Every book that hit shelves in 2024

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2024 was a year FULL of amazing new reads. Let’s recap! Scroll down to discover every book that hit shelves in 2024 (and stack your TBR with any that you missed!)

1/2: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

The Davenports delivers a totally escapist, swoon-worthy romance while offering a glimpse into a period of African American history often overlooked. Now in paperback!

1/2: The Severed Thread by Leslie Vedder

Clever, bookish Fi and her brash, ax-wielding partner Shane are back in this action-packed sequel to the bestselling The Bone Spindle, the gender-flipped Sleeping Beauty retelling, perfect for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince. Now in paperback!

1/2: Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman

The instant #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, now available in paperback and with bonus content!

1/9: The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be by Shannon Gibney

Part memoir, part speculative fiction, this novel explores the often surreal experience of growing up as a mixed-Black transracial adoptee. Now in paperback!

1/16: Beasts of War by Ayana Gray

In this epic conclusion to her New York Times bestselling series, Ayana Gray delivers a heart-pounding fantasy adventure filled with mythos, monsters, and mortal heroes who are astoundingly human.

1/16: American Wings by Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein

From the acclaimed author of Flygirl and the bestselling author of Code Name Verity comes the thrilling and inspiring true story of the desegregation of the skies.

1/23: Not Dead Enough by Tyffany D. Neiheiser

Girl in Pieces meets Cracked Up to Be in this raw and candid look at trauma about a girl who is being haunted and stalked by her definitely dead ex-boyfriend.

1/23: The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe

Now in paperback and soon to be a Netflix film starring Millie Bobbie Brown! In this feminist, suspenseful thriller the daughter of a con artist is taken hostage in a bank heist—and will need to tap into all her skills in order to survive.

1/23: Enter the Body by Joy McCullough

In the room beneath a stage’s trapdoor, Shakespeare’s dead teenage girls compare their experiences and retell the stories of their lives, their loves, and their fates in their own words. Bestselling author Joy McCullough offers a brilliant testament to how young women can support each other and reclaim their stories in the aftermath of trauma. Now in paperback!

1/30: The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland

From the author of New York Times bestseller House of Hollow comes a darkly seductive witchy thriller where, though both men and demons lurk in shadows, girls refuse to go quietly into the night.

1/30: These Deadly Prophecies by Andrea Tang

A teenage sorcerer’s apprentice must solve her boss’s murder in order to prove her innocence in this twisty, magic-infused murder mystery perfect for fans of Knives Out and The Inheritance Games.

2/6: The Cursed Rose by Leslie Vedder

The fate of a cursed kingdom rests on ancient secrets, broken promises, and fierce friendships in this gasp-worthy final book of the bestselling twisted fairytale Bone Spindle series.

2/6: Bless the Blood by Walela Nehanda

A searing debut YA poetry and essay collection about a Black cancer patient who faces medical racism after being diagnosed with leukemia in their early twenties, for fans of Audre Lorde’s The Cancer Journals and Laurie Halse Anderson’s Shout.

2/13: The Jane Austen Puffin in Bloom Collection with Rifle Paper Co.

These Jane Austen Puffin in Bloom editions are hitting shelves just in time for Valentine’s Day on February 13, 2024, and they are BEAUTIFUL!

2/13: Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson and Ekua Holmes

A thoughtful celebration of Black girlhood by award-winning author and poet Renée Watson.

2/13: The Noh Family by Grace K. Shim

Now in paperback, this sparkling K-drama-inspired debut novel introduces irrepressibly charming teen Chloe Chang, who is reunited with her deceased father’s estranged family via a DNA test, and is soon whisked off to Seoul to join them…

2/20: Snow & Poison by Melissa de la Cruz

Love is stronger than poison in this lush retelling of “Snow White” by #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz—now in paperback!

2/20: Made of Stars by Jenna Voris

Inspired by the lawless love story of Bonnie and Clyde, Jenna Voris’s heart-stopping tale of passion and crime will have you seeing stars. Now in paperback!

