If there’s one thing we love it’s love! Thankfully 2024 has delivered on the YA Romance in all genres, so whether you like quirky or steamy or something in between, here are the most anticipated young adult romances of 2024.
A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft (1/2)
Bridgerton meets Stephanie Garber in this fantastical love story. Niamh’s power to weave memories and emotions into the clothing she designs gains the job of designing for the Royal Wedding in the Kingdom of Avaland. Niamh thrives in her role but finds herself growing close to the dashing groom Kit Carmine. In order to avoid a scandal, she agrees to help a gossip columnist uncover the growing political corruption in Avaland.
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My Fair Brady by Brian D. Kennedy (1/23)
In a She’s All That twist, Wade is used to being the golden boy, so it doesn’t land well when he doesn’t get the lead in the school musical. Instead it goes to his ex, Reese, who dumped him for being too self-involved. As for Elijah, he’s used to blending into the background, so joining the stage crew makes sense. When Wade and Elijah have a run-in, they make a deal. Wade will pull Elijah out of obscurity, rebranding him as “Brady” and in turn, Wade will prove to Reese he isn’t selfish.
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All This Twisted Glory by Tahereh Mafi (2/6)
The third novel in the Woven Kingdom series follows Alizeh as she prepares to step into her role as heir to the Jinn throne. But with this comes a terrible choice. Though Cyrus has offered her his kingdom, her acceptance would mean his death just as something wonderful is blooming between the two of them.
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I Hope This Doesn’t Find You by Ann Liang (2/6)
Sadie Wen has a carefully crafted life. She’s school captain, valedictorian and all-around pleasant to everyone. The only place she allows herself to vent her frustrations is in draft emails that will never be sent out. She gets particularly rage-y when addressing Julius, the perfect, cocaptain, vain pretty boy she’s known since she was a kid. Everything is safe until the emails accidentally get sent and now everyone knows what she thinks, how she feels and who she dislikes. Caught up in the chaos of her own making, Sadie has to face the backlash and the music.
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The Boyfriend Wish by Swati Teerdhala (2/13)
Deepa has checked virtually all of her high school boxes, except one: finding the perfect boyfriend. Her homecoming proposal gets pranked by her long-time, next-door nemesis Vik and all prospects are out the window. When Deepa’s grandmother gives her a magic flower to wish on and her dream guy movies into the cul-de-sac, all feels back on track. She has to seal the wish with a kiss, but Rohit is a hot commodity and for some reason, Deepa can’t overlook Vik’s role in her life.
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We Got the Beat by Jenna Miller (2/20)
Jordan’s goal is to become the editor of the school newspaper. It’s all she cares about, so when it doesn’t happen and she’s assigned to the volleyball beat, her problems are just beginning. Mackenzie is the school’s volleyball star, Jordan’s ex-best friend and the perpetrator of Jordan’s most humiliating high school moment. So when the budding journalist decides to use her wordsmithing skills to exact her revenge, things get messy. Until, Mack confesses why she did what she did, the two find their friendship, and then… something more.
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Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth by Kristen Ciccarelli (2/20)
In this new romantic fantasy series, a witch and a witch hunter become intertwined. Witches, once revered, have been turned into outcasts, eliminated by ruthless hunters. Rune is operating as the vigilante “The Crimson Moth” and Gideon is dead set on catching her. When she goes undercover as a socialite and courts the witch hunter, both become entangled and infatuated as they operate as each other’s romantic interest and foe.
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What Monsterous Gods by Rosamund Hodge (3/5)
After Lia frees the royal family from a sleeping curse and kills the evil sorcerer Ruven she believes she can finally rest. Unfortunately, no one told her part of the deal was betrothal to a prince and a deal with a god. As unrest in the kingdom grows Lia and Prince Araunn must embark on a perilous journey to wake the ancient gods during which they will uncover dangerous truths about the sorcerer who first imprisoned them.
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Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari (3/12)
Told in snippets of poetry and lyricism, Just Another Epic Love Poem is about two best friends Mitra and Bea who have been adding stanzas to an epic poem for five years. The book functions as a sort of artistic shared diary in which the two share all their highs and lows of life. The only thing that hasn’t made the book: Mitra’s longstanding crush on Bea.
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In the Orbit of You by Ashley Schumacher (3/19)
A tale of love, friendship, and healing. Nova and Sam were best friends as kids but they lost touch when Sam moved away and promised to one day find their way back to each other. Years later they both find themselves at the same school, the only problem is that Sam seems to have forgotten their friendship. When they score the highest compatibility on a school personality test, Sam and Nova are forced together and, in the process, rediscover what they thought they lost long ago.
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To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang (4/16)
Ruying was born with terrible magic, the ability to take the life right out of someone. Living in a conquered world the discovery of her powers could be a death sentence for her already struggling family, so she chooses to keep them hidden. Then a charming prince learns of her gifts and convinces her to become his personal political assassin in exchange for the health of her family. Its an offer she can’t refuse and she is thrust into a world of political intrigue and critical choices all while mangaging budding feelings for a prince she’s not sure she can trust.
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The Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood (5/14)
It’s the year 1863 and the Civil War is raging in full force. Unbeknownst to many, there are supernatural forces at work. The Confederates have partnered with Vampires and the Union is benefitting from an army of Saints, humans with supernatural strength and invincibility, to turn the tide of the war. Jerusalem is a Saint working with the Union army who fought hard for her freedom. In order to gain revenge on the Vampire who ruined her life Jerusalem teams up with Alexei, an ancient vampire who sides with the Union. Though initially wary of him, she will need his help to claim justice for her family, and as the bonds of war tie them closer Jerusalem and Alexi find they have more in common than they think.
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Attached at the Hip by Christine Riccio (5/21)
Orie Lennox is waiting for her life to begin. In an attempt to get things moving she applies for a survival show, what she doesn’t expect is to get selected. To make matters worse her old crush has also been cast and the show has added a speed dating element. One thing is for sure, things are finally getting interesting.
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