There are no tricks in our list of the best new YA releases for October, only reading treats! Our list of new YA titles for October is filled with stories you’ll love to read while enjoying the cozy start to fall. Whether you’re in the mood to learn something new, be scared out of your wits, or experience the past, we’ve got the ideal book for you!
October YA New Releases in Hardcover
And the River Drags Her Down
She has always known the rules: Never resurrect anything larger than the palm of her hand. But that was before her sister died. . . .
For No Mortal Creature
In this romantic, gothic fantasy inspired by Wuthering Heights, a teen girl with the power to move between life and death must journey into the afterlife. But to survive, she’ll need the help of her two sworn enemies—both dangerously captivating, both hiding secrets that could destroy her.
Zodiac Legacy
Return to the hidden world of the cursed Descendants of the Zodiac, where magic intertwines with dark academia at a boarding school dedicated to restoring their glory. In this thrilling sequel, the Descendants must navigate the aftermath of a chaotic heist and rescue a fallen comrade—all while battling dark forces determined to tear them apart.
Angelica and the Bear Prince
Being a teenager is no fairy tale . . . but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a little magic. A high schooler’s journey to recover from burnout leads to a surprising romance with a twist from the bestselling author of The Magic Fish.
World of Eragon 5-Book Paperback Boxed Set
This five-book boxed set from master storyteller Christopher Paolini includes the New York Times bestselling Inheritance Cycle plus his most recent tour de force in the World of Eragon: Murtagh.
An Ocean Apart
An electrifying dystopian novel packed with a tantalizing love triangle, gripping political intrigue, and a Bachelor-style competition from the critically acclaimed author of The Dividing Sky, Jill Tew.
My Life as an Internet Novel, Volume 1
What happens when you’re thrown into a fictional world…not as the main character, but as the main character’s best friend? This Korean manhwa puts a twist on romance and proves that falling in love is more than just a trope.
Reel Love
Two teens must keep their working–and romantic– relationship a secret from their grandmas, who are longtime social media rivals, in this hilariously sweet rom com from the author of The Homecoming War.
The Dysfunctional Family's Guide to Murder
In this hilarious, contemporary YA whodunit, a mystery-loving teen finally gets a chance to solve a real-life crime. But solving a murder is complicated when all the prime suspects are related to you…
Star Wars: The Last Order
New York Times best-selling author Kwame Mbalia makes his Star Wars debut with this exciting YA novel!
The Book of Dust: The Rose Field (Book of Dust, Volume 3)
The breathtaking conclusion to Philip Pullman’s landmark new trilogy The Book of Dust! Return to the world of His Dark Materials and discover what fate has in store for Lyra, “one of fantasy’s most indelible heroines” (The New York Times Magazine).
The Trespassers
A house party spirals into murder in this taut thriller laced with icy suspense and devastating secrets.
The Library of Lost Girls
When her sister returns from finishing school a total stranger, a teen seeks out the cause and discovers that the cost of becoming a perfect lady is much higher—and more sinister—than ever expected. A lush, gothic tale that will haunt readers long after they turn the last page.
October YA New Releases in Paperback
A Queen's Game
The author of the American Royals series invites you to visit 19th-century Europe amid the glamour and intrigue of the Victorian era. In this historical romance inspired by true events, three princesses struggle to find love—and end up vying for the hearts of two future kings.
Darkly
A powder keg of dark secrets and mind-bending puzzles, this must-read thriller is “addictively suspenseful” (The Washington Post) and “full of atmospheric thrills” (Los Angeles Times)—from the New York Times bestselling author of Night Film.