If you’re looking for more of the film’s quirky horror and romance, you’re in luck! This list of books is compiled of those that emulate some part of the movie whether it’s the macabre romance or the comedic horror or somewhere in between, this list has something for every to get you out of the post-Lisa Frankenstein slump.

The Confession of Hemingway Jones by Kathleen Hannon

After a deadly accident, Hemingway Jones does what no doctor has been able to do: revive his father from the dead. While the result isn’t entirely human, the billionaire owner of the research center will stop at nothing to repeat the experiment.

The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky

As the new girl at Manchester Prep, Rachel Chavez already struggled to fit it. After a prank goes awry, Rachel attracts the attention of the Mary Shelly Club—a secret club of students set on coming up with the scariest prank—but when someone targets the club itself, Rachel must track down the real-life monster in their midst . . . even if it means finally confronting the dark secrets from her past.

The Stricken by Morgan Shamy

Every day in Clara’s world, a dark cloud descends upon her town. The storm comes like clockwork, erasing everyone’s memories. Everyone except Clara. But after Clara’s father mysteriously disappears, things change.

Together We Rot by Skyla Arndt

A teen girl looking for the truth about her missing mother forms a reluctant alliance with her former best friend…in exchange for hiding him from his cult-leading family.

Strange Unearthly Things by Kelly Creagh

Jane Reye is a psychic artist, and now that she’s of age, she can no longer return to the girls’ school she’s called home her whole life. When a mysterious invitation to partake in a study at Fairfax Hall, she takes it, but soon learns something is amiss. Turning to her art to unravel the mystery, Jane is shocked to find that her talents–and her growing affection for Elias–could be the key to saving him from a horrible fate.

Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White

Elizabeth Lavenza is on the verge of being thrown into the streets until she is brought to the home of Victor Frankenstein, an unsmiling, solitary boy who has everything–except a friend. She does everything to make herself indispensable, but her new life comes at a price. Behind Elizabeth’s blue eyes and sweet smile lies the calculating heart of a girl determined to stay alive no matter the cost . . . as the world she knows is consumed by darkness.

This Delicious Death by Kayla Cottingham

Zoey, Celeste, Valeria, and Jasmine are all ghouls—people who, after an infection, now sustain themselves on synthetic human flesh—living in Southern California. As a last hurrah before their graduation, they decided to attend a musical festival in the desert. But on the first night of the festival Val goes feral and ends up killing and eating a boy. As other festival guests start disappearing around them the girls soon discover someone is drugging ghouls and making them feral. And if they can’t figure out how to stop it, and soon, no one at the festival is safe.

Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne

When Angelika runs out of suitors, she users her brother Victor’s ground-breaking experiment to build her own perfect man. Only, her resurrected beau has no memory and is hell bent on uncovering his true identity. As Angelika tries to ignore her feelings and help him, the quest brings them closer, but how will he feel when he learns what was done to him in the name of science, and love?

You may not be able to experience Lisa Frankenstein for the first time again, but these books will help you fill the gap!

Do you have any other recommendations? Tell us in the comments below!

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Intrigued? Well read on to discover the synopsis and an excerpt from Goldy Moldavsky‘s Just Say Yes, which releases on January 30th 2024.

Jimena Ramos had no idea she was undocumented.

Now she’s seventeen, and she needs to figure out a way to stay in New York City, the only home she can remember. There’s only one possibility that will get her a green card quickly enough: Jimena is going to find an American to marry her.

She’s got one excellent candidate: Vitaly, her next-door neighbor and friend, the only person she trusts with her secret. But Vitaly’s got his own plans for the future. He’s a definite no.

So Jimena tries online dating. She decides to approach this marriage like a business transaction. She figures out a plan that just might save her and make her a citizen at last.

But of course, she can’t stop thinking about Vitaly.

CHAPTER 9

MY BUILDING HAS A LAUNDRY ROOM ON THE basement level. It’s pretty drab—fluorescent tube lights, a pair of shoebox windows up by the ceiling that hardly let any air in—but I have the kind of very exciting news that will brighten up the place.

“I’m going on a date!” I announce, bounding into the room.

I’m surprised to find Mrs. Gorky sneering back at me. “You think I care about your date?” the old woman says. “You kids these days, you overshare everything, screaming from the mountaintops! When I was your age, I went on a hundred dates. You think I shouted the news at everyone I saw?”

