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Wilder Girls by Rory Power and read by Eileen Stevens and Jesse Vilinsky

It’s been 18 months since a weird disease quarantined Hetty’s island school, killing teachers and mutating students. The survivors stay inside, waiting for a cure. But when her best friend goes missing, Hetty breaks quarantine, ventures into the wild woods, and uncovers a massive conspiracy about their lives. 

Don’t Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews and read by Michael Crouch 

High schooler Andrew writes dark fairytales for his friend Thomas. But Thomas is acting weird. His abusive parents vanished, and he has blood on his sleeve. Andrew follows him into the woods and discovers Thomas’s monster drawings have come to life. To save everyone, they must hunt them together. 

If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio and read by Robert Petkoff 

Oliver just spent 10 years in prison for a murder he might not have committed. Upon his release, the retiring detective who jailed him wants the real story. Flashback to college: Oliver and his drama friends played Shakespeare roles until a casting change turned a stage play into real-life murder. 

 
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake and read by Andy Ingalls, Caitlin Kelly, Damian Lynch, and David Monteith 

The elite, magical Alexandrian Society chooses six incredibly talented prodigies to compete for initiation. They get one year to access forbidden archives and master impossible magic. But there is a massive catch: only five will be initiated, meaning one will be eliminated. To survive, they must outsmart each other. 

My Dearest Darkest by Kayla Cottingham (My Dearest Darkest is also available as an audiobook) 

Finch survived an almost-fatal drowning thanks to an ancient monster, leaving her linked to classmate Selena. When they accidentally summon a body-snatching demon at their competitive academy, it offers to grant their deepest desires for a deadly price. The rivals must team up to stop it before it destroys everything. 

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson (Truly Devious is also available as an audiobook) 

Stevie Bell starts at an elite academy, determined to solve its famous 1930s cold case: the kidnapping of the founder’s family. But as she navigates her eccentric new housemates, the historic killer, “Truly Devious,” makes a shocking return. Soon, fresh bodies pile up, and the past turns deadly.  

A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid (A Study in Drowning is also available as an audiobook) 

Fairytale-obsessed Effy wins a contest to redesign her favorite late author’s decrepit estate. There she clashes with Preston, a cynical scholar trying to prove the author was a fraud. Together, they uncover dark magical secrets about the author’s legacy that threaten to destroy them both. 

If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang (If You Could See the Sun is also available as an audiobook) 

Alice is a broke scholarship kid at an elite Beijing school. When she suddenly gains the power to turn literally invisible, she decides to monetize it by selling her rich classmates’ juiciest secrets. But her spy gigs quickly escalate from petty drama to dangerous, life-threatening crimes. 

Gotham High by Melissa de la Cruz and illustrated by Thomas Pitilli

Expelled from boarding school, 16-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham. His home is empty, and his old neighbor Selina Kyle now rules Gotham High with class clown Jack Napier. When a student is kidnapped, Bruce plays detective, but he might just be a pawn in a high-stakes high school game. 

This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Nicole Goux 

When Wilberton Academy’s beloved theater star Elizabeth is found dead after opening night, police rule it a suicide. New transfer student Abby isn’t buying it. Digging into the elite school’s drama club, Abby uncovers messy prep school secrets and realizes Elizabeth’s death was definitely foul play. 

The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Isaac Goodhart 

Teen mad scientist Christopher Chaos has always felt lonely and feared for his logic-defying brains. But everything changes when his high school crush turns out to be a literal monster. Suddenly, Christopher is thrust into a wild world of creatures, heroes, and deadly cult hunters. 

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell and read by Rainbow Rowell, Maxwell Caulfield, and Rebecca Lowman

Cath is obsessed with writing Simon Snow fanfiction, a hobby that helped her and her twin, Wren, survive childhood. But now that they’re in college, Wren wants separate rooms. Forced out of her comfort zone, Cath must navigate romance, a tough professor, and life without her sister. 

Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell and read by Morag Sims (Flowerheart is also available as an eBook) 

Clara’s wild magic accidentally infects her father with poisonous chest flowers. To cure him, she needs a complex spell from her mysterious ex-best friend, Xavier. He demands a steep price, but as Clara works with him, she uncovers massive secrets and a darkness threatening the entire queendom. 

A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft and read by Fran Burgoyne

Niamh uses her deadly memory-stitching magic to design a royal wedding wardrobe in Avaland. She sparks an unlikely romance with the prickly prince, Kit. But when a gossip columnist threatens to expose their chemistry unless Niamh spies on the royals, she must risk her future to uncover deep political secrets. 

The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery

At 29, Valancy is single and stuck living with her deeply judgmental mother and aunt. To escape, she daydream-escapes into books about a magical “Blue Castle.” But when things hit rock bottom, she finally rebels against her family, takes charge, and fights for her own real-life happy ending. 