3/5: One Last Breath by Ginny Myers Sain

The New York Times bestselling author of Dark & Shallow Lies delivers another chilling supernatural thriller filled with murder, romance, and a decades long mystery that haunts a small Florida town.

3/5: The Encanto’s Daughter by Melissa de la Cruz

A young woman claims the throne of a realm inspired by Filipino mythology in this YA romantic fantasy, the first in an enchanting new duet by #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.

3/5: Secrets So Deep by Ginny Myers Sain

From New York Times bestselling author of Dark and Shallow Lies comes a paranormal thriller about a seventeen-year-old girl determined to uncover the truth of what really happened the night her mother died. Now in paperback!

3/5: Chloe and the Kaishao Boys by Mae Coyiuto

When Dimple Met Rishi meets Loveboat, Taipei in this hilarious YA rom-com about a Chinese Filipina girl in Manila whose father sets her up on a marathon of arranged dates in hopes of convincing her to stay close to home for college. Now in paperback!

3/5: Inaugural Ballers by Andrew Maraniss

From the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside comes the inspirational true story of the birth of women’s Olympic basketball at the 1976 Summer Games and the ragtag team that put US women’s basketball on the map. Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown. Now in paperback!

3/12: Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari

Best friendship blossoms into something more in this gorgeously written queer literary romance.

3/12: Not Your Average Jo by Grace K. Shim

From the author of THE NOH FAMILY, a second standalone YA novel that follows a Korean American teen as she navigates the treacherous world of nepo babies and cultural appropriation that is the Los Angeles music scene. Perfect for fans of Mary H. K. Choi, Maurene Goo, and Emiko Jean.

3/19: Cancelled by Farrah Penn

With its clever snark and searing perspective, Cancelled is a funny, fearless novel about the realistic pitfalls and unforgettable moments high school has to offer, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Emma Lord.

3/19: Rules for Rulebreaking by Talia Tucker

Booksmart meets Never Have I Ever in this debut YA rom-com about two Korean American teens forced into a shared college visit road trip where they discover that the reasons they’ve been rivals their entire lives might actually be signs they’re a perfect pair.

3/26: Chronically Dolores by Maya Van Wagenen

Maya Van Wagenen, bestselling author of Popular, tells Dolores’s story with humor, heartache, and an occasional bit of telenovela flair.

3/26: Pieces of a Girl by Stephanie Kuehnert

A raw and bold memoir about abuse and addiction, and the power of expression and community that helped Stephanie Kuehnert, the author of Ballads of Suburbia and regular Rookie contributor, survive and thrive.

3/26: The Quiet and the Loud by Helena Fox

A heartbreaking, hopeful, and timely novel about facing family secrets, healing from trauma, and falling in love, from the award-winning author of How It Feels to Float

4/2: Every Time You Hear That Song by Jenna Voris

Dumplin’ meets Daisy Jones & the Six in this split-POV love song to country idols, romantic road trips, and queer love.

4/2: Hearts Still Beating by Brooke Archer

Gripping, romantic, and impossible to put down, this dark and immersive post-apocalyptic debut novel is about two teen girls who loved each other before the end of the world — and before one of them became infected with the virus that turned her into a monster.

4/2: The Breakup Lists by Adib Khorram

Love is more complicated than “boy meets boy” in bestselling author Adib Khorram’s sharply funny new romantic comedy, set in the sordid world of high school theater

4/9: The Darkness Rises by Stacy Stokes

A gripping speculative thriller perfect for fans of Lauren Oliver and Ginny Myers Sain, about one girl with the power to see death before it happens—and the terrible consequences she faces when saving someone goes wrong.

4/9: Thieves’ Gambit by Kayvion Lewis

Now in paperback! The Inheritance Games meets Ocean’s Eleven in this cinematic heist thriller where a cutthroat competition brings together the world’s best thieves and one thief is playing for the highest stakes of all: her mother’s life.

4/9: Where to Start by Mental Health America

A comforting and useful resource for anyone who’s struggling emotionally and looking for help―from the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit that addresses the needs of those living with mental illness. Now in paperback!

