I love the open and non-presumptuous way YA books talk about difficult matters. How they guide us through the story, offering us an almost certainty that the main characters will find a safe shore, even if there are storms on the way. When there is no happy ending, they give us time to mourn, and to pick up the pieces of ourselves scattered around. YA books are friends.
There are many YA books coming out this year that I am really looking forward to read, and they would be a great addition to any school library. Here is a list of them!
This list would be a fantastic addition to any personal library too, and I can’t wait to dive into these books with a lovely cup of hot chocolate and a blanket!
The story follows 16-year-old Bree Matthews, who tries to separate herself from her childhood memories after her mother dies in an accident.
On the first night on her new campus, Bree witnesses a flying demon feeding off human energies, which in turn leads her to a secret society called Legendborn. These discoveries unlock Bree’s own magical powers, making her realise that there is something more to her mother’s death than what she was led to believe.
Drew Chan loves art, but when the pursuit of his dreams stops paying the bills, he decides to start working for Rent For Your ‘Rents.
Chloe rents Drew to convince her parents to stop pressuring her to accept a proposal made by one of the wealthiest young single men from their community, but things become more complicated when she starts falling for Drew.
Publishing in November.
When Emilia crosses paths with her, they set out on a journey together, having to deal with the terrors that haunt them once darkness falls.
His cousin Maritza helps him to perform a ritual, but things take an unexpected turn when Yadrel summons the ghost of Julian Diaz, the school’s bad boy who wants to figure out details about his own death.
Available now.
The two ex-friends put their differences aside to fight together to create a community that cherishes self-love and acceptance above all.
Out this September.
Cerys has nothing to fear, since she lives in the peaceful kingdom of Aloriya, but as a new Queen takes the throne, old enemies and dangers start to find their way into the kingdom.
Cerys has lost her mother and friends to the woods, and now she wants to use the little magic she still possesses within herself to save her home.
This book will release in October.
Now, eight years later and as Ginny turns 18, a strange package arrives.
Ginny wants, more than ever, to find out what happened to her mother, even if this means leaving her family behind.
Set to be released in November.
This wonderful graphic novel shows the heart of a young boy, and how fairytales are so often tools for surviving and dealing with reality.
Out in October.
