If you’re looking for young adult titles in your favorite genre or if you’re looking to try something new, we’ve got you covered. Check out these highly anticipated young adult releases hitting shelves this spring!
The Prisoner’s Throne by Holly Black (3/5)
The second book in The Stolen Heir duology is here! Prince Oak is imprisoned and the weight of multiple difficult decisions is threatening to undo him. With war approaching, it will take everything for Prince Oak to save himself and everyone he loves.
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The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste (3/5)
This devious young adult fantasy filled with witchers, love potions, and corruption is an ingenious debut. Venus Stoneheart is a brewer of illegal love potions who possesses dark magic even she refuses to acknowledge. When her mother is killed, Venus must make the difficult choice – avenge her mother or let her enemy roam free.
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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 disappeared on Sade’s first night and everyone thinks Sade knows what happened.
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The Black Girl Survives in This One: Horror Stories edited by Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J. Fennell
This electrifying anthology features horror stories from best selling authors like Erin E. Adams, Brittney Morris, Zakiya Dalila Harris, Justina Ireland, and more. Each story centers Black girls as heroes but the suspenseful journey will leave you breathless and constantly looking over your shoulder.
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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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Finally Fitz by Marisa Kanter (4/23)
For fans of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, comes a witty rom-com following high schooler Ava “Fitz” Fitzgerald. Fitz is convinced she can have it all – a viral platform, straight As, and a thriving relationship. However, when Fitz’s girlfriend, Dani, breaks up with her, Fitz quickly learns it’s hard to give everything the same attention and effort. Now all Fitz wants is to get Dani back and she plots a fake relationship with a childhood friend but this plan unravels when real feelings unexpectedly develop.
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Where was Goodbye by Janice Lynn Mather (4/30)
Where was Goodbye depicts the lasting impact of losing a loved one by suicide. Karmen is struggling to put the pieces together after her brother’s sudden death. Returning to high school and facing this new reality feels impossible especially when her mind is filled with endless questions about what she could have done to save Julian.
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This Book Won’t Burn by Samira Ahmed (5/7)
Nothing in Noor Khan’s life is going as planned. Her father abandoned their family. Her mom decides they’re moving which means new school and no friends. As if being the new kid wasn’t bad enough, Noor discovers the library at her new school is removing a ton of books by queer and BIPOC authors.
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The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe (5/14)
The captivating The Girls I’ve Been series continues with a sequel, The Girl in Question, but are you ready? Nora O’Malley finished high school but the anticipated euphoric feeling is nonexistent because her vicious stepfather, Raymond, is free. Nonetheless, Nora sets off on a ten day trip with Iris, Wes, and Wes’ girlfriend but things quickly get out of hand when Wes’ girlfriend is taken hostage by Raymond.
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A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur (5/14)
Based on a true story, this propulsive novel is set in 1506 under the dark reign of King Yeonsan. Told through dual perspectives, we follow seventeen-year-old, Iseul, as she embarks on a journey to rescue her sister who was kidnapped by King Yeonsan meanwhile Prince Daehyun, the King’s half brother, desperately wants to dethrone his brother. The stakes couldn’t be higher for Iseul and Prince Daehyun but how far are they willing to go to take down a tyrant leader?
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