There’s something about fall that makes everything feel softer: crisp air, cozy nights, and the perfect excuse to curl up with the people (and books) you love most. Whether it’s sharing a blanket with your best friend, holding hands with someone new, or just escaping into a swoony story, autumn is made for young love. Here are the YA love stories you’ll want to add to your TBR this season.
Dream By The Shadows by Logan Karlie
In a deadly, dream-plagued world, the Kingdom of Noctis, a curse called Corruption spreads through dreams, stealing souls each night. Esmer Havenfall’s sister falls victim, and her parents are accused of committing the crime. To save her sister and uncover the truth, Esmer enters the Dream Realm, confronting the enigmatic Shadow Bringer and the dark magic that may hold the key to the kingdom’s survival.
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Wish You Were Her by Elle McNicoll
An autistic teen actress, Allegra, wants a normal summer away from the spotlight. She finds a chance at a book festival. Still, her escape is complicated by a charming, anonymous online flirtation and a rivalry with an annoyingly handsome bookseller, Jonah. Can she find herself and love when the whole world is watching?
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Fake Skating by Lynn Painter
From the #1 New York Times bestseller of Better Than the Movies comes a sports romance you won’t want to miss. Dani and Alec were childhood best friends who drifted apart. Now, Dani is back in their hometown after her parents horrible divorce and hoping to reconnect—and get answers. But Alec isn’t the nerdy, quiet boy she knew. He’s now a popular hockey star. Now, the two must enter a fake dating scenario that just might reveal their true feelings for one another.
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Everything She Does Is Magic by Bridget Morrissey
Preparing for life beyond her love for fall festivals and her family’s Halloween traditions, Darcy Keller faces her final season in Fableview. When witch-in-training Anya Doyle moves to town, she names Darcy her mortal protector to complete a coven requirement. Together, they navigate seasonal contests, town events, and magical duties, while managing Anya’s powers, Darcy’s independence, and the stirrings of unexpected feelings.
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Balancing Act by Paula Chase
Gymnast Chyna is struggling to focus on her training while grieving the death of her secret boyfriend. She must navigate demanding gymnastics routines, rival teammates, and family responsibilities when she earns a scholarship to a prestigious sports school. Meanwhile, basketball star Jamaal, her late boyfriend’s brother, channels his grief into the court. As their paths collide, loyalty, ambition, and unspoken emotions challenge both.
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Reel Love by Addie Woolridge
Aspiring filmmaker Jamie helps her grandmother build her social media presence, and a trip to a Las Vegas influencer convention seems like the perfect chance to focus on her craft. But when they encounter her grandmother’s rival and his grandson, Ethan, Jamie agrees to collaborate secretly on a competition project. As they navigate challenges, friendships, and shared ambitions, unexpected feelings develop.
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A Curious Kind of Magic by Mara Rutherford
Willow runs a mostly fake magical shop, but her business is thrown into chaos when a girl named Brianna appears with a curse that makes everything she touches magical. Desperate to save her shop, Willow enlists Brianna’s help, but a search for a magical cure uncovers a conspiracy and reveals that true magic might be closer than she imagined.
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Deadly Ever After by Brittany Johnson
Two princesses: one murdered on her wedding night, the other a ruthless warrior, wake up in a cursed forest. The gods offer them a second chance at life, but only if they can find true love’s kiss. They soon realize that their journey and their feelings for each other may be their only hope for survival.
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Heart Check by Emily Charlotte
High school senior Lila is determined to follow her heart, even if it means risking her carefully planned future. When she joins her school’s robotics club, she navigates competitions, friendships, and complicated feelings for a teammate. As personal and team pressures mount, Lila must figure out how to balance ambition, loyalty, and love while discovering who she truly wants to be.
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An Archive of Romance by Ava Reid
Effy and Preston navigate the aftermath of wars, magic, and the power of words as they attempt to rebuild their lives together. Told through letters, diary entries, illustrations, maps, and annotations, this immersive collection revisits key moments from their story, offering an extended epilogue and glimpses into their shared world, including the city of Saltney and Effy’s architectural designs.
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