As a person of Hispanic descent, Hispanic Heritage Month is such an important time for me and so many others to celebrate the many cultures of Hispanic countries. From September 15 to October 15, I’ll be reaching for books that represent my Latin culture. These are must-reads written by Hispanic authors, featuring Hispanic characters, perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month.

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The Education of Margot Sanchez by Lilliam Rivera
After “borrowing” her father’s credit card to finance a more stylish wardrobe, Margot Sanchez finds herself grounded. Her punishment: working in her family’s grocery store to pay off her debts. With each order of deli meat she slices, Margot can feel her carefully cultivated prep school reputation slipping through her fingers, and she’s willing to do anything to get out of this punishment. Be sure to also check out Lilliam Rivera's previous novel, Dealing in Dreams!
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Analee, in Real Life by Janelle Milanes
Ever since her mom died three years ago, Analee Echevarria has had trouble saying out loud the weird thoughts that sit in her head. She spends most of her time avoiding reality and role-playing as Kiri, the night elf hunter at the center of her favorite online game. So when high school heartthrob Seb Matias asks Analee to pose as his girlfriend in an attempt to make his ex jealous, Analee agrees. Can she use this opportunity to win her real love?
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The Universal Laws of Marco by Carmen Rodrigues
In the summer before eighth grade, Marco Suarez kissed his best friend Sally Blake. That was his first spark. But at the end of the year, she left without every saying why. Now it's his senior year, and Sally unexpectedly returns, leaving Marco feeling shaken. But as Marco navigates the final days of high school, he learns that leaving home is never easy and a first spark is hard to ignore.
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Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From by Jennifer De Leon
Liliana Cruz's life is not easy: her father's left (again) and she's been accepted into a very suburban (and white) school, a place where she has to change who she is to belong. But then light is shed on some hard truths: It isn’t that her father doesn’t want to come home—he can’t…and her whole family is in jeopardy. And when racial tensions at school reach a fever pitch, the walls that divide feel insurmountable.
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A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey
When Lila's life seems to be falling apart, her parents have the perfect idea: spend the summer in England to reset and relax. Yet, the sunless skies, the grumpy inn cook, and the small town lacks the Miami flavor Lila loves. This dream vacation feels more like a nightmare...until she meets Orion Maxwell. Once you've read Cuban Girl's Guide, pick up the companion read that follows Orion's sister Flora, A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak
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How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
When her twin sister reaches social media stardom, Moon Fuentez accepts her fate as the ugly, unwanted sister hidden in the background, destined to be nothing more than her sister’s camerawoman. But this summer, Moon also takes a job as the “merch girl” on a tour bus full of beautiful influencers and her fate begins to shift in the best way possible. Check out Raquel Vaquez Gilliland's previous novel, Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything.
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A Path to the World by Lori Marie Carlson-Hijuelos
What does it mean to be yourself? To be born here or somewhere else? To be from one family instead of another? What does it mean to be human? Collected by Lori Carlson-Hijuelos, A Path to the World showcases essays by a vast variety of luminaries—from Gary Soto to Nawal Nasrallah to Ying Ying Yu, from chefs to artists to teens to philosophers to politicians (keep your eyes peeled for a surprise appearance by George Washington)—all of which speak to the common thread of humanity, the desire to be your truest self, and to belong.
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Borderless by Jennifer De Leon
Seventeen-year-old Maya's talent for making clothing out of unusual objects landed her a scholarship to Guatemala City’s most prestigious design school and a finalist spot in the school’s fashion show. When her biggest supporter, her Mamá, doesn’t come to the show, Maya doesn’t know what to think, but the truth is worse than she could have imagined. The gang threats in their neighborhood have walked in their front dor, and after barely making their escape, Maya and her mom have no choice but to continue their desperate flight all the way through Guatemala and Mexico in hopes of crossing the US border.
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Wings in the Wild by Margarita Engle
Winged beings are meant to be free. And so are artists, but the Cuban government has criminalized any art that doesn’t meet their approval. Soleida and her parents protest this injustice with their secret sculpture garden of chained birds, but when a hurricane exposes the illegal art and her parents are arrested, Soleida escapes to Central America alone. There she meets Dariel, and together they work to protect the environment and bring attention to the imprisoned artists in Cuba. They are fighting for a better future—and the chance to be together Margarita Engle has so many great novels featuring Hispanic culture. Check out Rima's Rebellion, Your Heart, My Sky, Soaring Earth, With a Star in my Hand, Jazz Hands, and Enchanted Air for more of her work.
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be. Once you've read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe continue Ari and Dante's story with Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World

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Love triangles are definitely in the top 5 on my list of favorite romance tropes. How can you not love them? The angst, the torment, the rivalry… Love triangles have been a staple of YA romance books for as long as I can remember. If you love love triangles as much as I do, check out these books with some of the best love triangles around!

