*New & Notable Teen Books - January/February Highlights*

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Updated February 17, 2026
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Beth is dead
Bernet, Katie
Paper Book
A New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller! Sunnie Reads' Inaugural Book Club Pick--Sunnie Select! Four starred reviews! Beth March's sisters will stop at nothing to track down her killer--until they begin to suspect each other--in this...
The Cursed Queen's Daughter
Blake, Elly
Paper Book
In this darkly romantic companion to The Forest King's Daughter, a warrior princess finds herself in a strange shadow land where danger and secrets hide around every corner--and a mysterious shadow prince stands between her and the truth. Fearless Thea...
Call of the Dragon
Bowen, Natasha
Paper Book
In the first book of a new series inspired by African mythology, dragon gods rule the earth and sky--until the gods are betrayed, and one girl embarks on a journey to save the world from war and ruin. From the New York Times bestselling author of Skin of the Sea. ...
Better the Devil
Brown, Erik J
Paper Book
A harrowing, edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller about a queer homeless teen who, in a bid for safety, assumes the identity of a boy who went missing ten years ago...only to find that his new home is anything but a safe haven--from All That's Left in the World author Erik J. Brown! ...
The great disillusionment of Nick and Jay
Douglass, Ryan
Paper Book
"Douglass sets a classic on fire with an inspired recasting that strips away time and all expectations." -- Rita Williams-Garcia, New York Times bestselling author of A Sitting in St. James From New York Times bestselling author Ryan Douglass comes a...
Until the Clock Strikes Midnight
Dow, Alechia
Paper Book
"Sweet and joyful, this book is as irresistible as hot chocolate swirled with magic!" ―Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times-bestselling author of The Spellshop The Good Place meets the Brandy version of Cinderella in Until the Clock...
I don't wish you well
Emill, Jumata
Paper Book
A teen investigative podcaster decides to dig into the truth behind a grisly murder spree that rocked his hometown five years ago, but soon discovers that this cold case is still hiding deadly secrets--in this chilling thriller perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.<...
Ms. Marvel: Remnants of the Past
Faruqi, Saadia
Paper Book
Ms. Marvel trips into a mystery that brings her from Jersey City to Lahore, Pakistan, and back again, all on a chase for a magical artifact in this exciting YA adventure. Kamala Khan is Jersey City's premier super hero, Ms. Marvel! She's stretched between going to the mosque...
Freddie and Stella got hot
Horne, Maggie
Paper Book
Jenny Han meets Mean Girls in Freddie and Stella Got Hot, Maggie Horne's YA rom com about getting revenge and falling in love. "Sick, twisted, and more than slightly unhinged in the absolute best way." --BCCB By the time...
Raven saga. 1
Howe, Chihiro
Paper Book
Perfect for fans of fairy tales and Studio Ghibli, this gorgeous fantasy graphic novel adapted from the hit WEBTOON comic tells the story of a girl on an epic quest to rescue her grandmother in a world populated by fairy tale characters. Wen lives with her grandmother in a land...
Few Blue Skies
Ixta, Carolina
Paper Book
In her latest novel, Pura Belpré Award-winning author Carolina Ixta weaves a tender story about love and hope, following a teen as she works to protect her family and community from a major corporation taking over her town. Paloma Vistamontes is heartbroken. A year ago, her ex...
Love Me Tomorrow
Jean, Emiko
Paper Book
A NATIONAL BESTSELLER! From the New York Times bestselling author of Tokyo Ever After comes "an endearing, lightly magical romantic comedy" (Kirkus Reviews) about a girl who starts receiving letters from the love of her life--writing to her from years in...
Queen of Faces: Deluxe Edition
Lord, Petra
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller! This limited deluxe edition is printed with one-of-a-kind etched, gold foil edges, stunning foil on the case, and a striking printed endpaper map! Apple Best Book of the Month! A USA Today...
Beyond Seven Forests
McCrina, Amanda
Paper Book
A blizzard. An oath. A war outside and within. By the winter of 1916, World War I has ravaged the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Eighteen-year-old Renata Zamoyska, Polish countess and doctor-in-training, has lost everything to the Russian occupation: her family, her home, her fiancé. But with...
Heart's Gambit
Myall, J D
Paper Book
"A high-stakes fantasy that's impossible to put down... the dangerous romance between Emma and Malcolm kept me on the edge of my seat. Don't miss this beautiful, powerful debut." - Kristen Ciccarelli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heartless Hunter A...
If All the Stars Go Dark
Prince, S G
Paper Book
An intergalactic enemies to lovers romance where tensions are high but the stakes are higher. When eighteen-year-old Keller Hartman is recruited into the Legion's most prestigious galactic unit, it's a dream come true. He's worked hard for this. He's ready to prove himself....
Dead fake
Ralph, Vincent
Paper Book
Welcome to Bleak Haven: The town you won't (or can't!) leave... Deep fake murders have taken over the high school, but what happens when they start to become real? Would you Swipe to Die? When the new craze takes over Bleak Haven High, Ava Wilson refuses to join in...
According to Plan
Randall, Christen
Paper Book
Three starred reviews! From USA TODAY bestselling author Christen Randall comes a cozy, "authentic, and affirming" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) queer romance about self-discovery, finding your person, and carving out a space for yourself in unexpected places-...
Bridge of Storms (a Mortal Engines Novel)
Reeve, Philip
Paper Book
An edge-of-your seat adventure set in the iconic world of Mortal Engines! Can they get out of the Frying Pan without getting into the fire? Tamzin Pook and her group of unlikely fighters-turned-friends have managed to make it out of Thorbury alive. Now with a massive,...
A Practical Guide to Dating a Demon
Reynolds, Hannah
Paper Book
A student finds herself accidentally betrothed to a demon--and investigating his connection to the magical irregularities plaguing her city--in this cozy, whimsical YA romantasy. As a scholarship student at the magical Lyceum, Naomi would rather focus on deciphering ancient...
16 forever
Rubin, Lance
Paper Book
It's the morning of Carter Cohen's 16th birthday, and everything's going his way.  He's psyched and ready to get his driver's license, his little brother's not hogging the bathroom, and, man, something smells good for breakfast... But when Carter bounds...
Love Makes Mochi
Valentine, Stefany
Paper Book
"I felt like I was in Tokyo with Lilyn and Yua, and I never wanted to leave." --Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda A teen goth fashion designer travels to Tokyo, Japan, where she meets a tattoo artist apprentice...

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