Welcome to your bookish sneak peek of what’s coming to shelves in 2025! Scroll down to discover highly-anticipated YA reads dropping in the new year.

Psst! Bookmark this page, we’ll be adding more 2025 reads as they’re revealed!

Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao

This latest YA novel by acclaimed writer Gloria Chao takes readers on a soaring adventure through love, loss, and the lively streets of Taiwan.

Lies on the Serpent’s Tongue by Kate Pearsall – 1/7

In this haunting companion to Bittersweet in the Hollow, a girl who can smell the lies of others uncovers the incendiary mysteries of her small Appalachian town.

The Secret Year by Jennifer Hubbard – 1/7

For fans of Laura Nowlin’s If Only I Had Told Her, a deeply romantic novel that explores the raw emotions of love, pain and grief.

Everything Is Poison by Joy McCullough – 1/14

This historical novel in prose and verse tells the story of a deadly secret hiding in plain sight and of the women who risk everything to provide care for those with nowhere else to turn, perfect for fans of Blood Water Paint and The Lost Apothecary.

First Love Language by Stefany Valentine – 1/14

For fans of Frankly in Love and Tokyo Ever After comes a romantic dramedy about finding love and reconnecting with your culture in the most surprising ways.

All the Love Under the Vast Sky edited by Kip Wilson – 1/14

Twelve short stories in verse by bestselling and award-winning authors that explore the highs and lows of love – romantic, platonic, familial, and self-love.

The Meadowbrook Murders by Jessica Goodman – 2/4

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of They Wish They Were Us and The Counselors, comes a page-turning murder mystery set at a prestigious New England boarding school about the importance–and price–of telling the truth.

I Am the Cage by Allison Sweet Grant – 2/18

In a searing own-voices story accented by poignant childhood flashbacks and stunning poetry, Allison Sweet Grant’s young adult debut is a quietly powerful portrait of a young woman’s journey to confront the medical trauma inflicted to “fix” her—and heal her heart in the process. An emotional coming-of-age story about a young woman running away from herself, yet grasping to find a way back.

The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor – 2/25

The New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique returns with another glittering dark fantasy about a deadly mystery that spans worlds and a teenage girl who must risk everything to uncover the truth.

The Encanto’s Curse by Melissa de la Cruz – 3/4

The vampire queen must break her curse in this YA romantasy inspired by Filipino folklore, a sequel to The Encanto’s Daughter by #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz!

Say a Little Prayer by Jenna Voris – 3/4

Saved! meets Casey McQuiston in this wry, heartfelt tale of a teen who’s taking her church camp by storm—one deadly sin at a time.

When the Bones Sing by Ginny Myers Sain – 3/4

From New York Times bestselling author of Dark and Shallow Lies comes a new southern gothic supernatural thriller about a teen girl in a small Ozark town who can hear the bones of the dead.

A Catalog of Burnt Objects by Shana Youngdahl – 3/18

The story of a girl struggling to figure out her estranged brother, a new love, and her own life just as wildfires beset her small California town—by the acclaimed author of As Many Nows as I Can Get, herself a native of Paradise, California, destroyed in the 2018 Camp Fire

I Am the Swarm by Hayley Chewins – 3/25

A propulsive YA novel in verse that blends the contemporary magic of Jandy Nelson with the simmering feminist rage of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Shout

The Notorious Virtues by Alwyn Hamilton – 4/1

Bestselling Rebel of the Sands author Alwyn Hamilton is back with a glittering fantasy thriller about a glamorous media darling, a surprise heiress, and the magical competition of a lifetime.

Deadstream by Mar Romasco-Moore – 4/1

Rear Window meets The Ring in this sinister YA thriller, in which a teen girl witnesses the livestreamed murder of a popular online streamer by a paranormal entity . . . and could be its next victim.

Huda F Wants to Know? by Huda Fahmy – 4/1

In the hilarious and poignant follow-up to National Book Award Finalist Huda F Cares?, Huda’s life and worldview is turned upside down when her parents announce they’re divorcing.

You Belong to Me by Hayley Krischer – 4/15

The Substance meets Girl in Pieces, in this new YA psychological thriller exploring the dark secrets of the wellness and beauty world, brimming with sapphic romance, class exploration, and friendship clashes.

The Flip Side by Jason Walz – 4/22

This breathtaking, page-turning graphic novel is a supernatural survival story in which a grieving teen finds himself in a haunting alternate reality—the frightening embodiment of his depression.

Night Swimming by Aaron Starmer – 4/29

From the author of Spontaneous comes a ’90s mixtape of a young adult novel that delivers a summer romance with an unearthly twist.

What Comes After by Katie Bayerl – 4/29

In this darkly comical, heartfelt novel, a cynical sixteen-year-old girl has only ninety days to remember how she died and finally make peace with her mother to escape spending eternity adrift in a vast nothingness. For fans of Adam Silvera and The Good Place.

Bad Influence by Claire Ahn – 4/29

In this contemporary YA novel, high school student Charlotte Goh is an aspiring Asian American fashion influencer desperately trying to lift her family out of hardship, only to find it may come at a cost higher than any Chanel bag.

All We Lost Was Everything by Sloan Harlow – 5/6

A dark romantic thriller—with a shocking twist—by the author of Everything We Never Said.

