Awesome August 2018 YA Book Releases

Hello lovelies! I’ve been remiss in posting my anticipated release posts, so this is a tad late in coming. Never fear! I’ve already planned the ones for the rest of the year so they will be out on a regular schedule.

My Awesome August 2018 YA Releases posts is a list of books that came out in August that I think you should check out. I probably haven’t read them yet…

Nine by Zach Hines
Published by HarperTeen on August 7th 2018
Pages: 260
Goodreads

In an alternate world startlingly close to our own, humans have nine lives—and they can’t wait to burn straight through them.

As you shed lives, you shed your awkward phases: one death is equal to one physical and mental upgrade. Julian’s friends are obsessed with the idea of burning lives, but Julian is determined to stay on his first for as long as he can. His mother, the ultimate cautionary tale, burned through her first eight in just a few years, and Julian has no intention of succumbing to the debilitating rebirth sickness that she inflicted on herself.

But the regime has death incentives aimed at controlling overpopulation, and Julian realizes that he’s going to have to burn at some point—especially when he becomes a target for Nicholas, the manipulative leader of the Burners, the school’s suicide club. And when Julian eventually succumbs, he uncovers suspicious gaps in the rebirth system that may explain exactly why his mother went so far down the rabbit hole years ago. Along with a group of student dissenters, Julian sets out to find answers and is soon on the verge of exposing the greatest conspiracy ever unleashed on the world.

He has just eight more lives to uncover the brutal truth.

Nine by Zach Hines is on my TBR and I can’t wait to read it. It looks like it’s going to be so fascinating! It’s been a while since I’ve picked up a book and thought, oh wow that is a very interesting concept! I really hope it lives up to the expectations!

City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab
Published by Scholastic on August 28th 2018
Pages: 272
Goodreads

Cassidy Blake's parents are The Inspectres, a (somewhat inept) ghost-hunting team. But Cass herself can REALLY see ghosts. In fact, her best friend, Jacob, just happens to be one.

When The Inspectres head to ultra-haunted Edinburgh, Scotland, for their new TV show, Cass—and Jacob—come along. In Scotland, Cass is surrounded by ghosts, not all of them friendly. Then she meets Lara, a girl who can also see the dead. But Lara tells Cassidy that as an In-betweener, their job is to send ghosts permanently beyond the Veil. Cass isn't sure about her new mission, but she does know the sinister Red Raven haunting the city doesn't belong in her world. Cassidy's powers will draw her into an epic fight that stretches through the worlds of the living and the dead, in order to save herself.

Okay so don’t hate me… but I haven’t read any of V E Schwab yet?! I KNOW I’ll love her, I love her as a person, so I know I’ll love her work. I’ve just not gotten around to it? A City of Ghosts is a MG so it’s a bit different to her usual apparently, but I’ve heard excellent things! You should definitely check it out.

Nightblood (Frostblood Saga, #3) by Elly Blake
on August 21st 2018
Pages: 448
Goodreads

Ruby's world has changed more than she ever could have imagined. She's in love with a powerful Frost King. She's the heir to the Fire Throne. And she may be a Nightblood--the spawn of a vengeful deity hellbent on releasing his wraithlike Minax from their prison. Once freed, these beasts will roam the earth, devouring every last person until he or she is nothing but an empty husk. But Ruby is able to control the Minax to a degree, and now she, her beloved Arcus, and her friend Kai must find a way to bring Frostbloods and Firebloods--sworn enemies--together to make a stand against a foe more deadly than any they've faced.

In this heart-pounding finale of Elly Blake's gorgeously written and action-packed Frostblood Saga, the fate of Frostbloods, Firebloods, and all of humanity is at stake.

AH NIGHTBLOOD IS HERE. I LOVED Fireblood and Frostblood so so much and have been eagerly awaiting the next instalment for forever. I haven’t had the chance to read it yet but I KNOW when I do I will love it. If you haven’t picked up this series, you really need to!

The Crescent Stone by Matt Mikalatos
Published by Tyndale House Publishers on August 7th 2018
Pages: 448
Goodreads

"For Narnia fans who enjoy heavy snark, this is a must-read." --Kirkus Reviews

"A compelling fantasy world with humor and heart." --Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese and Boxers & Saints

"With the rich characterization of John Green and the magical escapism of Narnia, this book is a must read for all fantasy fans!" --Lorie Langdon, author of Olivia Twist and the Doon series

A girl with a deadly lung disease . . .A boy with a tragic past . . .A land where the sun never sets but darkness still creeps in . . .

Madeline Oliver has never wanted for anything, but now she would give anything just to breathe. Jason Wu skates through life on jokes, but when a tragedy leaves him guilt-stricken, he promises to tell only the truth, no matter the price. When a mysterious stranger name Hanali appears to Madeline and offers to heal her in exchange for one year of service to his people, Madeline and Jason are swept into a strange land where they don't know the rules and where their decisions carry consequences that reach farther than they could ever guess.

The Crescent Stone has a purple cover so I’m sold! In all seriousness I hadn’t heard of this before writing this post but it looks interesting?