If I had to guess? Yes, I think Mrs. Gorky shouted everything, all the time. But the announcement was never meant for her, it was for Vitaly, who sits in one of two folding chairs, hiding a laugh behind a paperback. I knew he’d be here because the only standing date he has is with his weekly load of laundry. My mom washes my clothes because if she  didn’t, everything I own would be pink. And also, I’m lazy. But Vitaly knows what fabric softener is, hence his very boring routine.

“Sorry, Mrs. Gorky. I didn’t know you were in here.”

“Sure, sure, why would you assume somebody who lives in the building would be in the building. Idiot.”

I nearly crack my jaw biting back my words, because my mom taught me to respect the elderly. Thankfully, Mrs. Gorky’s clothing is folded and waiting in her pushcart. She trudges out of the room like she’s in a race with a hare.

When we’re alone, I plop into the seat beside Vitaly and cross one leg over the other as I turn to him, spine straight, smile at full wattage. “As I was saying, I have a date.”

“So? You date all the time.”

Gasp. “Did you just call me a slut?”

Honestly, I only joke with him like this because the color his face turns is my favorite shade of pink. But I’m not here to make the poor boy suffer (that much). “I’m joking, Big Rally! This will be the first official potential suitor on my path to marriage-slash-citizenship.”

“Congratulations?”

I ignore the snark in his tone, because this news is too exciting to be overshadowed by him or anyone. After a few backand-forth messages over the course of two days, Keith and I have decided to officially meet. Vitaly thought I couldn’t make this work. But here I am, proving him wrong. I’m so excited I can hardly sit still, so I jump out of my seat and try not to bounce in place.

“Someone from school?”

I smile because while Vitaly is keeping his tone casual, his question suggests that he’s deeply invested in my plan. “I’ll have you know I found him on a dating website.”

Vitaly groans. “This is a bad idea.”

“He’s a mature—terribly hot—young gentleman—”

“Such a bad idea.”

“—whose interests include fitness, finance, and spirituality—”

“Maybe the worst idea.”

I cock my hip and spike a hand on it. “Why are you being such a sourpuss? I’m getting things done, setting things into motion, things are moving along swimmingly, et cetera, et cetera.”

“Because dating websites are practically the Wild West. The people on there—you don’t know their motivations. You can’t trust a person’s profile. Especially not when he’s a guy. Trust me, I know—I’m a guy.”

I snort. “You’re not a guy.”

This, more than anything I’ve said yet, makes Vitaly stop to really look at me. “What is that supposed to mean?”

“You’re not a guy guy. I mean, you’re not the type of guy who’s going to be on a dating website. You’re not even the type of guy who dates. Why don’t you date, anyway?”

“Because dating would pull focus from my schoolwork.”

“But you’ll have schoolwork in college, too. Are you not going to date then? And what about when you have work work? How will you ever meet anyone?”

I’m pretty sure I’ve just punched a bunch of holes into Vitaly’s entire “pulling focus” philosophy, because he takes so long to answer. Finally, he mutters something about “finding a good work-life balance” by the time he’s an adult or some other nonsense.

“You can’t always have your nose to the grindstone, Big Rally. Wasn’t it Shakira who said, ‘Life happens when you’re making other plans’?”

“I’m not sure that quote is accurately attribu—”

“But she’s right.”

DING. The dryer stops spinning, and Vitaly is all too happy to end this conversation with me and tend to his laundry. He leaves his paperback splayed facedown on his seat. I peek at the cover. Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close? I can do that.

Vitaly opens the round door while simultaneously grabbing the room’s one cart. We both take a deep breath as the tiny space fills with the fresh smell of Downy. He rolls his dry clothes a few feet to the counter against the wall to begin folding. I watch him for a bit. He is so precise in his movements, smoothing a shirt over the scratched and dented Formica until there is not a single ripple or ridge in the fabric. He folds like it’s meditation. So he doesn’t notice when I swipe some clothes from the cart.

“I’m going to give you another shot,” I say. “Will you, or will you not, marry me?”

Do I feel ridiculous wearing a pair of Vitaly’s boxers on my head like a wedding veil? No, they’re freshly clean. And the bouquet of loose socks in my clutched hands really completes the whole look. Vitaly turns as white as one of his newly laundered sheets, though.

He swipes his underwear off my head and shoves it into the bottom of his cart, where he can pretend it doesn’t exist. “Never,” he says.

I really shouldn’t torture him (much).

“You’re driving me crazy,” Vitaly says, eyes firmly on his next fold.

“In, like, a sexy way?”

“In, like, an annoying way.” He stops folding so he can give me his full attention. “Did it ever occur to you that you’re not mature enough to be getting married?”

“Rude.”

