Young Adult New Releases October 13th 2026
It’s new release Tuesday! Time to wish all the new books a happy #BookBirthday but especially today’s YA releases, most are highlighted below! If you are thinking about adding some to your personal library, please check out our independent affiliates: Libro.fm for all your audiobooks and Bookshop.org for all your digital or physical editions!
Everything New Again
by Renée WatsonPublished by: Bloomsbury YA
on October 13, 2026
Genres: Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Young Adult
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Deluxe limited edition will include stenciled edges and a designed case cover!
#1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal winning Renée Watson crafts a tender, romantic YA novel about beginnings and endings and new beginnings again.
Bliss knows there's more to life than what she's experienced in her small town. She's ready to be the girl who isn't just waiting anymore, who can make something happen. Working in her family's funeral home, she can't help but ponder what it means to truly live and what it takes to leave a lasting legacy. Her existential questions have labeled her the weird “funeral home girl” to most of her peers, except for her best friend, Alex, and the new boy visiting from Portland for winter break.
Solomon isn't put off by Bliss's musings. He has questions of his own, like why his mother abandoned him and if she ever did--or ever will--love him. He has come to visit for answers, and to work at his mom's flower shop, where he meets Bliss on a delivery to the funeral home.
Their chance meeting changes everything. As they open up to each other, share their hearts and experience something real, something new, they find that even if a relationship has an end, love can last forever.
Powerful, moving, and inspiring, Everything New Again is a story of first love perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Nicola Yoon, about falling in love and finding who you are--all at the same time.
The Museum of Modern Love
by Mariko TurkPublished by: Henry Holt and Co.
on October 13, 2026
Genres: Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Young Adult
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Tonight, inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art—somewhere between the hours of 8 PM and 5 AM—Auden Peck will fall in love with Miki Kawamura.
That’s Miki’s plan, anyway. And the plan is destiny.
See, Miki’s grandparents fell in love after accidentally being locked in the Met overnight in 1965. And now, after too many almost-confessions, hopeless romantic Miki will finally tell her best friend Auden that she loves him by retracing the path through the museum that her grandparents took that fateful night.
But destiny has other plans. For it’s not Auden who joins Miki on her midnight tour, but Lou McSweeney—the world’s most jaded cynic, and Miki’s ex. How can she possibly confess her feelings for Auden when she’s stuck sparring with this arrogant jerk? And is it possible that her original plan was not destiny’s true course after all?
For fans of Lynn Painter and Jenny Han, The Museum of Modern Love is an irresistible instant classic about the thrilling, often infuriating, rush of first love, guaranteed to sweep you off your feet.
Revenge of the Final Girl
by Andrea MosquedaPublished by: Feiwel and Friends
on October 13, 2026
Genres: Thriller, Young Adult
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Liliana “Lili” Garza hasn’t had a single moment of peace since her best friends were murdered at a graduation. A year later, Lili is barely scraping by. Now that her own high school graduation is fast approaching, reminders of the massacre are all around her, with news stories commemorating the anniversary of the Gatzville graduate murders and a town that refuses to let her forget.
But when one of Lili’s classmates is found dead at a party exactly one year after that horrific night—killed by the same injuries that Lili herself had survived—Lili realizes that someone is trying to recreate the past—and this time, they might not let her escape. To stay alive—again—Lili must confront the ghosts of her past to find out who is coming for her, even if it means unearthing the painful memories she has buried deep down inside.
A tense thriller about the scars that trauma leaves—and the lengths we will go to survive, despite the odds stacked against us—this is a powerful YA novel that will stay with you long after the final page.
Sunderworld, Vol. 2: The Unfortunate Responsibilities of Leopold Berry
by Ransom Riggson October 13, 2026
Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult
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The bestselling Sunderworld saga reaches its epic conclusion in this thrilling fantasy from Ransom Riggs, author of the #1 global phenomenon Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.
The magic was failing. The monsters were coming. Sunder was desperate for a hero, and Leopold Berry was certain he’d been chosen to save it.
He was wrong.
After flunking his channeler test in spectacular fashion and getting kicked out of Sunder in record time, Leopold swore he was done with magic for good—until a trail of clues from his late mother dragged him back in, then led him to a mysterious ring that might just be the most powerful object in magical history. If only he can figure out how the damn thing works.
