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Best YA Books of July!

Submitted by lpeugh on Sun, 07/08/2012 - 11:59am

 

I enjoyed each of these novels so much and I hope you will too! What better time to catch up on your reading list than summer?

Mothership (Hardcover)

By Martin Leicht, Isla Neal
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9781442429604
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 7/2012
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I didn't know what to expect when I picked up this YA debut - about a spaceship full of pregnant teens, set far in the future - but I loved it! Clever, and snarky, and relatable, teens and adults will enjoy this crazy adventure and beg for more!

Don't You Wish (Hardcover)

By Roxanne St. Claire
$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780385741569
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Published: Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 7/2012
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We've all wondered at times what'd it'd be like if we'd been born into a different kind of life, if we'd been born richer or prettier - Annie Nutter gets the chance to do just that. But her new and improved life may not be as "picture perfect" as it seems... Teens and adults will love St. Claire's fantastic YA debut!

Never Enough (Paperback)

By Denise Jaden
$9.99
ISBN-13: 9781442429079
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Published: Simon Pulse, 7/2012
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Jaden, in her second novel, writes about eating disorders and the havoc they wreck in a realistic and relatable way, making "Never Enough" not only an engrossing read, but an important one. Teens and their parents both should check this out!

A World Away (Hardcover)

By Nancy Grossman
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9781423151531
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Published: Disney-Hyperion, 7/2012
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Grossman's fascinating debut, about an Amish teen on her Rumspring, is realistic and relatable, without being sensationalistic. I was instantly transported to Eliza Miller's world and, different as it was, I could relate to her experiences. I would recommend this to teens and adults both - very enjoyable!

52 Reasons to Hate My Father (Hardcover)

By Jessica Brody
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780374323035
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 7/2012
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Jessica Brody's novels always manage to be warm and hilarious at the same time and her newest is no exception! Her riches-to-rags tale of a spoiled heiress is impossible to put down - the perfect beach read!

The White Glove War (Hardcover)

By Katie Crouch, Grady Hendrix
$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780316187503
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Published: Poppy, 7/2012
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The story of black magic debutantes continues in this delightful sequel! Katie Crouch is the master of YA novels that are both dark and hilariously fun!

Lies, Knives, and Girls in Red Dresses (Hardcover)

By Ron Koertge, Andrea Dezso
$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780763644062
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Published: Candlewick, 7/2012
Unlike anything I've ever read before, this collection of fractured fairy tales with woodblock illustrations is fantastic! Edgy enough to please both teen guys and girls, adults should check it out too!

Wicked Jealous: A Love Story (Paperback)

By Robin Palmer
$9.99
ISBN-13: 9780142418949
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Published: Speak, 7/2012
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The newest in Palmer's modern fairytale series is just as bright and bubbly as her other books! Teen (and adult!) girls will love this version of Snow White where the heroine (a vintage-wearing junk-foodie) saves herself - and gets the guy. A treat to read!

Lost Girls (Hardcover)

By Ann Kelley
$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780316090629
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 7/2012
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Like a cross between Lord of the Flies and "Lost", Lost Girls is instantly engrossing. I felt like I was stranded right there with the girls on the beautiful and terrible island! Give this to teens and then give them Lord of the Flies to read next - interesting discussions should follow!

Once: An Eve Novel (Hardcover)

By Anna Carey
$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780062048547
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Published: HarperCollins, 7/2012
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A sequel that manages to top its predecessor is rare, but it happens, and Once is such a book. It's just as exciting and haunting as Eve but the characters are more mature, have more depth. I couldn't put Carey's newest novel down and I'm so excited for the last book in the trilogy!

Amelia Anne is Dead and Gone (Hardcover)

By Kat Rosenfield
$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780525423898
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Published: Dutton Juvenile, 7/2012
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If you're looking for a haunting read that will keep you thinking long after you've finished it, then Rosenfield's debut novel is the book for you! A murder mystery set in a small town, Amelia Anne kept me guessing with every twist and turn - perfect for teens and adults!

Perfect Escape (Hardcover)

By Jennifer Brown
$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780316185578
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 7/2012
Perfect Escape, like Brown's last two books, features relatable characters struggling with very real issues - issues teens may have trouble talking about. For instance, in her newest, Kendra has always felt overshadowed by her older brother who has debilitating OCD and pressured to be perfect to make up for him. But how can she admit these feelings to anyone, especially her parents who are already stretched thin? Brown tackles these subjects deftly, with humor and grace, making this a satisfying and important read!

Holding On to Zoe (Hardcover)

By George Ella Lyon
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780374332648
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 7/2012
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A slim novel that packs a punch, Lyon's emotional debut is a powerful read. Covering difficult issues like sexual abuse, psychosis, and dysfunctional families, Holding On to Zoe is heartbreaking and important book that teens and their parents should read!

The Unquiet (Hardcover)

By Jeannine Garsee
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9781599907239
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Published: Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 7/2012
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Garsee's newest novel, a truly unsettling ghost story, also features a complex and compelling protagonist: Rinn finally has control of her Bipolar disorder with the help of medication, but she's haunted by the things she did while in the grip of manic phases. Fans of horror movies will love this spooky thriller with an M. Night Shyamulan (circa "Unbreakable") worthy ending - the perfect book to read under the covers!