The stars are shifting, the moon’s got opinions, and your TBR is probably demanding attention. Whether you’re craving a story with teeth, a swoony enemies to lovers spiral, or just want to escape into another world until Mercury behaves again, this list is here to match your sign with a book that just gets you. We’re throwing it back with some solid YA and fantasy romance faves that still hold up and still bring the drama.
Let’s find your perfect zodiac read for July.
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
on July 1, 2025
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Genres: Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic, Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction / General, Young Adult Fiction / Action & Adventure / General, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Young Adult Fiction / Girls & Women, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / General, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / Historical, Young Adult Fiction / Royalty, Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / General
Pages: 471
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♈ Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
A fierce warrior girl with a deadly gift, a rebel prince, and a kingdom teetering on the edge of change? This story moves fast, hits hard, and serves that fierce independence you live for. Plus, the romance is anything but soft.
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
on June 12, 2007
Published by Harper Collins Genres: Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic, Juvenile Fiction / Love & Romance
Pages: 336
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♉ Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20)
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
Slow burn fae politics, tension filled love triangles, and all the earthy magic a Taurus could crave. This one’s indulgent and atmospheric, with just the right amount of danger under the surface.
Six of Crows - Chapters 1 and 2 by Leigh Bardugo
on July 28, 2015
Published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR) Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Action & Adventure / General, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / General
Pages: 38
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♊ Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20)
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
You need smart banter, layered schemes, and morally gray everything. This gang of misfits and thieves will charm your clever little heart, and maybe break it in the best way.
Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
on May 31, 2011
Published by Harper Collins Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Action & Adventure / General, Young Adult Fiction / Coming of Age, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance
Pages: 501
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♋ Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)
Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
Tragic destiny, Greek mythology, and a soulmate style romance so intense it could start a war. Emotional, loyal, and brimming with heartache, this one’s all water sign drama, and you’ll eat it up.
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
on February 9, 2016
Published by Penguin Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Epic, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Young Adult Fiction / Politics & Government
Pages: 480
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♌ Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
High stakes rebellion, brooding soldiers, and epic romance wrapped in cinematic drama. It’s bold, intense, and built for the spotlight. Just like you.
Angelfall by Susan Ee
on April 11, 2013
Published by Hodder & Stoughton Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Contemporary, Fiction / Fantasy / General, Fiction / Fantasy / Paranormal, Fiction / Romance / General, Fiction / Romance / Paranormal / General, Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic, Juvenile Fiction / General
Pages: 320
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♍ Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
Angelfall by Susan Ee
Post apocalyptic angels, a practical heroine, and a mission that demands logic and loyalty. It’s gritty, fast paced, and smart... exactly the kind of structured chaos you thrive in.
The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson
on May 6, 2025
Published by Square Fish Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Dystopian, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Epic, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance
Pages: 512
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♎ Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson
Disguises, romance, and political intrigue collide in this beauty of a slow burn. With lyrical prose and layered perspectives, it delivers everything a balance loving romantic could want.
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
on September 27, 2011
Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Action & Adventure / General, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Contemporary, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / Paranormal
Pages: 432
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♏ Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
Darkly poetic and utterly consuming. Forbidden love, magic laced war, and secrets spanning worlds... this story is complicated, passionate, and has just the right amount of destruction to keep a Scorpio hooked.
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
on January 31, 2017
Published by Macmillan Genres: Juvenile Fiction / Family / Marriage & Divorce, Juvenile Fiction / Family / Siblings, Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic, Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Celebrations / General, Juvenile Fiction / Law & Crime, Young Adult Fiction / Family / Siblings, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / General, Young Adult Fiction / Performing Arts / General, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / General
Pages: 407
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♐ Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
A magical game, a disappearing sister, and illusions around every corner. You’ll love the wild ride and the thrill of not knowing what’s real. Adventure with a romantic twist? Sign you up.
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
on January 29, 2019
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA Genres: Juvenile Fiction / Love & Romance, Juvenile Nonfiction / Health & Daily Living / Physical Impairments, Young Adult Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Contemporary, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / General, Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship
Pages: 384
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Also by this author: Warrior Princess Assassin♑ Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
A Beauty and the Beast retelling with grit, responsibility, and a heroine who doesn’t have time for your royal nonsense. Strong character arcs, real stakes, and a focus on earning your power... pure Capricorn energy.
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
on June 30, 2020
Published by Simon and Schuster Genres: Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic, Juvenile Fiction / General, Juvenile Fiction / Love & Romance, Young Adult Fiction / Action & Adventure / General, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / Paranormal
Pages: 480
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♒ Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
Books that bite, magic that misbehaves, and a heroine who questions the system. Unique, weird, and full of rebellious heart, this is a dreamy match for the Aquarius who likes their romance a little offbeat.
The Wrath & the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh
on April 5, 2016
Published by Penguin Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Action & Adventure / General, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / General
Pages: 432
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♓ Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
The Wrath & the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh
A lush retelling of One Thousand and One Nights with poetic prose and longing in every glance. This one feels like a daydream you don’t want to wake from... perfect for the romantic soul that swims in deep waters.
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Feeling called out? Good. The stars rarely lie. Whether you’re diving into your own sign’s rec or rebelling and borrowing your rising sign’s, this month’s picks are all vibes, all heart, and all heat.
Catch you next month with a fresh batch of zodiac chaos and bookish alignment. Until then…
🫶🏼 – Ali
