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Exciting New YA Book Releases for August 20, 2025
As we step into the latter half of August, a hint of fall is in the air. It’s amazing how, even though summer lingers a little longer, the back-to-school season feels like a fresh beginning. This change in season also marks the arrival of numerous young adult (YA) book releases, making it an exciting time for readers. If you’re a fan of YA literature, mark your calendars because the second half of 2025 is set to be fantastic!
This week is busy with some captivating paperback releases! You’ll find books that have won awards, as well as some fun reads from various genres. There’s even a brand-new original paperback that wasn’t published in hardcover before. Although we won’t see many hardcovers this time, the variety in accessible and portable YA releases will keep our reading lists busy.
New Hardcover YA Releases This Week
1. All The Tomorrows After by Joanne Yi
Meet Winter Moon, a girl with dreams of escaping her difficult family life. With her mother stealing her savings, Winter decides to reach out to her estranged father for help. But this arrangement isn’t easy. When she faces an unexpected loss, it’s a budding friendship with a boy at school that helps her deal with grief, family issues, and perhaps even her first love.
2. Influenced by Sarah Darer Littman and Cindy L. Otis
Lainey is going through tough times in 10th grade. Her twin brother has moved away, and she realizes the friends she thought she had were only his friends. Thankfully, she still has Bliss, who embodies everything Lainey wishes she could be. But when Bliss starts to struggle, Lainey uncovers secrets that change everything.
3. My Fair Monster by Adrienne Rivera
Corie Nielson is in a family of beauty queens and has already snagged the title of Miss Indiana. Now, she aims for Miss America, hoping to use her win to pursue her dream of becoming a horror movie star. With undiagnosed ADHD complicating things, Corie enters a monster costume contest that adds more to her plate. Balancing everything becomes tricky, especially when feelings for a special effects artist, Everett, come into play.
New Paperback YA Releases This Week
1. Black Girl, You Are Atlas by Renée Watson
This powerful coming-of-age story dives into the life of a Black girl navigating the complexities of race, class, and gender. Written in various poetic forms, it serves as a heartfelt reminder for all Black girls to embrace self-love and empowerment.
2. Deep Water by Maren Stoffels
Vesper boards a cruise thinking it will be a dream getaway. Instead, she finds herself in a program meant to reform bullies. Out in the open ocean, secrets come to light, forcing everyone on board to confront their darkest truths.
3. The Forest Demands Its Due by Kosoko Jackson
Set in the notorious Regent Academy, Douglas is determined to avoid drama. But when a fellow student is murdered and he’s the only one who remembers the victim, he steps into an unexpected role as a detective. As he unravels secrets, he awakens a vengeful creature in the woods, making things even more dangerous.
4. Red in Tooth and Claw by Lish McBride
Faolan Kelly, a 16-year-old girl, faces difficulties after her grandfather’s death leaves her homeless. Misunderstood by the town authorities, she’s shipped off to a settlement where she uncovers eerie happenings and a thrilling mystery involving social outcasts.
5. The White Guy Dies First edited by Terry Benton-Walker
This unique anthology flips the horror genre on its head, featuring stories from a diverse set of authors. It tackles the trope of characters of color being the first to die, instead making the white character the first victim. Get ready for some chilling tales!
Don’t forget to catch up on all the buzz in YA literature with the latest episodes of the Hey YA podcast! This is your chance to connect with exciting new authors and trends.
Conclusion
With so many amazing new books hitting the shelves, it’s an excellent time to dive into some young adult literature. Whether you resonate with relatable characters or thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat, there’s something for everyone.
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