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The Most Anticipated YA Books
Think you have a lot on your plate? Here’s what this year’s YA characters are facing: murder investigations, unruly superpowers, the patriarchy, creepy cults, systemic oppression, really bad family secrets, vampires, the SAT tests, heartbreak.
To keep up with the busy heroes, we took an early look at the big young adult books that will be coming out through the rest of the year. We focused on what ŷ members can't wait to read. How do we measure that anticipation? By checking out how many times a book has been added to Want to Read shelves. From electrifying debuts to series finales by Marie Lu, Neal Shusterman, Holly Black, and Marissa Meyer, this is your one-stop shop for must-read stories.
Below you'll find the hottest upcoming YA books in fantasy, mystery, contemporary, sci-fi, and historical fiction. Add what catches your eye to your Want to Read shelf!
To keep up with the busy heroes, we took an early look at the big young adult books that will be coming out through the rest of the year. We focused on what ŷ members can't wait to read. How do we measure that anticipation? By checking out how many times a book has been added to Want to Read shelves. From electrifying debuts to series finales by Marie Lu, Neal Shusterman, Holly Black, and Marissa Meyer, this is your one-stop shop for must-read stories.
Below you'll find the hottest upcoming YA books in fantasy, mystery, contemporary, sci-fi, and historical fiction. Add what catches your eye to your Want to Read shelf!
One throne. Three sisters. Their rivalry is no ordinary thing—it is wild, wicked, and full of magic. As the fate of a kingdom hangs in the balance, each woman must choose what to fight for in this thrilling conclusion to the Three Dark Crowns series.
Release date: September 3
Release date: September 3
What does a "Chosen One" do after saving the day? Take a vacation, of course. Joined by his best friend and the love of his life, Simon Snow goes on a good ol' American road trip. Monstrous trouble ensues in this charming sequel to Carry On.
Release date: September 24
Release date: September 24
The year is 1872, and New Orleans is ruled by the dead. Celine doesn't mind, falling under the spell of the vibrant city, its glitzy underworld, and the enigmatic Sébastien Saint Germain in this sultry fantasy from the author of The Wrath and the Dawn.
Release date: October 8
Release date: October 8
This is a story about dreamers and the curiosities they create. Ronan Lynch navigates a shifting world of desire, death, and destiny in this haunting fantasy, the first book in a new companion series to The Raven Cycle.
Release date: November 5
Release date: November 5
From Queen of Faerie to queen of absolutely nothing, Jude now languishes in the mortal world. It takes an evil curse to draw her back to her true home—and back to the man she loves despite his betrayal—in the final book of The Folk of the Air trilogy.
Release date: November 19
Release date: November 19
After bringing magic back to Orïsha, Zélie and Amari struggle to unite their allies and avoid a devastating civil war in this sequel to Children of Blood and Bone, which won a ŷ Choice Award last year.
Release date: December 3
Release date: December 3
In his posh New York City hotel room, Aidan wakes up next to a corpse. Things only get worse when an epic case of mistaken identity forces him to flee angry FBI agents, a cult, and a cyber-terrorist group in this action-packed thriller.
Release date: August 6
Release date: August 6
Deena's sister might be dead. The family dutifully attends the funeral and tries to move on. Then the letters start arriving, full of secrets and whispers about a curse that spans generations. It is up to Deena to untangle the mystery her sister left behind.
Release date: August 27
Release date: August 27
The Stalking Jack the Ripper historical mystery series comes to an end as Audrey Rose and Thomas attend the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Soon they're caught up in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a depraved killer known as the White City Devil.
Release date: September 10
Release date: September 10
Who is Zahra Gaines, and where did she go? In their hometown of Anchorage, Alaska, Ruthie delves deeper into her best friend's past, desperate to find the truth before it's too late in this twisty thriller from the author of Lies You Never Told Me.
Release date: October 8
Release date: October 8
All girls are banished during their 16th year. To return "purified" and ready for marriage, they must survive the brutal elements and one another in this dystopian tale that explores the relationships between girls and the women they become.
Release date: September 17
Release date: September 17
Their revolution saved the Republic of America, but who will save the revolutionaries? As Daniel hides from the world, his younger brother, Eden, descends into darkness in this conclusion to the beloved Legend series.
Release date: October 1
Release date: October 1
In the year 2172, the lucky ones have fled Earth for the safety of space colonies. Sisters Onyii and Ify are not lucky, but they are fighters. In war-torn Nigeria, amid battles of bionic limbs, they make their stand in this exhilarating debut.