 

 

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Briar Girls by Rebecca Kim Wells
Lena has a secret: the touch of her skin can kill. When Miranda offers Lena a deal to break her curse, she cannot refuse this opportunity. Along the way, they meet Alaric, and Lena can’t help but catch feelings for both of her companions. Alaric is a comfort, and Miranda makes Lena want to dream. She is stuck with not only who to pick, but who to trust.
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The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott
Three years ago, Emily’s mom passed away from cancer, and Emily has never been the same since. Sad and lonely during the summer before her senior year, she finds a bucket list her mom made when she was Emily’s age and decides to complete it with the help of a swoony new girl: Blake. Emily finds herself stuck between falling for Blake and settling for her ex, who her mom loved when she was alive. This love triangle is rooted in grief and Emily's fear of accepting her real self.
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Ashes of Gold by J. Elle
Rue is stuck between two worlds – her old life in East Row and her new magical one in Ghizon. As a half-god, she doesn’t quite fit in in either worlds, but she never loses her connections to both. This love triangle is between Rue and two boys, Julius and Jhamal, each representing one of her two different worlds. The Wings of Ebony duology is action-packed and will have you at the edge of your seat.
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The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Belly measures her life in summers, when she gets to see her best friends Susannah, Jeremiah and Conrad. Oh, Jeremiah and Conrad—these boys have been Belly’s brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one wonderful and terrible summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.
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Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington
While Their Vicious Games isn't really a romance, this must-read thriller does have a touch of romance, a love triangle with brothers, and is too good not to include! Plus, we end this book on a real girl boss note, so get reading and let us know what you think!

If you’re like me, then New Girl is one of your top comfort TV shows (I’ve personally rewatched it three times, and it gets funnier and funnier)! Almost nothing makes me happier than relaxing with New Girl playing in the background – nothing except reading, of course. Stuck in a reading rut or just need the same feels New Girl gives you? You will LOVE these books.

 

Want more? Check out these books based on your fave retro TV show!

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Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
If Jess was looking to read a YA book, she would pick up Better Than the Movies. Liz is a daydreamer who has her heart set on her childhood crush, Michael. To win his heart, she teams up with the annoyingly cute neighbor, Wes. Liz and Wes’s relationship gives serious Nick and Jess vibes, not to mention Jess’s favorite movie is Dirty Dancing, and the famous dance routine from that movie is right smack on the cover of Better Than the Movies. Already read this swoony romance? Read an extra short story from Wes's perspective, Better Than the Prom!
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We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Schmidt is proudly Jewish, so we had to match him with one of our fave Jewish authors, Rachel Lynn Solomon – and We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This is PERFECT for Schmidt’s character. I’m sure that is something he would say to his love interest, Cece, as they continue to toe the line of a serious relationship through the seasons, just like Quinn and Tarek!
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The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim
Cece has had ups and downs in romance. From an arranged marriage to a douchey DJ, Cece yearns for her perfect match, a feeling Zahra from The Love Match also has as she, too, is arranged. Much like Cece, an arranged marriage is not in Zahra’s future and she’ll do what it takes to ruin her parents’ plans.
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Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson
Who is Winston without his weirdly close relationship to his furry companion, Ferguson? Winston without Ferguson is like Nathaniel and Elisabeth without Silas – sad and alone. I needed to pair Winston/Ferguson with Mysteries of Thorn Manor, the feel-good novella following our fave characters from the world of Sorcery of Thorns.
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Time Out by Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner
If your fave New Girl character is Coach, chances are you’ll love Time Out. Coach is a former athlete and would connect with Barclay’s, from Time Out, love for basketball. Time Out is a queer coming-of-age about a teen hometown hero who must find out who he is outside of basketball when his coming out as gay costs him his popularity and place on the team.
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The Voice Upstairs by Laura E. Weymouth
If you’re a true New Girl fan, you’ll know that all throughout the show, Nick is an aspiring novelist and finally makes it big at the end. At first, he starts his writing career off with a terrible zombie novel, but he finds real success in his YA detective series, the Pepperwood Chronicles. This is why we had to pair him with The Voice Upstairs. This book is a total mystery with a secretly romantic soul, just like Nick himself! The Voice Upstairs comes out in October, and you can preorder here!

Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for May’s Free Reads. This month, we’re celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with some books written by AANHPI authors! We have some fantastic free reads and extended excerpts for you to devour all month long. Check out all the May new releases with extended excerpts.

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Full Reads


1. Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

New York Times bestselling author Mary H.K. Choi comes a funny and emotional story about two estranged sisters and how far they’ll go to save one of their lives—even if it means swapping identities.

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2. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

Lara Jean’s love life gets complicated in this New York Times bestselling “lovely, lighthearted romance” (School Library Journal) from the bestselling author of The Summer I Turned Pretty series.

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3. When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

Everyone is talking about this New York Times bestselling rom-com that Mindy Kaling called “utterly charming!” Eleanor & Park meets Bollywood in this hilarious and heartfelt novel about two Indian-American teens whose parents conspire to arrange their marriage.

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4. My Summer of Love and Misfortune by Lindsay Wong

Confessions of a Shopaholic meets Crazy Rich Asians” (Kirkus Reviews) in this hilarious, quirky novel about a Chinese-American teen who is thrust into the decadent world of Beijing high society when she is sent away to spend the summer in China.

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5. Want by Cindy Pon

Set in a near-future Taipei plagued by pollution, a group of teens risk everything to save their city in this thrilling novel from critically acclaimed author Cindy Pon.

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Extended Excerpts


1. Everyone Wants to Know by Kelly Loy Gilbert

This ripped-from-the-tabloids young adult drama by the critically acclaimed author Kelly Loy Gilbert about a girl’s famous-for-being-famous family fracturing from within as their dirty laundry gets exposed.

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2. Time Out by Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner, with Carlyn Greenwald

Heartstopper meets Friday Night Lights in this keenly felt coming-of-age story about a teen hometown hero who must find out who he is outside of basketball when his coming out as gay costs him his popularity and place on the team.

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3. Miles Morales Suspended by Jason Reynolds

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes the high-flying sequel to his groundbreaking young adult novel Miles Morales: Spider-Man about the adventures of the unassuming, everyday kid who just so happens to be Spider-Man.

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4. I Have Something to Tell You by Chasten Buttigieg

The young adult adaptation of the hopeful and refreshingly candid bestselling memoir by the husband of a former Democratic presidential candidate about growing up gay in his small Midwestern town. Completely rewritten with new stories, including resources for readers, parents, and teachers.

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5. The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before meets Pride and Prejudice in this delightful and heartfelt rom-com about a Bangladeshi American teen whose meddling mother arranges a match to secure their family’s financial security—just as she’s falling in love with someone else.

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6. These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Serpent & Dove, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River.

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7. Last Violent Call by Chloe Gong

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes two captivating new novellas surrounding the events of Foul Lady Fortune and following a familiar cast of characters from the These Violent Delights Duet!

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8. I Will Find You Again by Sarah Lyu

All the Bright Places meets Ace of Spades in this smart, twisty teen thriller about a girl who can’t stop pushing herself to be the best—even after losing her best friend and the love of her life.

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9. Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends comes the “equal parts intoxicating and dazzling” (Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves) first book in a captivating new duology following an ill-matched pair of spies posing as a married couple to investigate a series of brutal murders in 1930s Shanghai.

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10. Road of the Lost by Nafiza Azad

Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince, this gorgeous young adult fantasy follows a girl who discovers she’s spent her life under an enchantment hiding her true identity on her quest into the magical Otherworld to unlock her powers and discover her destiny.

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11. Love from Mecca to Medina by S.K. Ali

On the trip of a lifetime, Adam and Zayneb must find their way back to each other in this surprising and romantic sequel to the “bighearted, wildly charming” (Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author) Love from A to Z that’s a “contemplative exploration of faith, love, and the human condition” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

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12. Everyone Hates Kelsie Miller by Meredith Ireland

Today Tonight Tomorrow meets A Pho Love Story in this whip-smart young adult novel about a girl who embarks on a “breezy road trip romp” (Publishers Weekly) with her longtime rival to win back her best friend and his girlfriend.

