Nothing unites a found family like a common enemy. The girls of the Wildcats hockey team probably spend more time together than with their biological families, and they are geared up for their traditional night of bonding to celebrate a new season. The new girls are eager to make a good impression, and the old guard are stressed about college scouts, injuries, and squabbles amongst themselves. But when they figure out that their charismatic coach might be manipulating them, they have to put aside everything else and fight the real enemy. The night is young, their coach isn’t here, and this team has each other’s backs, no matter what.

This is the life of the girls who compete in the Isle’s elite, all-female fighting sport of Bowing. But it isn’t really Dirt’s life anymore. Sixteen-year-old Dirt is old and has retired from the elite, all-female fighting sport of Bowing and spends her days coaching the younger sisters of the Mud Fam instead. Dirt’s young sisters are coming along nicely, and the Mud Fam is sure to win a crucial upcoming tournament, but when an attack from a powerful rival leaves them without their top Bower, Dirt is the only one who can compete. But Dirt is old, out of shape, and has never wanted to be a leader. Victory seems impossible—yet defeat would mean the end of her beloved Fam. And no way is Dirt going to let that happen!

Aurelie, an overworked, under-appreciated baker’s apprentice reluctantly embarks on an adventure full of magic, new friendships, and a prince in distress in this deliciously romantic young adult fantasy that’s perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Gail Carson Levine! The more time Aurelie spends with Prince Hapless, the less she can stand the thought of going back to her solitary but dependable life at the bakery. Must she choose between losing her apprenticeship—or her heart?

Erykah and Kelly consider themselves to be more than best friends, they support and love one another like sisters! They were both looking forward to junior year at East Prep High, but everything changes when Erykah gets pregnant. Having a baby at sixteen was definitely not part of her plan, and Kelly's didn't include helping her best friend through a pregnancy, but that’s what best friends do, right? As the two girls navigate the pregnancy, they’ll learn some harsh realities about the world and be forced to make some huge decisions, but they'll also find strength in each other.

When Sky comes out as gay, his mom kicks him out of the house. Luckily, he has a best friend with a big, noisy, loving family that gives him a spare room for as long as he wants it. He also has a supportive community in his yearbook class. When he’s targeted in a homophobic cyberbullying attack, the yearbook kids are the first to stand in solidarity with him. Together, they can turn an embarrassing photo into a rallying cry for greater empathy in their small town. Yearbook family comes first. For more found family feels, be sure to check out Robbie Couch's latest book: If I See You Again Tomorrow! 

The Shadowhunters books have so many iconic teams, but Tessa, Jem, and Will from the Infernal Devices series always stands out. When Tessa arrives in Victorian London, she’s supposed to meet her brother at the docks, but instead, she is kidnapped by a nefarious organization that wants to awaken her latent magical powers and use them for themselves. It isn’t long before she’s rescued by Will, Jem, and their charming crew of Shadowhunters, and even though her brother is missing, her found family is there to pick up the slack and help reunite the separated siblings.

When your nuclear family is in full meltdown, there’s nothing better than the friendly neighbors who let you crash on their couch. Zorie used to have Sunday dinner with the Mackenzies, but that was before their son, Lennon, broke her heart. His two moms run a feminist sex shop, and Zorie’s more conservative dad encouraged her to keep her distance. But when secrets threaten to tear her family apart, Zorie knows exactly who can be relied upon to make her breakfast in the morning. And maybe she and Lennon deserve a second chance too.

If you loved the camaraderie between Mulan and her fellow soldiers, you’ll love the phoenix riders in Crown of Feathers. After her sister’s terrible betrayal, Veronyka disguises herself as a boy to join the all-male phoenix riders squadron, but she’s not the only one arriving with baggage. Tristan longs to live up to his father’s expectations, and Sev has never felt like he fit in. Even though Veronyka couldn’t rely on her sister, she finds a true family with her fellow phoenix riders.