It’s the best day of the week, the day we’re going over new young adult novels! Who doesn’t love a week filled with new books? These five new YA novels are ones you’re not going to want to miss. Filled with diverse stories about love, justice, and all things that make YA amazing.
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A Pho Love Story by Loan Lee
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A Pho Love Story tells the story of two teens, steady and strong Bao Nguyen and firecracker Linh Mai. Bao works at his parents restaurant and there is nothing specifically interesting or unique about him; even to his parents, he is their fifth favorite compared to his co workers. Linh has a passion for art, but her parents rely on her too much and depend on her to work in their restaurant. Bao and Linh’s families have been at odds for years over their restaurants, but Bao and Linh think the hatred from their families stem from something deeper. However, Bao and Linh find themselves together even though they’ve avoided each other for years– and now, with sparks flying between them, they forget why they avoided each other in the first place. Will the two be able to get over years of family opposition?
2. Love is a Revolution by Renee Watson
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Love is a Revolution tells the story of Nala Robertson who has just fallen in love with Tye Brown. Nala meets Tye at a open mic night and he is just perfect, except that he’s an activist. Nala prefers to stay at home and watch movies than attend the events Tye does in the community. However, to impress Tye, Nala makes up some small lies to impress him, but of course such lies eventually become hard to keep up with. Nala eventually starts to fall deep for Tye ,and as her lies deepen, she soon learns love is revolutionary.
3. Muted by Tami Charles
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Muted tells the story of Denver, a girl who’s whole life is devoted to music. Denver’s ulitmate goal in life is to escape her small town. Denver and her two best friends are more than ready to win over the biggest R&B star, Mercury, with their singing abilites. Merc welcomes them into his world and introduces them to all the fun of the music industry. Denver and her friends are quickly pulled into Merc’s world, which while beautiful, is full of lies–lies that soon become twisted. Soon, Denver gets trapped and starts losing her own voice. She has to make a big choice: give up her big break or get broken?
4. Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado
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Fat Chance Charlie Vega tells the story of Charlie Vega, who is smart, funny, and fat. Charlies deals with alot of stress with her weight, since her mom is her harshest critic, doing passive things like tends leaving weight loss shakes on her dresser. She’s so sick of the world looking down on her for her size. However, Charlie’s best friend Amelia is always in her corner. Soon she starts dating cute Brian. He’s the first guy to notice her, but then she learns he asked out Amelia first. Will she deal with being someone’s second choice?
5. As Far As You’ll Take Me by Phil Stamper
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As Far As You’ll Take Me tells the story of Marty, who has just arrived in London with nothing but his Oboe and some summer savings. Marty is so excited to start a new life away from his parents and their disapproval of his sexuality. In the few weeks he’s been in London, he has made a lot of new friends and has even found a boyfriend he’s getting close with. However, Marty knows he can’t keep up this charade forever. His savings are running out, he has unresolved anxiety, and he’s extremely homesick. He hasn’t found his dream job yet. Will he be able to find a true home?