explores heavy issues in a sensitive and compassionate way. Archive of Unknown Universes by Ruben Reyes Jr.
In Cambridge, 2018, Ana and Luis's strained relationship drives Ana to use The Defractor, an experimental device that reveals alternate life paths. What she discovers propels them on a journey through Havana and San Salvador to uncover long-buried family histories. Decades earlier, in 1978 Havana, two Salvadoran revolutionaries, Neto and Rafael, fall in love amidst the brewing civil war. Soon, separation and danger test their bond. As past and present intertwine, both couples confront the question: can understanding what might have been change what is?
Ruben Reyes Jr.'s debut novel is a sweeping, genre-bending exploration of love, loss and legacy across alternate histories. Blending speculative fiction with historical truth, Archive of Unknown Universes examines displacement, belonging and the enduring echoes of war.
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Joan Liang never expected to end up here. After leaving Taiwan for California for a failed first marriage, she starts anew with an older, wealthy American husband. As she raises her children and searches for fulfillment, one question haunts her: will she ever be truly satisfied? Seeking meaning, Joan opens the Satisfaction Café, a space for connection and understanding. Through this bold venture, she begins shaping the legacy she's longed for.
The Satisfaction Café is a vivid, comic and deeply moving novel about found family, aging and the search for fulfillment. Through the unforgettable Joan Liang, Kathy Wang explores the joys and sorrows of reinvention, legacy and connection.
​You can check out these new book releases at Bookshop.org or your local bookstore. What July 1 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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