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KISS ME LIKE THE LAST TIME de Darianne Schramm

A tragic, hilarious YA romance about a girl with the ability to glimpse a relationship’s final kiss the moment their lips touch, who finds herself spending the days before the apocalypse with the one boy whose end she can’t bear to see, for fans of John Green and Dustin Thao.

KISS ME LIKE THE LAST TIME
by Darianne Schramm
Disney, Fall 2027
(via Park, Fine & Brower)

If there’s one thing Sloane Silver can count on, it’s that the future will always kiss and tell. The moment her lips first touch someone else’s, a glimpse of their final kiss plays out in her mind. That doesn’t bother Sloane, who’s here for a good time, not a long time, and prefers the uncomplicated boys to the complicated ones. So when Page Hazelton—sad-eyed, beautiful, and complicated—tells her the world is headed for nuclear apocalypse in a handful of weeks, Sloane would love nothing more than to dismiss him.

Except, none of Sloane’s kisses indicate a future beyond Page’s apocalyptic deadline. The end of the world just might be real. . .unfortunately, as real as her growing attraction to him.

As the time to the supposed end ticks down, Sloane and Page resolve to tackle an end-of-the-world bucket list together. Somewhere in between breaking into community swimming pools for late-night swims and daring to try wasabi-flavored ice cream, though, is the secret Page has been keeping about their pasts, which are more connected than Sloane ever realized. And deciding whether or not to kiss him will change everything about Sloane’s future. . .including how much of one she has.

Darianne Schramm grew up in Gainesville, Florida listening to the sounds of the woods and the music of Tom Petty. When she’s not writing stories about grief, love, and characters who are slightly nihilistic, you can find her eating the darkest possible chocolate and playing overly aggressive games of Scrabble. She is currently getting her PhD in New Zealand where she lives with her husband, daughter, and goldendoodle.

THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END de TurtleMe

The remastered and definitive edition of this beloved Progression Fantasy Series by award-winning author, Turtleme.

THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END Series:
EARLY YEARS, Book 1
by TurtleMe
aka Brandon Lee
Aethon, March 2026
(via JABberwocky)

A King Reborn. A World Remade. His Destiny is Just Beginning.

King Grey had it all: unrivaled power, wealth, and prestige. In a world where personal strength decided the throne, he was the uncontested sovereign.

But when his violent, ambition-driven life ends abruptly, he finds himself in an unimaginable position: reborn as a crying infant in a strange new world.

This new existence is steeped in powerful, ambient magic—mana—unlike the internal life force of his former world. But Arthur Leywin is no ordinary baby; he retains the consciousness, cunning, and tactical genius of his adult kingly self. He refuses to wait for destiny.

Utilizing the knowledge gained from his previous life as a warrior and ruler, he begins training to cultivate mana years before any normal child should, guaranteeing himself a phenomenal head start.

His premature awakening at the age of three leads to an unprecedented explosion, confirming his genius. But Arthur’s power is more complex than simple genius. He possesses the capability to manipulate all four basic elements, marking him as a mythical quadra-elemental mage.

Embark on Arthur’s power progression journey—from his rebirth and to his experiences as an adventurer, and later as a student at a magical academy. The Beginning After the End, also a hit webcomic and anime on crunchyroll, has captivated readers worldwide.

Tae Ha Lee, aka Brandon Lee, writing under the pen name TurtleMe, is a fantasy novelist and webcomic author. His internationally acclaimed series, The Beginning After the End, has been translated into over ten languages and has captivated readers worldwide. Blending elements of western and eastern literature, TurtleMe creates a unique and compelling reading experience that resonates with global audiences. Tae Ha, a proud UC Berkeley graduate, currently resides in Seattle with his beloved wife and dog. To find out more, follow @turtleme93 on Instagram.

HAVE YOU MET ME d’Andaleeb Wajid

Three cousins reunite at their grandmother’s funeral and discover her secret life through the journals she left behind, forcing them to confront buried family tensions, long-held secrets, and the complicated legacy she has left them.