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13. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

Belly has an unforgettable summer in this stunning start to the Summer I Turned Pretty series from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Jenny Han.

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Riveted Extras


1. The Eid Gift by S.K. Ali

The Eid Gift is a companion short story to Love from A to Z. Adam and Zayneb —engaged but continents apart for so long— are finally in the same city!

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2. Love at First Fight by Sandhya Menon

Join Dimple and Rishi as they do an escape room in this exclusive short story from Sandhya Menon! You’ll also see how Pinky and Samir met for the first time before you can read about them in 10 Things I Hate About Pinky.

Start reading now!

3. As Kismet Would Have It by Sandhya Menon

Will Dimple and Rishi find their happily ever after? Find out in this funny, romantic, endlessly charming e-novella sequel to When Dimple Met Rishi!

Start reading now!

4. The Thief by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell

A short story prequel to Sky Without Stars about the origins of fan-favorite character, Chatine!

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5. These Precious Scars by Emily Suvada

A haunting short story prequel to the Mortal Coil series.

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6. Better Than the Prom by Lynn Painter

A swoonworthy short story from Wes’s perspective from Better Than the Movies.

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Who doesn’t like a good time-twisty romance? Whether it is literal traveling through space and time, mysterious flashbacks into the past, or simultaneous storylines in different places and years, WE ARE HERE for these books that feature time travel and multiple timelines!

 

Looking for more? Check out these books that have multiple perspectives!

 

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Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch
Lina’s mother’s dying wish was for Lina to get to know her father, which brings her to Tuscany, Italy. When she is given a journal her mom kept while living in Italy, Lina is transported to her mother’s teenage years. Uncovering a world of secret romances, art, and hidden bakeries, Lina is inspired to follow in her mother’s footsteps and discovers a secret that will change everything.
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The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell
Esta is a time traveling thief in a modern-day New York where magic is all but extinct. She has been raised to steal magical artifacts from the Order that created the brink, a dark energy barrier that confines rare magic-users to Manhattan. Her mission? Travel to 1902 to steal an ancient book containing the secrets of the Order (and the Brink) before the Magician can destroy it.
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Girl, Unframed by Deb Caletti
Sydney doesn’t want to go home to her neglectful film star mother, Lila, and Lila’s dangerous art dealer boyfriend, Jake. Sydney attracts attentions wherever she goes, and after a thrilling night that goes suddenly wrong, her loyalties are called into question. Follow one timeline which accounts a terrible crime surrounding Sydney, and another timeline in which the truth of what actually happened unfolds.
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All This Time by Mikki Daughtry
Kyle’s entire world upends when his girlfriend tragically dies in a car crash and he contracts a brain injury. No one understands but Marley, who is suffering from her own loss. When they cross paths, Kyle sees in her all the unspoken things he’s feeling. Until Kyle realizes things aren’t as they seem. How do multiple timelines play into this story, you may ask? You’ll just have to read to find out!
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For All Time by Shanna Miles
Tamar is a musician, a warrior, and a survivor. Fayrd is a pioneer, a hustler, and a hopeless romantic. Together, the two have lived a thousand lives, seen the world build itself up from nothing, and watched humanity take to the stars. But in each life, in each timeline, one thing remains the same: their love and their fight to be together.
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If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch
For some reason, Clark has woken up and relived the same monotonous Monday 309 times. Until Day 310 turns out to be…different. Suddenly, his usual torturous math class is interrupted by an anomaly—a boy he’s never seen before in all his previous Mondays. When shy, reserved Clark decides to throw caution to the wind and join effusive and effervescent Beau on a series of “errands” across the Windy City, he never imagines that anything will really change, because nothing has in such a long time. And he definitely doesn’t expect to fall this hard or this fast for someone in just one day.

Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for April’s Free Reads. This month, we’re celebrating National Poetry Month with some books written in-verse! We have some fantastic free reads and extended excerpts for you to devour all month long. Check out all the April new releases with extended excerpts.

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Full Reads


1. Crank by Ellen Hopkins

The #1 New York Times bestselling tale of addiction—the first in the Crank trilogy—from master poet Ellen Hopkins.

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2. With a Star in my Hand by Margarita Engle

From acclaimed author Margarita Engle comes a gorgeous novel in verse about Rubén Darío, the Nicaraguan poet and folk hero who initiated the literary movement of Modernismo.

