2024 is shaping up to be a BIG year for amazing new reads! From swoony romcoms and epic romantasy reads to heartwrenching nonfiction and mind-bending thrillers, there’s something for everything on this list. Be sure to preorder and save your faves to Goodreads so you don’t miss out on any of this year’s new releases!

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Diary of a Confused Feminist by Kate Weston

Out 1/2!   The Field Guide to the North American Teenager meets Derry Girls in this hilarious and relatable young adult novel in diary entries about a British teen determined to be a good feminist and her charming, embarrassing, and inspiring journey to figuring out how.

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Forever . . . by Judy Blume

Out 1/2!   Judy Blume’s groundbreaking novel about first relationships, first love, and…the first time—now with a stunning new look!

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Clarion Call by Cayla Fay

Out 2/6!   Neve faces her vengeful cousin, the leader of the legions of hell, forcing her to decide where her loyalties truly lie in this thrilling sequel to Ravensong that’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Celtic mythology.

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A Suffragist’s Guide to the Antarctic by Yi Shun Lai

Out 2/13!   A teen’s fight for suffrage turns into one of survival when her crew’s Antarctic expedition ship gets stuck in the ice in this historical novel told in journal entries perfect for fans of Gary Paulsen and The Downstairs Girl.

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Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear by Robin Wasley

Out 2/13!   A painfully average teen’s life is upended by a magical apocalypse in this darkly atmospheric and sweepingly romantic novel perfect for fans of The Raven BoysBuffy the Vampire Slayer, and The Rest of Us Just Live Here.

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Conditions of a Heart by Bethany Mangle

Out 2/20!   For fans of Talia Hibbert and Lynn Painter comes a funny and unflinchingly honest story about a teen who must come to terms with her disability and what it means for her identity, her love life, and her future.

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Tender Beasts by Liselle Sambury

Out 2/27!   After her private school is rocked by a gruesome murder, a teen tries to find the real killer and clear her brother’s name in this psychological thriller perfect for fans of The Taking of Jake Livingston and Ace of Spades.

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Where the Dark Stands Still by A. B. Poranek

Out 2/27!   A girl with dangerous magic makes a risky bargain with a demon to be free of her monstrous power in this young adult fantasy perfect for fans of An Enchantment of Ravens and House of Salt and Sorrows.

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The No-Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall

Out 3/5!   Julie Murphy meets Casey McQuiston in this unforgettable queer romance about a teen girl whose foray into fantasy tabletop roleplaying brings her new confidence, true friends, and a shot at real, swoon-worthy love.

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The Revenant Games by Margie Fuston

Out 3/19!   All of Us Villains meets Kingdom of the Wicked in this action-packed fantasy following a teen determined to win the competition held by warring vampire and witch kingdoms, only to develop complicated feelings for the vampire she’s supposed to hand over.

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Otherworldly by F.T. Lukens

Out 4/2!   A skeptic and a supernatural being make a crossroads deal to achieve their own ends only to get more than they bargained for in this lively young adult romantic adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of Spell Bound and So This Is Ever After.

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King of Dead Things by Nevin Holness

Out 4/16!   For fans of Legendborn, Neil Gaiman, and Leigh Bardugo, this urban young adult fantasy steeped in Afro-Carribbean folklore follows two Black teens searching for a powerful artifact in the hidden magical side of London.

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Wild Dreamers by Margarita Engle

Out 4/23!   In this stirring young adult romance from award-winning author Margarita Engle, love and conservation intertwine as two teens fight to protect wildlife and heal from their troubled pasts.

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Finally Fitz by Marisa Kanter

Out 4/23!   A bisexual teen girl tries to make her ex jealous by faking an Instagram romance that leads to surprisingly real feelings in this hijinks-filled rom-com perfect for fans of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and She Gets the Girl.

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A Whisper in the Walls by Scott Reintgen

Out 4/23!   In this sequel to the New York Times bestselling, “pulse-pounding” (Publishers WeeklyA Door in the Dark, Ren’s intellect and cunning are stretched to the limit in her quest to take down the system that stole her father’s life.

