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Must-Read 2023 YA Debuts

  • TEEN

    SEVEN PERCENT OF RO DEVEREUX

    JAN. 17, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

SEVEN PERCENT OF RO DEVEREUX

by Ellen O'Clover

A thoughtful meditation on some weighty questions wrapped in a well-drawn romance. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE NEXT NEW SYRIAN GIRL

    MARCH 14, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE NEXT NEW SYRIAN GIRL

by Ream Shukairy

A story of friendship and family that finds hope through heartbreak. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    WHEN IT ALL SYNCS UP

    JUNE 6, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

WHEN IT ALL SYNCS UP

by Maya Ameyaw

A hopeful, realistic exploration of mental health among teens invested in the world of the arts. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    A CROOKED MARK

    JUNE 20, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

A CROOKED MARK

by Linda Kao

This thoughtful debut offers both supernatural thrills and careful character development. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    THEIR VICIOUS GAMES

    JULY 25, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THEIR VICIOUS GAMES

by Joelle Wellington

A twisty chronicle, filled with equal parts glory and gore, of an outlier who transforms into a modern “final girl.” Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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