“Well, it’s a big commitment. It’s kind of the biggest commitment there is. I guess I just find it strange that you’re so thrilled at the prospect of making a huge life decision like that when you’re not even eighteen yet.”

“I’m thrilled about a date,” I clarify. “Not marriage, per se. I mean, yeah, I’m young, but if this date leads to love and that love leads to marriage and that marriage leads to citizenship, then that’s awesome, isn’t it? It’s romantic.”

Vitaly turns back to his clothes. “‘Romantic’ is not the word I’d use for your immigration scheme.”

“You call it an immigration scheme, I call it a girl on a quest for freedom.”

At this, Vitaly has the audacity to snort. Actually snort. “What?” I say.

“Nothing, it’s just ironic. Freedom through marriage.”

“What do you mean?”

His sideways glance tells me it should be obvious. “Marriage is a cage.”

“Damn, boy. Tell me how you really feel.”

“I just wonder if anyone can truly be happy and married at the same time.”

I stand there, lips parted, just watching Vitaly fold for a minute, because I really never knew he was this cynical. “But love and marriage. They go together like a—”

“Love isn’t a theme song,” Vitaly cuts in. “Love can mean heartbreak. It can be unrequited. It can feel like torture. Love makes you think with your heart instead of your head, which leads to terrible decisions, which could then lead to your life spinning out of control.”

“Whoa, whoa, whoa, you don’t want to fall in love because it’ll make you spin out of control?”

Vitaly shakes his head like I didn’t hear him right or, probably, like he didn’t mean what he said. “I’m sure that, one day, the feeling of spinning out of control might be something I want to experience, but for the path I’m on right now, it would be too big a risk.”

I lean my hip against the counter, right between him and his cart, closing the gap between us. “‘Risk’ isn’t a bad word.”

I can see him doing some risk assessment right now, mulling over my words as he crisply folds a pair of cords at the knees, then the thighs. He pats the fuzzy fabric into roughly the shape of a three-ring binder. “I’m talking specifically about contentment,” Vitaly says. “Happiness. I just don’t think I’m going to find it within the confines of a marriage.”

He reaches past me to grab more clothes and pointedly ignores the shocked look on my face. “Okay, but marriage can equal friendship,” I say. “A partnership. Someone who’s there for you through everything.”

“Marriage can equal resentment. Settling. Someone who holds you back and makes you miserable and keeps you trapped.”

My lips have nowhere else to go, so I bring them back together in a closed line. I don’t think we can possibly be coming at this from two farther ends of the spectrum. What he’s saying shouldn’t be that shocking—he is a seventeen-year-old boy, after all. It’s only rational that he wouldn’t want anything to do with marriage right now. But he’s not just reflexively recoiling at the thought of marriage—he’s clearly given this a lot of thought.

My parents were a bad model for love and marriage, seeing as how my dad skipped out on us. But Vitaly’s parents are obviously a bad a model for love and marriage just by staying together.

I’m seeing Vitaly in a new light, and it’s not just the blinking fluorescent tubes above us. I had to know that this boy—who does his own laundry and takes meticulous care folding it—thought about more than just courses and exams. But I never considered that those inner thoughts might veer toward something dark. Well, not dark, exactly. Sad. It breaks something open in me, something that longs to reach out and show him that not everything ends in sadness. And even if it does, well, there are always beginnings.

But we’re not those kinds of friends. No matter how close we may be standing, or how much of his intimate apparel is on display. There’s no hiding the stark expanse between us. Certainly not under this harsh lighting.

Vitaly keeps folding his clothes, but the method is haphazard now, his T-shirts looking more like rhombuses than perfect squares.

“I’m sorry,” he says. “I don’t want to be a downer. People get married all the time and they’re probably not any worse for wear. I just want to make sure you’re looking at this from all the angles. Do you think, honestly, that you can get married right now? And make it last? While you’re this young? Without long-term relationship experience?”

Every question he asks feels like an added plate on a weight stack at the gym. But he doesn’t see me struggling under the bulk and just keeps piling.

“And can it really be true romantic love if you also have an ulterior motive? How can you trust someone from a dating site with your freedom? How will you trust your own feelings about him when you stand to benefit so much?”

The conversation feels dangerous. It’s too close, the kind of existential stuff I would only ask Sof, and only when we’re really high or after I’ve had a good cry. Frankly, it’s giving me a headache. I push off the counter.

“It’s just a date,” I say. But I can’t muster quite the same enthusiasm as when I first walked in here.

