The familiars
by Adam Jay Epstein

Is the kingdom's fate in the hands of an orphan cat? Running fast to save his life, Aldwyn ducks into an unusual pet store. Moments later Jack, a young wizard in training, comes in to choose a magical animal to be his familiar. Jack thinks his birthday pet is magical, and Aldwyn plays along. -- Recommended by Rachel D.

The greatest opposites book on Earth
by Lee Singh

The title is spot on. This is in fact the greatest. It's a pop-up, interactive book of circus folks. So step right up! -- Recommended by Toni T.

Topside
by J. N. Monk

GN with POC main character in scifi universe also about friendsips vs duty -- Recommended by Danny J

Of curses and kisses
by Sandhya Menon

Beauty and the Beast with a twist.  Told in two voices, Jaya Rao, an East Indian princess, and Grey Emerson, an English lord, suffer the effects of a centuries-old feud when they meet at an elite Colorado boarding school. -- Recommended by Kathy D.