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Filled with authentic details and the textures of day-to-day life in Argentina, heart-soaring romance, and breathless action on the pitch, Furia is the story of a girl I’d start small on a Buenos Aires team like Urquiza… Maybe in a few years, I’d climb my way up to the North American national league, the best women’s league in the world. In the early days of my career, I was complimented over and over on the writing and the story itself, but I was told repeatedly that there wasn’t a market for a story like FURIA. a middle grade anthology about menstruation stories (with Aida Salazar), a middle grade series about horse girls, a YA anthology of Latine horror stories (with Amparo Ortiz), an adult romance, and a second YA

With Vivian distracted by her new boyfriend Dallas, Amy is forced to enter the limelight if she hopes to win a publisher sponsored contest for a chance to interview her favorite romance novelist. Amy and Toff’s obvious attraction and quick banter will quickly hook readers, who will stay for Amy’s passion, Toff’s sometimes misguided, but stalwart support of our heroine, and her adorably pesky little brother. Romance readers, especially those immersed in fandoms and the online book community, will love Roberts’ frequent references to classic and pop culture romance and identify deeply with Amy’s love for the genre and community. Readers can easily start with The Bookworm Crush but should note that Vivian and her boyfriend Dallas’s equally fun story is told in The Replacement Crush.

Nearly thirteen years after the publication of the first book in her Wicked Lovely series, Melissa Marr has returned to the alluring world of the fey for a prequel set X years before the events of Wicked Lovely. Irial is king of the Dark Court, known for its tendency towards pleasure and impulsivity, and he’s no stranger to passion, but his interest in mortal Thelma Foy is singular. As Tam and Irial begin a flirtatious, ill-advised friendship, the Summer King and Winter Queen draw ever closer, continuing their longstanding, cursed feud. Longtime fans of the Wicked Lovely series will easily sink back into the dark, compelling world of the fey, while newcomers will also find much to love here (and will no doubt be thankful to discover the original series awaits them!).

The only thing that mattered was right there in front of her on the stage,” observes Davi, the main character of Leander Watt’s Meet Me in the Strange, awestruck by Anna Z, the captivating girl whose passion and charisma will lead the fast friends on a magical, glam rock-fueled journey of self-discovery. Set in a futuristic city with parallels to Rome, Davi, whose gender is never specified, is a follower of androgynous glam rocker Django Conn, whose lyrics and presence are worshipped by profoundly devoted fans, Davi is drawn to the confidence and unapologetic authenticity of the musician. Davi finds a kindred spirit in Anna Z, who understands the power of Django Conn’s music and believes the rock god may be something more than human. A coming of age story that celebrates the irresistible glister of glam rock, the importance of community and connection, and the fluidity of identity, Meet Me in the Strange fully immerses readers in its unforgettable world.