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Ready for some new YA books? There are so many new books to look forward to in January 2024 with new releases from the likes of Brigid Kemmerer, Ayana Gray, Emma Lord, Kaylie Smith, Goldy Moldavsky, and many more, along with those making their exciting debut!

A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel

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Circe goes YA in this unapologetically feminist retelling of the Medusa myth steeped in Indian mythology, a YA epic fantasy addition to the Rick Riordan Presents imprint.

Out of Our League: 16 Stories of Girls in Sports

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A compelling YA anthology from editors Dahlia Adler and Jennifer Iacopelli about the trials and triumphs of girls in sports with stories from Carrie S. Allen, Sara Farizan, Juliana Goodman, Maggie Hall, Leah Henderson, Sarah Henning, Naomi Kanakia, Miranda Kenneally, Yamile Saied Méndez, Cam Montgomery, Marieke Nijkamp, Amparo Ortiz, Aminah Mae Safi, and Kayla Whaley.

Destroy the Day by Brigid Kemmerer

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In the thrilling conclusion to the Defy the Night series, New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer crafts heartrending twists and devastating turns that will keep readers breathless to the very end.

My Fair Brady by Brian D. Kennedy

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My Fair Lady meets the classic teen film She’s All That in this charming and swoony new rom-com from Brian D. Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country. Perfect for fans of What If It’s Us and She Gets the Girl.

Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa

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A trans boy searches for a future―and a romance―in which he can live and love openly as himself in this heartrending young-adult reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, part of the Remixed Classics series.

Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White by Amélie Wen Zhao

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The epic sequel to the book Song of Silver, Flame Like Night, is a fast-paced, riveting YA fantasy inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China.

Okay, Cupid by Mason Deaver

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From the bestselling author of I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST, the story of a cupid who thinks they know everything about love… until they fall in love themselves.

Beasts of War by Ayana Gray

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In this epic conclusion to her New York Times bestselling series, Ayana Gray delivers a heart-pounding fantasy adventure filled with mythos, monsters, and mortal heroes who are astoundingly human.

The Getaway List by Emma Lord

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Inescapably romantic and brimming with New York Times bestselling author Emma Lord’s signature cheer, The Getaway List is an uplifting and romantic read that will settle into your heart and never leave.

Stay with My Heart by Tashie Bhuiyan

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From the author of Counting Down with You and A Show for Two comes a new YA contemporary about a girl who accidentally sabotages an up-and-coming local band and falls for the guitarist while secretly trying to make up for her mistake.

The Atlas of Us by Kristin Dwyer

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Following her critically-acclaimed debut novel, Some Mistakes Were Made, Kristin Dwyer is back with The Atlas of Us, a novel about deep grief, found family, and a raw love story that will have readers crying and laughing in equal measure.

Dungeons and Drama By Kristy Boyce

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What do you get when you pair a charming gamer with a stubborn theatre nerd? Dungeons and Dragons is a new rivals-to-lovers gaming romance from Kristy Boyce, author of Hot British Boyfriend and Hot Dutch Daydream!

If I Promise You Wings by A.K. Small

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Hold Still meets You’ve Reached Sam in this lyrical novel about one young woman’s journey through the Paris fashion scene as she chases promises, overcomes grief, and falls in love.

Sky’s End by Marc J Gregson

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Plummet into a kill-or-be-killed competition where a scrappy underdog hell-bent on revenge must claw his way to the top in this thrilling YA fantasy debut

Shut Up, This Is Serious by Carolina Ixta

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An unforgettable YA debut about two Latina teens growing up in East Oakland as they discover that the world is brimming with messy complexities, perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Erika L. Sánchez.

That’s Not My Name by Megan Lally

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From a gripping new voice comes a YA thriller with amnesia, stalking, abduction and twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat, perfect for fans of Natalie D. Richards and Vincent Ralph.​

Just Happy to Be Here by Naomi Kanakia

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In this YA standalone perfect for fans of Tobly McSmith and Meredith Russo, the first out trans girl at an all-girls school must choose between keeping her head down or blazing a trail.

Somewhere in the Deep by Tanvi Berwah

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From the author of Monsters Born and Made comes an action-packed South Asian inspired fantasy that will have your heart racing at every turn. 

Arya Khanna’s Bollywood Moment by Arushi Avachat

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Save the Date meets Never Have I Ever in this sparkling debut rom-com about a high school senior whose life suddenly gets a Bollywood spin when her sister gets engaged.

Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang

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Graphic novel superstars Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham join forces in this heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, and falling in love.

Red by Annie Cardi

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A Christian girl is stigmatized by her peers after seeking an abortion in this modern retelling of The Scarlet Letter for the #MeToo era.

