Teen Reads

The best new reads for teens.
Updated June 8, 2026
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The House Saphir
Meyer, Marissa
Paper Book
The "Queen of Fairytale Retellings" is back! #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer weaves the tale of Bluebeard as it's never been told before. This is a thrilling romantasy and murder mystery, perfect for fans Meyer's Cinder and Heartless. ...
The swan's daughter
Chokshi, Roshani
Paper Book
Queen of Faces
Lord, Petra.
Paper Book
An epic and unforgettable fantasy adventure from a phenomenal new voice - NOW AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'A work of wild imagination, this is an outstanding debut' Juno Dawson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Her Majesty's Royal Coven 'If you want to be...
Fake skating
Painter, Lynn
Paper Book
From the no. 1 international bestselling author of Better than the Movies, childhood sweethearts reunite in a hockey-loving town where romance is about to heat up the ice.  From play dates on the playground to sneaking into movie theatres, Dani and...
Hazelthorn
Drews, C. G.
Paper Book
Knives Out meets Belladonna in this gorgeously gothic queer YA horror and dark romance about an inherited estate, murderous relatives, and a garden with a taste for blood, from the New York Times bestselling author of Don't Let the Forest In and The Boy Who...
Thorn season
Azar, Kiera
Paper Book
With an irresistible cast of characters, an incredible high fantasy world, and a unique, dangerous magic system, THORN SEASON is an epic court romantasy - perfect YA for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse. 'Destined to be a romantasy sensation' - Katherine Webber ...
Coldwire
Gong, Chloe
Paper Book
'A high-voltage, whip-smart adventure' AVA REID 'A cyberpunk masterpiece' XIRAN JAY ZHAO From #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes the start of a daring new dystopian series following two young soldiers who must depend on unlikely allies in their...
Immortal consequences
Marie, I. V.
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! I.V. Marie's thrilling dark academia debut set at a magical boarding school in purgatory. For fans of Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House, Olivie Blake's The Atlas Six and Naomi Novik's A Deadly Education. Welcome to...
Fearful
Roberts, Lauren
Paper Book
Mara never intended to set foot in Ilya again. But when the king makes a life-altering decision, her interest is piqued, and Death is determined to understand Kitt Azer's mind if he is destined to join her in the Mors. Spending time with the king while observing the castle...
A theory of dreaming
Reid, Ava
Paper Book
The aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology. RETURN TO THE DREAMLIKE WORLD OF THE INSTANTLY BESTSELLING DARK ACADEMIA FANTASY A STUDY...
Sibylline
de la Cruz, Melissa.
Paper Book
Three teens infiltrate the magical ivy league in this steamy dark academia romantasy, the first in a duology from #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz. Raven, Atticus, and Dorian have dreamed of attending Sibylline for as long as they can remember. But...
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, perfect for readers of Legends & Lattes. "Devilishly delightful, Hannah Reynolds weaves a rich...
A steeping of blood
Faizal, Hafsah
Paper Book
The epic conclusion to the #1 bestselling A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal; the gritty fantasy duology about an orphan girl and her crew who get tangled in a heist with vampires. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows.She's had her tea, now she's out for blood.White...
And the river drags her down
Yun, Jihyun
Paper Book
And the River Drags Her Down is a haunting, lyrical tale of grief, sisterhood and revenge that blends Gothic horror, mystery and Korean folklore, perfect for fans of She Is a Haunting, House of Hollow and CG Drews. 'This unsettling, poetic YA horror is...
They Call Her Regret
Desamours, Channelle
Paper Book
A page-turning thriller with a supernatural twist by the author of Needy Little Things, perfect for fans of Signed Sealed Dead and Harrow Lake. 'Unsettling, page-turning' Guardian 'A fascinating, twisty, gripping mystery'...
A stage set for villains
Spann, Shannon J.
Paper Book
Riven Hesper is running out of time. Cursed by a Player-a godlike performer -she must infiltrate the Playhouse and find a way to break the curse before it kills her. But inside survival comes at a price. Mortals must compete for a chance to kill a Player and steal their power. Riven...
The Escape Game
Meyer, Marissa
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * An unforgettable young adult murder mystery set in an escape-room themed game show filled with sabotage, betrayal, and puzzles to die for. "An absolute winner--sharp, suspenseful, and so much fun." --Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times...
