YA Books to Pre-Order: August Edition

Looking for books to add to your #TBR list this August? Look no further! Here are some YA titles to pre-order right now, so they'll arrive in time for the new month.

How You Grow Wings by Rimma Onoseta

In this debut novel, Onoseta tells the story of two very different Nigerian sisters, Cheta and Zam, and their separate journeys of leaving their oppressive home in Nigeria behind.

The Undead Truth of Us by Britney S. Lewis

In this debut novel, sixteen-year-old Zharie Young must deal with her mother's death and the fact that she appears to have come back as a zombie. Moreover, when her attractive neighbor turns out to be a zombie as well, Zharie begins to question everything she knows about love, monsters, and her mother's death. 

Seton Girls by Charlene Thomas

In this debut novel, Thomas tells the story of the mystery that surrounds Seton Academic Prep High's football team winning streak of 13 years, which is credited to Seton's girls.

Join Seton's first Black quarterback as he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the Seton girls' success. 

Bad at Love by Gabriela Martins

Daniel, a flirtatious Brazilian musician, and Sasha, a shy journalist, couldn't be more different, but when a chance encounter brings them together they realize they have more in common than they thought. 

A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic by Debbie Rigaud

Set in Brooklyn, NY, A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic tells the story of Cicely Destin, a Hatian American girl, and her aunt, Mimose, who gets possessed by an unknown entity due to her curiosity of Hatian voodoo right before Cicely's favorite day of the year: the annual West Indian Day Parade. Now it is up to Cicely, Renee (her best friend), and Kwame (her crush) to save her auntie in order to enjoy the parade.