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3. Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

An ode to Put the Damn Guns Down, this is New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds’s electrifying novel that takes place in sixty potent seconds—the time it takes a kid to decide whether or not he’s going to murder the guy who killed his brother.

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4. Paper Hearts by Meg Wiviott

A forbidden gift helps two teenage girls find hope, friendship, and the will to live in this “beautifully told true story about brave young women who refused to be victims and walked out of Auschwitz with their heads unbowed” (School Library Journal).

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Extended Excerpts


1. Forget Me Not by Alyson Derrick

Perfect for fans of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Five Feet Apart, this tender solo debut by the coauthor of New York Times bestseller She Gets the Girl is a romantic ode to the strength of love and the power of choosing each other, against odds and obstacles, again and again.

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2. Spell Bound by F.T. Lukens

Two rival apprentice sorcerers must team up to save their teachers and protect their own magic in this lively young adult romantic adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of In Deeper Waters and So This Is Ever After.

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3. If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch

From the author of The Sky Blues and Blaine for the Win comes a speculative young adult romance about a teen stuck in a time loop that’s endlessly monotonous until he meets the boy of his dreams.

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4. He Who Breaks the Earth by Caitlin Sangster

Wicked Saints meets There Will Come a Darkness in this sequel to the atmospheric, “tightly woven” (Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author) She Who Rides the Storm that follows the four thieves turned unlikely allies as one of their own decides where their loyalties lie.

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5. Wings in the Wild by Margarita Engle

This gorgeously romantic contemporary novel-in-verse from award-winning author Margarita Engle tells the inspiring love story of two teens fighting for climate action and human rights.

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6. These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Serpent & Dove, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River.

Start reading now! 

7. Song of Wrath by Sarah Raughley

Penny Dreadful meets The Gilded Wolves in this captivating sequel to young adult historical fantasy The Bones of Ruin that follows immortal Iris as she desperately tries to thwart her destructive destiny.

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8. Borderless by Jennifer De Leon

Caught in the crosshairs of gang violence, a teen girl and her mother set off on a perilous journey from Guatemala City to the US border in this heart-wrenching young adult novel from the author of Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From.

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9. Your Heart, My Sky by Margarita Engle

Acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells a “deeply felt and engrossing” (Horn Book Magazine) story of love in a time of hunger inspired by her own family’s struggles during a dark period in Cuba’s history.

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10. Rima’s Rebellion by Margarita Engle

An inspiring coming-of-age story told in prose and “spare, lyrical” verse (The Horn Book Magazine) from award-winning author Margarita Engle about a girl falling in love for the first time while finding the courage to protest for women’s right to vote in 1920s Cuba.

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11. Lawless Spaces by Corey Ann Haydu

Perfect for fans of Deb Caletti, this “powerful, absorbing, and beautiful” (Booklist) coming-of-age novel in verse follows a teen girl who connects with the women of her maternal line through their journals and comes to better understand her fraught relationship with her mother.

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12. Spin by Rebecca Caprara

The Song of Achilles and Circe get a sapphic, young adult twist in this gorgeously lush, feminist retelling of the myth of Arachne spun in moving verse.

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Riveted Extras


1. The Eid Gift by S.K. Ali

The Eid Gift is a companion short story to Love from A to Z. Adam and Zayneb —engaged but continents apart for so long— are finally in the same city!

Start reading now!

2. Love at First Fight by Sandhya Menon

Join Dimple and Rishi as they do an escape room in this exclusive short story from Sandhya Menon! You’ll also see how Pinky and Samir met for the first time before you can read about them in 10 Things I Hate About Pinky.

Start reading now!

3. As Kismet Would Have It by Sandhya Menon

Will Dimple and Rishi find their happily ever after? Find out in this funny, romantic, endlessly charming e-novella sequel to When Dimple Met Rishi!

Start reading now!

4. The Thief by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell

A short story prequel to Sky Without Stars about the origins of fan-favorite character, Chatine!

Start reading now!

5. These Precious Scars by Emily Suvada

A haunting short story prequel to the Mortal Coil series.

Start reading now!

6. Better Than the Prom by Lynn Painter

A swoonworthy short story from Wes’s perspective from Better Than the Movies.

Start reading now!

Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for March’s Free Reads. This month, we’re featuring science fiction stories! We have some fantastic free reads and extended excerpts for you to devour all month long. Check out all the March new releases with extended excerpts.