4/9: Never Vacation With Your Ex by Austin Siegemund-Broka and Emily Wibberley

The Summer I Turned Pretty meets People We Meet on Vacation in a YA second chance romance from fan-favorite author couple #Wibbroka! Now in paperback.

4/16: Pretty Furious by E.K. Johnston

#1 NYT Bestseller E.K. Johnston returns to contemporary feminist YA. This story of a small town, fierce friendships, and revenge served cold is a perfect companion to Exit, Pursued by a Bear.

4/23: Kill Her Twice by Stacey Lee

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl comes a YA murder mystery noir set in 1930s Los Angeles’s Chinatown.

4/23: Punk Rock Karaoke by Bianca Xunise

A debut graphic novel from Ignatz Award–winning and nationally syndicated cartoonist, Bianca Xunise.

4/23: Star Splitter by Matthew J. Kirby

Survival and self-determination collide in this haunting, pulse-pounding science fiction novel from Edgar Award–winning author Matthew J. Kirby that spans both space and time. Now in paperback!

4/23: Another Dimension of Us by Mike Albo

The Breakfast Club meets Stranger Things in this thrilling science fiction story about teens from the past and the future who travel across the astral plane to save the ones they love.

4/30: Playing for Keeps by Jennifer Dugan

From the author of Some Girls Do comes another heartfelt YA sapphic romance—starring a baseball pitcher and a student umpire who are definitely not supposed to fall for one another.

4/30: From Little Tokyo, With Love by Sarah Kuhn

Celebrated author Sarah Kuhn reinvents the modern fairy tale in this intensely personal yet hilarious novel of a girl whose search for a storybook ending takes her to unexpected places in both her beloved LA neighborhood and her own guarded heart. Now in paperback!

4/30: They Hate Each Other by Amanda Woody

Jonah and Dylan get along like oil and water. Until a fake dating ploy gives them new perspective, and they realize that “falling for your enemy” isn’t as impossible as it seems. Now in paperback!

4/30: Chaos & Flame by Justina Ireland and Tessa Gratton

Two New York Times bestselling authors deliver a “fast-paced, action filled fantasy [that] reads like a mix of Game of Thrones and Avatar: The Last Airbender” (BCCB) in the first book of a YA duology featuring ancient magic, warring factions, and a romance rooted by betrayal, now in paperback.

4/30: Putting Balloons on a Wall Is Not a Book by Michael James Schneider

From viral balloon-word artist and Instagram sensation Michael James Schneider (@blcksmth) comes a one-of-a-kind debut gift book with never-before-seen original artwork!

A Spin of Fate by A.A. Vora – May 7

In a world inspired by karma, three teens encounter magnificent beasts, unforgiving magic, and epic battles in this propulsive and wholly original young adult fantasy.

Breathe by Maia Kobabe and Sarah Peitzmeier, PhD; Illustrated by Maia Kobabe – May 7

A graphic guide to chest binding with real-life stories and research-backed advice from bestselling Gender Queer author MAIA KOBABE and University of Michigan professor SARAH PEITZMEIER.

You: the Story by Ruta Sepetys – May 7

The nonfiction debut by #1 New York Times bestselling and Carnegie Medal-winning author Ruta Sepetys. Perfect for fans of Burn After Writing and Bird by Bird. Now in paperback!

Zyla & Kai by Kristina Forest

The author of bestselling adult romance novels The Partner Plot and The Neighbor Favor introduces Zyla & Kai. Now in paperback, this fresh opposites-attract teen romance is about the will they, won’t they—and why can’t they—of first love. Now in paperback!

Blood & Fury by Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland – May 7

Prepare for the gripping conclusion to the Chaos & Flame saga, the “fast-paced, action-filled fantasy that reads like a mix of Game of Thrones and Avatar: The Last Airbender” (BCCB) from two beloved New York Times bestselling authors.

Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou – May 14

In a world where the children of the gods inherit their powers, a descendant of the Greek Fates must solve a series of impossible murders to save her sisters, her soulmate, and her city, for fans of Song of Achilles. Now in paperback!

