Young Adult New Releases October 6th 2026
We are welcoming October with an epic new release day for all the book lovers and of course YA books! It is also Banned Books Week and October is also Queer History Month so we have a lot to share! Speaking of which you can check out most of today’s young adult new releases over 20+ books highlighted below! It is also Indie Bookshop Appreciation Sale at Libro.Fm one of our affiliates and they have so many audiobooks on sale. And if you need some print copies check out our Bookshop.org affiliate!
We're Here, We're Queer!: A History of LGBTQ+ Activism: (An Illustrated History of Queer Activists, Civil Rights, Pride, Protest, and the Fight for Equality - For Teens)
by David RobertsPublished by: Candlewick
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Graphic Novel, LGBTQIA+, Non-Fiction, Young Adult
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A gorgeously illustrated, accessible celebration of queer activism—its history, people, and culture—by the New York Times best-selling creator of Suffragette.
This illustrated history of LGBTQ+ activism brings to life stories of resistance, friendship, love, fear, division, unity, and astonishing perseverance in the face of discrimination and oppression. From the secret slang adopted by gay Londoners in the 1960s to decades of sit-ins and marches, from the Stonewall uprising to the dazzling history of drag, this is a wide-ranging and inclusive account of a multifaceted movement that continues to this day.
Evocative prose puts readers deeply into key moments and showcases the words and personalities of figures from queer history, including Harvey Milk, Julian Hows, Carla Toney, Crystal LaBeija, We’wha, Vincent Jones, Marsha P. Johnson, Alan Turing, Sylvia Rivera, and many more. Masterful and joyful artwork by beloved author-illustrator David Roberts makes this a keepsake book for queer families and anyone who values the history of this struggle. David Roberts includes hundreds of portraits, giving faces AND voices to often overlooked heroes. He includes a personal introduction and fact-filled timelines; back matter includes a bibliography and an afterword from This Book Is Gay author Juno Dawson.
Radio Free Texas
by Libba BrayPublished by: Scholastic Press
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Young Adult
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From beloved bestselling author Libba Bray, a story of love, rock n' roll, and sex (in that order) in 1980s Texas.
Bowie is a little bit lost in his small Texas town. As he starts his senior year, the only thing he's pretty sure of is that he has a crush on Comet Jensen, a girl who's such a firecracker that she actually sets off a firecracker on the first day of school.
Since Comet is one wrong move away from getting expelled, Bowie steps in and takes the blame for the stunt. His punishment? Community service at a local radio station run by an anti-social, antiestablishment anti-hero named Marlon. Suddenly, Bowie finds he not only has something to do, but he also has something to say. And, possibly, a future with Comet.
In the tradition of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Eleanor & Park, and any other book or movie that's nailed what it's like to be lost and then found when you're in high school, this is a funny, touching story about how growing up, like love, is never a solo project.
The Sixth Faction (The Sixth Faction, #1)
by Veronica RothPublished by: HarperCollins
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Dystopian, Sci-Fi, Young Adult
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The worldwide sensation as you’ve never seen it before. Step into a bold new Divergent series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth.
Beatrice Prior stands on the brink of a decision every person in her world must make: five factions, five futures, five lives.
She has a plan: she's going to make the bravest choice, and leave Abnegation behind to join Dauntless, even though it means leaving her family behind.
But when tragedy strikes at her Choosing Ceremony, everything changes—her world, her plans, even Beatrice herself.
Her ensuing decision thrusts her into the crosshairs of an underground rebellion, and into the path of a boy with secrets as dangerous as her own—a boy with only a number for a name.
One choice will change everything.
Marionetta, Volume 1
by Míriam Bonastre TurPublished by: Ink Pop
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Young Adult
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of Hooky comes the first graphic novel in a thrilling young adult dark fantasy series about a teenage girl who is magically resurrected into a traveling circus by a sinister deity.
Adapted in print from the viral Webtoon phenomenon, this first volume delivers exclusive new content, including never-before-seen illustrations and the first chapter of a new original story that fans can’t read online!
A mysterious circus. A missing friend. A dangerous deal—the Webtoon sensation with over a million readers comes to print for the first time!
Julia Lazarrett is happy with her honest and predictable life. But when her best friend Kamille convinces her to visit a travelling circus that has come to their hometown, both of their lives are changed forever.
