Best Teen Fiction of 2025

Updated December 10, 2025
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The corruption of Hollis Brown
Ancrum, K.
Paper Book
From acclaimed author K. Ancrum comes a queer romantic thriller in which the lives of Hollis, a boy in search of meaning, and Walt, a spirit with unfinished business, collide when Walt takes possession of Hollis's body...and maybe his heart. For fans of Adam Silvera and Aiden Thomas...

“Both parts a ghost story and a love story, this is a book about community and friendship, growth, and learning that you can be more than you thought you could be.”

Elysia (Library Assistant, White River Branch)

The forest king's daughter
Blake, Elly
Paper Book
For fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black, The Forest King's Daughter is an enemies-to-forbidden-lovers romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Frostblood. Once upon a time, among the bloodred...

"A fantastic fantasy story of friendship from two worlds."

Anna (Circulation Assistant, Franklin Branch)

A language of dragons
Williamson, S. F.
Paper Book
In an alternate London in 1923, one girl accidentally breaks the tenuous truce between dragons and humans in this sweeping debut and epic retelling of Bletchley Park steeped in language, class, and forbidden romance. Perfect for teen fans of Fourth Wing and Babel. *...

"It's a story about how language can change what we know about ourselves and others with great fantasy elements."

Anna (Circulation Assistant, Franklin Branch)

Sunrise on the reaping
Collins, Suzanne
Paper Book
The unforgettable fifth book in the Hunger Games series: Haymitch's story. Feature film scheduled for November 2026. #1 USA Today Bestseller * #1 New York Times Bestseller * #1 Indie Bestseller * #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller * A New York Times Editors'...

"This highly anticipated prequel blew expectations out of the water, telling us the ins and outs of the tragic story of Haymitch Abernathy. Collins once again delivered an impactful and topical novel, all while enriching the books she has already written." 

Ollie (Circulation Assistant, Franklin Branch)

A treachery of swans
Poranek, A. B.
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times Bestseller From the New York Times bestselling author of Where the Dark Stands Still comes an atmospheric romantasy based on Swan Lake, following Odile as her plan to restore magic to her enchanted kingdom gets disrupted by a...

"A story of friendship, rivalry, and family--a well crafted fantasy."

Anna (Circulation Assistant, Franklin Branch)

Under the same stars
Bray, Libba
Paper Book
Instant New York Times Bestseller * A USA Today Bestseller * An Indie Bestseller * A Good Morning America Book Club Pick * Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee * An Audible Best Audiobook of the Year "Under the Same Stars...

"Alternating between lockdown in 2020, Berlin in the 80s, and WWII Germany, this story is about a big cast of teens who each find their own ways to resist against the political movements trying to keep them down. I recommended this book to pretty much everyone I know when I finished it."

Katie (Reference Assistant, White River Branch)


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