Just Say Yes by Goldy Moldavsky

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Inspired by Goldy’s childhood as an undocumented immigrant, Just Say Yes is full of heart and laugh-out-loud humour, while also tackling important themes related to immigrant issues with honesty and nuance.

A Reckless Oath by Kaylie Smith

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In this sequel to the spellbinding A Ruinous Fate, more action, romance, and magic abound as Calla and friends must deal with their losses and come to grips with their own part to play in the Fates’ War ahead.

A Place For Vanishing by Ann Fraistat

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A teen girl and her family return to her mother’s childhood home, only to discover that the house’s strange beauty may disguise a sinister past, in this contemporary gothic horror from the author of What We Harvest.

Not Dead Enough by Tyffany D. Neiheiser

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Girl in Pieces meets Cracked Up to Be in this raw and candid look at trauma about a girl who is being haunted and stalked by her definitely dead ex-boyfriend.

The Dark Fable by Katherine Harbour

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Magical heists. Deadly secrets. Come along for the ride . . . if you dare. This heart-stopping, seductive fantasy is perfect for fans of Six of Crows.

Wander In The Dark by Jumata Emill

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In this new pulse-pounding thriller from the author of The Black Queen, two brothers must come together to solve the murder of the most popular girl in school after one of them is caught fleeing the scene of her death.

The Summer Queen by Rochelle Hassan

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This captivating sequel to The Buried and the Bound draws readers into the twisted and irresistible world of the Fair Folk―perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and The Hazel Wood.

What January YA books are you looking forward to picking up? Tell us in the comments below!

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If you couldn’t get enough of Wednesday and need a fix of something dark and spooky then fear not! We’ve rounded some Wednesday approved reading recommendations that can fill the hole in your life until Season 2.

Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth
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In 1902, at Brookhants School For Girls, Flo and Clara start The Plain Bad Heroine Society in Honour of notorious and scandalous young writer Mary MacLane. Before long, the girls are found dead, attacked by a swarm of yellowjackets, with MacLane’s book, the first a series of macabre deaths which plague the school until it’s closure. Over a century later, this tale inspires a book by literary prodigy Merritt Emmons. When her book is adapted into a film, starring ‘it girl’ Harper Harper’ and former child star Audrey Wells, the trio return to Brookhants, revisiting the past, and the curse.

A spooky dark academia with a mystery at its core, dual timelines and hint of the supernatural, Plain Bad Heroines is the perfect read for a Wednesday fan.

A Lesson In Vengeance by Victoria Lee
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Felicity Morrow has return to Dalloway School a year after her girlfriend’s death. She is determined to make a new start and not let the dark history of the school drag her down. However, when she is placed in her old dorm, Godwin House—said to be haunted by the spirits of five students who died, she is once again drawn to the witchcraft and occult lore that surrounds the school. Enter ‘it-girl’ Ellis Haley, a captivating young writer eager to delve into the schools mysteries for her second novel. For Ellis, Felicity is the perfect person to help her research her book and uncover the dark secrets at Dalloway.

From the dark academia vibes, to witchcraft and occult rituals, and dark secrets, Dalloway isn’t too far removed from Nevermore.

The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean
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For centuries a number of families across Britain have lived secluded, hiding their true natures as ‘Book Eaters’—literally beings that consume the pages of books for sustenance. Once in a while a ‘Mind Eater’ is born, feeding instead on the minds of humans. When Devon Fairweather’s son is born a Mind Eater, she escapes in an attempt to protect him from those who would do him harm, or worse use him to do harm.

While not strictly ‘dark academia’ in that it’s not set in a school or university, The Book Eaters is very dark, all about books and secretive families with supernatural abilities, a little bit like the Addams, but much darker!

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
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Orphaned Signa Farrow has been passed from guardian to guardian as each of her relatives has met with an untimely death. When she is taken in by the Hawthornes—her only remaining relatives, and it seems her cousin is being poisoned, she is determined not to let it happen again. Not only can Signa can see ghosts, which Wednesday would appreciate, but she must solve the mystery of who is targeting her relatives, with the aid of Death himself.

A dark fantasy mystery in a gothic manor house, with a few balls and dancing in there too!

Triflers Need Not Apply by Camilla Bruce 
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A fictionalised account of the life of notorious female serial killer, Belle Gunness. The real life Gunness is thought to have killed at least 14 and as many as 40 people. Belle’s modus operandi involved inviting bachelors and widows to her rural farm under the pretence of looking for a husband, only to rob and kill them.