Now the walls are closing in.
Famous in Sunder for all the wrong reasons, Leopold is being stalked by paparazzi, threatened by government agents determined to get their hands on the ring, and hunted by terrifying creatures hungry for its power. His only hope is to learn to wield the ring before someone kills him for it and then use it to uncover his family’s buried connection to Sunder before the trail goes cold—and the magical world collapses around him.
Because the magic is still failing. The monsters are everywhere. And Sunder still needs a hero.
With loyal friends Emmet and Isabel at his side, Leopold must decide who he can trust in a city built on illusion—and whether the kid who was never chosen is willing to risk everything for the world that didn’t want him.
Welcome back to Sunderworld.
The Murder Party
by Cindy R.X. Heon October 13, 2026
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When June Chan's older sister Lily is stabbed to death at a secret party in front of a dozen people, June learns about the exclusive murder mystery club Lily was in, and the themed games that members played.
The police rule Lily's death an accident caused by a malfunctioning prop knife and close the case. The school warns all the members—including Lily's boyfriend and best friends—and shuts Murder Club down.
Everyone seems fine to move on. Accept that life isn't fair and that Lily's death was just a tragic accident…everyone but June. Determined to find out more about the Club, its members, and exactly what happened that night, she dives into the personal lives of everyone who witnessed Lily's death.
As June begins to uncover secrets the club would prefer to remain hidden, it becomes clear Lily's death wasn't an accident. June realizes that the only way she can find out what really happened is to revive Murder Club and set a trap. To catch her sister's killer, she will have to host the deadliest Murder Night of all…
Just the Good Parts
by Robbie CouchPublished by: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
on October 13, 2026
Genres: Contemporary, LGBTQIA+, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult
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From the New York Times bestselling author of If I See You Again Tomorrow comes a stunningly romantic, speculative novel about a teen looking for his missing dad, who keeps getting pulled into others’ memories and crossing paths with a handsome stranger who also doesn’t belong there.
Caspen Coolsby’s dad is missing. But even though it’s only been a few months, everyone has given up on finding him. Except for Caspen.
He finally gets a break in the case when he meets his new upstairs neighbors and discovers he can somehow transport himself into each of the college students’ memories using candle scents that remind them of important moments. No one loved candles more than his dad, so Caspen is sure there must be clues pointing toward where to find him hidden in the memories.
His thinking hits a snag, though, when a handsome boy named Lars keeps popping up in memories where he also doesn’t belong. As the lines between memory and reality begin to blur, Caspen can’t help but fall for the mysterious boy who keeps chipping away at the rose-colored lens he’s always seen life through. But will Caspen be able to find his dad and his crush outside of these stolen moments if it means reliving the hard truths of his past and not just the good parts?
Sincerely, Your Murderer
by Ravena GuronPublished by: Sourcebooks Fire
on October 13, 2026
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult
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Murder, mystery and mind-blowing twists: the deadly new YA thriller from bestselling breakout sensation, Ravena Guron, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus.
Seventeen-year-old Kay left her sleepy hometown after the devastating death of her friend, Ivy. But when her parents go on holiday without her, Kay is forced to come back to stay with her cousin. And her return comes with a bang. Because when Kay arrives, it's to find an anonymous letter on her bed.
The letter tells her that there will be a thrill on Tuesday, a wreckage on Wednesday, treachery on Thursday, a fire on Friday, sabotage on Saturday, a stabbing on Sunday - and her murder on Monday.
And if Kay can't figure out who is behind the threats, the worst day of the week is about to get deadly...
Heirs of Infamy
by Kyla ZhaoPublished by: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
on October 13, 2026
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Thriller, Young Adult
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Beneath the neon glare of postwar San Francisco, Chinatown is ruled by two rival crime families. East Phoenix deals in secrets and stealth, West Dragon in fists and fear. But amid rising anti-Chinese hostility, both empires are bleeding money—and the fragile truce between them frays by the day.
As the daughter of Chinatown’s most powerful crime boss, Alexis Sung can do almost anything—except join the family business. When her first job for East Phoenix goes wrong, her father shuts her out for good. Across town, Zachary Ren—a brilliant orphan raised by West Dragon—is desperate to escape a life he never chose. Their paths weren’t meant to cross again, not after he destroyed Alexis's one shot to prove herself.
