Teens

Full of familiar tropes and new ideas, these stories are the right balance of suspense without too much horror. A strong first purchase.

A historical fiction title set in Europe in 1961, this will need a place on the shelf for zealous teen readers whose favorite authors include Julie Berry and Ruta Sepetys.

A must-have for all collections serving older teens

Recommended for those who appreciate fantasy incorporating high-speed adventure and vibrant settings.

A gooey, tender love story that leans heavily on romantic tropes but introduces fresh perspectives on disability and allyship. A recommended purchase for larger YA collections.

For teens who can handle dark themes of loss, this is an author whose voice needs to be heard.

An intersectional and enthralling story of largely unknown history mixed with engrossing crime mystery.

Readers who have aged out of Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan Presents will delight in the mythology that Thomas has created, while readers who enjoy the competition structures of Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass or Amanda Foody’s All of Us Villains will love reading about the challenges the heroes face. While the trials do not always feel high stakes, this is a fun and warm-hearted start to a duology.

A must for readers who want an entirely unique take on the apocalypse.