Who’s ready for some new young adult releases!? We are! The month of October holds some great new books from both loved authors, such as Ashley Poston, Maggie Stiefvater, and Jennifer Donnelly, as well as novels from debut authors!
Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below if any catch your eye!
Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald
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A dark, queer YA fantasy that’s perfect for fans of the Three Dark Crowns series and Wicked Saints. After Emanuela Ragno kills the one person in Occhia who can create water, she must find a way to save her city from dying of thirst.
This Is All Your Fault by Aminah Mae Safi
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Set over the course of one day, Aminah Mae Safi’s This Is All Your Fault is a smart and voice-driven YA novel that follows three young women determined to save their indie bookstore.
Come On In by Adi Alsaid
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This exceptional and powerful anthology explores the joys, heartbreaks and triumphs of immigration, with stories by bestselling and beloved YA authors who are themselves immigrants and the children of immigrants.
Hush by Dylan Farrow
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Graceling meets Red Queen in this exciting debut novel by an electrifying new voice.
Among the Beasts & Briars by Ashley Poston
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Ashley Poston, acclaimed author of Heart of Iron, returns with a dark, lush fairy tale–inspired fantasy for fans of Sara Raasch and Susan Dennard.
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches by Maggie Stiefvater and Morgan Beem
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater (the Raven Cycle series) and artist Morgan Beem unearth the primal power of memory and how it twists the bond between two brothers.
The Puppetmaster’s Apprentice by Lisa DeSelm
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Pinocchio meets Frankenstein in this dark fairy tale retelling where a young girl is commissioned to build an assassin for a dark-hearted tyrant.
Something Happened To Ali Greenleaf by Hayley Krischer
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Perfect for fans of Rory Power and Laurie Halse Anderson, this sharp, emotional debut follows two girls as they navigate tumultuous relationships, the effects of trauma, and what empowerment means to them.
Daughters of Jubilation by Kara Lee Corthron
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From the award-winning author of The Truth of Right Now comes a stunning, grounded fantasy in the vein of Dread Nation that follows a black teen as she finds her place among a family of women gifted with magical abilities.
Poisoned by Jennifer Donnelly
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From Jennifer Donnelly, author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller Stepsister, comes a fairytale retelling that’ll forever change the way you think about strength, power, and the real meaning of “happily ever after.”
Everything I Thought I Knew by Shannon Takaoka
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A teenage girl wonders if she’s inherited more than just a heart from her donor in this compulsively readable debut.
You Know I’m No Good by Jessie Ann Foley
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This razor-sharp novel from Printz Honor winner and Morris Award finalist Jessie Ann Foley will appeal to fans of Rory Power and Mindy McGinnis.
