November 2023 YA New Releases

November is the perfect time to take a moment to give thanks for the people, places, and things that make our lives special. For us, books are definitely on that list. Check out these highly anticipated November YA new releases, and find a book that will fill your heart with gratitude!

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Murtagh

Murtagh

By Christopher Paolini

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy!

“Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.” —The Washington Post

Eragon: The Illustrated Edition

Eragon: The Illustrated Edition

By Christopher Paolini

Return to the World of Eragon with master storyteller Christopher Paolini in this stunning illustrated edition packed with full-color paintings! Celebrate 20 years of the worldwide fantasy phenomenon Eragon, the first book in the Inheritance Cycle, which has sold more than 40 million copies across the series!

The Revenge Game

The Revenge Game

By Jordyn Taylor

A wickedly comic feminist mystery about the dark side of a hopeless romantic’s seemingly perfect love story. A must-read for fans of The Cheerleaders!

“Whip-smart… A thrilling romp from start to finish.”—Jessica Goodman New York Times bestselling author of They Wish They Were Us

This Rebel Heart

This Rebel Heart

By Katherine Locke

A tumultuous tale of the student-led 1956 Hungarian revolution set in a colorless post-WWII Budapest—where the magical Danube river has plans of its own—from Sydney Taylor Honor winner Katherine Locke.

“A haunting, beautiful read that centers queer Jewish characters.” —BuzzFeed

Defiant

Defiant

By Brandon Sanderson

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes the final book in an epic series about a girl who will travel beyond the stars to save the world she loves from destruction.

Didn't See That Coming

Didn't See That Coming

By Jesse Q. Sutanto

A hilariously fresh and romantic send-up to You’ve Got Mail about a gamer girl with a secret identity and the online bestie she’s never met IRL until she unwittingly transfers to his school, from the bestselling author of Dial A for AuntiesThe Obsession, and Well, That Was Unexpected.

Win Lose Kill Die

Win Lose Kill Die

By Cynthia Murphy

A high-school slasher with a lethal twist, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson! The students at Morton Academy are high-achievers, selected based on academic excellence. So when a series of murders target the school’s best and brightest, the pressure is on.

Failure is fatal…

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

By Amélie Wen Zhao

In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation’s past—and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic fantasy series inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China.

“Perfect for fans of The Untamed. I loved it!” —Shelley Parker-Chan, bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun

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