Thrust into a world full of secrets and magic, Julia accepts a horrifying deal that saves her from an untimely death. However, in exchange, this honest girl is forced to discover whether she has what it takes to kill someone.
Wondrous
by Heather FawcettPublished by: Disney-Hyperion
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Fantasy, Mythology/Folklore, Retellings, Young Adult
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Timed to the 75th anniversary of Disney’s enduring classic Alice in Wonderland, this young adult sequel follows teenaged Alice on a curious new adventure down the rabbit hole, many years after her first visit to Wonderland.
Wonderland is a world of Alice’s own. Or is it?
Years after her first tumble down the rabbit hole, Alice returns to Wonderland for good. As a young woman with limited options in 19th century London, only Wonderland can grant her the freedom she craves, like the chance to open a traveling magical tea shop.
Even though Alice expects madness from familiar faces like Hatter, Hare, and the Cheshire Cat, she doesn’t expect to meet another real-world teenager—one who claims she is the “true” Alice and the first adventurer to explore Wonderland. Soon, the Queen of Hearts’ soldiers capture both girls and bring them to the castle, and more startling truths come to light: dozens of other so-called “Alices” have appeared in Wonderland, too.
Based on a strange prophecy, the Queen believes one Alice is destined to save Wonderland from utter peril: three ghastly mock dragons who have invaded from another realm. Whoever can stop the mock dragons will be named “The Alice” . . . while the others will be exiled, never allowed to return.
Determined to secure Wonderland’s future and her own, Alice sets out on a daring quest, equipped only with her enchanted tea set. Hesitant to trust any other Alices, she forms a tenuous alliance with a strange boy with a connection to the fearful jabberwocks of lore. But is Alice truly the Alice in Wonderland, or a mere footnote in another heroine’s story?
Falling Like Snow (Bramble Falls)
by Misty WilsonPublished by: Margaret K. McElderry Books
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Young Adult
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A girl juggles planning her town’s first-ever winter festival and untangling her complicated feelings for both her best friend and the star hockey player in this charming book in the swoony Bramble Falls series that started with the New York Times bestselling Falling Like Leaves.
After Bramble Falls’s wildly successful Falling Leaves Festival, Sloane Sullivan is looking forward to some downtime—especially kicking back and marathoning Nora Ephron movies with her best friend, Asher. But they barely make it through Sleepless in Seattle before Sloane’s mom calls an emergency tourism department meeting; it’s all hands on deck—Bramble Falls is having its first ever Falling Snow Festival!
Sloane may still be recovering from the last seasonal event, but she’s also excited. After all, Christmas is the best time of year! And she’ll have her whole crew by her side, including her cousin Ellis and, of course, Asher. But when irresistible, hockey-playing Micah catches Sloane’s attention, she finds herself a bit distracted. The emotions her unexpected flirtation brings up make Sloane feel confused about Micah…and Asher.
She’s never thought of Asher as more than her best friend, but even if Sloane is seeing Asher in a new light, what does that mean for her and Micah? Uncertain and more than a little overwhelmed, Sloane throws herself into festival preparations, hoping to get a little Christmas magic in return that will help her figure out where her heart lies.
The Pools
by E. LockhartPublished by: Delacorte Press
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Contemporary, Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the We Were Liars series comes a love story full of simmering darkness and astonishing twists, following two teenagers whose lives are shattered by a shocking transformation.
Once, in a small New England town known for its hot springs, something terrible happened. Something that should have been a warning to stay away from the pools, if the stories were to be believed.
But no one is afraid of the water anymore, even if they should be.
When new girl Lexie meets golden boy Chester, their chemistry is undeniable. She’s running from a glittering life she won’t speak about. He’s hiding secrets of his own. Their connection feels bigger than both of them, despite their damage.
One frigid winter morning in that small New England town, five people go for a swim in the pools. Five people, including Chester. What happens there sends shock waves through the town, changing life as Lexie knows it forever.
Devoured (Bitten #2)
by Jordan Stephanie Grayon October 6, 2026
Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult
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Once bitten, forever bound in this dark and deadly conclusion to the breathtaking New York Times bestselling werewolf romantasy, Bitten--where power means everything.
