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This Month’s Best New YA
 
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Book cover for We Fell Apart by E. Lockhart
Return to the unforgettable world of We Were Liars in this ‘emotionally rich’ mystery (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “Compulsively readable to the very last page” (Jennifer Lynn Barnes)
  • After Matilda receives an invitation from the reclusive artist father she’s never met, she arrives to spend the summer at his seaside home — but he’s nowhere to be found…
  • Read this if you enjoyed the We Were Liars TV series adaptation on Prime Video!
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Media mentions for We Fell Apart by E. LockhartMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, USA Today, Parade, Variety, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal
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Book cover for Bitten by Jordan Gray
Twilight fans: Don’t miss this deliciously dark romantasy
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • After being violently transformed into a werewolf, Vanessa is plunged into a world of deadly court politics — and drawn into an irresistible love triangle
  • This “wonderfully imaginative” New York Times bestseller is “destined to be a beloved YA classic” (Ava Reid)
  • Take it from Rebecca Ross: “This book will sink its teeth into you, and you’ll be eager for the next”
  • Chosen as Target’s YA Book of the Year!
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Media mentions for Bitten by Jordan GrayMEDIA MENTIONS:Cosmopolitan, Parade, Paste, School Library Journal
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Book cover for Hazelthorn by CG Drews
This #1 New York Times bestseller reads like a gothic, gruesome twist on The Secret Garden
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • After inheriting a sprawling estate with a bloodthirsty garden, Evander unites with his enigmatic enemy, Laurie, to unravel dark secrets. But the garden demands to be fed…
  • Named one of the best books of 2025 by School Library Journal and Barnes & Noble
  • “A uniquely arranged bouquet of terrors, as disturbing as it is beautiful” (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
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Media mentions for Hazelthorn by CG DrewsMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, School Library Journal
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Book cover for Never Ever After by Sue Lynn Tan
To retrieve an enchanted ring, thief Yining ventures into the royal court’s treacherous web
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • You’ll be swept away by this “deliciously transportive” Cinderella retelling (Renée Ahdieh)
  • A New York Times bestseller from the author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess
  • Inspired by Chinese fairy tales, this series starter is “a lush and effervescent, masterfully crafted fantasy” (Elizabeth Lim)
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Media mentions for Never Ever After by Sue Lynn TanMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Indie Next List, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson
‘Expect the unexpected until the very last page’ (School Library Journal starred review)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “An undisputed master of the genre” (Booklist starred review) delivers a propulsive, suspenseful New York Times bestseller
  • Jordyn’s start at university takes a sinister turn when her roommate’s charming brother, Devonte, moves in after he’s released from prison — and weaves a web of manipulation and lies…
  • The Scammer continues [Jackson’s] exceptional run of pushing boundaries in this particular corner of the YA space” (Paste)
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Media mentions for The Scammer by Tiffany D. JacksonMEDIA MENTIONS:Elle, Cosmopolitan, The Guardian, Paste, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, School Library Journal
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Book cover for Eternal Ruin by Tigest Girma
Dark academia meets vampire lore in this #1 New York Times bestseller
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The highly anticipated follow-up to breakout hit Immortal Dark
  • After finally embracing her darkness, Kidan finds herself trapped with a dangerous vampire and facing shocking secrets as she embarks on a relentless quest for power
  • “Tigest Girma serves up vampires like never before seen” (Nia Davenport)
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Media mentions for Eternal Ruin by Tigest GirmaMEDIA MENTIONS:Cosmopolitan, The Guardian
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Book cover for Crowntide by Alex Aster
The long-awaited conclusion to the BookTok sensation Lightlark saga is here!
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • As the fate of the realms rests on her shoulders, Isla sets out to defeat her most powerful enemy yet: her nefarious ancestor, Lark. But her quest will plunge her into a fight for survival, and Grim and Oro must forge a reluctant alliance to save her…
  • You’ll be hooked by the thrilling twists and irresistible love triangle
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Media mentions for Crowntide by Alex AsterMEDIA MENTIONS:Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan
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Book cover for Seven Deadly Thorns by Amber Hamilton
Fans of The Cruel Prince should pick up this spellbinding enemies-to-lovers tale
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When the queen learns about Viola’s forbidden dark magic, she tasks Roze — an assassin and entitled prince — with killing her. But when they’re forced to work together, they can’t deny their attraction…
  • An instant New York Times bestseller featuring “enticing world-building and heart-stopping plot twists” (Publishers Weekly)
  • Set at a magical academy
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Media mentions for Seven Deadly Thorns by Amber HamiltonMEDIA MENTIONS:Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Starchaser by R.M. Gray
The clock is ticking for a magical pirate to thwart a terrible curse…
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Alongside her beloved Nightweaver Will and infuriatingly handsome prince Titus, Aster must travel to Castle Grim to find a cure. But danger lurks around every corner…
  • A thrilling New York Times bestseller from the author of Nightweaver
  • Filled with adventure, intrigue, and swoon-worthy romance
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