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Tuesday’s Treats is a weekly blog post dedicated to newly released books that I’m most excited for. (Books are in no particular order.)

All books featured this week will be released: FEBRUARY 28th

1. The Hate U Give: Angie Thomas (goodreads) (book depository)

Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, Thomas’ debut novel follows the story of Starr Carter who straddles two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives, and the suburban prep school she attends. When Starr witnesses the death of her best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer, the delicate balance of her life is shattered. The story of Khalil’s death becomes national news and everyone wants to know what happened that night, and the only one who can answer that question is Starr. And what she says can change everything.

Tackling huge issues of racism and place violence, The Hate U Give may be one of the most important novels to be published this year. If this book isn’t on your TBR, it really should be.

YA Contemporary Fiction; Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins, Hardcover (US)

2. 10 Things I Can See From Here: Carrie Mac (goodreads) (book depository)

Maeve has been struggling with severe anxiety for as long as she can remember, and she’s heard every positive affirmation that one can say, but it’s not like she can shut off her brain. Constantly imagining the worst and creating obituaries for herself and others make life challenging for her in the first place, the added stress of leaving her mom (the one person who actually understands) to live with her dad for six months is enough to send her spiraling.

While in her new home, Maeve unexpectedly finds moments of peace with Salix, a local girl who doesn’t seem to worry about anything. But with all of the problems at home — her father’s questionable sobriety, her step-mother’s pregnancy — Maeve is still convinced that something will go wrong, because it always inevitably will.

YA Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQIA+; Knopf/Random House, Hardcover (US)

3. Daughter of the Pirate King (Daughter of the Pirate King: 1): Tricia Levenseller (goodreads) (book depository)

On a mission to find an ancient map, Alosa allows herself to be captured by an enemy ship so she can search it. She has nothing to worry about in regards to the crew (she can handle them on her own), but her captor, the clever and attractive first mate Riden, may cause her more problems that she anticipated.

All I needed to hear about this book was that it had a kickass female protagonist and pirates, and I was sold (adding it to my most anticipated reads list without blinking).

(Oh, and did I mention that she’s a 17 year-old pirate captain? How awesome!)

YA Fantasy; Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan, Hardcover (US)