Young Adults (Ages 12-18)

From the author of One of Us Is Lying comes a gripping mystery about a murder at a school, secrets uncovered, and the danger of keeping secrets close.

Teen Kat lives a double life as popular "Max" on social media. When her lies unravel, she must navigate the fallout without hurting loved ones.

Powerful and gripping debut novel about a girl's search for her missing friend and herself. A must-read exploring trauma and friendship.

Cat Phillips navigates her crush on her best friend while exploring new romantic possibilities in this sweet and funny lesbian story set during Libra Season.

Looking for Smoke by K. A. Cobell is a gripping thriller on the Blackfeet reservation where a murder investigation leads four friends to face their complicated pasts.

Small-town horror tale where Paz must hunt down a monster with her childhood friends. A chilling debut for fans of Rory Power and Danielle Vega.

National Book Award winner and New York Times Bestseller about a teenage girl's queer romance in 1954 Chinatown, navigating love and danger.

YA murder mystery set in 1930s LA's Chinatown. When film star Lulu Wong is found dead, the Chow sisters investigate amidst a cover-up and danger.

Join Pip at a murder mystery party with intriguing twists inspired by A Good Girl's Guide to Murder in this novella from Holly Jackson.

Academic rivals, scandalous secrets, and invisible powers collide in this genre-bending YA debut by a Chinese American girl at an elite boarding school.

Get ready for a rollicking queer medieval rom com! Gwen & Art, betrothed since birth, team up at Camelot, leading to swoony romances and hilarious shenanigans.

Teen romance intertwines with identity, equality, and censorship issues in small town Kansas. Can Lou and Joey's romance survive as tensions rise at school?

Pip breaks her promise to not investigate when a friend goes missing in this dark, addictive sequel. More secrets are revealed in this must-read mystery.

Tiwa and Said must team up to save their Islamic Center from demolition while navigating their complicated past in this heartwarming YA romance.

The Soler sisters attend a prestigious finishing school, but when Renata returns polite and possibly murderous, Isla must unravel the school's secrets.

Coming of age as a fat brown girl in a white suburb gets even harder as Charlie's life goes up in flames. Can she find self-acceptance and love?

A powerful retelling of Cinderella where teen girls overthrow the kingdom's oppressive traditions. A fresh take that challenges classic fairy tales.

Suzanne Collins's second book in the Hunger Games trilogy, now in trade paperback, follows Katniss and Peeta as they become the faces of a rebellion against the Capitol.

A thrilling novel where a group of teens face terrifying consequences after their friend is bitten by a feared creature in their town.

YA thriller where nonbinary teen birder investigates murder with neighbor and crush, facing fears and uncovering a conspiracy. #MurderMostFowl

Coming of age in Palestine amidst political turmoil, Ibtisam Barakat's memoir follows her pursuit of dreams and education in the face of adversity.

Maeve's tarot readings make her popular at school until a classmate disappears after drawing a chilling card. Maeve must use her connection with the cards to find clues.

Nnedi Okorafor's magical tale "Akata Witch" follows Sunny, a Nigerian albino with hidden powers, on a thrilling adventure with friends. A blend of magic and mystery praised by Neil Gaiman and Rick Riordan.

YA thriller Ace of Spades follows Devon & Chiamaka as they face a dangerous bully, Aces, threatening their futures. Can they stop Aces before it's too late?