This gorgeous DELUXE LIMITED EDITION is available while supplies last and features:
Stenciled sprayed edges
Printed case
Gorgeous endpaper art
Deluxe effects on the jacketWelcome back to the Wolf Queen's Court.
Vanessa Hart is done being a victim. After the brutal winter massacre stole everything from her, she vows vengeance against her enemies once and for all--even if that means killing the boy she once loved ...
Vanessa bides her time playing the role of a docile subject. But beneath her mask, she sharpens her powers, embracing the werewolf within while weaving a complicated web of lies, betrayals, and alliances to topple the throne.
Unfortunately, vengeance isn't easy, and nothing in the Wolf Queen's Court is ever as it seems. As the darkness of the castle bleeds into human society, it's clear no one is safe. Cora's vicious reign grows stronger by the day, Sinclair continues hiding deadly secrets, and Calix--the boy Vanessa might loathe most of all--is threatening her every plan.
With nowhere to run and no place to hide, Vanessa sheds the last of her humanity to play this lethal game of werewolves. And if she doesn't win, the consequences will destroy her life--and the entire world as she knows it--forever.
What Feeds Below
by Tatiana Schlote-BonnePublished by: Bindery Books
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Horror, Young Adult
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The darkness isn’t empty. It’s hungry.
At the edge of the City of the Void, a massive chasm extends miles into the earth, its treacherous terrain overrun with vicious monsters and carnivorous plants. For orphaned best friends Petra and Jade, guiding treasure-seeking tourists down into the Void is the only way to earn enough to pull themselves up out of the slums for good.
Petra prefers to play it safe and take jobs only in the Void’s upper levels, where the dangers are better understood, while Jade wants to risk a descent to the deepest and most mysterious Sixth Layer. Because the deeper they go, the better the payout, and the sooner their dreams can become reality.
Their friendship is Petra’s whole world, and Jade’s approval means everything—so Petra agrees to do it Jade’s way.When their job goes wrong and Jade is lost in the Void, Petra must plunge deeper than she’s ever dared to save her friend. But she doesn’t know the truth of the Void . . . or what really waits for her in its depths.
The Blood Queen (Spy and Guardian #2)
by Sara Raasch, Beth RevisPublished by: Sourcebooks Fire
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Mythology/Folklore, Young Adult
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In this stunning sequel to The Crimson Throne, Alyth and Samson must infiltrate the fae court to prepare to face the bloodthirsty army of the High Blade who is intent on destroying both the mortal and fae worlds. From the New York Times bestselling authors of the Witch and Hunter duology, Sara Raasch and Beth Revis, comes the conclusion to this incredible romantasy duology.
Alyth and Samson finally know the identity of the High Blade, leader of the bloodthirsty Red Cap army, and it's someone they never suspected. They'll use every bit of courage, smarts, and luck they have to escape her grasp and flee to the fae court, where they hope to find aid in the fight against the Red Caps.
But the fae princes have been apathetic since the Faerie Queen disappeared years ago at the hands of the High Blade. They seem unwilling to help. And if they find out Samson's true identity, he'll be killed and Alyth banished.
Alyth and Samson can only depend on each other and their love as they navigate fae politics, try to win allies, search for the missing queen, and face down the greatest threat the two worlds have ever known.
I've Got Plans for You
by Roselyn ClarkePublished by: Sourcebooks Fire
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult
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Rory Wilson and Celeste Markham are friends. Or that’s what everyone thinks. Their boyfriends are co-captains of the soccer team, they hang out with the same group, and they’re even going to the same college in the fall.
The truth is, they've been secretly sabotaging one other since middle school, and the only thing keeping their frenemy-ship from total destruction is that they each know the others’ darkest secret.When Rory spies her boyfriend hooking up with Celeste, the endgame begins. Now she has plans to finally get Celeste exiled from the friend group so she no longer has to play second-best to the insufferably perfect Celeste. It'll happen at the beach house where the entire group is kicking off the summer with a week of chilling by the pool, partying, and—if Rory plays her cards right—shocking revelations that will turn everyone against Celeste. She has a plan, and it's going to work. No matter what it costs her.
But taking down a frenemy is no easy task, and Rory’s not the only one in the house bent on destruction. Either Celeste is even more devious than Rory realized, or someone else is stealthily playing the circle of friends against one another. As a storm strands them all in the house, tensions rise and the dangers escalate. Rory doesn't know whether she's the target of this secret revenge, or if Celeste is. Will she be the one to end up dead? Or the one left without an alibi?