Summer Nights and Meteorites by Hannah Reynolds – May 21

From the two-time Sydney Taylor Honor author comes another sweet Nantucket-set summer romance, perfect for fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and K.L. Walther.

From Here by Luma Mufleh – May 21

In her coming-of-age memoir, refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee. Now in paperback.

Viva Lola Espinoza by Ella Cerón – May 21

A debut young adult novel about a booksmart teen who spends the summer in Mexico City, meets two very cute boys, attempts to learn Spanish, and uncovers a family secret that changes her life forever. Now in paperback!

Everything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow – May 28

Dark romance, high stakes, and plot twists abound in this paperback original YA thriller that’s perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover.

Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban – May 28

A juicy thriller of jealousy, love, and betrayal set on a Semester at Sea-inspired cruise ship, with a diverse cast of delightfully suspicious characters who’ll leave you guessing with every jaw-dropping twist now in paperback.

Always Isn’t Forever by J.C. Cervantes – May 28

From New York Times bestselling author J.C. Cervantes comes a sparkling, unforgettable YA romance, perfect for fans of You’ve Reached Sam. Now in paperback.

6/4: If You Can’t Take the Heat by Michael Ruhlman

From James Beard award-winning author Michael Ruhlman, a coming-of-age story about finding a new life and love in the kitchen…and trying not to get burned along the way.

6/4: Wish You Weren’t Here by Erin Baldwin

Juliette’s hopes for a few Priya-free weeks are shattered when her rival shows up at Fogridge on move-in day… as her cabinmate, no less. Juliette is determined to enjoy her final summer, even if it means (gag) tolerating her childhood rival, but everything that can go wrong, does.

6/4: Nightbirds by Kate J. Armstrong

In a dazzling new fantasy world full of whispered secrets and political intrigue, the magic of women is outlawed but four girls with unusual powers have the chance to change it all. Now in paperback.

6/4: Her Good Side by Rebekah Weatherspoon

A swoony, heart-melting YA romance from beloved author Rebekah Weatherspoon about two awkward teens who decide to practice dating in order to be good at the real thing. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han. Now in paperback!

6/4: Forty Words for Love by Aisha Saeed

In this tender genre-bending young adult novel by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed, two teen protagonists grow from friends to something more in the aftermath of a tragedy in their magical town. Now in paperback!

6/11: There Is a Door in This Darkness by Kristin Cashore

A magic-tinged contemporary YA about grief and hope from the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of the Graceling Realm novels.

6/11: Give Me a Sign by Anna Sortino

Jenny Han meets CODA in this big-hearted YA debut about first love and Deaf pride at a summer camp. Now in paperback!

6/18: Hearts That Cut by Kika Hatzopoulou

In this heart-pounding, much-anticipated sequel to Threads That Bind, Io will face threats even more dangerous and players even more powerful as she discovers what it will mean to follow—or defy—her fate.

6/18: Of Jade and Dragons by Amber Chen

Mulan meets Iron Widow in this thrilling silkpunk fantasy about a girl who must disguise herself as a boy and enter the famed and dangerous Engineer’s Guild trials to unravel the mystery of her father’s murder.

6/25: Two Sides to Every Murder by Danielle Valentine

From the author of How to Survive Your Murder comes a propulsive thriller about two teens who return to Camp Lost Lake, site of the cold case that sealed their fates.

6/25: We Shall Be Monsters by Tara Sim

Frankenstein meets Indian mythology in this twisty, darkly atmospheric fantasy where the real horrors are not the monsters you face, but the ones you create.

6/25: A Crooked Mark by Kinda Kao

A dark and sinister debut YA novel about a teen boy who must hunt down those marked by the devil – including the girl he has fallen for.

7/2: On the Bright Side by Anna Sortino

A hopeful novel about love, disability, and the inevitability of change by the author of Give Me a Sign.

7/2: Just Do This One Thing for Me by Laura Zimmerman

Hilarious, heartbreaking, and sneaky suspenseful, Just Do This One Thing for Me is a timely novel about a rule-following daughter trying to hold her family together after her scammer mother disappears. Now in paperback!

