How’s your summer vacation going so far? If you’re looking for more books to add to your TBR, then you’ve come to the right place. From fantastic fantasy and heart-warming romance to intriguing mystery, these July book releases have it all and more!
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The Nightblood Prince By Molly X. Chang
Our first July book release is for our fantasy readers! The Nightblood Prince follows Fei, who was prophesied to become an empress on the day of her birth. Since then, she has lived alone in the palace, waiting to one day marry the Crown Prince. Determined to be in charge of her fate, Fei decides to hunt a legendary tiger. On the way, she meets a runaway prince from a rival kingdom, who just so happens to have the ability to command an army of vampires. Torn between two princes, Fei is in the prime position to change the course of her world. We’re so excited to dive into this magical world!
Release Date: July 1
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Content Warnings: war, death, misogyny, suicidal thoughts, mention of death of a parent and suicide
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MOLLY X. CHANG:
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Darling Beasts By Michelle Gable
Are you a fan of Succession? Then you have to check out Darling Beasts! In it, we follow a wealthy family and its patriarch who, after a scandal and some bad investments, hopes a senatorial run will help restore their image. He insists that his three children move to California to help with the campaign, or else be cut off from the family fortune. This is especially troubling for Gabby, who has Portum Bestiae Syndrome, a condition where strange symptoms lead to an exotic animal appearing. As the family tries to avoid the press, they surprisingly find themselves getting closer, but will it be enough to survive the appearance of a long-kept family secret?
Release Date: July 8
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The Last Tiger By Julia Riew And Brad Riew
Can we take a moment to appreciate the stunning cover of this next July book release? The Last Tiger takes place in a magical land where tigers are being hunted to extinction. It follows Lee Seung, a servant striving for freedom, and Choi Eunji, a noble girl, who team up to change their fates. When they end up on opposite sides of the fight for the last tiger, things get tense, especially when a prince tries to get Eunji’s affection. Inspired by the lives of the authors’ grandparents in a dark time of Korean history, we can’t wait to see what this debut has in store!
Release Date: July 29
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Content Warnings: colonization, animal death, death, hate crime, panic attacks, sexual assault, mention of trafficking
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT JULIA RIEW:
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BRAD RIEW:
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A Mastery Of Monsters By Liselle Sambury
Our last July book release is a dark academia, which follows August as she searches for her brother after his mysterious disappearance. Her only clue is a note he left warning her to stay safe and protect their family. But after being attacked by a ten-foot-tall creature, she starts to worry more than before. She enlists the help of Virgil, who knows all about the creatures, because he is one. To keep his humanity, he needs August to be his partner in the secret society he’s part of, and in exchange, he’ll help her find her brother. But becoming a member of the society won’t be easy, and August will have to fight more monsters than she expected if she’s going to save her brother in time.
Release Date: July 29
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Content Warnings: body horror, death, eating disorder, fatphobia, mention of suicide and racism
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LISELLE SAMBURY:
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