The Lost Queen by Aimee Phan – 5/6

A heroine like no other, ancient magic unleashed, a fated epic battle–the first book in an enchanting YA fantasy duology inspired by Vietnamese lore, weaving magic, sisterhood, and self-discovery.

Time After Time by Nikki Daughtry – 5/20

A YA sapphic romance from the screenwriter and coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel and film Five Feet Apart.

Summer Girls by Jennifer Dugan – 5/27

From the author of Some Girls Do comes a YA sapphic romance about two girls from different sides of the tracks.

This Moth Saw Brightness by A.A. Vacharat – 5/27

A weird and revelatory debut that vividly captures the dislocation of growing up BIPOC and neurodivergent in a country awash in both conspiracy theories and genuine conspiracies.

Under the Neon Lights by Ariel Vinson – 6/3

In this sparkling and heartfelt debut YA novel in verse, a young Black girl discovers first love, self-worth, and the power of a good skate. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Joya Goffney.

The Uncertainty Principle by Joshua Davis and Kal Kini-Davis – 6/3

From New York Times best-selling author Joshua Davis and his son, Kal Kini-Davis, comes an epic, breathtaking story of self-discovery, love, and adventure—perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and John Green.

Dan in Green Gables: A Graphic Novel by Rey Terciero; illustrated by Claudia Aguirre – 6/3

In this modern reimagining of Anne of Green Gables, effervescent extrovert Dan Stewart-Álvarez is surprised to find home and community in rural Tennessee.

Lady or the Tiger by Heather M. Herrman – 6/10

A twisty, darkly seductive anti-hero origin story, starring a teenage killer whose trial in the Wild West is upended when her first victim, her husband, arrives alive with a story to tell.

Solo Stan by Talia Tucker – 6/10

From the author of Rules for Rule Breaking comes a queer YA romance about two solo concertgoers and unwitting seatmates who, when the show is abruptly cut short, embark on an unforgettable North Carolina summer night together, discovering how opposites can attract under the right circumstances.

The Blood Phoenix by Amber Chen – 6/17

The sequel to Of Jade and Dragons, a thrilling and epic silkpunk fantasy inspired by the legendary Qing dynasty. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim and Xiran Jay Zhao.

The Grove by Brooks Whitney Phillips – 6/17

In this tender coming-of-age novel set in the socioeconomic tinderbox of the 1960s, two sisters in a struggling and damaged family only have each other to rely on . . . until an ugly secret tears them apart and threatens the cause of justice in their small town.

That Kind of Girl by Natalie C. Anderson – 6/24

In this gripping YA thriller perfect for fans of Jessica Goodman and Amber Smith, two girls from opposite worlds play a dangerous game of cat and mouse when a rich classmate is murdered and they’re both prime suspects. The race is on to find out which one is a killer.

All for the Game by Heather Buchta – 7/1

From beloved author Heather Buchta comes a juicy, mind-twisting thriller about football, romance, and the cost of playing the game.

Pretty Girl County by Lakita Wilson – 7/1

The glitz of Gossip Girl meets the hustle of Leah Johnson’s You Should See Me in a Crown in this charming and hilarious story of ex-BFFs from PG County, Maryland, perfect for fans of Joya Goffney and Elise Bryant.

Sky on Fire by E.K. Johnston 7/22

A fast-paced and thought-provoking queer sci-fi/fantasy novel from #1 New York Times bestseller E.K. Johnston.

Very Dangerous Things by Lauren Muñoz – 7/29

A murder mystery game turns deadly in this YA whodunit by the author of Suddenly a Murder.

We Won’t All Survive by Kate Alice Marshall – 7/29

From the bestselling author of I Am Still Alive comes a new nail-biter that’s part survival story, part murder mystery, and all thriller—perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson!

The Last Tiger by Julia Riew and Brad Riew – Summer 2025

Inspired by true stories from the authors’ grandparents’ lives during one of the darkest periods in Korean history, The Last Tiger is a debut young adult fantasy novel about the power of love to give voice to a broken people.

The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel by Maggie Stiefvater and Stephanie R. Williams; illustrated by Sas Milledge – 8/5

The first book in Maggie Stiefvater’s #1 NYT bestselling series The Raven Cycle, now gorgeously illustrated as a graphic novel!

Rosa by Any Other Name by Hailey Alcaraz – 8/5

In this Romeo and Juliet-inspired retelling set during the civil rights era, a Mexican American girl is driven to join a movement for justice after her white classmate and best friend from the barrio are tragically murdered.

Hit Me with Your Best Charm by Lillie Vale – 8/12

The occasionally magic, always superstitious town of Prior’s End is famous for three things:

Whimsical charm at the annual Fall Festival.
The legend of the wishing well hidden in a forest bristling with secrets.
And Nova Marwood’s missing hiker father.

Water in Her Veins by Shannon Schuren – 8/12

A girl unravels a townwide conspiracy when she moves to her late father’s family estate in this dark small-town fireside mystery.

A Spell to Wake the Dead by Nicole Lesperance – 8/26

Two teen girls must uncover the dark, occult secrets lurking in their Cape Cod town to solve a series of murders—and save themselves from the same fate—in this twisty, witchy thriller.

Sunderworld, Vol 2: The Unfortunate Responsibilities of Leopold Berry by Ransom Riggs – 9/2

The second installment in the instant NYT bestselling new fantasy series from Ransom Riggs, author of the #1 global phenomenon Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.