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Summer fling? Temporary. Your next favorite romance? Forever! Together with ThriftBooks, we've matched some of this year's biggest YA romances to the tropes you can't get enough of, from fake dating to boy band heartthrobs, so finding your next fictional crush is practically guaranteed. And with free standard shipping on U.S. orders over $20, getting them on your bookshelf is pretty easy, too.
The Vibe
Whether you're in the mood for fake dating, small-town love, or a boy band heartthrob, these new YA romances are ready to steal your heart!
The Free Verse Society
by Delali Adjoa
The trope: Opposites attract
Jae wants to prove she’s more than her past. Derek wants to pretend his past never happened. When poetry club forces them to work together, they'll discover that sometimes the hardest stories to tell are your own.
We're a Bad Idea, Right?
by K.L. Walther
The trope: Fake dating
When Audrey's parents refuse to support her dreams, she takes matters into her own hands—with a fake boyfriend, a secret plan to rent out her family's mansion, and the determination to risk everything for the future she wants.
Someone to Daydream About
by Sydney Langford
The trope: Boy band
To save her family's Deaf Center, Natalie agrees to spend the summer teaching ASL to Felix, America's favorite boy band star. But as their connection deepens, they'll have to decide whether their love can survive the pressures of fame.
Meet Me Under the Lights
by Cassie Miller
The trope: Small town
In a town divided by a thirty-year rivalry, Eliza and Reed are supposed to be on opposite sides. But as a summer of baseball and community theater draws them together, they'll have to choose between family loyalty and first love.
The Swan's Daughter
by Roshani Chokshi
The trope: Marriage competition
When a tournament of brides brings dozens of hopeful queens to his castle, Prince Arris must determine who seeks love, and who plans to kill him. Luckily, Demelza—a swan maiden whose song reveals the truth—is on his side.
Behind Five Willows
by June Hur
The trope: Pride and Prejudice-inspired
Haewon loves Black Lotus, the mysterious author she's been corresponding with in secret. She definitely doesn't love the arrogant nobleman's son she's stuck spending time with. Realizing they're the same person is going to be awkward...