20 Most-Anticipated YA Books Coming Fall 2022
Now that September is half-over, I finally sat down and looked at my list of most-anticipated YA books coming fall 2022. I’m really excited about so many of these titles. There are a few romcoms, and I’m loving that. There are also a LOT of spooky or spooky-ish books on this list, which is unusual for me. I’m not usually a big scary books girl. It doesn’t take much to freak me out– Disney movies used to give me nightmares as a child. Ha. At any rate, I’ve included books that are coming out from September 1 to November 30, so a few are books I’ve managed to read already. You’ll see links to the reviews already posted below.
In addition, my reading list for fall is pretty evenly split between YA and MG. Last week I posted my most-anticipated middle grade titles coming this fall, so please check out that post if you missed it.
20 YA Books I Can’t Wait to Read This Fall
It Looks Like Us by Allison Ames
What you need to know: A high school team visiting an Antarctic research station. An unknown, shapeshifting infection pursuing them one by one. Scary books aren’t my usual go-to, but I couldn’t put this one down. Ace main character.
Release Date: September 13, 2022 | My Review
I’m the Girl by Courtney Summers
What you need to know: A girl determined to break into the secretive, elite world of a world-class resort discovers a deadly and predatory power structure in her town. Called a spiritual successor to SADIE, but it reminded me more of THE PROJECT. F/F romance.
Release Date: September 13, 2022 | My Review
Defend the Dawn by Brigid Kemmerer
What you need to know: The sequel to DEFY THE NIGHT. A dangerous mission fraught with lies and betrayal to save the kingdom they both love. I love this series so far.
Release Date: September 13, 2022 | My Review
Direwood by Catherine Yu
What you need to know: A small town plagued by missing teens. A nest of vampires and bloodsucking butterflies. One girl determined to destroy them and find her sister. I liked the unique spin on vampires in this one.
Release Date: September 20, 2022 | My Review
The Killing Code by Ellie Marney
What you need to know: 1943 Virginia. After a string of murders, four codebreaker girls team up to find the killer so they can stop him before he strikes again. I couldn’t stop reading. F/F romance.
Release Date: September 20, 2022 | My Review
Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland
What you need to know: An alternative history of a 1937 America divided by magic, race, and power. A young apprentice discovers a vast coverup that threatens her very existence. Looks incredible.
Release Date: September 20, 2022 | My Review
Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
What you need to know: Two teens estranged from family make their way across Salem, Massachusetts to discover the possibly witchy past of an aunt. Romance and mayhem abound. I’m excited for this one.
Release Date: September 27, 2022 | My Review
The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera
What you need to know: The long-anticipated prequel to THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END. Do I even need to say anything else?! I seriously cannot wait for this. It’s one of the YA books coming fall 2022 I’m most looking forward to reading.
Release Date: October 4, 2022 | My Review
Dark Room Etiquette by Robin Roe
What you need to know: A kidnapped boy. A role his abductor has created for him. Can he escape before he loses himself? This one could be on the edge of what I can handle, but I loved A LIST OF CAGES, so I really want to try it.
Release Date: October 11, 2022 | My Review
If You Could See the Sun by Anna Liang
What you need to know: A girl with a sudden ability to turn invisible. A new business plan: sell her classmates secrets so she can afford to stay in school. Secrets escalate to crimes, and she has to decide what to do about it. I’m really intrigued.
Release Date: October 11, 2022 | My Review
Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove by Rati Mehrotra
What you need to know: A girl destined to guard and advise her ruler. A boy obsessed with the rules. Assassination, betrayal, and secrets from the past. I’m excited about the feel of the story world in this one and the hints at a possible enemies to lovers romance.
Release Date: October 18, 2022 | My Review
Silver in the Mist by Emily Victoria
What you need to know: Spies. Politics. Secrets. The daughter of a spy-master is sent to a neighboring country to steal much-needed magic. But she learns that not all the stories she’s heard are true. Sounds like lots of intrigue.
Release Date: November 1, 2022 | My Review
Salt and Sugar by Rebecca Carvalho
What you need to know: Two rival Brazilian bakeries. Two teens forced to work together to save their families’ businesses. Enemies to lovers romance. After all these other angsty titles, I am desperate to read this one!
Release Date: November 1, 2022 | My Review
The Luminaries by Susan Dennard
What you need to know: A small town where monsters and nightmares rise each night. The girl who needs to conquer the monsters to restore her family legacy. The last boy she wants to ask for help. Looks immersive and intense.
Release Date: November 8, 2022 | My Review
The 9:09 Project by Mark H. Parsons
What you need to know: A boy grieving the loss of his mother. A project: capturing pictures of ordinary people on the street. As the photos show him a deeper world, he begins to forge connections with new friends and reconnect with his memories of his mother.
Release Date: November 15, 2022 | My Review
Belittled Women by Amanda Sellet
What you need to know: From Goodreads: “Lit’s about to hit the fan.” (This book had me at that line.) A girl whose mother is obsessed with the Alcott classic navigates her frustration at feeling boxed in by the classic story. This is exactly the rom-com I need in my life.
Release Date: November 29, 2022 | My Review
A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass
What you need to know: A sweeping enemies-to-lovers standalone romance by the author of THE SELECTION. Reading the back cover copy made me think this could be the “what if America and Aspen were together?” sort of tale? Maybe?
Release Date: November 29, 2022 | My Review
What YA books are you most anticipating this fall?
What are your most-anticipated YA books coming fall 2022? Are you looking forward to any of the titles on my list? Are there amazing titles I’ve missed that I simply must add to my TBR? Leave a comment and let me know! I’d love to add more books to my list– and my shelves.