This historical fiction may not have the dark academia aspect but it is full of murder—which of course our favourite heroine has a keen interest in!

The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky
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As the new girl at Manchester prep Rachel Chavez is struggling to fit in. Sound like anyone we know? 

Until she attracts the attention of the Mary Shelley club—a secret society dedicated to orchestrating pranks that spread fear across the school. But when someone targets the club itself Rachel must help them get to the bottom of who is behind this.

Since we know Wednesday is a Shelley stan and loves invoking fear, I’m sure she would be Head of the Mary Shelley club and solving a good mystery is right up her street!

The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
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An alternative and fantastical history of witches set in 1890’s ‘New Salem’. Witches and witchcraft exist but due to the persecution of witches, magic has been diminished to little more than charms and rhymes. The Eastwood sisters join the Suffragists, fighting for not just the right to claim their power, but their lives in the face of extremist forces who would see New Salem purged of witches for good. 

If you loved the historical storyline of Wednesday and enjoy a witchy read, The Once and Future Witches is perfect for you!

What other books would you recommend for fans of Wednesday? Tell us in the comments below!

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Read on to discover just a few of our favourites and tell us in the comments if you will be picking up any of these!

Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
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As sweet as a macaron from Laduree, with writing as crisp as a freshly baked baguette, this romantic novel set in Paris about an American ballerina and a charming French boy is parfait for fans of American Royals and Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni
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From bestselling author Lynette Noni comes a dark, thrilling YA fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Sabaa Tahir.

House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland
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A dark, twisty modern fairytale where three sisters discover they are not exactly all that they seem and evil things really do go bump in the night.

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price
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Perfect for fans of the Lady Janies and Stalking Jack the Ripper, the first book in the Jane Austen Murder Mysteries series is a clever retelling of Pride and Prejudice that reimagines the iconic settings, characters, and romances in a thrilling and high-stakes whodunit.

The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch
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Sky’s small town turns absolutely claustrophobic when his secret promposal plans get leaked to the entire school in this witty, heartfelt, and ultimately hopeful debut novel for fans of What if it’s Us? and I Wish You All the Best.

She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen
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High school nemeses fall in love in this queer YA rom com perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Casey McQuiston.

What Beauty There Is by Cory Anderson
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An exhilarating, emotionally powerful and superbly written thriller that’s Winter’s Bone meets The Road.

Zara Hossain Is Here by Sabina Khan
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From the author of the “heart-wrenching yet hopeful” (Samira Ahmed) novel The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali, comes a timely, intimate look at what it means to be an immigrant in America today, and the endurance of hope and faith in the face of hate.

The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky
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New York Times–bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky delivers a deliciously twisty YA thriller that’s Scream meets Karen McManus about a mysterious club with an obsession for horror.

Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet by Laekan Zea Kemp
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I’m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter meets Emergency Contact in this stunning story of first love, familial expectations, the power of food, and finding where you belong.

My Epic Spring Break-Up by Kristin Rockaway
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A fun and upbeat paperback original romance about a girl who finds a cheat sheet for love.

What’s Not to Love by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
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An academic enemies-to-lovers YA with all the nerdy drama, high school antics, and heartpounding romance of the Netflix original series Never Have I Ever.

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Prepare yourselves because this list of 2021 young adult book releases will see you adding several to your TBR! With new releases from favourites, such as Kristin Cashore, Neal Shusterman, Cassandra Clare, and Julie Murphy, as well as debuts from the likes of Ellie Eaton, Angeline Boulley, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, and many more! Plus, the YA genre is absolutely delivering with gorgeous covers!

Want more 2021 book releases? Check out our list of Most Anticipated releases, Fantasy and Sci-Fi releases, Queer releases, and Queer SFF releases.

Read on to discover our January to June 2021 releases and tell us what you’re looking forward to in the comments below!

JANUARY

Angel of Greenwood by Randi Pink
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A historical YA novel that takes place during the Greenwood Massacre of 1921, in an area of Tulsa, OK, known as the Black Wall Street.

The Divines by Ellie Eaton
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With the emotional power of Normal People and the reflective haze of The Girls, a compulsively readable literary debut set in a secluded boarding school, exploring the intoxicating, destructive relationships between teenage girls. 

Roman and Jewel by Dana L. Davis
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If Romeo and Juliet got the Hamilton treatment…who would play the leads? This vividly funny, honest, and charming romantic novel by Dana L. Davis is the story of a girl who thinks she has what it takes…and the world thinks so, too.

