Get ready to swoon as we unveil the most anticipated YA romances of summer 2024! This curated selection is your ticket to a season filled with love, longing, and all the feels. From sweet first kisses to epic love stories, these novels promise to whisk you away on unforgettable journeys. So, prepare to lose yourself in the pages of these enchanting tales and fall in love over and over again.
The Ballad Of Darcy & Russell by Morgan Matson (5/7)
Darcy, a firm believer in love at first sight, finds herself stranded at a Nevada bus station the night before leaving for college. Despite never being in love, she meets Russell, sparking an instant connection. As they share stories and laughter, they unearth unexpected truths about each other and themselves. But can love truly blossom in a single night? With dawn approaching, Darcy and Russell must confront the inevitability of their goodbye. As the minutes tick away, they realize they may have stumbled upon something special, even if it’s just for this fleeting moment.
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Bite Me, Royce Taslim by Lauren Ho (5/7)
In the vibrant streets of Kuala Lumpur, Agnes Chan’s life takes an unexpected turn when a chance encounter with her nemesis, Royce Taslim, shatters her dreams of a track scholarship. Forced to rethink her future, Agnes stumbles upon a teen stand-up comedy contest as her ticket to college. Surprisingly, Royce becomes her unlikely competitor, revealing hidden depths beyond his polished exterior. As tensions rise and romance blossoms, they discover that life’s best moments often defy expectations. But with the pressure to succeed looming, will they have the last laugh?
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The Worst Perfect Moment by Shivaun Plozza (5/14)
Sixteen-year-old Tegan Masters is dead and she is standing in the dreary parking lot of Marybelle Motor Lodge, the worst motel in New Jersey. She encounters Zelda, a sassy angel, who insists Marybelle is Tegan’s heaven. Skeptical, Tegan challenges this notion. Zelda takes Tegan on a journey through her past, aiming to prove Marybelle as her happiest memory. With their fates hanging in the balance, Tegan and Zelda navigate through humor and heartache, questioning the true essence of happiness.
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Twelfth Knight by Alexene Farol Follmuth (5/28)
Viola Reyes faces frustration: her tabletop game campaign fails, friends suggest she change, and Jack Orsino, the laid-back Student Body President, complicates her role as VP. Seeking solace, Vi creates a male alter ego, Cesario, in the MMORPG Twelfth Knight. When Jack enters the game due to a football injury, their characters, Cesario and Duke Orsino, find unexpected harmony. Through late-night gaming sessions, they bond over life and love. However, Vi conceals her true identity, and Jack unknowingly falls for her offline. As their virtual and real worlds collide, Vi must confront the consequences of her deception.
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Wish You Weren’t Here by Erin Baldwin (6/4)
Juliette and Priya don’t follow the typical teen movie script of rivalry and drama. In their small town, they maintain a truce to navigate their intertwined lives peacefully. While Priya thrives during the school year, Juliette finds solace at Fogridge Sleepaway Camp. However, Juliette’s sanctuary is disrupted when Priya becomes her cabinmate. Determined to enjoy her final summer, Juliette must find a way to tolerate Priya or risk souring her last memories of camp. As their unlikely bond forms, Juliette discovers the unexpected beauty in their shared experience.
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Six More Months Of June by Daisy Garrison (6/11)
As they near the end of senior year, Golden boy Caplan and bookish Mina grapple with the complexities of their friendship and the unexpected introduction of romance into their dynamic. With prom and college decisions on the horizon, they confront uncertainty and change, searching for clarity in the fading light. In this pivotal moment when they need to make life-changing decisions, they come to understand themselves and each other in new ways, paving the way for their journey into the unknown future.
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Love, Off The Record by Samantha Markum (6/11)
In a campus battleground, freshmen rivals Wyn and Three clash for a prized journalism spot. Their cutthroat competition escalates as they resort to dirty tactics, from idea theft to mind games. Meanwhile, Wyn, grappling with insecurities about her weight, finds solace in an anonymous dating app, connecting with a potential love interest. But when Three uncovers a personal story, they must unite to unravel the truth, confronting their burgeoning feelings along the way, risking everything Wyn’s built with her secret admirer.
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Catch the Sun by Jennifer Hartmann (7/16)
When they were seven, Ella and Max were inseparable friends. Then life got in the way and tore them apart. Now Ella is just trying to exist unnoticed after her brother is convicted of a horrendous crime and Max is trying to thrive while caring for a disabled parent. When Ella returns to town, Max wants her friendship back and maybe something more. Tragedy, however, is never far away and in order to find light, they must confront the darkness.
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Asking for a Friend by Kara H.L. Chen (7/23)
Juliana Zhao, self-declared love expert, faces unexpected challenges when she is forced to team up with her frenemy, Garrett Tsai, for a dating advice column in the prestigious Asian Americans in Business Competition. Amidst their collaboration, Juliana’s steadfast belief in prestige and success begins to waver as she confronts her own family issues and the pressure to uphold her family’s tarnished reputation. As the competition intensifies, Juliana grapples with her motivations and the realization that her pursuit of perfection might not align with her true desires, prompting a reevaluation of what winning really means to her.
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Beneath These Cursed Stars by Lexi Ryan (7/30)
Princess Jasalyn has been secretly assassinating her enemies using a magical ring that gives her the kiss of death. When rumors spread that an evil King is returning, it becomes her mission to end him once and for all. Teaming up with a fae, she must contend with with heart while aiming to achieve her goal.
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