Because your birth chart deserves a custom bookshelf.
Hey babes! Welcome back to Once Upon A Midlife Crisis. This month, we’re diving back into the world of YA fantasy/romance. I’ve matched up June 2025’s most exciting recommendations to your zodiac sign. Whether you’re fire, water, air, or earth—we’ve got a book that matches your vibe.
Grab a tea (or wine 😉), light a candle, and get cozy—because your next obsession is written in the stars.
Heir of Storms by Lauryn Hamilton Murray
Series: Storm Weaver Series book #1
on June 3, 2025
Published by Roaring Brook Press Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Epic, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Young Adult Fiction / Royalty
Pages: 416
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♈ Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Heir of Storms by Lauryn Hamilton Murray
A water-wielding outcast born into a fire-wielding dynasty? Yeah, this book screams Aries energy. Expect high stakes, fierce competition, and a heroine who refuses to be tamed. You’ll eat it up.
A Song of Legends Lost by M. H. Ayinde
Series: Invoker Trilogy book #1
on June 3, 2025
Published by Simon and Schuster Genres: Fiction / African American & Black / General, Fiction / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Fantasy / Epic
Pages: 592
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♉ Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
A Song of Legends Lost by M.H. Ayinde
Teenage Lark seeks to escape her small town and family history, entwined with a centuries-old curse. A tale of love, magic, and breaking free from the past.
Among Ghosts by Rachel Hartman
on June 24, 2025
Published by Penguin, Penguin Group Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Action & Adventure / General, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / General, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Historical
Pages: 400
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♊ Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Among Ghosts by Rachel Hartman
Geminis, your curious minds and love for the mystical will be captivated by this tale. Set in the mysterious town of St. Muckle’s, young Charl encounters ghosts, dragons, and secrets that challenge reality. It's a blend of the ethereal and the enigmatic, just like you.
When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa
on June 24, 2025
Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, Penguin Group Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy
Pages: 448
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♋ Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa
Tender, emotional, and hella complicated, this one's for my sweet yet deeply intense Cancers. It’s friendship, love, and betrayal all tangled up in a tearjerker.
A Treachery of Swans by A. B. Poranek
on June 24, 2025
Published by Margaret K. McElderry Books, Simon and Schuster Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction / Monsters
Pages: 368
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♌ Leo (July 23 – August 22)
A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek
Drama? Magic? Royal stakes? YES PLEASE. This Swan Lake-inspired fantasy brings the grandeur and the fire. Leos, prepare to swoon.
A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim
on June 3, 2025
Published by Knopf Boks for Young Readers, Random House Children's Books Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Epic, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance
Pages: 480
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♍ Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim
Intrigue, secrets, and a heroine with razor-sharp intellect, Virgo, this book’s crafted for your soul. It’s clever, complex, and emotionally satisfying.
I’ll Pretend You’re Mine by Tashie Bhuiyan
on June 3, 2025
Published by Harlequin, Harper Collins Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Coming of Age, Young Adult Fiction / Performing Arts / Music, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
Pages: 352
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♎ Libra (September 23 – October 22)
I’ll Pretend You’re Mine by Tashie Bhuiyan
Libra, you’re a sucker for a good romance, and this fake dating PR drama is chef’s kiss. Glamour, identity, and complicated hearts? Count you in.
Skipshock by Caroline O’Donoghue
on June 3, 2025
Published by Walker Books US Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Coming of Age, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Young Adult Fiction / Science Fiction / Time Travel
Pages: 400
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♏ Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Skipshock by Caroline O’Donoghue
Time manipulation, deadly secrets, and dark romance vibes? This one’s mysterious and moody in all the right ways. Just how Scorpio likes it.
The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson
Series: Reign Of Remnants book #1
on April 8, 2025
Published by Ace, Penguin Group Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Fiction / Romance / Fantasy
Pages: 544
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♐ Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson
Sagittarius, your wanderlust and thirst for epic journeys find a perfect match in this sweeping fantasy. Inspired by Welsh mythology, "The Wind Weaver" follows a heroine who discovers her destiny intertwined with ancient magic and a realm on the brink of war. Expect high-stakes adventure, intricate world-building, and a romance that simmers amidst the chaos.
The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman
Series: The Ivory Key Duology book #1
on January 4, 2022
Published by Clarion Books Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Action & Adventure / General, Young Adult Fiction / Art, Young Adult Fiction / Books & Libraries, Young Adult Fiction / Coming of Age, Young Adult Fiction / Family / Siblings, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Epic, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Young Adult Fiction / Girls & Women, Young Adult Fiction / LGBTQ, Young Adult Fiction / Mysteries & Detective Stories, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / Clean & Wholesome, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / Historical, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / LGBTQ, Young Adult Fiction / Royalty
Pages: 384
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♑ Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman
Capricorns, your disciplined nature and appreciation for intricate plots will find a perfect match in this Indian-inspired fantasy. Set in the kingdom of Ashoka, four estranged royal siblings must unite to find a mythical key to restore their kingdom's magic. Secrets, betrayal, and power plays abound, total Capricorn catnip. 😉
A Game of Monsters by Ben Alderson
on May 27, 2025
Published by Angry Robot, Watkins Media Limited Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Fiction / Romance / LGBTQ+ / Gay
Pages: 544
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♒ Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
A Game of Monsters by Ben Alderson
My rebels with a cause, this one’s for you. An epic fantasy with a demon god, forbidden magic, and moral dilemmas? Yeah, you’ll be feral. 😈
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
Series: Regency Faerie Tales book #1
on April 5, 2022
Published by Orbit Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Historical, Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Fiction / Fantasy / Urban
Pages: 304
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♓ Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
Pisces, this whimsical and heartfelt regency fantasy is the definition of dreamy. When Dora suffers a fae curse that steals half her soul, she finds herself navigating magical London with one foot in logic and the other in longing. It's tender, magical, and full of hope, just like your Pisces heart.
That’s a wrap on June’s star-powered YA picks! Let me know in the comments which one matches your sign—or if you’re reading outside your cosmic comfort zone. And don’t forget to check back soon for this month’s Romantasy and Dark Romance horoscopes too.
🫶🏻 — Ali
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