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Full Reads


1. Sky Without Stars by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell

In the tradition of The Lunar Chronicles, this sweeping reimagining of Les Misérables tells the story of three teens from very different backgrounds who are thrown together amidst the looming threat of revolution on the French planet of Laterre.

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2. Girls with Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young

From New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young comes the start of a thrilling, subversive new series about a girls-only boarding school with a terrifying secret and the friends who will stop at nothing to protect each other.

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3. The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid

The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid

Red Queen meets The Hunger Games in this epic novel about what happens when a senator’s daughter is summoned to the galactic court as a hostage, but she’s really the galaxy’s most dangerous weapon in disguise.

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4. This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada

In this gripping debut novel, seventeen-year-old Cat must use her gene-hacking skills to decode her late father’s message concealing a vaccine to a horrifying plague.

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Extended Excerpts


1. The Jump by Brittney Morris

From the acclaimed author of SLAY and The Cost of Knowing comes an action-driven, high-octane novel about a group of working-class teens in Seattle who join a dangerous scavenger hunt with a prize that can save their families and community.

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2. I Will Find You Again by Sarah Lyu

All the Bright Places meets Ace of Spades in this smart, twisty teen thriller about a girl who can’t stop pushing herself to be the best—even after losing her best friend and the love of her life.

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3. Ravensong by Cayla Fay

A demi-god who refuses to cohabitate with humans accidentally falls in love with one in the first book of a pulse-pounding teen duology that’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Celtic mythology.

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4. A Door in the Dark by Scott Reintgen

One of Us is Lying meets A Deadly Education in this fantasy thriller that follows six teenage wizards as they fight to make it home alive after a malfunctioning spell leaves them stranded in the wilderness.

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5. Spin by Rebecca Cabrara

The Song of Achilles and Circe get a sapphic, young adult twist in this gorgeously lush, feminist retelling of the myth of Arachne spun in moving verse.

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6. These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Serpent & Dove, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River.

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Riveted Extras


1. The Eid Gift by S.K. Ali

The Eid Gift is a companion short story to Love from A to Z. Adam and Zayneb —engaged but continents apart for so long— are finally in the same city!

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2. Love at First Fight by Sandhya Menon

Join Dimple and Rishi as they do an escape room in this exclusive short story from Sandhya Menon! You’ll also see how Pinky and Samir met for the first time before you can read about them in 10 Things I Hate About Pinky.

Start reading now!

3. As Kismet Would Have It by Sandhya Menon

Will Dimple and Rishi find their happily ever after? Find out in this funny, romantic, endlessly charming e-novella sequel to When Dimple Met Rishi!

Start reading now!

4. The Thief by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell

A short story prequel to Sky Without Stars about the origins of fan-favorite character, Chatine!

Start reading now!

5. These Precious Scars by Emily Suvada

A haunting short story prequel to the Mortal Coil series.

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6. Better Than the Prom by Lynn Painter

A swoonworthy short story from Wes’s perspective from Better Than the Movies.

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Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for February’s Free Reads. This month, we’re featuring Black authors and stories in celebration of Black History Month! We have some fantastic free reads and extended excerpts for you to devour all month long. Check out all the February new releases with extended excerpts.

We are also celebrating love with our #ReadYourHeartOut free reads from 12/5 – 12/14!

Free Reads are only available to Riveted by Simon Teen members! Not a Riveted member yet? It’s free and easy to sign up! Click here to set up your account now. 

Every Book That You Can Read FOR FREE on RivetedLit.com in February 2023


Full Reads


1. Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury

A rich, dark urban fantasy debut following a teen witch who is given a horrifying task: sacrificing her first love to save her family’s magic. The problem is, she’s never been in love—she’ll have to find the perfect guy before she can kill him.

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2. Daughters of Jubilation by Kara Lee Corthron

From the award-winning author of The Truth of Right Now comes a “lyrical” (PopSugar), grounded fantasy in the vein of Dread Nation that follows a black teen as she finds her place among a family of women gifted with magical abilities.

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3. Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds

Just when seventeen-year-old Matt thinks he can’t handle one more piece of terrible news, he meets a girl who’s dealt with a lot more—and who just might be able to clue him in on how to rise up when life keeps knocking him down—in this “vivid, satisfying, and ultimately upbeat tale of grief, redemption, and grace” (Kirkus Reviews) from the Coretta Scott King – John Steptoe Award–winning author of When I Was the Greatest.