That changes when a daring heist surfaces—one score big enough to save both families. Defying her father’s orders, Alexis seizes the chance to redeem herself by striking an uneasy alliance with Zachary.
Old wounds reopen. New sparks catch. And survival means trusting the last person she should.
When the World Was Happy
by Benjamin Alire SáenzPublished by: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
on October 13, 2026
Genres: Contemporary, LGBTQIA+, Young Adult
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Two starred reviews!
A “heartrending yet beautiful” (School Library Journal, starred review) tale of twins and their group of friends who are forced to navigate life, relationships, and grief after their world is turned upside down from New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Benjamin Alire Sáenz.
CheChe knows that he and his twin sister Emma lead an unusual life. They enjoy spending time with their parents and grandparents, love to read, and don’t have a huge circle of friends—and they’re happy. Then, just a few months after they turn seventeen, three gunmen show up one morning at their El Paso, Texas, high school, and everything changes.
CheChe loses a leg, and both he and Emma have friends who die. Suddenly, the world feels like a very different place. But what they find hasn’t changed—or has only gotten deeper—is their love for their family, their close friends, and one another, and as they begin to heal, they create their own little community, one that wields the power of humor, kindness, and hope.
CheChe finds himself doing all kinds of things he never expected from his junior year: relearning to walk, falling in love with the boy he’s nursed a longtime crush on, making friends with a kid he always found intimidating. By the end of this life-changing school year, none of them will be the same, and many of them will have found their voices in ways they never imagined.
White Mountain: Deluxe Edition (Black River, 2)
by Ruby Jean CottlePublished by: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
on October 13, 2026
Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Thriller, Young Adult
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This special deluxe edition is printed with gorgeous stenciled edges and a stunning foil-stamped case and a printed endpaper map!
The beloved Black River duology concludes in this spine-tingling, swoon-worthy vampire romance with an epic twist that will stay with readers forever—for fans of The Vampire Diaries and the Shatter Me series.
Four months have passed since the teenagers of White Mountain learned the truth of what makes them bloodthirsty, but questions still remain: Why us? Why this mountain?
Opi Silver is struggling more than anyone. Her sister, Dusty, seems to have everything under control, but Opi is constantly distracted by her insatiable thirst. To make matters worse, Eli Blake won’t leave Opi alone. He says he's trying to help her, but he's definitely not helping her learn to tell bloodlust and attraction apart.
Her carnal confusion becomes the least of her worries when an unrelenting detective starts digging into the town’s trail of unsolved deaths. Suddenly, everything the Silver sisters and their friends have hidden is on the verge of being exposed. If Opi wants to protect the people she loves, she may have to embrace the darkness she’s been fighting. With old enemies returning and new dangers closing in, the group is in more danger than they realize.
The worst may be yet to come.
★ ”A rewarding finish to an inventive, emotionally charged duology"—Kirkus, starred review
Guard My Heart
by Sabrina FedelPublished by: Delacorte Press
on October 13, 2026
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Young Adult
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A girl who dreams of being a D1 ice hockey goalie meets a hot hockey player who offers a deal to boost her skills in this young adult hockey romance!
Hit me with your best shot . . .
RYLEIGH VENTO has one goal—literally. She dreams of becoming an all-star goalie on a Division 1 women’s ice hockey team. Senior year is her last shot, and she can’t afford distractions. Not injuries. Not family drama. And definitely not a relationship.
Enter Jett Robitaille, the school’s new hockey god. He wants Ryleigh to be his fake girlfriend to make another girl—Ryleigh’s nemesis—jealous.
Ryleigh’s answer? To block his goal. Until Jett ups the stakes: He’ll train her, push her, and use his own skills to help her become the best goalie in the league. As the season heats up, Ryleigh has to decide if letting Jett in will make her stronger—or throw her completely off her game. Because sometimes the hardest save isn’t on the ice . . . it’s guarding your heart.
The End of Us
by Sandra ProudmanPublished by: Joy Revolution
on October 13, 2026
Genres: Romance, Sci-Fi, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult
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A couple fights their way back to each other in a post-apocalyptic world after one gives their spot in California’s last known haven to the other, in this captivating dystopian romance about sacrifice, survival, and unshakeable love.
