The Best New Books to Read This Summer, According to ELLE Editors

“The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman is a gripping, emotionally charged sequel that picks up immediately after the events of its predecessor, The Wolf King, and never lets up. Moving at a relentless pace, the novel follows Aurora as she sheds the role of passive princess and becomes a woman forced to choose between love and power. Caught in an electric love triangle between Callum—the fierce alpha who once fought for her—and Blake, the dangerous Night Prince whose ambition could either save or destroy the werewolf world, Aurora finds herself pulled in unexpected directions. With heightened stakes, deeper lore, and simmering romance, Palphreyman delivers a fast-paced, addictive installment filled with betrayal, longing, and impossible choices. Expanding the werewolf mythology while pushing Aurora into her most powerful form yet, The Night Prince stands out as a strong middle book, ending on a devastating cliffhanger that leaves readers desperate for the finale.”—Carol Luz, editorial business director