I know. I know. I didn’t get around to June’s 
I had a chunk of it done, but by the time I could actually put time into it, it was halfway over and I didn’t think anyone would want to know what I was stoked for in the past… I don’t know, maybe I should have still posted it? I know a lot of people don’t really read this – that this is more for myself. But I need to do better at remembering to actually get this done – cause here I am at 11 am Tuesday morning, trying to get this together 🙂 Still a work in progress I guess haha.
Anywho – this month is really going to hone in on female rage. What’s the rage level?? Read on to find out! ◡̈
July 2, 2024
49 Miles Alone
By: Natalie D. Richards
Why am I stoked for this release?
Two cousins go out on a hiking trip in the Utah desert to rekindle their relationship. While out, they run into a couple, Finn and Riley. They hear the couple argue in the middle of the night and Riley running off into the wildness with Finn chasing her. With their supplies dwindling, the girls try and find Riley before Finn does.
This is marked as YA, but I don’t know if it could technically be New Adult based on a few things (I’ll let you know when I read it!).
This just sounds like it could be an adventure – and of course, hiking in the desert in this heat right now wouldn’t be too hard to imagine!
Age 16
By: Rosena Fung
Why am I stoked for this release?
The first sentence of this novel is this: “A powerful coming-of-age graphic novel about three generations of mothers and daughters passing down and rebelling against standards of gender, race, beauty, size, and worth…”
Like – how could you not be excited for that?!
As we know, I love me a good feminine rage book – and make it, what looks like, will be a beautifully drawn graphic novel too?? YES.
The Night Ends with Fire
By: K.X. Song
Why am I stoked for this release?
This is inspired by the legend of Mulan, so I have high hopes for this – especially since the last book that told me that, gave me a big let down and I was so bummed.
So, I may be holding this higher standards, but this one is getting good reviews!!
Another kind of feminine rage if you will – or rather, proving the fact that women can do most things men can do too..
July 9, 2024
The Confidence Games
By: Tess Amy
Why am I stoked for this release?
Okay, this one is a little outside my usual read for sure; a mystery thriller.
But, it’s two female con artists – who only swindle men, and only ones who deserve it – must pull off the ultimate heist! Reminds me of that all female Ocean’s 8.
The Spellshop
By: Sarah Beth Durst
Why am I stoked for this release?
THERE IS A MAGICAL SPIDER PLANT IN THIS! I have a freakin’ spider plant tattoo because I love them so much.
This is also said to be “like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic”.
God, that just sounds magical and maybe the perfect escape from this dang heat we’ve got going on!
July 23, 2024
Bodega Cats: Picture Purrfect
By: Hilda Eunice Burgos
Illustrated By: Siara Faison
Why am I stoked for this release?
This is totally for the younger crowd – but I’m here for the cat.
The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky
By: Josh Galarza
Why am I stoked for this release?
Though the title of this YA novel is funny – this one will be nothing of the sort. It’s going to deal with anxieties, eat disorders, parents with cancer, and a whole lot more.
It’s going to probably rip my heart out, but sometimes you just need a book to destroy you.
Slow Dance
By: Rainbow Rowell
Why am I stoked for this release?
The day I’m not excited for a Rainbow Rowell novel, I’ll probably be dead.
This is an adult romance where two best friends from high school, who everyone thought would end up together, find each other again after fourteen years without speaking to one another.
Also – I have a signed copy of an ARC of this thanks to my beautiful Readers Services Department I work with.
The Lost Souls of Benzaiten
By: Kelly Murashige
Why am I stoked for this release?
“A young outcast transforms into a robot vacuum”
Okay. Okay. I thought WTF when I first read that too – but my friend Lucy (we worked together is the RS Department) picked it up for me at PLA cause she thought I’d like it.
It’s about friend breakups and being human.
I’m sure I’ll have quite a few feels about this after reading it too.
Your Letter
By: Hyeon A. Cho
Why am I stoked for this release?
After transferring schools due to bullying, Sori’s new school seems like it may just be a repeat – until mysterious trail of letters leads her on a magical scavenger hunt.
So this is a Manhwa (Korean Manga; it’s set up like manga, but read left to right like English). I’ve actually only read one other Manhwa before, so I’m excited to read another one.
July 30, 2024
Pink Glass Houses
By: Asha Elias
Why am I stoked for this release?
Two reasons I’m stoked for this.
1. Elite Elementary School PTA Moms. My parents were huge PTA parents while my siblings and I were in elementary school. My mom was the treasurer and secretary and my dad did a lot of the physical work (he also made Fun Night activity stuff that, as far as I’m aware of, is still used today).
2. One of the mom’s is from Wichita, KS – which was where we use to go to “be in a bigger city” while we were in Salina. Totally use to make a shopping trip before school started with my Grandma down there.
That’s it haha. Mostly into for how ridiculous the rich can be.
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