You Have a Match by Emma Lord
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From the beloved author of Tweet Cute comes Emma Lord’s You Have a Match, a YA novel of family, friendship, romance and sisterhood…

Cast in Firelight by Dana Swift
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The first book in an epic, heart-pounding fantasy duology about two royal heirs betrothed to be married, but whose loyalties are torn, and a ruthless enemy who threatens their world, perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir, Hafsah Faizal, and Renée Ahdieh.

Winterkeep (Graceling Realm #4) by Kristin Cashore
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The highly anticipated next book in the New York Times bestselling, award-winning Graceling Realm series, which has sold 1.3 million copies.

Crown of Bones by A.K. Wilder
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For fans of epic fantasies and sweeping adventures, this ensemble cast will immerse you in a world of unique magic, breathtaking action and unforgettable characters.

Glimpsed by G. F. Miller
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Perfect for fans of Geekerella and Jenn Bennett, this charming, sparkly rom-com follows a wish-granting teen forced to question if she’s really doing good—and if she has the power to make her own dreams come true.

FEBRUARY

What Big Teeth by Rose Szabo
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Rose Szabo’s thrilling debut is a dark and thrilling novel about a teen girl who returns home to her strange, wild family after years of estrangement, perfect for fans of Wilder Girls. 

The Girl from Shadow Springs by Ellie Cypher
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The Revenant meets True Grit with a magical twist in this thrilling and atmospheric debut fantasy about two teens who must brave a frozen wasteland and the foes within it to save their loved ones and uncover a deadly secret.

Of Silver and Shadow by Jennifer Gruenke
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Ren Kolins is a silver wielder—a dangerous thing to be in the kingdom of Erdis, where magic has been outlawed for a century. But when a wealthy rebel leader discovers her secret, he offers her a fortune to join his revolution. The caveat: she won’t see a single coin until they overthrow the King.

A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
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When Dimple Met Rishi meets Ugly Delicious in this funny, smart romantic comedy, in which two Vietnamese-American teens fall in love and must navigate their newfound relationship amid their families’ age-old feud about their competing, neighbouring restaurants.

As Far as You’ll Take Me by Phil Stamper
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The author of The Gravity of Us crafts another heartfelt coming-of-age story about finding the people who become your home–perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli.

Game Changer by Neal Shusterman
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This high-concept novel from the National Book Award-winning and New York Times-bestselling author of the Arc of a Scythe series tackles the most urgent themes of our time, making this a must-buy for readers who are starting to ask big questions about their own role in the universe.

Love Is a Revolution by Renée Watson
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From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Rene Watson comes a new YA–a love story about not only a romantic relationship but how a girl finds herself and falls in love with who she really is. 

Love Is for Losers by Wibke Brueggemann
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This is a laugh-out-loud exploration of sexuality, family, female friendship, grief, and community. With the heart and hilarity of Netflix’s critically-acclaimed Sex Education, Wibke Brueggemann’s sex positive debut is required reading for Generation Z teens. Think of this as Bridget Jones’ Diary, if it were written by Bridget’s daughter.

MARCH

Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas
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When children go missing, people want answers. When children go missing in the small coastal town of Astoria, people look to Wendy for answers. 

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
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Debut author Angeline Boulley crafts a groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the corruption in her community, for readers of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange. 

The Stolen Kingdom by Jillian Boehme
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Nothing is quite as it seems in this thrilling YA fantasy adventure by Jillian Boehme, The Stolen Kingdom!

Sing Me Forgotten by Jessica S. Olson
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Cast into a well at birth for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories when people sing, she was saved by Cyril, the opera house’s owner. Since that day, he has given her sanctuary from the murderous world outside. All he asks in return is that she use her power to keep ticket sales high—and that she stay out of sight. For if anyone discovers she survived, Isda and Cyril would pay with their lives.

Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo
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The wolves are circling and a young king will face his greatest challenge in the explosive finale of the instant #1 New York Times-bestselling King of Scars Duology.

The Bright and the Pale by Jessica Rubinkowski
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Debut author Jessica Rubinkowski delivers the thrilling first book in an epic Russian folklore–inspired fantasy duology filled with page-turning romance, tragedy, magic, and monsters. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sara Raasch!

Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare
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The Shadowhunters must catch a killer in Edwardian London in this dangerous and romantic sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Chain of Gold, from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. 

American Betiya by Anuradha D. Rajurkar
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Fans of Sandhya Menon, Erika Sanchez and Jandy Nelson will identify with this powerful story of a young artist grappling with first love, family boundaries, and the complications of a cross-cultural relationship.