HAVE YOU MET ME
by Andaleeb Wajid
HarperCollins India, July 2026

Haleema Begum was a devoted wife and loving mother. Her three daughters were settled in different parts of the world with their families, and she got to spend time with her grandchildren whenever they visited her home in Mysore.

But when Haleema dies, the families gather in her house again, maybe for the last time. Amidst a cloud of grief and decades of unspoken pain and bitterness between their mothers, Safina, Nura and Rayhaan meet. As kids, they were inseparable. Now they are practically strangers.

But when the three cousins discover Nani’s journals, they find a common purpose-protecting their Nani’s home and legacy. As they begin to learn about the family’s history, the three of them also start to understand each other. Told from multiple perspectives, Have You Met Me? is a novel charged with the bittersweet emotions and complex relationships that are a part of every family.

Andaleeb Wajid is a Bangalore-based hybrid author. She writes in genres such as romance, horror and YA. She has published 40 novels in 14 years.

WHAT THE WOLVES KNOW de Cynthia Hand

This propulsive thriller tracks the terrifying night of two girls who find themselves lost in the woods—and hunted by a threat far more dangerous than the wolves that lurk in the forest. A bold new direction from Cynthia Hand, perfect for fans of 49 Miles Alone.

WHAT THE WOLVES KNOW
by Cynthia Hand
HarperCollins Children’s, July 2027

Aspen knows wolves are endangered—she just doesn’t really care. As the daughter of a famous wolf advocate, she is sick of playing second fiddle to a bunch of animals. And it doesn’t help that she can’t tell her mom about how she’s falling for a boy who happens to be the son of an outspoken proponent of trapping the wolves that roam free in Idaho National Forest.

Maya loves wolves. She cannot comprehend why Aspen isn’t more excited to be working with her activist mom—Maya would do anything to prove her commitment to the cause. The two girls are accustomed to keeping a steady distance from one another…until Maya decides to use Aspen’s secrets as leverage in order to drag her along on a mission to target one hunter’s traps. But what was supposed to be an afternoon of quiet civil disobedience quickly turns to something more dire. Because trappers in the Idaho woods don’t take kindly to interference. And when the two girls end up stranded in the forest, they’ll have to use all their wits to survive the night—and escape the hunter set on finding them.

Cynthia Hand is the NYTbestselling author of several books for teens, including the Unearthly trilogy, The Last Time We Say Goodbye, The Afterlife of Holly Chase, The How & The Why, and With You All The Way. She also writes the Jane books with fellow authors Jodi Meadows and Brodi Ashton: My Lady Jane, My Plain Jane, My Calamity Jane, My Contrary Mary, My Imaginary Mary, and My Salty Mary.

WHERE KINGDOMS WANDER de Brandon Lee

The first in a multi-book series set in a world that exists on the backs of behemoth creatures – beasts so big that entire kingdoms are built upon their fur or scales or shells.

WHERE KINGDOMS WANDER
by Brandon Lee
Del Rey, pubilcation date TBD
(via The Gernert Company)

Kian leads a quiet life with his niece, Oli, when inter-behemoth politics put their behemoth, Tato, in alliance with the much-distrusted Mammont. When Tato begins a new migration route, leading to new attacks by blind, winged demonic monsters called Blights, Mammont ‘protects’ Tato’s citizens and, in one tragic incident, discovers an innate magical ability residing in Oli. Desperate to resist his past and Mammont’s influence, Kian flees with his niece, unable to hide his secrets anymore.

Brandon Lee (aka TurtleMe) is one of the biggest webcomic stars. He will publish a webcomic of WHERE KINGDOMS WANDER simultaneously with the print edition to maximize fervor among his rabid fan base.

TurtleMe’s Western fantasy webcomic series The Beginning After the End has been hugely successful with millions of views and the #1 webcomic on Tapas, a popular webcomic platform.

Brandon Lee is a rising star in the world of fantasy literature, and his work continues to captivate readers around the globe. His works have been released internationally in countries such as the United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Thailand, Indonesia, France, Germany, Mexico, and India. When he’s not writing, TurtleMe can be found indulging in his love of books, comics, and games. He also enjoys spending time outdoors, taking walks with his wife, Grace, and their dog, Roy, who often gets into mischief.