Never ever after
Tan, Sue Lynn
Paper Book
Grim and Oro
Aster, Alex
Paper Book
One deluxe volume containing two brand-new, novel-length stories in the Lightlark universe, written from the perspectives of Grim and Oro, from #1 New York Times bestselling author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster True love knows...
The golden boy's guide to bipolar
Reyes, Sonora
Paper Book
2026 Schneider Family Book Awards Honor MPIBA's Reading the West YA Longlist "This is Sonora Reyes at their absolute best." -- Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys From bestselling author Sonora Reyes comes a poignant...
Coffeeshop in an alternate universe
Lee, C. B.
Paper Book
A New York Times, USA Today, Publisher's Weekly, and Indie Bestseller! "Endlessly fun" --Washington Post A geeky overachiever determined to save the world through science and a troublemaking chosen one lashing out against her destiny...
Break wide the sea
Holland, Sara
Paper Book
In New York Times bestselling author Sara Holland's new novel, Break Wide the Sea, a young woman cursed with a fatal heartbreak-induced sickness must race against time to find a cure and protect her family legacy from the ancient finfolk that would destroy it, the fiancé that...
The sun and the starmaker
Griffin, Rachel
Paper Book
There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy. ...
What We Did to Survive
Lally, Megan
Paper Book
A vacation in paradise turns deadly when four teens' sailing charter hits stormy seas in this propulsive new thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Megan Lally! Hannah is having an incredible spring break. A week at a resort in Mexico with her best friend Emmy and...
I'll find you where the timeline ends
Baker, Kylie Lee
Paper Book
A teen descendant of a Japanese dragon god must find out the truth of what happened to her missing sister while trying not to fall for a handsome rogue agent in acclaimed author Kylie Lee Baker's magical new YA romance, I'll Find You Where the Timeline Ends. "Here's...
Holly
Grace, Adalyn
Paper Book
IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS AT WISTERIA GARDENS. Reunited at last, Blythe and Aris have settled into their magical manor and are hosting family for the holidays. Blythe has her heart set on the perfect celebration, full of as much hot chocolate and as many...
Sparking Fire Out of Fate
Kemmerer, Brigid.
Paper Book
Broken loyalties. Uncertain fates. Two kingdoms hanging in the balance. . . The exhilarating finale in bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer's Forging Silver series will leave readers breathless! Callyn has grown closer to Queen Lia Mara in Syhl Shallow, bonded by the secret...
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....
Hollow
Grothe, Taylor
Paper Book
Don't Let the Forest In meets The Whispering Dark in a queer YA cult horror following a recently diagnosed autistic teen who becomes enmeshed in a community of outcasts harboring sinister secrets. "One of the best horror novels of the year, full stop. Haunting,...
When we were monsters
Niven, Jennifer
Paper Book
Eight students walk into an exclusive writers' retreat, but only one will walk out with a life-changing opportunity to realize their creative dreams. Effy is piecing together a story about the tragic betrayal that led to her mother's death. Arlo hopes to publish a novel - but he's also...
Wish you were her
McNicoll, Elle
Paper Book
Book Lovers meets Notting Hill with a slice of You've Got Mail in this rivals-to-lovers romance from bestselling, award-winning author Elle McNicoll. 18-year-old Allegra Brooks has skyrocketed to fame after starring in a hit television show, and she's the...
Witchlore
Hinds, Emma
Paper Book
LIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINTING FEATURING EXCLUSIVE SPRAYED EDGES, available while stocks last. LIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINTING FEATURING EXCLUSIVE SPRAYED EDGES, available while stocks last "This queer urban YA fantasy will appeal to fans of Holly Black." The...
Every spiral of fate
Mafi, Tahereh
Paper Book
The highly anticipated fourth novel in the Woven Kingdom romantasy series, brimming with fiery romance, spectacular magic, and breathtaking secrets, from Tahereh Mafi, the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Lauren Roberts, and Sabaa...
I must betray you
Sepetys, Ruta
Paper Book
Trapped by an evil dictatorship, will Cristian be forced to betray his family or will he risk everything he loves to resist? A powerful, heart-breaking thriller based on real events. *Winner of the Yoto Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing 2023*

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