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

Published recently and new to the collection

Updated February 17, 2026
Drag items up and down to your preferred order then select the "Save Order" button.
Beth is dead
Bernet, Katie
A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and #1 INDIE 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...
The Cursed Queen's Daughter
Blake, Elly
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
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
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! ...
They Call Her Regret
Desamours, Channelle
In this young adult speculative mystery, a teen must find a way to free a cursed witch in order to save her best friend before time runs out. Every year horror-loving Simone Washington throws an epic Halloween party for her classmates. Party-planning is her favorite...
The great disillusionment of Nick and Jay
Douglass, Ryan
"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
"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...
Royal Liars: Volume 2
Duga, Lindsey
American Royals meets Gossip Girl in this scandal-driven sequel where four teenage royals team up to defend their beloved school from an unknown threat, risking their futures and their hearts in the process.   It's been eight months...
I don't wish you well
Emill, Jumata
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.<...
The Fall of Iris Henley
Graham, Jennifer
For fans of Megan Lally and Kara Thomas, a twisty thriller about a Texas teen accused of murder who's desperate to clear her name. All it takes to ruin someone's life is the stroke of a key. Just ask Iris Henley. Her life is destroyed when someone posts an anonymous message on...
Freddie and Stella got hot
Horne, Maggie
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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....
According to Plan
Randall, Christen
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
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,...
16 forever
Rubin, Lance
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...
Daughter of the Cursed Kingdom
Skye, Jasmine
Two girls, bound by magic, must work together to stop an oncoming war, while grappling with unresolved feelings and terrible secrets in Daughter of the Cursed Kingdom, the thrilling conclusion to Jasmine Skye's romantasy duology. "If I ask you to walk into danger with...
To the Death
Tang, Andrea
Two teens are pitted against each other in a magical duel for revenge, but they'll have to fight their growing attraction first, in this YA fantasy thriller from the author of These Deadly Prophecies. Eighteen-year-old Samantha Chan wants only one thing: revenge for her...

Library staff! You can create and contribute to lists. Contact your catalog administrator or log in here.