For year, Jules and Rico have only had each other—through the burning heat, hunger, and sleepless nights together in the Wasteland. Their only hope of escape? Winning the lottery into the Oasis, the last safe haven in California.
Though the odds are against them, Rico’s number is selected. Selflessly, he gives his spot to Jules. He’d be locked up for his role in a failed rebellion if he went, anyway. But even in a fancy city built for the elite, Jules can’t stop thinking about Rico—or how to save everyone she left behind.
Then Rico learns that the lottery was rigged. The rebels have a new plan—with Rico at its center. If he refuses to help, Jules won’t survive paradise.
Now their relationship is being tested in more ways than one. The harder they fight for the life they’ve always dreamed of, the more they wonder: Is there a future for the two of them . . . or is this the end of everything?
Navigating With You Vol. 1
by Jeremy Whitley, Nikki Foxrobot, Micah Myers, Cassio RibeiroPublished by: Maverick
on October 13, 2026
Genres: Graphic Novel, LGBTQIA+, Young Adult
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A new hardcover re-release of the award-winning graphic novel--a charming POC-led WLW romance where two new friends hit the road in search of the missing volumes of their favorite manga.
Neesha Sparks is a disabled, vocal community activist with a passion for costume design. Gabby Graciana is an optimistic surfer—and, like Neesha, a new kid at school. When the two girls discover that they like the same manga series, Navigator Nozomi, they become more than just fellow new kids. But it was more than just having read the same book series—neither of them had finished it! Soon, they become new friends on a mission—to track down the remaining Navigator Nozomi books. This slice-of-life romance follows the two girls as they adventure across North Carolina to find each book, with their story intercut with the tales of Navigator Nozomi. Neesha and Gabby find more than just the books though—they find acceptance, friendship, understanding, and love.
Dreamweaving
by O.O. SangoyomiPublished by: Page Street YA
on October 13, 2026
Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult
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A high-stakes, dark academia fantasy perfect for fans of The Raven Cycle and Legendborn.
Deja Freeman comes from a long line of witches, each one ushered into the magical Web by a woman before her—only she was never woven in. After her mother’s death, Deja’s aunt sought to protect her from the complications of magic. But when Deja enrolls at the prestigious Tanglewood Preparatory School, her mom’s alma mater, she finds herself walking the same perilous path that got her mother murdered.
Straight-A student Tóbi Ẹkúndayọ̀ is Tanglewood’s most popular student and future valedictorian. The only thing she has left to accomplish is winning junior class president. But her life keeps throwing curveballs, including strange, disturbing dreams that Tanglewood’s newest student seems to share.
Each dream is a piece of a complicated puzzle, but one thing lies at the center: the mysterious disappearance of one of Tanglewood’s best students. Joined by a motley crew of friends, the girls must work together to untangle the school’s dark history before the administration, or something far more sinister, catches up with them.
Something Is Killing the Children: Hope Is a Knife
by James Tynion IV, Kiersten WhitePublished by: Crown
on October 13, 2026
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Paranormal
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Welcome to the dark. It has very sharp teeth.
Based on the internationally bestselling comic series, with millions of copies in print, the first full-length novel from the terrifying world of Something Is Killing the Children—a stunning collaboration between Eisner-winning co-creator James Tynion IV and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White
As a Black Mask, Erica Slaughter has a very straightforward job: find the monster, kill the monster, then do it all again. But when she arrives in Badwater, Idaho, nothing is simple. She can’t determine whether the horrific killer of a twelve-year-old was a bear, a person, or something much worse. Complicating matters is the charismatic doomsday preacher who is quickly leading the small town to the verge of hysteria. If Erica wants to save the surviving children, she has to figure out which kid’s fears might have summoned a monster—and fast. Erica must get to the truth before the Order and the town come to the same conclusion: to stop the monster, you have to kill the girl.
Hope Is a Knife is a chilling, original tale in SIKTC lore, where monsters are real and only the hunters of the Order of St. George are equipped to challenge them. Whether or not you’ve already devoured the Eisner Award–winning comics, this standalone vision of supernatural horror is a thrill ride of the highest order.
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