Most Anticipated YA Books of 2025

A hockey-centric heartthrob of a rom-com, complete with quippy dialogue, relatable characters and fake dating. This is a trope-tastic breeze of a read.

Two perspectives, two love stories, one book. This double telling of Hannah and Tobias is full of secrets, intrigue and indisputable chemistry — from both sides.

Right as your heart begins to heal from the aftermath of the Powerless Trilogy, we return to the kingdom for another battle. Set against the backdrop of Fearless, a beautiful and tragic tale tethering love, death and the price of power unfolds before our eyes.

To anyone who wanted more Effy and Preston, here’s your wish granted. This companion novella to A Study in Drowning is a charmer in more ways than one.

Come for the gorgeous design, stay for the addictive story. This dual-perspective fantasy is a work of art inside and out.

After narrowly escaping Hiraeth with their lives and defeating the Fairy King once and for all, Effy and Preston’s fight for normalcy is far from over. With a looming war and dangerous dreams threatening reality, Theory of Dreaming is another glittering gothic tale from Ava Reid.

The genre-defining, pulse-pounding romance has never looked better. There’s no time like now to dig into Twilight, or to return for another go.

Featuring stunning full-color inside cover art and dazzling edge design, this deluxe paperback 20th anniversary edition is a collector’s dream.

Ideal for fans of the series, but equally perfect for those who haven’t experienced it yet, this stunning collection of angsty romance and sparkling action belongs on every shelf.

The Fiftieth Annual Hunger Games are about to begin. Who will be tribute? Who will live and die? Return to Panem for more pulse-pounding action than ever before. Oh, and may the odds be ever in your favor.

The trilogy seers forth, with Paedyn facing a fate that only she can. How will she define the Kingdom of Ilya?

If the world was ending, we know where we’d want to be. Dystopian, haunting and stunningly original, The Last Bookstore on Earth explores life and love on the brink of survival.

For readers who loved Song of Silver, Flame Like Night and A Magic Steeped in Poison, this is the start to a brand-new, sharp and dazzling series from an epic duo.

A sweeping mystery spanning past and present, featuring three teens from three different periods and the sacrifices they make in the name of a better world. As meaningful as it is action-packed.

As soon as girls come of age under faerie Queen Moryen, they must make a bargain with her — one that always come with a cost. With the worldbuilding of Leigh Bardugo and the romantic tension of Holly Black, The Rose Bargain is the start of your next favorite duology.

Equal parts mystery, fantasy and romance, this is a wildly imaginative story of one girl, alone in the world, ready to make a difference.

Bree’s flight from her destiny is not going well, but then again, the world itself isn’t going well. With the stakes ratcheting up, will Bree be the one to make a difference?

The world is over and romance should be the last thing Inesa is worried about — that is, until she meets Melinoë. With millions of eyes watching their every move and new threats looming behind every corner, this one is guaranteed to take the number one spot on your #TBR.

A doomed romance and love that transcends time and space — until they kill each other, that is. A whirlwind, star-crossed adventure, Our Infinite Fates is perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab and Adrienne Young.

Gritty and gruesome, They Bloom at Night is a haunting story of trauma, identity, family and climate change. This is a terrifying ode to the monster stories that keep us up at night…

The Trials are simple: win and achieve immortality, or die and surrender your soul to the mó. Action-packed and filled with Chinese folklore, this is a dazzling fantasy for fans of Amélie Wen Zhao and Elizabeth Lim.

For readers of Divine Rivals and The Inheritance Games comes a brand-new tournament where only one heir will be granted control over all money and magic in Walstad. Deadly obstacles and impossible odds will make you want to share this one with all your besties.

The stunning collector’s edition not only features a metallic slipcase and a static cover with foil stamping, but a full-color art insert, map illustrated endpapers and stained and stenciled edges.

Michelle Jabès Corpora brings ancient mythology to life in this epic start to a brand-new series. With sibling rivalries, court intrigue, secrets and betrayals, there’s so much to love.

Fans of the Belladonna series, welcome back to Thorn Grove. This holiday tale is filled with the same dark romance and twisting suspense that you love so much.

A whirlwind story of friendship, love and linguistics on dragon back. If you love the complex characterization of Tahereh Mafi or the vivid worldbuilding of V.E. Scwhab, this one is for you.

Packed with all the themes and tropes you’ve loved in the series so far, the third installment offers up two new characters to fall in love with as they grapple with their fate.