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4. The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed

Perfect for fans of The Hate U Give, this unforgettable coming-of-age debut novel explores issues of race, class, and violence through the eyes of a wealthy black teenager whose family gets caught in the vortex of the 1992 Rodney King Riots.

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Extended Excerpts


1. Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson

In this delightful sequel novella to the New York Times bestselling Sorcery of Thorns, Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and Silas must unravel the magical trap keeping them inside Thorn Manor in time for their Midwinter Ball!

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2. Last Violent Call by Chloe Gong

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes two captivating new novellas surrounding the events of Foul Lady Fortune and following a familiar cast of characters from the These Violent Delights Duet!

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3. Daughters of Oduma by Moses Ose Utomi

An elite female fighter must reenter the competition to protect her found family of younger sisters in this scintillating young adult fantasy inspired by West African culture, perfect for fans of The Gilded Ones and Creed.

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4. Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury

The Haunting of Hill House meets Sadie in this evocative and mind-bending psychological thriller following two teen girls navigating the treacherous past of a mysterious mansion ten years apart.

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5. Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare

James and Cordelia must save London—and their marriage—in this thrilling and highly anticipated conclusion to the Last Hours series from the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Thorns is a Shadowhunters novel.

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6. These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Serpent & Dove, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River.

Start reading now! 

7. 16 & Pregnant by LaLa Thomas

The bond between two best friends is put to the test when one of them gets pregnant in this contemporary teen novel inspired by MTV’s iconic reality show.

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8. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Filled with mystery and an intriguingly rich magic system, Tracy Deonn’s YA contemporary fantasy reinvents the King Arthur legend and “braids together Southern folk traditions and Black Girl Magic into a searing modern tale of grief, power, and self-discovery” (Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles).

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9. Other Side of the Tracks by Charity Alyse

This lilting and riveting young adult debut novel about three teens entangled by secret love, open hatred, and the invisible societal constraints wrapped around people both Black and white is perfect for readers of All American Boys and The Hate U Give.

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Riveted Extras


1. The Eid Gift by S.K. Ali

The Eid Gift is a companion short story to Love from A to Z. Adam and Zayneb —engaged but continents apart for so long— are finally in the same city!

Start reading now!

2. Love at First Fight by Sandhya Menon

Join Dimple and Rishi as they do an escape room in this exclusive short story from Sandhya Menon! You’ll also see how Pinky and Samir met for the first time before you can read about them in 10 Things I Hate About Pinky.

Start reading now!

3. As Kismet Would Have It by Sandhya Menon

Will Dimple and Rishi find their happily ever after? Find out in this funny, romantic, endlessly charming e-novella sequel to When Dimple Met Rishi!

Start reading now!

4. The Thief by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell

A short story prequel to Sky Without Stars about the origins of fan-favorite character, Chatine!

Start reading now!

5. These Precious Scars by Emily Suvada

A haunting short story prequel to the Mortal Coil series.

Start reading now!

6. Better Than the Prom by Lynn Painter

A swoonworthy short story from Wes’s perspective from Better Than the Movies.

Start reading now!

If you’ve been as obsessed with Taylor Swift’s new album, Midnights, as I’ve been, you will LOVE these book recs. Grab a blanket, light a candle, play the album, and grab one of these books!

Books to Read While Listening to Taylor Swift’s Midnights

1. “Lavender Haze” – Permanent Record by Mary HK Choi

“Lavender Haze” is a song about being under a ton of scrutiny and having one important person in your life who sees past all that. This is definitely a feeling rising star Leanna Smart feels in Permanent Record. But when she meets Pablo Rind, they discover who they are, who they want to be, and how to defy the deafening expectations of everyone else. 

 

2. “Maroon” – Take Me Home Tonight by Morgan Matson

“And I chose you, the one I was dancing with in New York.” “Maroon” is a song about love gained and love lost, experiences both main characters in Take Me Home Tonight experience. When two best friends, Kat and Stevie, are separated in New York City, they each are met with new adventures that help them discover what they really want for their futures. 

 

3. “Anti-Hero” – Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

Jayne, the main protagonist in Yolk, really embodies the song “Anti-Hero.” If you ask her sister June, Jayne is is an emotionally stunted, self-obsessed, basket case who lives in squalor, has egregious taste in men, and needs to get to class and stop wasting Mom and Dad’s money. As life forces Jayne and June to rely on one another, we really see the mess Jayne gets herself into – but, all the while, we’re all rooting for this anti-hero. 