The Raging Ones (The Raging Ones, #1) by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
Published by Wednesday Books on August 14th 2018
Pages: 352
Goodreads

In a freezing world, where everyone knows the day they will die, three teens break all odds.

Franny Bluecastle, a tough city teen, dreams of dying in opulence, to see wealth she’s never known. Like the entire world, she believes it’s impossible to dodge a deathday.

Until the day she does.

Court Icecastle knows wealth. He also knows pain. Spending five years in Vorkter Prison, a fortress of ice and suffering, he dreams of life beyond the people that haunt him and the world that imprisoned him.

Mykal Kickfall fights for those he loves. The rugged Hinterlander shares a frustrating yet unbreakable connection with Court—which only grows more lawless and chaotic as their senses and emotions connect with Franny.

With the threat of people learning they’ve dodged their deathdays, they must flee their planet to survive. But to do so, all three will have to hide their shared bond as they vie for a highly sought after spot in the newest mission to space. Against thousands of people far smarter, who’ll live longer, and never fear death the way that they do.

The Raging Ones is also purple?! YAAAS! This looks like a super interesting read, and I am definitely adding it to my TBR!

Catwoman: Soulstealer (DC Icons, #3) by Sarah J. Maas
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers on August 7th 2018
Pages: 384
Goodreads

When the Bat's away, the Cat will play. It's time to see how many lives this cat really has. . . .

Two years after escaping Gotham City's slums, Selina Kyle returns as the mysterious and wealthy Holly Vanderhees. She quickly discovers that with Batman off on a vital mission, Batwing is left to hold back the tide of notorious criminals. Gotham City is ripe for the taking.

Meanwhile, Luke Fox wants to prove he has what it takes to help people in his role as Batwing. He targets a new thief on the prowl who seems cleverer than most. She has teamed up with Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, and together they are wreaking havoc. This Catwoman may be Batwing's undoing.

Catwoman: Soulstealer needs no introduction! I’ll be honest, I probably won’t pick this one up and I’m not overly into this remake book type things that seem to be happening, but I’ve heard it’s good?

These Rebel Waves (Stream Raiders, #1) by Sara Raasch
Published by Balzer + Bray on August 7th 2018
Pages: 480
Goodreads

Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Argrid, a country ruled by religion. But adjusting to postwar life has not been easy. When an Argridian delegate vanishes during peace talks with Grace Loray’s new Council, Argrid demands brutal justice—but Lu suspects something more dangerous is at work.

Devereux is a pirate. As one of the outlaws called stream raiders who run rampant on Grace Loray, he pirates the island’s magic plants and sells them on the black market. But after Argrid accuses raiders of the diplomat’s abduction, Vex becomes a target. An expert navigator, he agrees to help Lu find the Argridian—but the truth they uncover could be deadlier than any war.

Benat is a heretic. The crown prince of Argrid, he harbors a secret obsession with Grace Loray’s forbidden magic. When Ben’s father, the king, gives him the shocking task of reversing Argrid’s fear of magic, Ben has to decide if one prince can change a devout country—or if he’s building his own pyre.

As conspiracies arise, Lu, Vex, and Ben will have to decide who they really are . . . and what they are willing to become for peace.

These Rebel Waves is the latest by Sara Raasch. I’ll be honest, I downloaded the audiobook and struggled to keep up with this one. I’ve heard others love it though so I wouldn’t not read it on my recommendation. I just won’t be continuing for a while. Maybe I was in the wrong place to read it?

Mirage (Mirage, #1) by Somaiya Daud
Published by Flatiron Books on August 28th 2018
Pages: 320
Goodreads

In a star system dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, eighteen-year-old Amani is a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams of writing poetry like the old-world poems she adores; she dreams of receiving a sign from Dihya that one day, she, too, will have adventure, and travel beyond her isolated moon.

But when adventure comes for Amani, it is not what she expects: she is kidnapped by the regime and taken in secret to the royal palace, where she discovers that she is nearly identical to the cruel half-Vathek Princess Maram. The princess is so hated by her conquered people that she requires a body double, someone to appear in public as Maram, ready to die in her place.

As Amani is forced into her new role, she can’t help but enjoy the palace’s beauty—and her time with the princess’ fiancé, Idris. But the glitter of the royal court belies a world of violence and fear. If Amani ever wishes to see her family again, she must play the princess to perfection...because one wrong move could lead to her death.

Mirage seems super interesting, and I think I’ll definitely be adding this one to my TBR. Also it’s purple so I’m there.

The Forest Queen by Betsy Cornwell
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on August 7th 2018
Pages: 320
Goodreads

When sixteen-year-old Sylvie’s brother takes over management of their family’s vast estates, Sylvie feels powerless to stop his abuse of the local commoners. Her dearest friend asks her to run away to the woods with him, and soon a host of other villagers join them. Together, they form their own community and fight to right the wrongs perpetrated by the king and his noblemen.

The Forest Queen isn’t purple? Sad. This one doesn’t seem like my usual read, have you read it? What is it like?

Have you read any of these? What did you think? Did I miss any other books that came out in August?

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