Goodreads Release date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers Genre: YA Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: An investigation turns into an obsession when the younger sister of a slain pop starlet is determined to uncover her sister’s killer, no matter what it costs. When superstar Blair Baker is murdered moments before her triumphant … Continue reading Drop Dead Famous by Jennifer Pearson
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In Time With You by Kristin Dwyer
Nieve Monroe's life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Carter dies saving her from a river accident. Blaming herself, she retreats to her grandmother's house, where she wakes up on the first day of college a year before the tragedy. Now, she must navigate the complexities of love, guilt, and destiny as she tries to rewrite fate and save the boy she lost.
When You Get the Chance by Emma Lord
Goodreads Release date: January 4, 2022 Publisher: Wednesday Books Synopsis: Nothing will get in the way of Millie Price’s dream to become a Broadway star. Not her lovable but super-introverted dad, who after raising Millie alone, doesn’t want to watch her leave home to pursue her dream. Not her pesky and ongoing drama club rival, … Continue reading When You Get the Chance by Emma Lord
Smothered by Autumn Chiklis
Goodreads|Amazon Release date: August 7, 2018 Publisher: Wednesday Books Genre: YA/NA Blurb: A humorous debut crossover young adult novel about what happens when entering the "real world" means moving back in with your mother, inspired by actress and celebrity Autumn Chiklis' real life. Eloise “Lou” Hansen is graduating from Columbia University summa cum laude, and … Continue reading Smothered by Autumn Chiklis
I Hate Everyone But You by Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin
Goodreads|Amazon Release date: September 5, 2017 Publisher: Wednesday Books Genre: YA Blurb: Dear Best Friend, I can already tell that I will hate everyone but you. Sincerely, Ava Helmer (that brunette who won’t leave you alone) We're still in the same room, you weirdo. Stop crying. G So begins a series of texts and emails … Continue reading I Hate Everyone But You by Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin
Now I Know It’s Not My Fault by Laurie Levine
Goodreads|Amazon Release date: January 15, 2017 Publisher: CreateSpace Genre: YA Blurb: "Alex is the articulate, first-person narrator of the tale; readers experience her obsession and emotional deconstruction from the inside...[Levine's] deep understanding of “grooming” behavior...helps her to create a character that jumps off the page." -Kirkus Alexandra Geller is a bright, underachieving fourteen-year-old coming of … Continue reading Now I Know It’s Not My Fault by Laurie Levine
Aftermath by Clara Kensie
Amazon|Barnes and Noble Books A Million|Indiebound Release date: November 6, 2016 Publisher: Merit Press Genre: YA Blurb: Charlotte survived four long years as a prisoner in the attic of her kidnapper, sustained only by dreams of her loving family. The chance to escape suddenly arrives, and Charlotte fights her way to freedom. But an answered … Continue reading Aftermath by Clara Kensie
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Goodreads|Amazon|Author Website Release date: January 31, 2017 Publisher: Flatiron Books Genre: YA, Fantasy Blurb: Welcome, welcome to Caraval―Stephanie Garber’s sweeping tale of two sisters who escape their ruthless father when they enter the dangerous intrigue of a legendary game. Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with … Continue reading Caraval by Stephanie Garber
The Nerdy and The Dirty by B. T. Gottfred
Goodreads|Amazon|Author Website Release date: November 15, 2016 Publisher: Henry Holt Genre: YA/Contemporary Romance Blurb: Pen Lupo is sick and tired of hiding who she is. On the outside, Pen is popular, quiet, and deferential to her boyfriend. On the inside, however, Pen is honest, opinionated--and not quite sure that she's like other girls. Do they have … Continue reading The Nerdy and The Dirty by B. T. Gottfred
We Are Still Tornadoes by Michael Kun and Susan Mullen
Goodreads|Amazon Release date: November 1, 2016 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Genre: Young Adult Goodreads blurb: Growing up across the street from each other, Scott and Cath have been best friends their entire lives. Cath would help Scott with his English homework, he would make her mix tapes (it's the 80's after all), and any fight they … Continue reading We Are Still Tornadoes by Michael Kun and Susan Mullen