 

4. “Snow on the Beach” – Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

Beyond the obvious reason of pairing Summer I Turned Pretty and “Snow on the Beach” (in case you didn’t know, SITP takes place in a beach house), this song encapsulates how Belly feels toward Conrad and Jeremiah in the first book of this summer-y trilogy. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer—they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. So, when this particular summer starts and the vibes between her and the boys are different…it definitely is weird, like snow on a beach. 

 

5. “You’re on Your Own, Kid” – Forest Hills Bootleg Society by Dave Baker and Nicole Goux

“You’re On Your Own, Kid” is a song about unrequited love and wanting to get out of a small town. The characters in Forest Hills Bootleg Society can definitely relate. Forest Hills is a conservative town Brooke, Kelly, Maggie, and Melissa don’t necessarily feel welcome in. As the group somehow find themselves in the DVD-burning business, tension grows in the group as some romances dwindle, while others spark. 

 

6. “Midnight Rain” – The Witch Haven by Sasha Peyton Smith

This song is about changing and chasing after bigger and brighter dreams, while leaving your old life, and sometimes people, behind. This is exactly what Frances does in The Witch Haven. When she discovers magical powers in a brutal way, she is sent to Haxahaven, a school that teaches young witches how to control their magic. Only, the school doesn’t teach what Frances really wants to learn: real, powerful magic. So when Finn, another magic-wielder, comes into Frances’s world, she decides to chase after what she wants. 

 

7. “Question…?” – When Were We Infinite by Kelly Loy Gilbert

But one thing after another, Lost in situations, circumstances, Miscommunications.” This song is a question to a lost love, one Beth can relate to. Beth has liked one of her best friends, Jason, for so long and is exhilarated when they give it a shot. But Jason’s home life is so complicated, and not all love stories have happy endings. 

 

8. “Vigilante Shit” – These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

If I could describe this song in one word, it would be: REVENGE. Revenge, a concept Juliette Cai and Roma Montogov in These Violent Delights are no strangers to. Taylor Swift is vindictive in this song, and the relationship she sings about just screams toxic, just like the love-to-hate relationship Juliette and Roma have. With lyrics such as, “Draw the cat eye, sharp enough to kill a man, You did some bad things, but I’m the worst of them,” this should be a new song on your These Violent Delights playlist.

 

9. “Bejeweled” – Blaine for the Win by Robbie Couch

“Bejeweled” is a song about being confident and free, despite people trying to hold you back, and it is a song Blaine in Blaine for the Win should blast in the car. When his boyfriend, Joey, breaks up with him for being too goofy and unserious, Blaine runs for class president to prove that he can be what Joey wants. What Blaine really needed was this song to show him he shouldn’t dim his lights to please someone else! 

 

10. “Labyrinth” – Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey

“Labyrinth” is about being in a dark place when someone special turns it around. This is exactly what happens to Lila as she is forced away to England for the summer, something she is not happy about. However, when she meets Orion, a teashop clerk with troubles of his own, Lila becomes charmed by not only him, but England as well. 

 

11. “Karma” – Scythe by Neal Shusterman

This song is about exactly what it sounds like – karma, both bad and good, catching up to those who deserve what they get. Scythe is a fantastic dystopian trilogy which features a “perfect” world where natural causes of death are pretty much eradicated. So, to keep population in control, Scythes are the only people who can end life. However, there is corruption in the organization, and I’ll just say…karma definitely catches up to villains in this story. 

 

12. “Sweet Nothing” – Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

“Sweet Nothings” is such a sweet song about a simple romance and its small comforts. Not only is gelato sweet, but so is the romance Lina finds when spending the summer in Italy getting to know her long lost father. People come to Italy for love and gelato, someone tells her, but sometimes they discover much more.

 

13. “Mastermind” – Better Than the Movie by Lynn Painter

This song is a confession to being a mastermind in orchestrating love, something Liz is hoping to do when her longtime crush comes back to town. Teaming up with her annoying neighbor, Wes, she strives to get the guy. As these two masterminds scheme, there is one thing Liz doesn’t anticipate happening – growing closer to her enemy, Wes. 

 

Need more Taylor Swift-inspired book recs? Check out these books you should read while listening to Evermore!

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