Betting on You by Lynn Painter

This is the story of Bailey and Charlie, who first meet on a flight and later reconnect at a waterpark. Bailey, still reeling from her parents' divorce, finds herself intrigued by Charlie's cynical nature despite their initial clashes. They begin to bond over their shared experiences and even make a bet about whether boys and girls can be friends. A cute romance with depth and complex characters.

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.

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

"Check & Mate" tells the story of Mallory, a former child chess prodigy, who returns to the sport after her family experiences a tragedy. She's drawn back in by a charity tournament and ends up beating the world champion, Nolan Sawyer, sparking his obsession with her. Mallory struggles to balance her desire to help her family with her rekindled love for chess and her growing feelings for Nolan.  A sweet, unique romance between two very interesting characters.

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

"Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Ross tells the story of two rival journalists, Iris Winnow and Roman Kitt, who become entangled in a magical war between gods. When Iris's letters to her brother, fighting on the frontline, are intercepted by Roman, they forge a connection that leads them into a mystical conflict, where their love and their fate are intertwined with the war between the gods. An epic enemies-to-lovers fantasy novel filled with hope and heartbreak, and the unparalleled power of love.

Don't Ask if I'm Okay by Jessica Kara

Heartfelt and bittersweet, this coming-of age story explores the tender space of healing where grief meets love. Gage, a recent high school graduate, struggles to cope with the aftermath of a car accident that killed his best friend, Hunter. Grief-stricken and pushing back on his family's expectations to be strong, Gage tries to move on by seeking a dream job, pursuing a crush, and organizing a memorial for Hunter. However, as he pushes his emotions down, his anger and volatile nature escalate, forcing him to confront his grief and ultimately decide whether to hide his pain or seek help. 

Forget Me Not by Alyson Derrick

Stevie and Nora had a love. A secret, epic, once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. They also had a plan: to leave their small, ultra-conservative town and families behind after graduation and move to California, where they could finally stop hiding that love. But then Stevie has a terrible fall.

Garden of the Cursed by Katy Rose Pool

In this thrilling YA fantasy/mystery duology from award-winning author Katy Pool, cursebreaker Marlow Briggs reluctantly pretends to be in love with one of the most powerful nobles in Caraza City to gain entry into an illustrious—and deadly—society that holds clues to her mother's disappearance. Perfect for fans of Veronica Mars, These Violent Delights, and Chain of Iron.

A Long Stretch of Bad Days by Mindy McGinnis

In Mindy McGinnis's "A Long Stretch of Bad Days," two different teenage girls, Lydia Chass and Bristal Jamison, team up to solve a decades-old mystery in their small town of Henley, Ohio. Lydia, a valedictorian, is missing a history credit for graduation, while Bristal, known for her bad behavior, also needs a credit. They focus on the "Long Stretch of Bad Days" in 1994, a week of a tornado, flash flood, and unsolved murder, hoping their podcast about it will help them both graduate. This gripping mystery from award-winning author Mindy McGinnis shows the power of a name and one lie and how two girls can use their voices to change a town forever.

Promise Boys by Nick Brooks

"Promise Boys" is a blockbuster, dark academia mystery about three teens of color who must investigate their principal’s murder to clear their own names. This page-turning thriller is perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Jason Reynolds, Angie Thomas, and Holly Jackson.

Rez Ball by Byron Graves

"Rez Ball," a novel by Byron Graves, tells the story of Tre Brun, an Ojibwe high school basketball player trying to honor the memory of his deceased brother, Jaxon, who was the star of their reservation's team. Tre strives to bring his team to the state championship, carrying the hopes and dreams of his community while navigating grief, expectations, and the challenges of life on the reservation. 

That's Not My Name by Megan Lally

In Megan Lally's "That's Not My Name," a 17-year-old girl, Madison Perkins, wakes up with amnesia and is found by a man claiming to be her father, Wayne Boone, who takes her to his isolated home. Simultaneously, Drew Carter-Diaz is searching for his missing girlfriend, Lola, and is under suspicion in her disappearance. As Madison struggles to reconcile her identity and the truths surrounding her amnesia, and Drew works to clear his name, their separate stories intertwine, revealing a complex web of secrets and deception.

Thieve's Gambit by Kayvion Lewis

The Inheritance Games meets Ocean's Eleven in this cinematic heist thriller where a cutthroat competition brings together the world's best thieves and one thief is playing for the highest stakes of all: her mother's life.