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Where Was Goodbye? by Janice Lynn Mather

Out 4/30!   A teen girl searches for closure after her brother dies by suicide in this breathtaking novel from the author of Learning to Breathe and Facing the Sun.

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The Lady of Rapture by Sarah Raughley

Out 4/16!   Penny Dreadful meets The Gilded Wolves in this breathtaking finale to the young adult historical fantasy Bones of Ruin trilogy!

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The Ballad of Darcy & Russell by Morgan Matson

Out 5/7!   From New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson comes a sweeping romantic novel about love, fate…and that one night that can change everything.

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Hot Boy Summer by Joe Jiménez

Out 5/7!   Four gay teens in Texas have the summer of their lives while discovering important truths about realness, belonging, and friendship in this joyful young adult contemporary novel for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli.

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Better Must Come by Desmond Hall

Out 5/7!   Barely Missing Everything meets American Street in this fiercely evocative, action-packed young adult thriller that looks at the darker side of light-filled Jamaica and how a tragedy and missing drug money helplessly entangle the lives of two teens who want to change their fate.

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Sixteenth Summer by Michelle Dalton

Out 5/7!   Now with a beautiful new look, this sweet summer romance about “the floaty happiness of first love” (BCCB) between a girl living in a beachside island town and a city boy is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Morgan Matson.

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Another First Chance by Robbie Couch

Out 5/28!   They Both Die at the End meets You’ve Reached Sam, in this heart-stopping speculative young adult novel from New York Times bestselling author Robbie Couch that explores all the different ways love can live on after tragedy.

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Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Out 6/4!   They fell for each other in just twenty-four hours. Now Rowan and Neil embark on a long-distance relationship during their first year of college in this romantic, dual POV sequel to Today Tonight Tomorrow.

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Love, Off the Record by Samantha Markum

Out 6/11!   The Hating Game meets Alex, Approximately in this smart, chemistry-filled teen rom-com about two rival journalism students competing for the same position on their university newspaper.

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Reckless by Lauren Roberts

Out 7/2!   Paedyn and Kai battle with duty and desire in this highly anticipated second installment in the sizzling and epic romantic fantasy trilogy that’s packed with spicy tension and edge-of-your-seat betrayal.

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Powerful by Lauren Roberts

Out 4/30!   Set during the time of the New York Times bestseller Powerless, fan favorite Adena gets a story all her own in this captivating novella as she attempts to survive on the streets of Loot…and falls for a mysterious—and dangerous—Elite.

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Ready or Not by Andi Porretta and Andi Porretta

Out 7/2!   An anxious teen hopes that a summer of adventure and offbeat dares will keep her friend group together after graduation in this luminous coming-of-age graphic novel with the feel-good vibes of Booksmart and Morgan Matson’s Since You’ve Been Gone.

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Unbecoming by Seema Yasmin

Out 7/9!   Two Muslim teens in Texas fight for access to abortion while one harbors a painful secret in this funny and heartfelt near-future speculative novel perfect for fans of Unpregnant.

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Ghostsmith by Nicki Pau Preto

Out 8/13!   In this action-packed finale to the House of the Dead Duology, Wren and her friends put everything they know to the test as they battle the living and the undead to save their world.

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A Magic Fierce and Bright by Hemant Nayak

Out 7/9!   A young technomancer teams up with a handsome thief to save her sister in this propulsive, magic-filled young adult fantasy that is perfect for fans of Gearbreakers and Iron Widow.

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The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington

Out 7/30!   A group of friends fight to choose their own fates in this trope-savvy, self-referential young adult thriller from the acclaimed author of Their Vicious Games, about a demonic force that acts according to horror movie rules in the spirit of the Scream movies.

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House of Thorns by Isabel Strychacz

Out 8/20!   In the vein of The Haunting of Hill House, a teen returns to the mysterious house from her past to search for her missing sister and uncover the truth of Brier Hall in this atmospheric and eerie modern gothic novel.

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Inheritance of Scars by Crystal Seitz

Out 10/1!   House of Roots and Ruin meets The Darkest Part of the Forest in this gorgeous dark fantasy debut steeped in Norse mythology that follows a teen who accidentally awakens an imprisoned draugr and must follow him into a deadly magical forest to rescue her grandmother.

