Can 2024 finally be the year we agree you’re never too old to enjoy young adult novels? Let’s look ahead to the titles we’ll be adding to our TBRs and gushing about them all year long! These are the most anticipated young adult books of 2024.
Beasts of War by Ayana Gray (1/16)
In this unforgettable trilogy finale with dual perspectives, Koffi and Ekon are fighting their own battles. But when Koffi regains her freedom and desperately needs new allies to fight the upcoming Bonding battle against Fedu, Ekon finds himself among the allies aiding Koffi. Now determined to protect Koffi but also striving to escape his past – will destiny unite Koffi and Ekon for the last time or tear them apart forever?
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Wander in the Dark by Jumata Emill (1/30)
A fast-paced, twisted mystery following two brothers, Amir and Marcel, with a turbulent past and non-existent relationship who are forced to join forces when Marcel is seen fleeing the murder scene of a popular classmate. Wander in the Dark explores familial relationships, race, and secrets keeping readers on their toes from page one.
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The Eternal Ones by Namina Forna (2/13)
In this haunting finale, Deka is on the hunt for the gods and to save her empire. When her search takes her and her friends to the edge of the world, they discover a new realm but this tremendous discovery comes at a price. Deka must choose: be reborn as a god and lose everyone she loves or end the world for good.
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The Someday Daughter by Ellen O’Clover (2/20)
An intriguing novel following Audrey St. Vrain as she navigates life as “the someday daughter”, a hypothetical character central to her mother, Camilla’s, bestselling novel, Letters to My Someday Daughter. Unfortunately for Audrey, the advice her mother wrote contrasts starkly from the mother Camilla became. Despite Audrey’s better judgment, she agrees to join Camilla on her book anniversary tour in an effort to salvage their relationship but things don’t go as planned.
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Hope Ablaze by Sarah Mughal Rana (2/27)
Nida uses poetry to convey her emotions and challenge the stereotypes ascribed to her because of her faith and hijab. When she attends a political rally and is illegally frisked Nida transcribes her experience on the page and is shocked when the poem goes viral. As the poem continues to gain attention and win first place in a national contest an unexpected loss occurs simultaneously – Nida can no longer write poetry.
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Tender Beast by Liselle Sambury (2/27)
A captivatingly dark murder mystery unraveling public facades and familial dynamics, Tender Beast will have readers at the edge of their seats. Sunny Behre is one of five from a wealthy family. When her mother passes away, Sunny isn’t sure what to make of the mysterious note she left behind saying “Take care of Dom.” Dom is her brother who is facing a second degree murder charge and the same brother she found with blood on his hands. But when a student at her private school is murdered and more bodies are found, Sunny goes to great lengths to reveal the truth.
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Fate Breaker by Victoria Aveyard (2/27)
The finale to conclude this epic fantasy series arrives in February. The Companions are despondent after Corayne breaks her blade and narrowly escapes. But the brightside: Corayne has Taristan’s sword and he cannot end the world. For now that is.
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Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari (3/12)
A beautiful friends-to-lovers romance following Mirta Esfahani and her best friend Bea Ortega. Since they were 13, the two have bonded over their love of poetry, writing a never-ending poem in The Book and Mitra soon realizes that her love for Bea has blossomed into something more.
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Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé (3/19)
A devious mystery following Sade Hussein at Alfred Nobel Academy boarding school. Although this is Sade’s first time attending school after being homeschooled, this is not her first experience with disaster. Her roommate disappears on Sade’s first night and everyone thinks Sade knows what happened.
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Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa (4/9)
Prepare to swoon over this rivals-to-lovers romance following Rafael Alvarez, an extremely talented vocalist in his high school’s Mariachi band, and Rey Chavez, an equally talented vocalist at the new school Rafael just transferred to and the same person Rafael was making out with at this year’s Mariachi Extravaganza de Nacional competition. Will Rey’s good looks deter Rafael’s dream of being lead vocalist or will Rafeal ignore his feelings and do whatever it takes to win?
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Pillow Talk by Stephanie Cooke, art by Mel Valentine Vargas (4/30)
A fresh, insightful coming-of-age novel examining the impact of the standard set on women in sports and the journey to self acceptance. In an effort to get out of her shell, Grace Mendes tries out for her college’s Pillow Fight Federation and is surprised by her dominating performance. What started as a way to meet new people quickly becomes a method to conquer her insecurities, and prove to herself that she belongs.
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Wish You Weren’t Here by Erin Baldwin (6/4)
A fun and witty coming-of-age novel taking readers to summer camp, following Juliette and Priya, two high schoolers who aren’t sworn enemies but aren’t besties either. Since they navigate the same social circles, Juliette and Priya agree to tolerate each other and not gossip to mutual friends which some may define as cordial. But when summer break arrives and Juliette heads to her final year of summer camp, her stress-free summer plans are ruined by an unexpected twist.
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