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20 Great Science Fiction & Fantasy Novels for Teens

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

RED STAR REBELS

by Amie Kaufman

This engaging Martian romance will keep readers glued to the page. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE STAR-BLESSED

by Angie Dickinson

A thrilling adventure in which true strength comes from leaning into your gifts. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

IN TIME WITH YOU

by Kristin Dwyer

A lyrical exploration of grief, art, and what remains when love runs out of time. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

PIPER AT THE GATES OF DUSK

by Patrick Ness

An absorbing, deeply human tale of finding common ground in the perpetual struggle to do the next right thing. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE AFTERLANDS

by Akemi Dawn Bowman

A sharp mix of action-packed and cerebral, all wrapped up in one powerful and imaginative conclusion. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

FORGIVE-ME-NOT

by Mari Costa ; illustrated by Mari Costa

A stunningly beautiful Sapphic adventure about figuring out love and belonging. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

I COULD GIVE YOU THE MOON

by Ann Liang

An appealing, complex romance infused with magical elements and balancing tension and heart. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

DEATHLY FATES

by Tesia Tsai

Adventure, intrigue, and romance; a Chinese-inspired fantasy debut that has it all. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

OWL KING

by Bex Hogan

An enchanting, fast-paced folkloric fantasy that champions the power of stories. Full review >

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