7/16: Girls Who Burn by M.K. Pagano

Jessica Goodman meets Jesse Q. Sutanto in this twisty enemies-to-lovers thriller, full of secrets, privilege, and murder.

7/16: Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts by Adam Sass

A swoony contemporary romance from Adam Sass following a boy who is cursed to doom any romantic relationship—and the summer that changes everything.

7/16: Remember Me Gone by Stacy Stokes

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind meets Adam Silvera’s More Happy Than Not in this twisty speculative thriller. Now with a new paperback look!

7/16: The Collectors: Stories edited by A.S. King

From Michael L. Printz Award winner A.S. King and an all-star team of contributors including Anna-Marie McLemore and Jason Reynolds, an anthology of stories about remarkable people and their strange and surprising collections. Now in paperback!

7/23: Exes & Foes by Amanda Woody

When two ex-best friends decide to hold a competition for the new girl’s heart, they don’t expect to fall for each other instead.

7/23: The Ghostkeeper by Johanna Taylor

Perfect for fans of everything from Lockwood & Co. to The Haunting of Hill House, this gothic graphic novel follows a young medium with the gift—or curse, as some might say—to communicate with the dead.

7/30: The Future King by Robyn Schneider

Welcome back to the great kingdom of Camelot! Scandal, betrayal, and courtly crushes abound in this highly anticipated sequel to The Other Merlin, one of Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of the Year, now in paperback!

8/6: This Is Not a Dead Girl Story by Kate Sweeney

A dark and powerful mystery perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and true crime podcasts, in which a teen girl must do whatever it takes to find her missing cousin—who everyone else thinks is dead.

8/13: Under the Surface by Diana Urban

An epic survival-thriller about four teens who get lost in the Paris catacombs for days—a gripping and propulsive story of love, danger, betrayal, and hope… even when all seems lost.

8/13: Holly Horror 2: The Longest Night by Michelle Jabès Corpora

In this terrifying sequel, Evie Archer and her friends face a new evil ready to devour their town whole.

8/13: Holly Horror by Michelle Jabès Corpora

Evie quickly realizes that her new home—known by locals as the Horror House—carries its own dark past after learning about Holly Hobbie, who mysteriously vanished from her bedroom one night. Now in paperback!

8/13: The Last Girls Standing by Jennifer Dugan

This queer YA psychological thriller from the author of Some Girls Do is now in paperback, featuring a glow-in-the-dark cover!

8/20: Prince of the Palisades by Julian Winters

Young Royals meets Red, White, and Royal Blue in this heart-pumping romance by award-winning author Julian Winters!

8/20: Forgive Me Not by Jennifer Baker

In this searing indictment of the juvenile justice system, one teen in detention weighs what she is willing to endure for forgiveness. Now in paperback.

8/20: Legends and Liars by Morgan Rhodes

This riveting sequel to Echoes and Empires sees Joss and Jericho team up with some of their greatest enemies to bring an end to the queen’s empire of lies, from New York Times bestselling author Morgan Rhodes. Now in paperback!

8/27: Sunderworld, Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry by Ransom Riggs

The much-anticipated new fantasy series from Ransom Riggs, his first since introducing the #1 global phenomenon Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.

8/27: Sync by Ellen Hopkins

From #1 NYTbestselling author Ellen Hopkins comes a new heartbreaking young adult novel in verse about twins separated in the foster care system and the different paths their lives take.

8/27: Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay

From the author of the National Book Award finalist Patron Saints of Nothing comes an emotionally charged, moving novel about four generations of Filipino American boys grappling with identity, masculinity, and their fraught father-son relationships.

8/27: The New Camelot by Robyn Schneider

Sayeth it ain’t so! The finale to the epic Emry Merlin trilogy is here, with all the sorcery, snark, and high stakes that made The Other Merlin one of Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of the Year!

8/27: Full Shift by Jennifer Dugan and Kit Seaton

In this queer, supernatural YA graphic novel from the author of Some Girls Do and the illustrator of Wonder Woman: Warbringer, a reluctant teen werewolf would do anything to be human—if that’s what it takes to win her crush’s heart.

