February 2023 YA New Releases

Love is in the air, and so are February’s new YA books! Treat your Valentine, your Galentine, or yourself to one of these new February YA releases.

What’s the best way to spend February? Reading to your heart’s content. Our list has all the new February YA titles you need to know about—not just romance. This month features books that romantics, cynics, and everyone in between will fall in love with!

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Stardust in Their Veins

Stardust in Their Veins

By Laura Sebastian

Immerse yourself in the second book in a fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Ash Pricess series. The sequel to Castles in Their Bones is the story of three princesses and the destiny they were born for: seduction, conquest, and the crown.

American Betiya

American Betiya

By Anuradha D. Rajurkar

A luminous story of a young artist grappling with first love, family boundaries and the complications of a cross-cultural relationship. Perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon, Erika Sanchez and Jandy Nelson.

Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim

Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim

By Patricia Park

The award-winning author of Re Jane makes her young adult debut in a funny, poignant, and powerful novel about a multicultural teen struggling to fit into her whitewashed school, her diverse Queens neighborhood, and even her own home as her family reels from the loss of her father.

In the Serpent's Wake

In the Serpent's Wake

By Rachel Hartman

From the critically acclaimed and bestselling author of Seraphina comes a piercing new fantasy-adventure that champions our resilience and humility.

Chaos Theory

Chaos Theory

By Nic Stone

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin delivers a gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental disorder and a politician’s son who is running from his own addiction and grief. Don’t miss this gut punch of a novel about mental health, loss, and discovering you are worthy of love.

Scars exist to remind us of what we’ve survived.

Kill Joy

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.

The Island

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.

The Wicked Bargain

The Wicked Bargain

By Gabe Cole Novoa

El Diablo is in the details in this Latinx pirate fantasy starring a transmasculine nonbinary teen with a mission of revenge, redemption, and revolution.

One of Us Is Lying

One of Us Is Lying

By Karen M. McManus

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY • BUZZFEED • POPCRUSH

“Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club” (Entertainment Weekly) in this addictive mystery about what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only four walk out alive.

The Words We Keep

The Words We Keep

By Erin Stewart

A beautifully realistic, relatable story about mental health and the healing powers of art—perfect for fans of Girl in Pieces and How It Feels to Float.

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Complete Series Paperback Boxed Set

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Complete Series Paperback Boxed Set

By Holly Jackson

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • The must-read mystery series everyone is talking about that began with A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is now available in a three-book paperback boxed set!

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