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Best Teen & YA Books of 2025 About Family

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BUTTERFLY HEART

by Moa Backe Åstot ; translated by Agnes Broomé

Limns the volatile peaks and valleys and emotional quicksand of adolescence with compassion and wry humor. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

K-JANE

by Lydia Kang

A nuanced, skillfully executed, and highly entertaining exploration of cultural belonging. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

COPE FIELD

by T.L. Simpson

A wise, emotionally rich tale of a young man finding his way through family trauma. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

MY PERFECT FAMILY

by Khadijah VanBrakle

An engrossing, emotionally rich meditation on faith, family, and the courage it takes to create your own story. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ALL THE TOMORROWS AFTER

by Joanne Yi

A powerful, deftly told story of loss and love that will linger in readers' hearts. Full review >

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