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We’ve already read some pretty amazing books this year, but we are extremely excited for some upcoming releases. Get ready for a fall and winter filled with sequels, series enders, and new stories (and authors) to fall in love with. Here are eight YA books for the second half of 2018 that we can’t wait to get our hands on!

Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas

Release date: August 7

A young Selina Kyle is ready to sink her claws into Gotham City and face-off with Batwing as he tries to keep the city safe while Batman is away. With Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy by her side, Selina will make her move to take over Gotham City.

Mirage by Somaiya Daud

Release date: August 28

Amani is kidnapped by the ruthless Vathek empire to act as a body double for Princess Maram. This debut is a blend of Moroccan inspired culture, science fiction, and fantasy.

Wildcard by Marie Lu

Release date: September 18

Emika Chen learned some terrible truths at the end of Warcross. Now she must gather her allies, stay ahead of the bounty hunters after her, and consider a partnership with the enemy to ensure her survival and that of the free world.

A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Taherah Mafi

Release date: October 16

Shirin is a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl enduring hate, racism, discrimination, and violence in a post 9/11 world. This mistreatment leads her to close herself off from people, but she finds solace in music and break dancing. But when Ocean James expresses a genuine interest in getting to know her, Shirin must decide if she is brave enough to begin this new relationship.

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas

Release date: October 23

Can you believe the final book in the Throne of Glass saga is just three months away? I don’t think I’m ready to say goodbye to one of my favorite YA fantasy series. It’s the final showdown between Aelin and all those who stand in her way to reclaim her rightful throne and bring peace to Erilea.

Archenemies by Marissa Meyer

Release date: November 6

In this sequel to Renegades, Nova and Adrian will be forced to decide if The Renegades plan to defeat The Anarchists is worth the cost to Gatlon City.

Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix by Julie Dao

Release date: November 6

The sequel to Forest of a Thousand Lanterns follows Princess Jade as she sets out to take back her throne from her step-mother, Empress Xifeng. This is an East Asian inspired fantasy story and the finale to the duology.

Queen of Air and Darkness by by Cassandra Clare

Release date: December 4

Here’s another book I’m not emotionally ready for, but very eager to read. Lord of Shadows ended with a shocking tragedy that left Emma, Julian, and the Blackthorn family heart-broken. As they work through their grief, they must band together and save the Shadowhunter World from the dark forces trying to destroy it.

What books are you looking forward to in the coming months? Comment below!