APRIL

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni
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From bestselling author Lynette Noni comes a dark, thrilling YA fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Sabaa Tahir.

The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky
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New York Times–bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky delivers a deliciously twisty YA thriller that’s Scream meets Karen McManus about a mysterious club with an obsession for horror.

In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens
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A young prince must rely on a mysterious stranger to save him when he is kidnapped during his coming-of-age tour in this swoony adventure that is The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue meets Pirates of the Caribbean.

Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
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As sweet as a macaron from Laduree, with writing as crisp as a freshly baked baguette, this romantic novel set in Paris about an American ballerina and a charming French boy is parfait for fans of American Royals and Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.

Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet by Laekan Zea Kemp
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I’m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter meets Emergency Contact in this stunning story of first love, familial expectations, the power of food, and finding where you belong.

What Beauty There Is by Cory Anderson
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An exhilarating, emotionally powerful and superbly written thriller that’s Winter’s Bone meets The Road.

My Epic Spring Break-Up by Kristin Rockaway
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A fun and upbeat paperback original romance about a girl who finds a cheat sheet for love.

Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses by Kristen O’Neal
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Teen Wolf meets Emergency Contact in this sharply observed, hilarious, and heartwarming debut young adult novel about friendship and the hairy side of chronic illness. 

MAY

The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He
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One of the most twisty, surprising, engaging page-turner YAs you’ll read this year—We Were Liars with sci-fi scope, Lost with a satisfying resolution.

Baby & Solo by Lisabeth Posthuma
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Joel’s new job at the video store is just what the therapist ordered. But what happens if the first true friend he’s made in years finds out about What Was Wrong With Him?

Sixteen Scandals by Sophie Jordan
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In this irreverent regency romp by New York Times best-selling author Sophie Jordan, newly minted sixteen-year-old Primrose Ainsworth finds herself on a wayward birthday adventure through London with a mysterious hero—perfect for fans of My Lady Jane.

Pumpkin by Julie Murphy
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Return to the beloved world of Julie Murphy’s #1 New York Times bestselling Dumplin’—now a popular Netflix feature film starring Jennifer Aniston—in this fabulously joyful, final companion novel about drag, prom, and embracing your inner Queen.

Off the Record by Camryn Garrett
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The behind-the-scenes access of Almost Famous meets the searing revelations of #metoo in this story of a teen journalist who uncovers the scandal of the decade.

Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean
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Crazy Rich Asians meets The Princess Diaries in this irresistible story about Izumi, a Japanese-American girl who discovers her senior year of high school that she’s really a princess of Japan.

Counting Down with You by Tashie Bhuiyan
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In this sparkling and romantic YA debut, a reserved Bangladeshi teenager has twenty-eight days to make the biggest decision of her life after agreeing to fake date her school’s resident bad boy.

Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth
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Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Nina LaCour, this queer coming-of-age story from the author of The Falling in Love Montage is wry, multilayered, and unflinchingly honest.

JUNE

Eat Your Heart Out by Kelly deVos
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Shaun of the Dead meets Dumplin’ in this bitingly funny YA thriller about a kickass group of teens battling a ravenous group of zombies.

Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews
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A reinterpretation of the classic Greek myth of Daphne and Apollo, Daughter of Sparta by debut author Claire Andrews turns the traditionally male-dominated mythology we know into a heart-pounding and empowering female-led adventure.

The Ghosts We Keep by Mason Deaver
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Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, this book will rip your heart out before showing you how to heal from tragedy and celebrate life in the process.

Sisters of the Snake by Sasha Nanua and Sarena Nanua
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Deadly magic, hidden temples, and dark prophecies: Sisters of the Snake is an action-packed, immersive fantasy that will thrill fans of The Crown’s Game and The Tiger at Midnight. 

Simone Breaks All the Rules by Debbie Rigaud
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Late bloomers unite! This fresh and funny #ownvoices novel from rising star Debbie Rigaud is perfect for fans of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Booksmart.

A Season of Sinister Dreams by Tracy Banghart
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Furyborn meets A Curse So Dark and Lonely in this courtly feminist fantasy from Grace and Fury author Tracy Banghart.

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
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Gossip Girl meets Get Out in Ace of Spades, a YA contemporary thriller by debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé about two students, Devon & Chiamaka, and their struggles against an anonymous bully. 

We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon
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A wedding harpist disillusioned with love and a hopeless romantic cater-waiter flirt and fight their way through a summer of weddings in this effervescent romantic comedy from the acclaimed author of Today Tonight Tomorrow.

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