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With Love, Echo Park by Laura Taylor Namey

Out 8/27!   From the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, this novel follows two Cuban teens in LA’s Echo Park neighborhood who clash over their visions for the future, the secrets between their families…and the sparks flying between them.

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Bridge Across the Sky by Freeman Ng

Out 8/27!   A raw and honest historical novel in verse about a Chinese teen who immigrates to the United States with his family and endures mistreatment at the Angel Island Immigration Station while trying to navigate his own course in a new world.

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How to Lose a Best Friend by Jordan K. Casomar

Out 9/10!   This “important and necessary book for our time” (Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be) confronts the myth of the friendzone as a boy in love with his best friend feels he’s owed a chance at romance—and she’s the only one in their lives who disagrees.

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The Hysterical Girls of St. Bernadette’s by Hanna Alkaf

Out 9/24!   An all-girls school is struck with mysterious cases of screaming hysteria in this chilling dark academia thriller haunted by a deeply buried history clawing to the light.

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Make My Wish Come True by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick

Out 10/1!   ‘Tis the season for holiday hijinks in the newest sapphic rom-com about a rising star and a small town girl going on twelve fake holidates from the New York Times bestselling authors of She Gets the Girl, Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick!

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Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter

Out 10/1!   In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Better than the Movies, Wes and Liz struggle to balance their feelings for each other with the growing pains of being a college student.

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The Ballerina of Auschwitz by Edith Eva Eger

Out 10/1!   In this young adult edition of the bestselling, award-winning memoir The Choice, Holocaust survivor and renowned psychologist Dr. Edith Eger shares her harrowing experiences and gives readers the gift of hope and strength.

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Stranger Skies by Pascale Lacelle

Release date TBD!   Ninth House meets The Hazel Wood in this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling dark academia fantasy Curious Tides, following Emory, Baz, Romie, and Kai on their desperate quests through space and time!

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A Wild and Ruined Song by Ashley Shuttleworth

Out 11/12!   Arlo and her friends struggle to rally against an overwhelming foe before time runs out in this gripping final book in the Hollow Star Saga, the urban fantasy series about fae in Toronto that’s The Cruel Prince meets City of Bones!

Some books are SO good that you just want to read them over and over again, and some books take that goodness to a different level with a fun twist: time loops! These swoony romances might just make you want to get stuck in a time loop of your own (or at least read about another one)! 

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The Do-Over by Lynn Painter

In this hilarious rom com from Lynn Painter, author of the ADORABLE Better than the Movies, Emilie Hornby has the worst Valentine’s Day ever—only to relive it over and over again. Emilie finds herself stuck in some sort of time loop nightmare that she can’t wake up from as she re-watches her boyfriend, Josh, cheat on her day after day. Plus, she can’t get away from the enigmatic Nick, who she keeps running into—sometimes literally—in unfortunate ways. The Do-Over is sure to be a new fave, and it's out 11/15!

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See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon

From the author of Today Tonight Tomorrow comes a magical time loop romance about Barrett Bloom, who is forced to relive her disastrous first day of college—only to discover that her nemesis is stuck in the time loop with her. When her attempts to fix her timeline fail, she agrees to work with Miles to find a way out. Soon they’re exploring the mysterious underbelly of the university and going on wild, romantic adventures. As they start falling for each other, they face the universe’s biggest unanswered question yet: what happens to their relationship if they finally make it to tomorrow?!

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If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch

Robbie Couch, the author of The Sky Blues and Blaine for the Win, is BACK with a romance about Clark, who is stuck in a time loop of endlessly monotonous Mondays until he meets the boy of his dreams. When shy, reserved Clark decides to throw caution to the wind and join effusive and effervescent Beau on a series of “errands” across the Windy City, he never imagines that anything will really change, because nothing has in such a long time. And he definitely doesn’t expect to fall this hard or this fast for someone in just one day. Be on the lookout for the latest from Robbie Couch when it hits shelves on 4/18!

Lynn Painter is undoubtedly the QUEEN of YA romcoms, and with three books to choose from (so far, at least!), how can you choose which one to read (or re-read) first? If you can’t decide, take this quiz and let us choose for you!



