10 Best Young Adult Books of 2026 So Far
Discover the 10 best young adult books of 2026 so far, from The Secret Astronomers to Heiress of Nowhere and As I Dream of You. Ranked with plots and ages.
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Falling Like Snow by Misty Wilson Book Review
Misty Wilson’s Bramble Falls follow-up wraps a winter festival, hockey, friendship, grief, and a complicated teen love triangle into a seasonal YA romance.
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Bridget & Gabe Are Not Okay by Lex Croucher Book Review – A Queer Arthurian Quest About Life After Happily Ever After
Bridget & Gabe Are Not Okay by Lex Croucher is a queer YA fantasy romance about grief, healing and Camelot. Read our full book review today.
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10 Most Anticipated Romance Books Coming Out in August 2026
Discover the 10 most anticipated romance books releasing in August 2026 — from Tarah DeWitt’s emotional Spunes conclusion Lost and Found to Lex Croucher’s YA Arthurian sequel and Pippa Grant’s viral-scandal romcom. Full reviews, rankings, and pre-order links.
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The Heirs by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Review: A Dazzling YA Mystery You Won’t Be Able to Put Down
The Heirs by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is a gripping YA mystery thriller about five teen prodigies and a murder. Read our full review — perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games.
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Kingdom of Waves by Melissa de la Cruz Review: A Breathtaking YA Fantasy You Need This Summer
Kingdom of Waves by Melissa de la Cruz is a stunning YA fantasy about thieves, lost kingdoms, and unexpected love. Read our full review — perfect for fans of The Gilded Wolves.
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The Shrew Detective by Margi Preus Review: The Perfectly Charming Mystery Series for Kids That Belongs on Every Bookshelf
Meet Minerva Shrew — the tiniest detective in fiction! The Shrew Detective by Margi Preus is a cozy, clever mystery for kids ages 8–12 packed with fun, facts, and deduction.
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That Which Feeds Us by Keala Kendall Review: A Breathtaking Hawaiian Gothic YA Thriller That Changes How You See Paradise
Keala Kendall’s That Which Feeds Us is a gripping YA supernatural thriller about colonialism, belonging, and the dark heart of paradise. A must-read YA horror 2026.
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Diamond Fever! by Steve Sheinkin Review: The Wildly True Wild West Story Every Kid Needs to Read in 2026
Steve Sheinkin’s Diamond Fever! is a true crime story for kids ages 9–14 about the greatest diamond hoax of 1872. Fast, funny, and totally unbelievable — yet every word is true.
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Under a Carnivore Sky by Brianna Jett Review: A Haunting YA Debut in Verse That Will Leave You Breathless
Discover Under a Carnivore Sky by Brianna Jett — a spine-chilling YA horror novel in verse about monsters, survival, and first love in a cursed swamp town.