Release date: October 15
Release date: October 15
Their perfect world is unraveling. In a future society that claims to have conquered hunger, disease, war, and even death, those living (and some who are not) must band together in the final book of the Arc of a Scythe trilogy.
Release date: November 5
Release date: November 5
Gatlon City may fall to anarchy. As deadly battles continue in the streets and in the sky, Nova and Adrian risk revealing their secret identities and facing their greatest fears in the conclusion to the superpowered Renegades series.
Release date: November 5
Release date: November 5
She's achieved her dream of traveling to the stars, but at what cost? The Skyward series continues with young pilot Spensa wrestling with her father's complicated legacy. To learn the full story, she'll travel to the end of the galaxy.
Release date: November 26
Release date: November 26
Jo Kuan lives a double life in Atlanta. She is a lady's maid by day and a writer at night. In 1890, her newspaper advice column becomes a hit, forcing her separate worlds to collide in this historical novel from the author of Under a Painted Sky.
Release date: August 13
Release date: August 13
Madrid in 1957 is a glowing haven of sunshine and wine, but it has a dark side. American tourist Daniel sees both sides of the city as he befriends Ana in this tale of love, longing, and postwar hardships from the author of Salt to the Sea.
Release date: October 1
Release date: October 1
Monty's grand tour is over, but his adventures continue in Santorini. The romantic Greek island is the perfect backdrop for his growing relationship with Percy in this delightful novella from the author of The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue.
Release date: November 26
Release date: November 26
Thelma & Louise gets updated for a new generation in this tale of fierce kinship and empowerment. After first meeting outside a police station, best friends Winona and Lucille decide to escape their town via a stolen convertible.
Release date: August 6
Release date: August 6
Birdie's parents approve of her grades, her college plans, and her friends. Here's who Birdie knows they will hate: Booker, the troubled boy she's falling for. First love and family secrets collide in this relatable story from the author of Little & Lion.
Release date: August 20
Release date: August 20
Deja and Josiah's friendship has an expiration date. After working every fall at the best pumpkin patch in the world, it's time for their last season together. Deja's set on making it epic in this charming graphic novel from the author of Fangirl.
Release date: August 27
Release date: August 27
After "the incident," Alaine is suspended from her Miami school and sent to Haiti for a two-month volunteer project. Co-written by two sisters, this bold debut tells Alaine's story through letters, articles, emails, and diary entries.
Release date: September 3
Release date: September 3
Frank is a Limbo, his term for Korean American kids caught between their Los Angeles upbringing and their traditional parents. To make his family happy, he pretends to date a fellow Limbo in this debut about identity, love, and finding happiness.
Release date: September 10
Release date: September 10
Which YA book are you most excited to get your hands on? Tell us why in the comments!
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Check out complete coverage of YA Week:
The Most Popular New YA Voices of the Past Three Years
Can You be 'Too Old' for YA? Our Expert Opinion: No
The Top 100 YA Books on ŷ
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los quiero todos y lo quiero ahorita mismo!!sobre todo Rebel, es mi sueño hecho relidad por mi hada madrina Marie Lu
Loki by Mackenzi Lee is one of my most anticipated reads!I can't be the only one looking for more Loki info!
I am currently reading Dark Tempest by Annette Marie (which is okay....) And though it isn't my favorite YA series I am enjoying the trend of YA Novels with Japanese Folklore as the main theme. The Court of Thorns and Roses series is an amazing YA series with several adult themes that could appeal to older readers.
I am excited to start reading the Stalking Jack the Ripper series and add a little bit of mystery to my world which is currently full of some amazing YA fantasies! Check out The Black Witch Series if you haven't already! It is a totally overlooked (in my opinion) YA Fantasy series.
Sienna wrote: "I need Rebel in my life now!"Me too! I didn't even know it was a thing until reading this post!
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black!!!
can't believe wayward son is so close that it's finally appearing on goodreads! 70 days!
Ashley wrote: "Call Dawn The Hawk :)"SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!
I'm super excited for Girls of Storm and Shadow by Natasha Ngan and I Hope You Get This Message by Farah Naz Rishi, neither of which are on this list but they both look really good!
Kaitlyn wrote: "I am currently reading Dark Tempest by Annette Marie (which is okay....) And though it isn't my favorite YA series I am enjoying the trend of YA Novels with Japanese Folklore as the main theme. T..."
