Sunday, November 3, 2024

This month’s best new YA

 
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This Month's Best New YA
 
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Book cover for Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter
This instant #1 New York Times bestseller is already a BookTok sensation!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The highly anticipated follow-up to Better Than the Movies
  • After Wes is offered a spot on a top-tier college baseball team, he reconnects with Liz, the girl he's always loved
  • "A worthy second-chance romance" (Kirkus Reviews)
FEATURED IN:
The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Elle, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Dividing Sky by Jill Tew
Serpent & Dove with a sci-fi twist
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "A masterpiece… that ­demands to be devoured in a night or two" (School Library Journal starred review)
  • In 2362, Liv illegally sells memories to wealthy clients — and rookie officer Adrian is determined to stop her. But then Liv's own memories vanish…
  • Filled with propulsive action and swoon-worthy romance
FEATURED IN:
Paste, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Twenty-Four Seconds from Now by Jason Reynolds
An instant New York Times bestseller already being called 'a modern ­classic' (School Library Journal)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Neon and Aria prepare to take a major step in their relationship — and Neon wants to make sure he does everything right
  • "Authentically tapping into the way teens think, Reynolds delivers a mighty exaltation to Black love" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
  • Glowing praise from Judy Blume
FEATURED IN:
NPR, PBS, CBS Mornings, Cosmopolitan, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, School Library Journal, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Glass Girl by Kathleen Glasgow
'I wish I could press a copy into the hands of every teen and adult. Read this' (Jennifer Niven)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A heart-wrenching New York Times bestseller from the author of Girl in Pieces
  • Follow 15-year-old Bella as she struggles with alcoholism — and sets out on a journey to heal
  • Starred reviews from Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal
FEATURED IN:
Paste, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, School Library Journal
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Book cover for Don't Let the Forest In by C. G. Drews
Two boys enter a forest — and discover the monsters from their imagination have come to life
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A horror-tinged fairy tale with a queer romance at its center
  • An "emotional roller coaster of plot twists [and] unreliable narration" (Booklist)
  • Features a thoughtful and nuanced portrayal of asexuality
FEATURED IN:
Parade, Reactor, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Warrior of Legend by Kendare Blake
After joining a sisterhood of immortal warriors, Reed is torn between duty and love
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • This epic fantasy "will amuse, absorb, devastate, and tantalize" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • From a #1 New York Times bestselling author
FEATURED IN:
People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for I Was Told There Would Be Romance by Marie Arnold
If you love Jenny Han and Netflix's Never Have I Ever, this is your next must-read
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • After her BFF gets a secret boyfriend and a coveted party invite, Fancy sets out to find her own happily ever after — no matter what it takes
  • Fancy's hilarious misadventures are "sure to keep readers laughing" (Booklist)
  • "This novel also thoughtfully explores themes of friendship, romance, identity, and body image" (Kirkus Reviews)
FEATURED IN:
Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, School Library Journal
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Book cover for Inferno's Heir by Tiffany Wang
See why the author of Fourth Wing is raving about this 'mesmerizing' fantasy
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Suspenseful plotting and adrenaline-inducing action… An exciting adventure" (Publishers Weekly)
  • Outcast princess Tera will stop at nothing to stay alive — even if it means infiltrating and betraying a rebel base
  • Starring a fierce, morally gray heroine
FEATURED IN:
Paste, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Zodiac Rising by Katie Zhao
A vampire, a shapeshifter, a werewolf, and a mortal join forces to break a deadly curse
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Set at an enchanted New York boarding school that's hidden from mortals
  • Featuring Zodiac magic, evil fae, and a heist that could change everything
  • "Zhao's character building is nothing short of impressive" (Booklist)
FEATURED IN:
Paste, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, School Library Journal
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Book cover for Legend of the White Snake by Sher Lee
A breathtaking queer reimagining of a Chinese folktale
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • While trying to cure his mother's fatal snake bite, Prince Xian falls for stable boy Zhen — but Xian doesn't know Zhen is actually the snake he's hunting…
  • "Deeply romantic and utterly captivating" (New York Times bestselling author Sarah Underwood)
  • From the author of Fake Dates and Mooncakes
FEATURED IN:
Locus, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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