20 Most-Anticipated Young Adult Books Coming Winter 2024
I’m scurrying to catch up from a long Christmas celebration with family and friends, but at last– here I am with a list of young adult books coming out in January and February that I can’t wait to read.
As you can tell from the list, my interests generally land somewhere near contemporary romance and fantasy. I’m also trying to catch up on the Remixed Classics series, which I’ve only read a couple of novels from so far. (I loved both the books I read.)
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20 Most-Anticipated Young Adult Books Coming Winter 2024
Sky’s End by Marc J. Gregson
What you need to know: A seventeen-year-old desperate to save his family joins a team of elite hunters tasked with taking down the giant monsters threatening the floating cities of his people. Packed with adventure and high-stakes danger.
Published January 2, 2024 | My Review
Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce
What you need to know: Theater. After school jobs at the family business. Dungeons and Dragons. Fake dating. I think I’ve always been okay with fake dating as a trope, but this book made me love it.
Published January 9, 2024 | My Review
Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa
What you need to know: A young adult reimagining of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE in which a transgender boy longs for freedom to be himself and finds the unexpected possibility of solace in a wealthy young man named Darcy. Part of the Remixed Classics series, a project I want to follow more closely.
Published January 23, 2024 | My Review to Come
The Summer Queen by Rochelle Hassan
What you need to know: In the sequel to THE BURIED AND THE BOUND, Leo, Aziza, and Tristan face a new threat from the fairies of the Summer Court. I devoured the first book in the series and must have more.
Published January 23, 2024 | My Review to Come
Destroy the Day (Defy the Night #3) by Brigid Kemmerer
What you need to know: Prince Corrick, a captive with few options, must ally with a rebel leader to escape. Tessa, his love, is stranded unless she agrees to her own unlikely alliance. Back at home, Corrick’s brother is on the run and unable to help anyone. I’ve followed this series since the beginning and I have to know how it ends.
Published January 23, 2024 | My Review to Come
My Fair Brady by Brian D. Kennedy
What you need to know: Wade agrees to help shy Brady learn to be popular in a bid to get his ex back that could backfire when Wade realizes he may be falling for Brady. The cover copy describes this one as MY FAIR LADY meets SHE’S ALL THAT. Wouldn’t it be loverly!
Published January 23, 2024 | My Review to Come
The Dark Fable by Katherine Harbour
What you need to know: A lonely orphan is invited into an elusive magical family only to learn there are dangerous secrets within. I’m getting CARAVAL vibes maybe? I need to check this one out.
Published January 30, 2024 | My Review to Come
No Time Like Now by Naz Kutub
What you need to know: Described as a “timely twist” on A CHRISTMAS CAROL, this is about a boy with the ability to give more life to any living thing… who gave away more than he has left and now has to collect some of the time back. Sounds super unique.
Published February 6, 2024 | My Review to Come
All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi
What you need to know: The thrilling conclusion to a trilogy that’s packed with betrayal, magic, romance, and possibly revenge. I’ve only recently started reading this series, and I’m unbelievably hooked.
Published February 6, 2024 | My Review to Come
The Cursed Rose (Bone Spindle #3) by Leslie Vedder
What you need to know: This is the finale I’ve been long anticipating to a gender-bent reimagining of Sleeping Beauty with a bit of a Little Red Riding Hood mash-up. The Spindle Witch has our four heroes in her sights. Fi, who broke the prince’s curse, is caught by a curse of her own. I absolutely cannot wait for this book.
Published February 6, 2024 | My Review to Come
With a Little Luck (Fortuna Beach #2) by Marissa Meyer
What you need to know: A boy with magic lucky dice seems to have it all until he loses them. How can he win the girl of his dreams now? Sounds like a sweet music-filled romance.
Published February13, 2024 | My Review to Come
The Someday Daughter by Ellen O’Clover
What you need to know: An estranged mother and daughter reconnect on her mom’s book anniversary tour, where she faces truths and possibly finds love? O’Clover’s debut absolutely blew me away, so I can’t wait for this.
Published February 20, 2024 | My Review to Come
A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
What you need to know: A teahouse by day becomes a vampire haven by night, and its owner will do whatever it takes to save her establishment. This promises swoony romance and a dangerous heist. All I can say is, “Yes, please!”
Published February 20, 2024 | My Review to Come
Where the Dark Stands Still by A. B. Poranek
What you need to know: The cover copy is giving me some Beauty and the Beast vibes. A girl is sentenced to a year in a secluded castle after breaking an anti-magic rule. She’ll only survive by uncovering her host’s secrets and facing his past.
Published February 27, 2024 | My Review to Come
Daughter of the Bone Forest by Jasmine Skye
What you need to know: A princess desperate for magical allies in a war teams up with a magical girl desperate to save her grandmother. Romance, political intrigue, dark fantasy. I am intrigued!
Published February 27, 2024 | My Review to Come
What are your most-anticipated young adult books coming winter 2024?
Are any of the books I listed above on your reading list? What’s coming soon that you can’t wait to read? Is there anything I need to add to my reading list?
Leave a comment and let me know!