Best Teen & YA Fiction of 2025

by Mahogany L. Browne

Heavy, important, powerful and evergreen; remembers kids during the time when the world stopped. Full review >

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by Frederick Joseph

A thought-provoking exploration of storytelling dynamics in a social media–driven society. Full review >

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by Nathanael Lessore

A hilarious, witty story centered on embracing your quirks and the importance of friendship. Full review >

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by Jennifer Mason-Black

Beautifully written and powerfully uplifting. Full review >

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by Riley Redgate

A palpably genuine and romantic queer coming-of-age story. Full review >

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by Sonora Reyes

Deeply cathartic. Full review >

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by SF Said ; illustrated by Dave McKean

A vividly novelized parable that explores all-too-timely social themes. Full review >

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edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Superlative. Full review >

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by Ludwig Volbeda ; illustrated by Ludwig Volbeda ; translated by Lucy Scott

Breathtakingly raw and fresh, just like adolescence itself. Full review >

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by Jessica Walker ; illustrated by Jessica Walker

A wholly original novel that celebrates connection in unlikely places. Full review >

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by Lakita Wilson

A tale of the power of inner worth told in a distinct and humorous voice. Full review >

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