Spring Break Books to Read Now

Queen Bee

By Amalie Howard

A teen girl seeking retribution against her backstabbing former best friend finds her plans slightly derailed once she catches the eye of a familiar, handsome marquess. Bestselling author Amalie Howard delivers a delightful, anti-historical Regency-era romp that’s Bridgerton meets The Count of Monte Cristo!

Not Here to Stay Friends

By Kaitlyn Hill

Two childhood best friends reunite in L.A. the summer before senior year—but when one of them ends up starring on a teen reality dating show, their feelings for each other get complicated. Perfect for fans of friends-to-lovers rom-coms and The Bachelor!

Kill Joy

By Holly Jackson

You’re invited to the murder mystery party of the year! Fans of the hit series A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder will love Pip’s final detective case in this mystery novella from #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Jackson.

In Nightfall

By Suzanne Young

In the quaint town of Nightfall, Oregon, it isn’t the dark you should be afraid of—it’s the girls. The Lost Boys meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this propulsive novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Treatment.

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

By Talia Hibbert

From the bestselling author of the Brown Sisters trilogy, comes a laugh-out-loud story about a quirky content creator and a clean-cut athlete testing their abilities to survive the great outdoors—and each other.

French Kissing in New York

By Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

A charming, high-energy romance in the city that never sleeps about a girl who can’t wait to be a part of Manhattan’s restaurant scene—and find the boy she fell for last summer. Perfect for fans of Emily in Paris!

The Island

By Natasha Preston

Hot on the heels of the New York Times bestsellers The Twin and The Lake, another pulse-pounding read from the undisputed queen of YA thrillers!

They said goodbye to their friends and family for the weekend. They weren’t counting on forever.

Royal Blood

By Aimée Carter

Royalty, murder and scandal combine in this thrilling new series about an American girl who becomes the British Monarchy’s greatest nightmare.

Friday I'm in Love

By Camryn Garrett

It’s too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if Mahalia had a coming-out party? A love letter to romantic comedies, sweet sixteen blowouts, Black joy, and queer pride.

The Black Queen

By Jumata Emill

Nova Albright was going to be the first Black homecoming queen at Lovett High—but now she’s dead. Murdered on coronation night. Fans of One of Us Is Lying and The Other Black Girl will love this unputdownable thriller.

Salaam, with Love

By Sara Sharaf Beg

This heartfelt and humorous YA contemporary follows Dua, who spends the month of Ramadan making unexpected discoveries about family, faith, and first love.

Horror Hotel

By Victoria Fulton, Faith McClaren

This addictive YA horror about a group of teen ghost hunters who spend the night in a haunted LA hotel is The Blair Witch Project for the TikTok generation.

A Night to Die For

By Lisa Schroeder

When a boy finds a girl’s body in the ditch on prom night…he becomes the primary suspect in her murder. Prom dreams. Prom Screams.

The Matchbreaker Summer

By Annie Rains

A pitch-perfect summer camp rom-com about two teens with nothing in common who come together to help break up a romance and unexpectedly start one of their own . . .

Must Reads for Spring Break

Put the ‘break’ back in spring break with these must-reads! Scroll for the best books for spring break and let us know what you’re reading at @getunderlined!

Queen Bee

By Amalie Howard

Not Here to Stay Friends

By Kaitlyn Hill

Kill Joy

By Holly Jackson

In Nightfall

By Suzanne Young

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

By Talia Hibbert

French Kissing in New York

By Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

The Island

By Natasha Preston

Royal Blood

By Aimée Carter

Friday I'm in Love

By Camryn Garrett

The Black Queen

By Jumata Emill

Salaam, with Love

By Sara Sharaf Beg

Horror Hotel

By Victoria Fulton, Faith McClaren

A Night to Die For

By Lisa Schroeder

The Matchbreaker Summer

By Annie Rains

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Must Reads for Spring Break

Put the ‘break’ back in spring break with these must-reads! Scroll for the best books for spring break and let us know what you’re reading at @getunderlined!

Queen Bee

By Amalie Howard

Not Here to Stay Friends

By Kaitlyn Hill

Kill Joy

By Holly Jackson

In Nightfall

By Suzanne Young

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

By Talia Hibbert

French Kissing in New York

By Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

The Island

By Natasha Preston

Royal Blood

By Aimée Carter

Friday I'm in Love

By Camryn Garrett

The Black Queen

By Jumata Emill

Salaam, with Love

By Sara Sharaf Beg

Horror Hotel

By Victoria Fulton, Faith McClaren

A Night to Die For

By Lisa Schroeder

The Matchbreaker Summer

By Annie Rains

Did you enjoy this article of spring break books? Check out other book nerd articles here and get social with us at @getunderlined!

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