I LOVE getting book recs from TikTok. After hours of careful curation (aka watching way too many videos), BookTok knows exactly what kind of books I like and will recommend them with videos filled with brilliant reviews. Below you’ll find some of the Simon Teen books that BookTok is recommending you pick up this year!

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Where the Dark Stands Still by A. B. Poranek
If you're a fan of dark fantasy combined with romantasy, this debut is a must-read! Plus, it's PERFECT for fans of Howl’s Moving Castle, Uprooted, and Margaret Rogerson!
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Tender Beasts by Liselle Sambury
There are few things that BookTok loves more than a stunning cover, and Liselle Sambury’s latest has a BRILLIANT one that fans are obsessed with, and an amazing, mind-bending story to match! Tender Beasts has a murder mystery, delicious twists and turns, and plenty of family drama.
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Otherworldly by F.T. Lukens
F.T. Lukens has built themselves a die-hard fanbase on BookTok with In Deeper Waters, So This is Ever After, and Spell Bound which are all swoony, fantasy romances filled with amazing LGBTQIA+ casts! Their latest is Otherworldly, a magical, romantic adventure with an ADORABLE romance and incredible world-building!
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Another First Chance by Robbie Couch
Robbie Couch's latest book, Another First Chance, is BookTok catnip. This queer romance comes with a dash of heartbreaking tragedy, a little sci-fi intrigue, and a STUNNING cover!
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Reckless by Lauren Roberts
Powerless was THE YA BookTok fantasy of 2023, and the highly-anticipated sequel, Reckless, is hitting shelves in Summer 2024! We can't wait to reunite with Paedyn and Kai as they face edge-of-your-seat betrayal... and spicy tension.
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Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon
This year we're getting sequels to fan favorites that we couldn't have even dreamed of, and Past Present Future is one of them! Today Tonight Tomorrow was an instant hit, and this romantic, dual POV sequel follows Rowan and Neil on a new adventure: a long-distance relationship during their first year of college!
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The Ballad of Darcy & Russell by Morgan Matson
Iconic YA romance author Morgan Matson is back and better than ever with her new novel, The Ballad of Darcy & Russell! This book has ALL of the good things you want in a Morgan Matson romance:  swoony romance, an adorable dog, a huge, wild family, and plenty of friendship!
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The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington
Joelle Wellington hooked readers with Their Vicious Games, and her next book, The Blonde Dies First, will give readers even more of those thriller vibes they've been craving! If you love the Scream movies, tropes, and main characters that break ALL the rules, this read is for you!
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Love, Off the Record by Samantha Markum
Fans of Lynn Painter will want to add this smart, hilarious, and chemistry-filled rom-com to their TBR immediately! Wyn and Three are one of our FAVE couples of 2024, and their enemies-to-lovers, competitive, slow-burn relationship is on that will have you giggling and kicking your feet from their first interaction.

The Best of 2023!

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December 26, 2023

2023 has been a truly another amazing year for book releases! They all make us proud, but these books have made it onto some notable 2023 “Best-Of” lists. We’re so excited to share them with you! Were these books also your favorites from 2023?

Are you looking for some of the year’s bestselling books? Well, look no further! Here is every New York Times bestselling book from Simon Teen so far this year.

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Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson

In this delightful sequel novella to the New York Times bestselling Sorcery of Thorns, Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and Silas must unravel the magical trap keeping them inside Thorn Manor in time for their Midwinter Ball!

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A Door in the Dark by Scott Reintgen

This “pulse-pounding” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) fantasy thriller follows six teenage wizards as they fight to make it home alive after a malfunctioning spell leaves them stranded in the wilderness.

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Spell Bound by F.T. Lukens

Two rival apprentice sorcerers must team up to save their teachers and protect their own magic in this “charming and engaging” (School Library Journal) young adult romantic adventure from the author of In Deeper Waters and So This Is Ever After.

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If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch

From the author of The Sky Blues and Blaine for the Win comes a speculative young adult romance about a teen stuck in a time loop that’s endlessly monotonous until he meets the boy of his dreams.