Loveless by Alice Oseman

Georgia doesn’t get why everyone is obsessed with dating and kissing. Surrounded by romance culture, she finally heads to college and discovers she is asexual and aromantic. With the help of her dramatic friends, Georgia navigates messy mistakes to proudly embrace her true identity on her own terms. 

Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

As the eldest sibling, Sophie is destined for failure. Things get worse when a witch turns her into an old lady. Her only hope is moving into Wizard Howl’s traveling castle. To break the spell, Sophie must handle the heartless wizard, bargain with a fire demon, and face her fears. 

Heartstopper written and illustrated by Alice Oseman 

Shy Charlie sits next to rugby player Nick in class, sparking an instant, warm friendship. Charlie falls fast but assumes he doesn’t stand a chance. However, Nick is quietly sorting through his own feelings, and together they navigate high school drama to discover the surprising ways love works. 

Flying Witch written and illustrated by Chihiro Ishizuka

Novice witch Makoto packs up her things (including her trusty black cat) and heads to rural northern Japan. Moving in with some distant cousins in Aomori, she’s ready to jump into training, master her magical skills, and finally become a full-fledged witch.

Caraval by Stephanie Garber and read by Rebecca Soler

Scarlett longs to see Caraval, a legendary magical performance game. When an invitation arrives, she sneaks away with her sister Tella. But Legend, the game’s mastermind, immediately kidnaps Tella for the contest. Scarlett has five nights to play the game and save her sister before she vanishes forever. 

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert and read by Rebecca Soler

Alice and her mom have spent years running from bizarre bad luck. When her reclusive storyteller grandmother dies, Alice’s mom is kidnapped by a creature from those dark fairytales. To rescue her, Alice teams up with a superfan classmate to brave the eerie Hazel Wood estate and enter a dangerous, magical world. 

Picture Us in the Light by Kelly Loy Gilbert and read by James Chen

Aspiring artist Danny finds a hidden file exposing secrets about his parents and a powerful tech family. Meanwhile, he’s stressing over going to college without his best friend, Harry, whose relationship he secretly questions. As his family’s façade crumbles, Danny must face the past to protect his future. 

Eliza and her Monsters by Francesca Zappia (Eliza and Her Monsters is also available as an audiobook) 

In real life, Eliza is a shy loner, but online, she’s the anonymous creator of a massive viral webcomic. When a cute new transfer student helps her enjoy the offline world, things look up…until her secret identity is accidentally leaked, threatening her comic, her romance, and her sanity. 

Scythe by Neal Shusterman 

Humanity has conquered war, disease, and death, so grim reapers called Scythes must kill people to control the population. Teens Citra and Rowan are forced into Scythe apprenticeships they don’t want. They must master the art of killing, knowing failure means losing their own lives. 

Radio Silence by Alice Oseman

Frances and Aled are two quiet, straight-A students. You might think they’re destined to fall in love, but they don’t. Instead, they make a podcast together. Over one life-changing year, they struggle to buck expectations, find their voices, and get the courage to show the world who they really are. 

Nimona written and illustrated by N.D. Stevenson

Impulsive shapeshifter Nimona teams up with supervillain Lord Blackheart to prove the kingdom’s “heroes” are actually corrupt. But as their acts of mischief escalate into an all-out war, Blackheart realizes Nimona’s mysterious past and unpredictable wild side might be far more dangerous than he ever bargained for. 

Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Cliff Chiang and Matt Wilson

In the early hours after Halloween 1988, four 12-year-old newspaper delivery girls stumble onto the biggest story of all time. This wild series mixes nostalgic suburban drama with strange, otherworldly mysteries as the girls navigate their first jobs and the final days of childhood. 

Land of the Lustrous written and illustrated by Haruko Ichikawa

In a world of living crystal gems, everyone fights the Lunarians, who want to turn them into jewelry. Brittle, fragile Phos longs to battle but gets stuck writing a boring natural history instead. This job connects Phos with isolated Cinnabar, sparking a quest to find fulfillment for them both. 

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey and read by Brandon Espinoza and Phoebe Strole

Four waves of a brutal alien invasion have wiped out humanity, leaving behind one rule: trust no one. As the fifth wave dawns, Cassie is on the run from killers disguised as humans. She must decide whether to trust mysterious stranger Evan Walker to help save her brother. 

What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez and read by Ahmed Hamad and Ana Osorio

In the 1800s, rich socialite Inez sails to Cairo after her globetrotting parents mysteriously die. Armed with her father’s magic ring, she investigates their deaths, clashing with her guardian’s annoying, handsome assistant. To survive, Inez must use ancient magic before she becomes a pawn in a deadly game. 

My Salty Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows and read by Nneka Okoye

Instead of turning into seafoam from a broken heart, mermaid Mary gets hauled onto a pirate ship. To survive, she joins the crew, but she doesn’t just want to fit in; she wants to be captain. When Blackbeard dies, she fights to become the next Pirate King. 

Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller and read by Marisa Calin

Seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa purposely gets captured by enemies to hunt for a legendary hidden map on their ship. She can easily handle the ruthless crew, except for her captor: the clever, unfairly attractive first mate, Riden. Luckily, the Daughter of the Pirate King has tricks up her sleeve. 

