August 2020 list by L. Buehler
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Cinderella is Dead
by Kalynn Bayron
Queer black girls team up to overthrow the patriarchy in the former kingdom of Cinderella.
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Hunted by the Sky
by Tanaz Bhathena
A first entry in a planned duology inspired by medieval India follows the experiences of a girl with a star-shaped birthmark that causes her family to be targeted before she is trained in warrior magic and embarks on a quest for vengeance alongside a man who seeks a cure for his ailing father.
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Midnight Sun
by Stephenie Meyer
When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun.
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The Peasant's Dream
by Melanie Dickerson
A reverse Cinderella tale follows the experiences of a poor farmer’s son who uses his talents as a woodcarver to help support his family before falling in love with a sweet and beautiful girl he does not recognize, only to become entangled in a royal kidnapping plot.
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Queen's Peril
by E. K. Johnston
Elected as Queen of Naboo at the age of 14, Padmé Naberrie adopts the name Amidala and selects a group of highly skilled handmaidens before facing unexpected tests when the planet is invaded by the forces of the oppressive Trade Federation.
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The Voting Booth
by Brandy Colbert
Preparing to vote for the first time, Marva is indignant when she observes a fellow teen turned away from the voting booth and teams up with him to fight a corrupt system and search for a missing cat.
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