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Miles Morales Suspended by Jason Reynolds and Zeke Peña

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes the “action-packed…banter-filled” (School Library Journal, starred review) sequel to his groundbreaking young adult novel Miles Morales: Spider-Man about the adventures of the unassuming, everyday kid who just so happens to be Spider-Man.

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See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon

From the author of Today Tonight Tomorrow comes a magical, “emotionally savvy[,] and genuinely romantic” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) story in the vein of Groundhog Day about a girl forced to relive her disastrous first day of college—only to discover that her nemesis is stuck in the time loop with her.

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Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott

From the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart and She Gets the Girl comes a fresh and inventive sapphic romantic comedy that’s What If It’s Us meets Bridgerton.

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Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle

Ninth House meets A Deadly Education in this gorgeous dark academia fantasy following a teen mage who must unravel the truth behind the secret society that may have been involved in her classmates’ deaths.

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I Have Something to Tell You—For Young Adults by Chasten Buttigieg

The young adult adaptation of the “hopeful” (Kirkus Reviews) and refreshingly candid bestselling memoir by the husband of a former Democratic presidential candidate about growing up gay in his small Midwestern town. Completely rewritten with new stories, including resources for readers, parents, and teachers.

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Betting on You by Lynn Painter

From the New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, this swoon-worthy rom-com in the vein of She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You follows a teen girl who unwittingly finds herself at the center of a bet while working at a waterpark.

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Powerless by Lauren Roberts

Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, this young adult fantasy follows the forbidden romance between a powerful prince and an ordinary girl as they try to survive their kingdom’s grueling laws pitting them against each other.

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Foul Heart Huntsman by Chloe Gong

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends comes the second book in the captivating Foul Lady Fortune duology following an immortal assassin in 1930s Shanghai as she races to save her country and her love.

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Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare

James and Cordelia must save London—and their marriage—in this thrilling and highly anticipated conclusion to the Last Hours series from the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare.

We have so many amazing new releases coming out during the final months of 2023! Which of these new reads have claimed a place on your end of the year TBR?

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A Grim and Sunken Vow by Ashley Shuttleworth

Arlo and her friends must decide how far they’re willing to go to depose a cruel ruler in this third book in the Hollow Star Saga that’s The Cruel Prince meets City of Bones.

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Kingdom of Without by Andrea Tang

A wily young thief must use her wits to survive futuristic, alternate history Beijing in this Les Misérables–inspired young adult cyberpunk that is perfect for fans of Six of Crows and Fullmetal Alchemist.

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The Program Collection (Boxed Set) by Suzanne Young

Suzanne Young’s complete New York Times bestselling Program series—which Booklist called “a fast-paced story that combines an intriguing premise, a sexy romance, and a shifting landscape of truth” in a starred review—is now available in a hardcover boxed set with a reimagined look!

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Powerless by Lauren Roberts

Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, this young adult fantasy follows the forbidden romance between a powerful prince and an ordinary girl as they try to survive their kingdom’s grueling laws pitting them against each other.

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Betting on You by Lynn Painter

From the New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, this swoon-worthy rom-com in the vein of She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You follows a teen girl who unwittingly finds herself at the center of a bet while working at a waterpark.

Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated Eras Tour movie has officially hit theaters, and whether you’re seeing this iconic show for the first time or reliving the magic of seeing T Swift live, there’s a read for every Swiftie on this list! 


What Should You Read Next Based On Your Favorite Taylor Swift Era?


The Best Books to Read While Listening to Fearless (Taylor’s Version) on Repeat

In addition to dancing in a storm in your best dress, and playing both the queen bee AND the girl-next-door in your love story fantasy, read these books to dive back into Taylor Swift’s Fearless Era.

 


The Best Books to Read While Listening to Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) on Repeat

Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is a sometimes whimsical and sometimes raw confessional, and if you have the album on repeat like we do, we have a book recommendation to go with every song on your listen!

 


Books to Read When You Listen to Red 

Taylor’s Red era is ICONIC, and so are all of these books that pair perfectly with some of her most well-known songs!

