Here are some of the latest books available at CA Library that are (or recently were) on the New York Times YA Hardcover bestsellers list!
If a title is available as an eBook and/or audiobook in Sora, links are provided for those, too!
Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet — Beth March’s sisters will stop at nothing to track down her killer — until they begin to suspect each other in this debut thriller that’s also a bold, contemporary reimagining of the beloved classic Little Women. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“This fast-paced and suspense-filled page turner is a thrilling take on a beloved story that will keep readers riveted” (Kirkus Reviews).
Devious Prey by Scott Reintgen — A young woman must survive the deadly mythical creature she smuggled aboard an airship after a crash landing on a deserted island frees it to begin hunting the survivors in this thrilling fantasy adventure from bestselling author Scott Reintgen.
“Brutal, often ingenious, and kitted with a scene-stealing monster that will delight dragon lovers” (Kirkus Reviews).
The Dragon and the Sun Lotus (Three Realms, Book 2) by Amélie Wen Zhao — The epic sequel to The Scorpion and the Night Blossom, continuing the dark and opulent fantasy saga of demons and dangerous magic. With Àn’yīng’s kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction, and amidst a budding forbidden romance, she must now risk everything to protect her world. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“An excellent and sometimes bittersweet conclusion to a sweeping story filled with romance, drama, and adventure” (SLJ).
The Escape Game by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss — After her sister is murdered during season four, Sierra Angelos joins season five of a televised escape-room competition, where contestants solve high-stakes puzzles to win, as she searches for the truth before history repeats itself. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“The escape room scenes are intricate, and the final reveal is satisfying and multilayered, setting up future adventures for Team Helsing. Great for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ The Inheritance Games” (Booklist).
Queen of Faces by Petra Lord — With her consciousness trapped in the decaying body, seventeen-year-old Anabelle attempts to steal a new body and winds up working as a mercenary for the elite in exchange for a better life. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“Sophisticated worldbuilding and sumptuous set pieces are enriched by exquisitely rendered, intersectionally diverse characters” (Publishers Weekly).
The Ruins Beneath Us by Sasha E. Sloan — Lyria, an elf born with magic, must learn to keep her head down when she’s contracted by Finn, a human prince, to become the kingdom’s new royal apothecary. The nobles are ruthless, the secrets are deadly, and Cygnus — the brooding royal healer — seems determined to expose Lyria’s every flaw. But beneath the palace lies a darkness far more dangerous than any secret. And when Lyria and Cygnus uncover a hidden world that could change everything, she must decide who to trust and how much she’s willing to risk for a love that was never meant to be. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“A blend of adventure, fantasy, and mystery with a tense lovers-to-enemies affair that will appeal to fans of Lauren Roberts’s Powerless and Holly Black’s The Cruel Prince” (SLJ).
A Stage Set For Villains by Shannon J. Spann — The performers of the Playhouse are as worshipped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper knows the dangers better than anyone, after her own encounter with a Player resulted in a curse that is slowly killing her. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“Readers who enjoy fantasy, mystery, theatre, and a little bit of romance will love this twisty story” (SLJ).
Stolen Midnights by Katherine Quinn — The first in a new magical young adult romantasy duology from the bestselling author of To Kill a Shadow. Set in Andalay, a world where the ruling Fates bestow gifts among the favored, a thief must join forces with the palace darling after he unwittingly steals a necklace with the power to change everything. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“Excerpts from fictional history texts complement evocative worldbuilding in a beguiling story that centers star-crossed lovers as they wrestle with seedy politics and dark magic” (Publishers Weekly).
The Sun and the Starmaker by Rachel Griffin — Aurora Finch grew up on tales of the Starmaker’s magic, never imagining she’d one day meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything. The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within her and demands she come study under his guidance. With her newfound abilities tied to the survival of the village, Aurora is swept away to his ice-covered castle and far from everything she’s ever known. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“A delicious winter romance that shimmers with classic fairy-tale magic” (Kirkus Reviews).
The Swan’s Daughter: A Possibly Doomed Love Story by Roshani Chokshi — Eighteen-year-old Prince Arris hopes to escape the cursed fate of his predecessors, each of whom dies shortly after marriage, so he strikes a deal with Demelza, a seventeen-year-old veritas swan maiden who can separate truth from lies. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
“Chokshi has crafted a whimsical and darkly hilarious fantasy, with dreamy writing and a charming cast . . . a great option for fans of fairy tales and Swan Lake” (Booklist).