8/27: Libertad by Bessie Flores Zaldívar

A queer YA coming-of-age set during the rigged Honduran presidential election about a young poet discovering the courage it takes to speak her truth about the people and country she loves.

8/27: Fyrebirds by Kate J. Armstrong

With tensions rising and their powers no longer a secret, the Nightbirds must decide for whom and for what they are willing to fight for and how far they will go in the spellbinding sequel to the international bestseller Nightbirds.

8/27: Come Out Come Out by Natalie C. Parker

A spine-tingling LGBTQIA+ YA horror about queer teens who accidentally invoke a twisted spirit who promises help but delivers something sinister.

8/27: The Ruined by Renée Ahdieh

The stunning conclusion to the instant New York Times bestselling quartet that began with The Beautiful. Now in paperback.

8/27: Miss Peregrine’s Museum of Wonders by Ransom Riggs

A deluxe companion to the #1 bestselling Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series. Everything you need to know about the peculiar world, written by Miss Peregrine herself. A gloriously rich and utterly delightful handbook perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike. Now in paperback!

8/27: Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Muñoz

One of Us Is Lying meets Knives Out in this glamorous locked-room mystery. Now in paperback!

9/3: Shadows of Perl by J. Elle

The dazzling romantic fantasy world of House of Marionne continues in this dark and deadly sequel full of forbidden magic, devastating lies, and broken hearts.

9/3: House of Marionne by J. Elle

A modern-day YA romantic fantasy series opener about a glamorous magical world of social elites, forbidden love, and a dark magic that could destroy it all.

9/3: The Legacies by Jessica Goodman

A glitzy YA thriller set in New York City elite social circles, filled with backstabbing and blackmail, twisty secrets, and a dead body, from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Goodman, now in paperback.

9/3: The Jane Austen Gift Set

Rifle Paper Co. x Jane Austen classics in a beautiful gift set, just in time for the holidays!

9/3: Luminous Beings by David Arnold; illustrated by Jose Pimienta

Set over the course of a single day, Luminous Beings is a graphic novel that explores the many facets of friendship and love, the heavy burden of a well-kept secret, the boundless tenacity of the human spirit, and, yes, the furriest of all zombified mammals.

9/3: I Loved You in Another Life by David Arnold

A poignant love story about two teens whose souls come together time and again through the ages—for fans of Nina LaCour and Matt Haig. Now in paperback!

9/10: To the Bone by Alena Bruzas

This gripping, shocking, and exquisitely crafted survival story reveals the truth of America’s colonial history in a powerful new way—visceral and breathtaking.

9/10: Gita Desai Is Not Here to Shut Up by Sonia Patel

From Morris Award finalist Sonia Patel comes a sharply written YA about a girl grappling with a dark, painful secret from her past, perfect for fans of All My Rage and The Way I Used to Be.

9/10: The Only Girl in Town by Ally Condie

From the #1 bestselling author of the Matched series, The Only Girl in Town is a searingly candid reckoning with both love and loneliness that perfectly distills the messy, beautiful realities of growing up, growing apart, and the courageous act of self-discovery. Now in paperback!

9/10: Curses by Lish McBride

Now in paperback, this YA fantasy is a gender-flipped take on ‘Beauty and the Beast’ brimming with magic and sharp humor.

9/17: Spells to Forget Us by Aislinn Brophy

A witch and a non-magical girl get stuck in an endless cycle of meet-cutes and breakups in this heart-stopping romantic young adult fantasy.

9/24: When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson

An explosive new novel brimming with love, secrets, and enchantment by Jandy Nelson, Printz Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author of I’ll Give You the Sun

9/24: The Glass Scientists: Volume Two by S. H. Cotugno

The second book in the YA graphic novel series about star-crossed lovers and misunderstood monsters, which is already a webcomic phenomenon!

