Best Teen & YA Fantasy & Science Fiction of 2025

by Samira Ahmed

A heart-pounding coming-of-age story of a girl trapped in the whirl of a “multiversal tornado.” Full review >

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by Kiera Azar

A gripping, gorgeously written debut that refuses to play it safe. Full review >

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by Lily Braun-Arnold

A beautifully realized addition to the genre. Full review >

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by Mikayla Bridge

High-stakes competition, swoony romance, and expertly crafted worldbuilding distinguish this debut. Full review >

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by Moira Buffini

Heartbreaking, heartening, wondrous. Full review >

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by Kristen Ciccarelli

A captivating finale to a highly addictive and entertaining duology. Full review >

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by Suzanne Collins

A heartbreaking crescendo and another grimly irresistible chapter in the saga of this interlocking series. Full review >

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by Katharine Corr & Elizabeth Corr

Strong character development and jaw-dropping reveals make this intense, feminist fantasy a must-read. Full review >

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by Wendy Cross

A wild ride of a debut featuring mystery, murder, and mayhem that will keep readers riveted. Full review >

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by Lauryn Hamilton Murray

An impressive debut that highlights the importance of fully embracing one’s true self. Full review >

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by Caroline O'Donoghue

Incredibly immersive and utterly unique. Full review >

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by Margaret Owen ; illustrated by Margaret Owen

Deeply affecting and satisfying. Full review >

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by Soyoung Park ; translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort

Layered, distinctive, and memorable. Full review >

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by Sajni Patel

A riveting companion novel that will leave readers eager for more. Full review >

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by Siri Pettersen ; translated by Tara Chace

Vast in scope, intricately plotted, and utterly original. Full review >

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