Stalking Jack the Ripper is awesome! Cressworth! 😍
The Toll!!!!!!!!!But also skyweaver by Kristen Ciccerelli
I'm SO excited for Five Dark Fates, Call Down the Hawk, Queen of Nothing, The Toll, Supernova, The Fountains Of Silence, and Pumpkinheads.BUT WHERE'S CHAIN OF GOLD BY CASSANDRA CLARE!!!???!?!?
Kaitlyn wrote: "I am currently reading Dark Tempest by Annette Marie (which is okay....) And though it isn't my favorite YA series I am enjoying the trend of YA Novels with Japanese Folklore as the main theme. T..."
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Ashley wrote: "Call Dawn The Hawk :)"You and me! Can't wait for to read this one.
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Well, I have seven on my tbr. And I absolutely can not wait for Supernova, Capturing the Devil, and the Queen of Nothing
Sam wrote: "I'm SO excited for Five Dark Fates, Call Down the Hawk, Queen of Nothing, The Toll, Supernova, The Fountains Of Silence, and Pumpkinheads.BUT WHERE'S CHAIN OF GOLD BY CASSANDRA CLARE!!!???!?!?"
It got moved back due to health issues and now it's going to be released in 2020.
I'm so excited for this book!
Hello Girls, The Grace Year, and The Downstairs Girl are all exciting new books on my radar now!
Dig by AS King needs to be on this list.
The Silence of Bones by June Hur"I have a mouth, but I mustn't speak;
Ears, but I mustn't hear;
Eyes, but I mustn't see.
1800, Joseon (Korea). Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: “May you live in interesting times.� Indentured to the police bureau, she’s been tasked with assisting a well-respected young inspector with the investigation into the politically charged murder of a noblewoman.
As they delve deeper into the dead woman's secrets, Seol forms an unlikely bond of friendship with the inspector. But her loyalty is tested when he becomes the prime suspect, and Seol may be the only one capable of discovering what truly happened on the night of the murder.
But in a land where silence and obedience are valued above all else, curiosity can be deadly.
June Hur's elegant and haunting debut The Silence of Bones is a bloody tale perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Renée Ahdieh."
So excited for Tiger Queen by Annie Sullivan to release in September!!! Loved her first novel, A Touch of Gold!Tiger Queen A Touch of Gold
Rebel: A Legend Novel! I need this in my life! June + Day = <3
Sumru wrote: "Chain of Gold ?!"Right?
Can't wait for Rebel to come out!!!!
So excited!
Of course and above everything else � THE TOLL by Neal Shusterman. He is the best!
Definitely Children of Virtue and Vengeance and seriously curious about The Beautiful
Allison wrote: "Loki by Mackenzi Lee is one of my most anticipated reads!I can't be the only one looking for more Loki info!"
Thanks! I've only read her YA series, the Montague Siblings (1. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, and 2. The Lady's Guide to Petticoats & Piracy). Happy to see The Gentleman's Guide to Getting Lucky, a novella, coming in November.
I'm anxious to read anything she writes!
Ashley wrote: "Call Dawn The Hawk :)"Almost forgot this was coming!! Is it November yet?? More Ronan. Hmm, wonder if we should reread The Raven Cycle series to refresh our memories :-) Definitely one of the most memorable series of books I've read in all my years of reading ... so unique and amazing!
I'm reading Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell at present. That means Carry On is next on my list, followed by ... Wayward Son!
November 5th is officially more important than my birthday. I can't wait for The Toll. Thunderhead left me impressed and breathless, stunned and restless. I need The Toll and I need it now!!!!
God's Rough DraftsGod's Rough Drafts promises to be just as fantastic as the books on this list! Certainly worth a look! Scott comments wonderfully on class, politics, and the unhealthy impact of big pharma on society through the adventures of Fallon, Danny, and Emma.
Seriously, all. Check it out.
Sienna wrote: "I need Rebel in my life now!"SAMEEEEEEEEEEEee
Sam wrote: "Chain of Gold!"That got pushed back, because of Cassandra Clare's health issues.
Super excited for The Toll and for Supernova. Just started the Renegades trilogy and am really enjoying it! And the Arc of a Scythe Books are just. So. GOOOOOOOOOD!!!
Supernova- Book 3 of Renegades
Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orïsha #2)