​​​​​​​Emmy Neal

Readers will find engaging plots and unforgettable characters in these 25 Best YA novels of 2023. They span genre and setting, from a fantasy in alternate Tang dynasty China to a contemporary novel in modern-day NYC, but share common threads of teens coming of age and finding and embracing their truth.

In this latest Series Update, some YA series wrap up, others find their stride, and a few expand their worlds with novellas and a spin-off duology.

We’ve wrapped up some reviews for the newest installments in different YA series for consideration in your collection development. From fae courts to the fields of Troy, this list has something for every fan of YA.

Many duologies and trilogies wrapped up in the last couple of months, and there are always those titles that got lost in the busy summer reading shuffle. If you’re struggling to stay on top of recent YA series, we’ve got a list for you!

These 27 picks for teens offer so much for young people pushing to define themselves--first love, fantastical worlds, betrayal, political upheaval, and more.

With the pandemic supply issues and pushed release dates, it’s been hard to keep up with what YA fantasy books have published in the past year. Here are a few titles that may have slipped under your radar.