Our Most Anticipated YA Book Releases of April 2022

Reminiscent of Legally Blonde, but queer, Blaine for the Win is a book full of heart and quirky characters. When Blaine’s boyfriend sweeps the rug out from under him by breaking up with him in public on their one-year anniversary for not being serious enough, Blaine devises a plan to run for student council president to beat Zach — his ex’s new boyfriend — and prove just how serious he can be. All about staying true to yourself, Blaine and his story will win over your heart one page at a time.

Get whisked away in this magical and ethereal debut about the legendary Hotel Magnifique and the two sisters who were bound to it. When one of them witnesses a magical act she shouldn’t have seen, she starts on a journey to uncover the mystery embedded at the center of the hotel in order to free her sister and the staff from its clutches. Enthralling and full of adventure, this book is a must-read for everyone who wants a little magic and mystery in their lives.

With star-crossed lovers, whimsical magical realism, and a blending of Chinese mythology and Romeo and Juliet, Emily X.R. Pan’s sophomore novel is a brilliant story that will have you lingering on every moment. Hunter and Luna will capture your heart as they navigate their growing attraction, their families’ hostility, and the effects their relationship has on everything around them.

The next Jane Austen Murder Mystery is upon us, and even if you’ve never read Sense and Sensibility, this twist on a classic will keep you on the edge of your seat. When Elinor and Marianne’s father is murdered and leaves everything to their half-brother in his will, the two team up to solve the mystery of who killed their father. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen and murder mysteries, this next installment in the series is a fantastic exploration of what it means to be a woman in a man’s world.

For a dark academia with lots of twists and turns, Kit Frick’s fourth novel, Very Bad People, will keep you on your toes the entire time. When Calliope transfers to Tipton Academy, the same elite boarding school her mother had attended, she joins an exclusive secret society as she tries to uncover truths about her mother and why she might have driven their car into a lake six years prior. Get ready for a journey of revenge, secrets and murder alongside Calliope in this thrilling novel.

Told through alternating perspectives and timelines, All the Best Liars is the story of three best friends whose lives and friendships are upended one by one as their circumstances change, until a fateful event changes everything. This slow burn thriller perfect for fans of We Were Liars will leave readers guessing until the very end.

In a world where vampires are treated like celebrities, people vie for coveted spots as live-in blood donors at one of five vampire houses. Except Renie’s sister excitedly entered the Belle Morte house months ago…and hasn’t been heard from since. This contemporary paranormal story fraught with secrets, mystery, and, of course, vampires is a fresh spin on a classic trope.

This quietly searing story told in verse captures the intensity of first love – the good, the bad, and everything in between. Nothing Burns As Bright As You will break your heart in the best way possible.