The Way We Become (The Way I Used to Be)
by Amber SmithPublished by: Margaret K. McElderry Books
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult
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Eden and her fellow survivors look to the future in this powerful story of justice, autonomy, and healing told in multiple points of view—the powerful conclusion to the Way I Used to Be trilogy from internationally bestselling author Amber Smith.
Eden struggled to find her voice for years after her brother’s friend Kevin raped her. It wasn’t until Kevin’s ex-girlfriend Gen and his sister, Amanda, came forward, that Eden knew she wasn’t alone. Determined to do everything in their power to pursue justice, Eden, Amanda, and Gen testified against Kevin in a trial that turned their lives inside out.
In the wake of the judge’s decision, they are now expected to move on—all while grappling with the hurt and grief that are never far behind. Amanda is adrift finishing high school, Eden is still learning what it means to be in a healthy relationship, and college dropout Gen is struggling to find direction at all. On three different paths toward healing, each girl has to chart her own course forward to discover the woman she’ll become.
The Worst Is Yet to Come
by Trish LundyPublished by: Henry Holt & Co. (BYR)
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Young Adult
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From the author of The One That Got Away with Murder comes a fresh YA mystery about a girl who survives a murder attempt and the boy who finds her bleeding on the side of the road as they team up to find out who is targeting teen girls in their small, Rust Belt community. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus.
High school might be officially over, but the real nightmare is just beginning. When two best friends are attacked on graduation night, only one of them makes it out alive.
Left for dead at an abandoned house but determined to find out who killed her best friend, Rose is rescued by former high school quarterback and heartthrob, Jake, who becomes an unexpected ally. . . and maybe something more. But when she learns that seventeen years ago, another girl suffered the exact same fate in the exact same place, she wonders if a murderer might be back with a vengeance. . . or is a copycat killer on the loose?
Time is running out, because whoever the killer is, they’re eager to correct their biggest mistake: letting Rose live. As Rose follows the trail of evidence, she’s led down a path of horrors that threatens to expose the insidious secrets at the heart of her community—secrets the killer will do anything to keep quiet.
Things We Swore We'd Never Do
by Jillian DoddPublished by: Bloom Books
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Young Adult
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Set against long Texas summers filled with pinky promises and the bittersweet magic of growing up, The Things We Swore We'd Never Do, a new story from Jillian Dodd, is about losing your person and learning how to live a little louder in the silence they leave behind.
Growing up one broken rule at a time.
It started with a list.
The things we swore we'd never do.
Kiss boys. Lie to our parents. Wear push-up bras.
We were nine years old and certain of everything.
McKenna Moore was everything I wasn't--fearless, opinionated, and always one step ahead. I was the quiet one, never needing to be the center of anything. But standing next to her always made me feel braver.
We spent summers at the lake, made pinky promises in the dark, and bottled our girlhood like fireflies in a jar.
We thought we had forever.
But growing up has a way of breaking things wide open.
Of shattering the pieces you thought would always fit.
Now the list is back--and her older brother, Callum, the boy who faded from our world as we grew up, wants me to finish it.
He wants me to break every rule we swore we never would.
Every crossed-out line, every broken rule, feels like a step toward something I'm not sure I'm ready for.
But maybe becoming who you are means letting go of who you thought you'd always be.
The Southern Sorority of Superstitious Witches: A Novel
by Katie OrtizPublished by: Crooked Lane
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Historical Fiction, LGBTQIA+, Paranormal, Young Adult
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In this spellbinding Southern Gothic novel, three women weave together old Southern folklore and magic to fight sexism and educational discrimination in post-Civil War Alabama, perfect for fans of Hester Fox and Louisa Morgan.
When Lucille, Catherine, and Victoria are invited to participate in a trial semester for women at Alabama's most prestigious university, they each have their own reasons for accepting. Lucille wants freedom from both her father's control and reminders of her traitorous first love. Catherine wants to escape an arranged marriage meant to halt her attraction to women. And Victoria wants to run from the guilt that haunts her after the death of one of her fellow mill girls.