What Once Was Mine by Liz Braswell

After 18 years stuck in her tower protecting the world from her magic hair, Rapunzel sneaks out to see the floating birthday lights. She gets swept up in a wild adventure with a thief named Gina and rogue Flynn Rider, discovering major secrets about her past and her future. 

Gone by Michael Grant

In the blink of an eye, every single adult vanishes, leaving teens isolated without phones or internet. As survival gets brutal with mutated animals and rising bullies, the kids develop dangerous superpowers. Chaos erupts as factions form, all while a ticking clock looms: on your birthday, you disappear too. 

The Cellar by Natasha Preston

 
The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan 

To punish him, Zeus strips the immortal god Apollo of his powers and kicks him down to New York City as a regular teen boy. Without his god status, he must survive modern life and dodging old enemies. His only hope to get home? Reaching the demigods at Camp Half-Blood. 

Teen Titans: Starfire by Kami Garcia and illustrated by Gabriel Picolo

While working a summer job, Kori Anders joins a pharma study and develops weird superpowers. Her popular twin sister, Kira, is also changing, but won’t trust her. When a carload of powered teens arrives to warn Kori about a creepy stalker, she must team up with her friends to survive. 

Ultimate Spiderman Vol. 1: Married with Children by Jonathan Hickman and illustrated by Marco Checchetto

Welcome to a fresh Ultimate Universe where Peter Parker is an older, married dad balancing family life with being Spider-Man. As he fights his first villain, J. Jonah Jameson hunts for the truth behind this new world. Plus, a mysterious new Green Goblin arrives, and he knows too much. 

Dune by Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert, and Kevin J. Anderson and illustrated by Raul Allen and Patricia Martin

This graphic novel follows Paul Atreides and his family as they take control of the desert planet Arrakis. It’s an epic mix of adventure, mysticism, wild politics, and environmental themes, delivering a powerful look at the universe through stunning artwork. 

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Hahn and read by Lola Tung

Belly lives for summer at the beach house with Susannah and her sons, Jeremiah and Conrad. They’ve been her brother figures and childhood crushes for years. But during one unforgettable, messy summer, everything changes, drama erupts, and her relationships with the boys are transformed forever. 

Solitaire by Alice Oseman and read by Jenny Walser

Tori Spring is struggling to find happiness when she meets the eccentric Michael Holden. Together, they try to unmask a mysterious cyber-prankster group called Solitaire, all while trying to survive the everyday chaos, drama, and mental health struggles of high school. 

Tweet Cute by Emma Lord and read by Dan Bittner and Emily Shaffer

Perfectionist Pepper secretly runs her family’s fast-food Twitter account. Class clown Jack works at his family’s deli. When Pepper’s company steals his grandma’s recipe, they spark a viral Twitter war. Meanwhile, they’re unknowingly falling for each other on an anonymous app Jack built. 

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

This classic tale follows Anne, a bright, red-haired orphan mistakenly sent to an elderly brother and sister instead of a farm boy. Charmed by her quick wit and big imagination, they keep her. Anne thrives in her new town, making close friends and studying hard to become a teacher. 

Stress Less: A Teen’s Guide to a Calm and Chill Life by Michael A. Tompkins

Let’s be real: between exams, parents, and social drama, teen stress is heavy. Good news? Busting that stress only takes about 20 minutes a day. This book offers quick, easy skills you can practice anywhere—on the bus or before bed—to protect your mental health and take control. 

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

Sixteen-year-old Lara Jean writes secret love letters to the five boys she’s loved, keeping them hidden in a hatbox. But when the letters are mailed out, her imaginary love life suddenly gets exposed, throwing her world into chaos. 

The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli 

Molly avoids rejection by strictly sticking to unrequited crushes. When her twin Cassie gets a girlfriend, Molly tries to win over the girlfriend’s cute hipster friend to cure her own loneliness. The only hitch? She might accidentally be falling for her nerdy, Ren Faire-loving coworker, Reid. 

Cat + Gamer written and illustrated by Wataru Nadatani

Riko’s coworkers think she’s antisocial because she always rushes home. But she’s actually just a hardcore gamer. Her life flips when she adopts a stray parking-lot cat. Lacking pet experience, Riko uses video game logic to raise her new kitty, while the cat tries to decode her gamer habits. 

Chi’s Sweet Home written and illustrated by Konami Kanata

Mischievous kitten Chi gets separated from her family during a stroll and ends up crying in a park. Luckily, a little boy named Yohei and his mom rescue her. They sneak her back to their cozy apartment, but there’s a huge catch: pets are strictly banned. 

Aria: The Masterpiece written and illustrated by Kozue Amano

Mischievous kitten Chi gets separated from her family during a stroll and ends up crying in a park. Luckily, a little boy named Yohei and his mom rescue her. They sneak her back to their cozy apartment, but there’s a huge catch: pets are strictly banned.