Hey YA Readers!
Let’s dive into this week’s YA book news and new books. I don’t know about you, but I’m having a hard time believing it’s May, especially as here in the upper midwest, it still feels like March weather-wise. Give me sun and heat for outdoor reading, please!
Librarian Mug by JFWCreations
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New Releases
The Donut Trap by Juliet Tieu
After a terrible break-up, Zara makes a new rule to only be the matchmaker and not the matched. One wedding, she is sat at the same table as Jay, and they strike up a bargain; if he introduces her to his celebrity clients, she will find him his perfect match. However, as the spend the wedding season together, they begin to wonder if they’re avoiding the happily ever after staring them in the face.
The Singles Table by Sara Desai
After a terrible break-up, Zara makes a new rule to only be the matchmaker and not the matched. One wedding, she is sat at the same table as Jay, and they strike up a bargain; if he introduces her to his celebrity clients, she will find him his perfect match. However, as the spend the wedding season together, they begin to wonder if they’re avoiding the happily ever after staring them in the face.
Riot Recommendations
- Go on a scavenger hunt and find your next queer YA read.
- AudioSync is here. Go get your free weekly audiobooks!
- Here are 10 of the most popular YA books on TikTok.
- Love Sabaa Tahir? You’ll love these goods.
- Can’t get enough Heartstopper? Here are some more feel-good queer YA reads.
- Why sex ed books protect kids–not harm them.
Thanks for hanging out, and we’ll see you on Saturday with a fresh batch of book deals.
I hope you’re reading something great in the mean time.
— Kelly Jensen, @heykellyjensen on Instagram.