The trial semester will determine whether or not women across the state will be allowed to attend other universities. But the enrolled women quickly learn that success is not guaranteed, and some of their male cohorts are determined to see them fail. When the men's pranks go too far, Lucille, Catherine, and Victoria form a coven under the guise of a sorority and call upon witchcraft steeped in the traditions of southern folklore to fight back.
As they gather their fellow witches, they discover there is something darker at work at the university, a force that is determined to expel all the women at the university, and they'll need all the allies they can get if they want to succeed.
For fans of Witchcraft for Wayward Girls and Weyward, this historical speculative novel explores the darker side of human nature and the ways in which women navigate—and survive—oppressive, male-dominated societies.
Children of Owl
by Darcie Little Badger, Abigail RajunovPublished by: Levine Querido
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Mystery, Mythology/Folklore, Paranormal, Young Adult
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From the peerless master of contemporary fantasy comes a tale of three cousins and the world of creatures, ghosts, and murderers that surrounds their trailer park. Illustrated throughout with comics pages!
Maisie: hasn't gotten her life back on track since her best friend died and she saw Owl, harbinger of ill tidings and doom.
Joel: Streaming prodigy with questionable decision-making who's been exiled to a summer of kitten fostering.
Verona: will do anything to leave their trailer park behind, even watch a house she knows is haunted.
Owl: son of Big Owl, who can't help who he is, or how much he cares about these aforementioned humans.
Their four stories intertwine with a ghost bent on justice, an adorable feline Animal Person, and a vengeful monster headed straight for them in this singular YA fantasy novel from Newbery Honor-winning Darcie Little Badger.
It's Only Dancing
by Jasmine GuilloryPublished by: Scholastic Press
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult
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A Good Morning America Book Club Pick!
New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory makes her highly anticipated young adult debut with a Dirty Dancing-inspired contemporary romcom!
It's the summer before her senior year of high school and Kat (Kitty to her family) planned to spend it reading good books, working on her college applications, and enjoying her independence. Instead, she's stuck for an entire month with her family at a camp in the desert in Southern California.
When she stumbles across a staff party on the first night, she's jealous of their joyful, uninhibited dancing. She hasn't danced like that since two years ago, when she was forced to quit ballet, which she once loved more than anything. She's determined to leave dance where it belongs -- the past.
But Jordan, the handsome and magnetic hip-hop dance instructor, keeps dragging it into her present. As Kat begins sneaking around and lying to her parents to spend time with Jordan, she'll have to ask herself -- what is she willing to risk to finally feel free? And is it possible her feelings for Jordan could reignite her love for dance?
The Twelve Dates of Christmas
by Catherine HapkaPublished by: Simon Pulse
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Young Adult
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A teen feeling bored in her relationship subtly encourages her boyfriend to make a holiday connection with someone new—only to find herself regretting it—in this hijinks-filled wintry rom-com.
Lexi has been going out with Cameron for way too long. Sure, he’s a nice guy, but there’s a spark missing between them. So she comes up with the perfect plan: get him to fall for another girl so she’ll be single—and guilt-free.
But when Lexi sees Cameron looking awfully cozy with someone else, her heart melts and she realizes she’s made a terrible mistake. She needs to find a way to get Cameron back—and before he goes out on twelve dates with her. According to her budding psychologist best friend, once a new couple has gone out a dozen times, their relationship is pretty much set.
After dinner, the movies, and ice skating, it looks like the Christmas Ball will likely be Cameron and his new girl’s twelfth date (but who’s counting?). Can Lexi find a way to rekindle her relationship with Cameron before it’s too late?
Jem and the Holograms Book One
by Kelly Thompson, Sophie CampbellPublished by: BOOM! Box
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Graphic Novel, LGBTQIA+, Romance, Young Adult
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It’s showtime, Synergy! Friendship and romance take center stage in the outrageous series for fans of Josie and the Pussycats, Cheetah Girls, and K-Pop Demon Hunters!
Jerrica Benton and her sisters Kimber, Aja, and Shana dream of musical stardom, but stage fright keeps Jerrica from stepping fully into the spotlight. When they discover their father’s secret invention, their world changes forever as Jem and the Holograms are born! Suddenly, they’re ready to play…if they can survive the competition from their ruthless rivals, the Misfits.
