Hey YA Readers!
We’ve made it to Thursday and the weekend is on the horizon. Let’s take a look at this week’s new paperback releases and YA book news.
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Bookish Goods
Support Indie Bookstores sticker by WitchfulResistance
Love indie bookstores? This cute lil sticker will be up your alley. $3.
New Releases
As always, you can grab the full list of paperback books out this week over here!
Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen
Simi serves the gods she once prayed to, and her work as a Mami Wata (mermaid) includes collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home. But when a boy who is still alive is thrown overboard, she saves his life, going against ancient decrees which lead to swift punishment.
She knows she needs to make amends in order to protect the other Mami Wata, but the boy she saved knows far more than he lets on, and now, her life is on the line not just because of her actions but because of the shadow following her.
This is a West African twist on “The Little Mermaid,” and LOOK at that cover!
The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
Coming out for Nishat would mean being disowned by her family. But when Flávia, a former childhood friend, comes back into her life, it gets harder for her to resist her feelings.
A school project invites students to create their own businesses and now, both Nishat and Flávia are running their own henna companies. They’re rivals, but they’re finding it near impossible not to have some sweeter feelings toward one another, too. Is Nishat willing to risk it? Can she?
Riot Recommendations
Love adaptations? You’re in for some great news.
- Disney+ is looking to adapt Eragon for the small screen.
- Peacock is bringing Vampire Diaries back in September.
- Universal TV has optioned a slew of adaptations from E. Lockhart, including TikTok darling We Were Liars.
- The Paper Girls adaptation hits Prime this week. I’m really looking forward to this one! Not only did I dig the comics but it was filmed locally to me, too.
As always, thanks for hanging out. I’ll see you on Saturday for some great YA book deals.
Until then, happy reading!
— Kelly Jensen, currently reading Dead Flip by Sara Farizan