9/24: Payal Mehta’s Romance Revenge Plot by Preeti Chhibber

This laugh-out-loud debut romance introduces perfectly imperfect Payal Mehta, whose plan to get her longtime crush to finally notice her is destined for success, but only if she ignores her budding feelings for her archnemesis…

9/24: Pick the Lock by A.S. King

From Michael L. Printz Award winner A.S. King, a weird and insightful new novel about a girl intent on picking the lock of her toxic family.

9/24: Bittersweet in the Hollow by Kate Pearsall

Now in paperback, this beautifully dark and enthralling YA features a mysterious disappearance in a secluded Appalachian town.

9/24: How to Survive Your Parents by Shawn Goodman

Want to improve your relationship with your problematic parents? This honest and supportive guide, written by an experienced teen therapist, will help.

9/24: Salt the Water by Candice Iloh

Salt the Water is a book about dreaming in a world that has other plans for your time, your youth, and your future. It asks, what does it look like when a bunch of queer Black kids are allowed to dream? Now in paperback!

10/1: Heir by Sabaa Tahir

Prepare for a ruthless and romantic new fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir that introduces a new generation of characters set in the same world as the unforgettable An Ember in the Ashes series.

10/1: An Ember in the Ashes Quartet Boxset

The perfect gift for any epic fantasy fan, this collectible paperback box set with a gorgeous new series look includes all four books of the beloved and bestselling Ember series.

10/1: No Rules Tonight by Kim Hyun Sook and Ryan Estrada; Illustrated by Ryan Estrada

From the creators of Banned Book Club comes a young adult graphic novel about unveiling secrets, confessing your crushes, and finding yourself: all in the mountains of South Korea on Christmas Eve.

10/8: Fledgling by S.K. Ali

The first book in a gripping duology from acclaimed author S.K. Ali introduces a fractured world on the brink of either enlightenment or war.

10/8: Red in Tooth and Claw by Lish McBride

A dark young adult Western fantasy about a teen in a remote settlement full of monsters and secrets.

10/8: Solis by Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher

From the authors of Sanctuary comes a haunting near-future companion tale about undocumented immigrants subjected to deadly experiments in a government labor camp and the four courageous rebels who set into place a daring plan to liberate them.

10/8: Light Enough to Float by Lauren Seal

Deeply moving and authentic, this debut novel in verse follows teenage Evie through her eating disorder treatment and recovery―a perfect choice for readers of Wintergirls and Louder Than Hunger.

10/8: The Terrifying Tales of Vivian Vance by Josh Ulrich

Gravity Falls meets Five Nights at Freddy’s in this thrilling lightly gothic YA graphic novel, for those who love a dash of camp and a dollop of darkness.

10/8: I Crawl Through It by A.S. King

A new edition of Michael L. Printz Award winner A.S. King’s brilliant and bizarre story of teenage trauma and standardized tests.

10/8: Reality Boy by A.S. King

A new edition of Michael L. Printz Award winner A.S. King’s stunning portrait of a life lived on reality TV.

10/8: The Meadows by Stephanie Oakes

Now in paperback, a queer, YA Handmaid’s Tale meets Never Let Me Go about a dystopian society bent on relentless conformity, and the struggle of one girl to save herself and those she loves from a life of lies.

10/8: Thin Air by Kellie M. Parker

Eight hours. Twelve contestants. A flight none of them might survive. A flight to Paris full of teenagers seeking opportunity turns deadly in this suspenseful, locked-door YA thriller. Now in paperback!

10/8: The Night Fox by Ashley Wilda

This luminous, haunting debut, alternating between now and then, reality and magic, tells the story of a girl confronting heartbreak while at a mysterious recovery program in the wilderness.

10/15: The Judgment of Yoyo Gold by Isaac Blum

A smart and powerful story set in the Orthodox Jewish community about what it means to fit in, break out, and find your own way, by the award-winning author of The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen. This book is Gossip Girl + My Name Is Asher Lev + I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.

10/15: Sixteen Minutes by K.J. Reilly

When a new girl arrives in town, seemingly from the future, three teens’ lives are turned upside down in this speculative YA novel full of love and loss, and the power of the unknown.