Summer is in full swing, and it’s the perfect time to dive into a new book! These June book releases are at the top of our radar for stories that’ll grab your attention and not let go!
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Under The Neon Lights By Arriel Vinson
Our first June book release is Under the Neon Lights! It follows Jaelyn, who feels most at home at her neighborhood roller rink. When she accidentally skates into Trey, she loves the attention from the cute boy, especially when she’s been feeling isolated from her best friend and her complicated relationship with her estranged father. But when she hears that the roller rink is shutting down, she becomes determined to save it from the gentrification quickly taking over her neighborhood.
Release Date: June 3
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Content Warnings: racism, abandonment, mention of miscarriage and police brutality
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ARRIEL VINSON:
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Solo Stan By Talia Tucker
Next up is Solo Stan, a cute rom-com about Kai who is going to see a concert solo after his friends ditch him. The person in the seat next to him happens to be Elias, who has been sent to live with his uncle after getting into trouble at home. When the show ends early because of a blackout, the two will have to decide if they want to go home or take a chance on getting to know one another.
Release Date: June 10
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Content Warnings: mention of violence
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TALIA TUCKER:
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That Kind Of Girl By Natalie C. Anderson
That Kind of Girl is for all of our thriller readers! Roxie has a way of finding things, especially “lost” things for her classmates. When queen bee Kirsten offers to pay Roxie a large amount of money to find a girl who “stole” her phone, Roxie reluctantly agrees. But things take a drastic turn when Kirsten is found murdered and the police suspect Roxie. On the other side of town is Inez, who is constantly watching her back after that fateful night, or else she could be headed to jail. Both girls are in search of something, and all signs seem to point back to that house.
Release Date: June 24
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Content Warnings: sexual assault, violence, suicide, murder, mention of bullying and child abuse
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NATALIE C. ANDERSON:
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The Dividing Sky By Jill Tew
Are you a fan of dystopian romance? Then this June book release is for you! Set in the far future, we follow Liv, a Proxy who uses a brain neurochip to sell memories, sometimes illegally. She’s desperate to escape her lower-class life, which is why she accepts a high-paying mission out in no-man’s-land. When Adrian, a Forceman, learns of Liv’s crimes, he vows to bring her to justice. There’s just one problem: when he finds her, all of her memories are gone. As the two of them explore the area, their feelings start to grow, but it’s only a matter of time before reality comes crashing down on them.
Release Date: June 24
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Content Warnings: addiction, panic attacks, police brutality, death of a parent, mention of racial slurs and body horror
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT JILL TEW:
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