12 must-read new YA books to cool off with this July

The Crow Rider by Kalyn Josephson

The sequel to Kalyn Josephson’s The Storm Crow arrives this month, and it promises to raise the stakes for Princess Thia and her companions. The Crow Rider sees them planning their rebellion against Queen Razel and Illucia, a feat that’s easier to conceptualize than to actually bring to life.

Princess Thia’s primary obstacle to overcome is rallying outside kingdoms to their cause — something she’ll need Res’s magic to achieve. Unfortunately, Res appears to be losing control of those very powers. According to the synopsis for The Crow Rider:

"“As the rebel group prepares for war, Res’s magic grows more unstable. Thia has to decide if she can rely on herself and their bond enough to lead the rebellion and become the crow rider she was meant to be.”"

The stakes are even higher in this much-anticipated sequel, and fans of Josephson’s debut won’t want to miss out on how Thia and Res’s stories progress. The Crow Rider will be available in print, ebook, and audiobook format on July 7.