 


Books to Read If You Love Taylor Swift’s Lover Album 

Whether you’re a diehard “Cruel Summer” stan or a sentimental “Soon You’ll Get Better” admirer (or both, depending on the day)—we’ve got a book for that.

 


Books to Read If You Absolutely Love Taylor Swift’s folklore 

Taylor Swift’s surprise drop of folklore, her folksy, emotional eighth studio album, had us reminiscing about first loves, diving deep into nostalgic self-reflection, and ready to run off into the woods to dwell on the feels of y e a r n i n g. 

 


Books to Read If You Love Taylor Swift’s evermore

If you’re a fan of evermore, we have the perfect recs to go with every evocative dreamy song off folklore’s bop-filled (but SAD) sister. 

 


Books to Read While Listening to Taylor Swift’s Midnights

T-Swift’s latest brand new album is FILLED with instant classics! Grab a blanket, light a candle, play the album, and grab one of these books!

 


Need more Taylor-related book recs? Choose a T-Swift album aesthetic to find your next read!

There’s a chill in the air, leaves are starting to fall, and we’re ready to grab a blanket, a new book, and a mug of something warm and delicious to celebrate! From a magical, dark academia fantasy to a mysterious, chilling thriller, October’s new releases deserve a top spot on your Fall TBR. 

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And Don’t Look Back by Rebecca Barrow

After her mother’s death, a teen pieces together the truth of her family’s past and what her mom was hiding from in this thriller that’s perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Tiffany D. Jackson.

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The Voice Upstairs by Laura E. Weymouth

In 1920s England, a working-class girl who can see spirits works with a lord’s son to solve mysterious deaths at the local manor home in this eerie historical mystery perfect for fans of The Haunting of Bly Manor and Downton Abbey.

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By Any Other Name by Erin Cotter

A down-on-his-luck actor and an English lord reluctantly team up to solve the murder of Christopher Marlowe in this Shakespearean-era young adult romp perfect for fans of F.T. Lukens and Mackenzi Lee.

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The Broke Hearts by Matt Mendez

In this piercing follow up to Barely Missing Everything, JD and Danny, still reeling from the gutting death of their best friend by police gunfire, grapple with life-changing decisions and the kind of people they want to be, for Juan.

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Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle

Ninth House meets A Deadly Education in this gorgeous dark academia fantasy following a teen mage who must unravel the truth behind the secret society that may have been involved in her classmates’ deaths.

There are SO MANY AWESOME new characters to meet (and fan faves to be reintroduced to) in Chloe Gong’s latest duology, Foul Lady Fortune and the BRAND NEW Foul Heart Huntsman! We’ve rounded them up with a few fun facts (and gorgeous character art from @imedmi!) so you can (re)meet these characters before you read the finale of the Secret Shanghai Universe. Do you have any predictions about who will be your new fave after you finish Foul Heart Huntsman?

Meet Rosalind Lang

Alias: Janie Mead/Fortune/High Tide

Age: 19

Occupation: Assassin for the Nationalists 

Weapon of choice: Poison 

 

Meet Orion Hong

Alias: Mu Liwen/High Tide

Age: 22

Occupation: Intelligence agent 

Weapon of choice: Charm 

 

Meet Alisa Montagova 

Alias: Liza/Yelizaveta Romanovna Ivanova

Age: 17

Occupation: Communist operative

Weapon of choice: Being sneaky

 

Meet Celia Lang

Alias: N/A (on assignment elsewhere)

Age: 24

Occupation: Intelligence agent 

Weapon of choice: Reason

 

Meet Oliver Hong

Alias: N/A (on assignment elsewhere)

Age: 25

Occupation: Intelligence agent (but rumored to be an assassins’ handler) 

Weapon of choice: pistol 

 

Meet Silas Wu

Alias: Shepherd

Age: 17

Occupation: Spying on the Communists as a pretend defector while remaining a loyal Nationalist

Weapon of choice: Triple-crossing

 

Meet Phoebe Hong

Alias: “World’s Most Annoying Little Sister” (-Orion)

Age: 17

Occupation: Student

Weapon of choice: N/A

 

Need a refresher on the events of Foul Lady Fortune to prepare for Foul Heart Huntsman? Check out our (spoliery) recap here!

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