Monday, December 2, 2024

This month’s best new YA

 
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This Month's Best New YA
 
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Book cover for Games Untold by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Return to the world of the #1 New York Times bestselling Inheritance Games series!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A riveting collection featuring new stories starring the four Hawthorne brothers
  • Filled with romance, mysteries, and life-and-death secrets
  • "Barnes is a master of puzzles and plot twists" (E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars)
FEATURED IN:
Paste, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Darkly by Marisha Pessl
A mysterious board game, a missing boy, and a treasure hunt like no other
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When six teens land a coveted internship, they must race to unravel the secrets behind the Darkly game empire — and its mysterious founder
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of Night Film
  • "Twists and connections are satisfying and surprising in this high-stakes thriller" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
FEATURED IN:
The Washington Post, Associated Press, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal
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Book cover for Skyshade by Alex Aster
A BookTok darling is back with a highly anticipated novel
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The latest in a #1 New York Times bestselling series that's beloved by Sabaa Tahir and Marie Lu
  • Soon to be a major motion picture
  • Fast-paced fantasy that ripples with intrigue and romance
FEATURED IN:
Good Morning America Book Club, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Paste, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez
Travel to 19th-century Egypt in a lush, rivals-to-lovers fantasy
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Instantly shot to the top of the New York Times bestsellers list
  • On the brink of a discovery and issued a devastating ultimatum, Inez is left with one option: marriage to her former nemesis
  • This clever follow-up to What the River Knows is "a thrilling, beautifully written page-turner" (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
FEATURED IN:
Book of the Month, Parade, Paste, Reactor, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal
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Book cover for I Shall Never Fall in Love by Hari Conner
Jane Austen meets The Prince and the Dressmaker in this charming graphic novel
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "A queer love story that's perfect for fans of slow-burn historical romance" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • In 19th-century England, two best friends navigate identity, societal expectations, and their growing feelings for one another
  • "I am obsessed with this book" (Alice Oseman, author of Heartstopper)
FEATURED IN:
The Guardian, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, School Library Journal, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Stranger Skies by Pascale Lacelle
If you love dark academia, pick up this New York Times bestselling fantasy
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Drawn into the magical world of their favorite book, four friends face deadly enemies — and their school's twisted secrets
  • The newest installment in a series beloved by Chloe Gong and Claire Legrand
  • "The narrative is extremely complex, yet all the varied pieces fit together perfectly" (Booklist starred review)
FEATURED IN:
Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Davenports: More Than This by Krystal Marquis
A sparkling historical tale filled with romance and drama
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Amid a rapidly changing society, four young women fight to forge their own paths in life and love
  • Inspired by the true story of the Patterson family
  • From an "utterly enchanting" New York Times bestselling series that's "a much-needed addition to the contemporary canon of Black literature" (Ayana Grey)
FEATURED IN:
Parade, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Flopping in a Winter Wonderland by Jason June
Julie Murphy calls this 'an instant holiday classic'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Aaron accompanies his brokenhearted brother on a 12-day trip to a festive Alaskan town, he doesn't expect to fall for handsome local Kris!
  • "Steamier than a cup of hot cocoa — and just as sweet" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • From a New York Times bestselling author
FEATURED IN:
Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Heist Royale by Kayvion Lewis
Ocean's Eleven meets The Inheritance Games
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • To save her family, Ross must face off against the boy who betrayed her — and broke her heart
  • A "fun and satisfying read" (Kirkus Reviews) that will transport readers to New Orleans, Antarctica, Cape Town, and beyond
  • Backstabbing and treachery abound in this thrilling heist novel
FEATURED IN:
Cosmopolitan, Paste, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Midnights with You by Clare Osongco
'A romance steeped in an emotionally gut-wrenching tale of trauma' (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Deedee's new next-door neighbor, Jay, agrees to give her secret driving lessons, their midnight meetings turn into something much deeper
  • "Reading this felt like going on a late-night road trip with your best friend" (New York Times bestselling author Grace D. Li)
FEATURED IN:
Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, School Library Journal
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