e-Book, 256 pagesRelease Date: June 2, 2026Published by: HarperAlleyRead from: July 17-19, 2026Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: HomophobiaFor Readers of: 2sLGBTQ+, E-Book, Graphic Novel, Sparkly Covers, Most Anticipated, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Filipino and the other is Asian), Realistic Fiction, Romance, YA In this queer rom-com graphic novel for fans of Heartstopper and Bloom, two ex-best childhood friends reconnect…
Paperback, 192 PagesRelease Date: July 28, 2026Published by: Viking Books for Young ReadersRead from: July 7-13, 2026Devilfish Bay, #1Source: Publisher at the ALA Conference (I received this ARC from the publisher and ALA. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: N/A For Readers of: Catchy Titles, Contemporary, Favorites, Graphic Novels, Sparkly Covers, Middle Grade, Most…
Paperback, 320 pagesRelease Date: February 24, 2026Published by: Dial BooksRead from: May 22-June 11, 2026Stand-aloneSource: TLA (Received a finished copy from the publisher during this conference.) Content Warning: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Toxic Friendship, Injury/Injury Detail, Medical Content, Cursing, Transphobia, AlcoholFor Readers of: 2sLGBTQ+, Contemporary, Graphic Novels, Sparkly Covers, Most Anticipated, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Chinese American and Malaysaian), Realistic…
Paperback, 320 pagesRelease Date: September 23, 2025Published by: First SecondRead from: April 19-24, 2025Stand-alone Source: Borrowed from my Co-Worker Content Warning: Classism, Racism, Mental Illness, Suicidal Thoughts, Cultural Appropriation, Alcoholism, Colonization, Deadnaming, Drug AbuseFor Readers of: Dual POV, Graphic Novels, Sparkly Covers, Mental Health, Science Fiction, Texas Local Reads, YA, Magical Realism SENIOR YEAR BUCKET…
ARC, 352 pagesRelease Date: September 2, 2025Published by: First SecondRead from: December 5-12, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Physical from the PublisherContent Warning: Grief, Death of a ParentFor Readers Interested In: MG, Graphic Novels, Holidaze, Action, Adventure, Historical fiction, Fantasy From Pixar star animator Bobby Podesta comes a middle-grade classic holiday story about Virginia, a girl…
ARC, 224 pagesRelease Date: July 1, 2025Published by: GraphixRead from: July 27-28, 2025Float, #1Source: ALA (I received a free ARC from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.) Content Warning: Fighting, ViolenceFor Readers Interested In: Summer Romances, Graphic Novels, Contemporary Romance, “Bad Boy”, Sparkly Covers, Realistic Fiction, YA Dive into summer…
ARC, 272 pagesRelease Date: August 19, 2025Published by: Abrams FanfareRead from: July 25-27, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free e-ARC from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.) Content Warning: Homophobia, Death, Lesbophobia, Drug Use, Bullying, Adult/Minor Relationship, Religious Bigotry, Suicide, AlcoholFor Readers Interested In: 2sLGBTQ+, Graphic Novel, Mystery, Realistic Fiction, YA…
e-ARC, 288 pagesRelease Date: May 13, 2025Published by: HarperAlleyRead from: April 25, 2025Stand-Alone Source: Netgalley (I received a free e-ARC from Netgalley and the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Suicide Attempt, Self Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Alcoholism, Bullying, Emotional Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Physical AbuseFor Readers Interested In: Graphic Novels, Contemporary, Coming of Age,…
e-book, 256 PagesRelease Date: July 16, 2024Published by: First SecondRead from: April 9-17, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Death, Death of a Parent, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, Body Horror, Murder, Homophobia, Religious Bigotry, Mention of DrugsFor Readers Interested In: Graphic Novels, Religious Diversity, Action, Sparkly Covers, YA When Kay reluctantly agreed to join the youth…
e-ARC, 304 pagesRelease Date: November 12, 2024Published by: Roaring Brook PressRead from: December 5-11, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-ARC from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Toxic Relationship, Emotional Abuse, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Eating Disorder, Body Shaming, Alcohol….