From acclaimed writer Kelly Thompson and celebrated artists Sophie Campbell and Emma Vieceli, this vibrant reimagining of the beloved ’80s phenomenon is a must-read for devoted fans and newcomers to the pop sensation!
Collects Jem and the Holograms #1-10, along with bonus B-side content including the Annual, Holiday, and Valentine specials.
Ellen Poe for Evermore
by Diana PeterfreundPublished by: Running Press Kids
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Mystery, Paranormal, Retellings, Thriller, Young Adult
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The thrilling sequel to Ellen Poe: The Forgotten Lore in which every mystery Ellen solves uncovers another buried secret about her family and the infamous poet, Edgar Allan Poe.
Ellen Poe is no longer plagued by nightmares of scary restless spirits, and she's even come to a truce with the oft-annoying ghost of her ancestor: Edgar Allan Poe. But when the coded journal that is tied to his spirit disappears from her family's home, she's convinced that the founder of a secret Poe society is responsible for the theft. Ellen finds a cryptic note from the woman, Sara High, and sets out on a dangerous quest to track down the family heirloom that takes Ellen from Baltimore to New York City to Richmond and back.
At the same time, Ellen's visions return, more terrifying than ever, and she realizes it's not just the journal that's in danger. Can she head off a potential murder in time? Or will Ellen find herself at the mercy of a killer who won't stop until they've claimed Poe's spirit for their very own?
Boy Friends
by Kai SpellmeierPublished by: Bloomsbury YA
on June 30, 2026
Genres: Contemporary Romance, LGBTQIA+, Young Adult
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SIMO AND LUCA ARE IN LOVE
Luca has loved Simo for as long as he can remember. But confessing? That could ruin everything. And in their tiny, cosier-than-cosy seaside town, there would be nowhere to hide.
Then an anonymous post on the community noticeboard blows his secret wide open – and suddenly, everyone is shipping them hard. Luca and Simo have no choice but to face the truth. Will they risk it all for love – or lose each other for ever?
Get ready for a heart-flipping, swoon-worthy story about friendship, courage and the kind of love that changes everything. Perfect for fans of Alice Oseman and Sophie Gonzales.
*friends to lovers *found family *the slowest of burns *LGBTQ+ *cosy romance *
Fangs and All: A Graphic Novel
by Tas MukanikPublished by: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Graphic Novel, LGBTQIA+, Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult
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Meet the Parents meets Wednesday in this queer, tongue-in cheek YA graphic novel about every young couple's worst nightmare: meeting the family.
Sam and Boots are relationship goals: stupidly cute, super supportive, and so in love. Of course, the natural next step is for Sam to join Boots for a weekend back home. So what if Boots says her family is a little weird and that they’d never expect her to bring a girlfriend home? Sam is sure she’ll win them over. Besides, meeting the parents is a big deal, but it’s not life or death, right?
Wrong! Because it turns out the Blackwoods aren’t just weird, they’re monsters—literally. Soon enough, Sam isn’t just dealing with the realization that her girlfriend is a vampire but also dodging a myriad of family members who can’t help but try to curse, hunt, drown, or eat her. And while Boots grapples with her own monstrous tendencies, Sam struggles to be supportive...while also staying alive. This not-so-perfect-after all couple will have to fight tooth and claw if they want to escape the weekend with their relationship and their humanity intact.
The Secret Society of the Willbrook Witches
by Camille Perron-CormierPublished by: Second Story Press
on October 6, 2026
Genres: Graphic Novel, Mythology/Folklore, Paranormal, Young Adult
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"A perfect balance between teenage struggles and a dash of magic, this story makes me wish I was best friends with the girls in Rosemary and Toad."--Vivian Zhou, creator of the Atana graphic novel series
Introducing a cozy coven of YA witches... Andrea is nervous to start university in the small town of Willbrook. Introverted and shy, she's living away from home for the first time and finding it hard to fit in. When Andrea meets Elaine and Sybil, they quickly welcome her to their group. Andrea might have finally found her people, but they have a huge secret...they're witches--and they think Andrea is too.
As Elaine and Sybil teach her how to harness her powers, she finally starts to feel like she belongs. But the girls learn there's another witch on campus, and this one might not have good intentions. Soon, Andrea learns that the world of magic is much bigger than she imagined.
Book One of The Willbrook Witches
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