Highly Giftable Books Every YA Reader Secretly Wants
With the holidays right around the corner, there’s no better time to start working on your gift list. Whether you’re looking for a special book to tuck into your YA reader’s stocking or a little something for yourself, you’ll find plenty of excellent options on this list. From hot new releases to special editions of beloved favorites, these are the most giftable books every YA reader secretly wants to receive as a gift this holiday season.
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Add to BookshelfWe Fell Apart
by E. Lockhart
Return to the world of We Were Liars with the third installment in the TikTok-famous series! This book follows Matilda as she travels to Hidden Beach to meet her estranged father. However, instead of meeting him, she finds a mystery. Twists, turns, and plenty of lies make it impossible to set this book down.
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You’ve Found Oliver
by Dustin Thao
YA readers who loved You’ve Reached Sam will be thrilled to receive this companion novel about a boy named Oliver who keeps texting Sam’s old number as a way to stay close to his friend after his death. When Oliver accidentally calls the number and someone picks up, he finds himself on a path of friendship, hope, and first love.
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Angelica and the Bear Prince
by Trung Le Nguyen
From the creator of The Magic Fish comes another gorgeous graphic novel about a girl trying to learn the identity of her secret admirer. Readers who love modern fairy tales with a splash of romance will enjoy this book.
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Wings of Starlight
by Allison Saft
Fairies, forbidden romance, and danger lurk around every corner of this bestselling and magical novel about Pixie Hollow’s origins. Before she becomes queen, Clarion falls in love with the guardian of the winter woods and races to protect her home from the monsters that threaten it.
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The Book of Dust: The Rose Field (Book of Dust, Volume 3)
by Philip Pullman
The conclusion to the Book of Dust trilogy is finally here! Lyra searches for Pan, Malcolm searches for Lyra, and their journeys converge in the desert where old and new enemies await. This breathtaking novel is a must-have for series fans!
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Immortal Consequences: A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick
by I. V. Marie
Dark academia, magic, and a deadly competition combine in this fast-paced YA fantasy novel. Six students from Blackwood Academy compete in a series of tests where only one of them can emerge victorious. This pulse-pounding fantasy thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat!
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The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel
by Maggie Stiefvater and Stephanie Williams
Blue Sargent joins a group of boys from a nearby private school on a strange and magical search for a Welsh king’s hidden gravesite in this stunning graphic novel. YA readers will eagerly dive into this gorgeous full-color adaptation of Maggie Stiefvater’s bestselling novel.
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A Forgery of Fate
by Elizabeth Lim
This Beauty and the Beast retelling features a magical artist who can paint the future. Desperate to keep her family afloat, Tru agrees to marry a dragon lord and help his treasonous plot against the Dragon King. If you love fairy tales and East Asian folklore, this book is a must-read!
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Hour of the Pumpkin Queen
by Megan Shepherd
Disney fans will love this follow-up to Long Live the Pumpkin Queen! When Sally and her apprentice, Luna, fall through a portal, they become trapped in an alternate realm. Now, they must find out who messed up Halloween Town’s clock and reset the time to save themselves, Jack, and their home.
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The Last Bookstore on Earth
by Lily Braun-Arnold
A bookstore might seem like an unlikely place to survive after an apocalyptic storm destroys society, but that’s where this story takes place. Two teen girls team up, fight for survival, and fall in love in this twisty dystopian novel.
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Better in Black
by Cassandra Clare
Send your Shadowhunter Chronicles fan on a romantic journey with this collection of ten love stories featuring iconic couples from the series. Readers will revisit these beloved stories and enjoy another swoony moment with their favorite characters.
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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder: Deluxe Edition
by Holly Jackson
With sprayed edges and exclusive bonus content from the author, this special edition of the international bestseller is the perfect gift for any YA reader. Follow Pip as she digs into the details of a cold murder case and exposes the dirtiest secrets on her true-crime podcast.
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And the River Drags Her Down
by Jihyun Yun
YA readers will get their fill of thrills and chills with this slow-burning horror novel about a girl who brings her sister back from the dead. What starts as a beautiful reunion quickly spirals into something darker and more sinister when the resurrected sister turns her attention to revenge.
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The Nightblood Prince: A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick
by Molly X. Chang
An arranged betrothal, a legendary beast, and an irresistible vampire prince make this breathtaking fantasy novel a must-read for young adult readers! Desperate for freedom and love, Fei must choose between two powerful princes and two rivaling fates for herself and the world.
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The Last Tiger
by Julia Riew and Brad Riew
When their country’s loyalties split, two teenagers find themselves fighting for opposing sides and racing to find the last tiger in existence. This gorgeous YA novel follows two young people as they fight for their beliefs, search for an elusive animal, and desperately try not to fall in love.
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Time After Time (A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick)
by Mikki Daughtry
Two unforgettable love stories take place in the same house, separated by a century of time. Libby uses her college money to buy a house and slowly falls in love with the girl she hired to help restore it. At the same time, the girls discover a journal that leads them to believe they fell in love once before, in another life.
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Kill Creatures
by Rory Power
One year after Nan killed her three best friends, one of them returns, throwing everything about that fateful night into question. YA readers who love twisty psychological thrillers will stay up all night reading this title from the New York Times bestselling author of Wilder Girls.
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The Otherwhere Post (A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick)
by Emily J. Taylor
From the bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique comes another gift-worthy fantasy novel steeped in magic, mystery, and romance. As an apprentice to a magical letter courier, Maeve launches an investigation into her father’s crimes and attracts the attention of someone who will do anything to stop her sleuthing.
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The Meadowbrook Murders
by Jessica Goodman
Send your YA reader to New England for a story about late-night parties, friendship, and murder. It follows high school senior, Amy, and Liz, the editor of the school newspaper, as they investigate the murder of Amy’s best friend. This tense thriller will keep readers guessing until the last page!
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Fortress of Ambrose
by J. Elle
Return to the world of House of Marionne with the epic series finale! With the Order’s corruption coming to light and dark forces rising, Quell faces her biggest challenge yet. She teams up with Jordan and two other teens to fight for freedom, love, and magic.
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Deadly Ever After
by Brittany Johnson
Two dead princesses get one chance to find true love’s kiss in this romantic fantasy. When Amala and Kha’dasia both die, the gods promise them that the right kiss will restore their lives, while the wrong kiss will seal their deaths. Readers who love romance and fairy tales will enjoy this book!
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Pretty Girl County
by Lakita Wilson
Ex-best friends Reya and Sommer strike a deal to help each other achieve their dreams in this glitzy novel. Friendship, community, and teamwork take center stage, making this book the perfect gift for readers who love realistic stories.
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Last Chance Live!
by Helena Haywoode Henry
Teens facing the death penalty can receive clemency if they win America’s most gruesome game show. However, making the wrong move will result in players being voted off and sent to their executions. This dystopian thriller packs an emotional punch while asking timely questions about ethics, politics, entertainment, and society.
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The Secret Astronomers
by Jessica Walker
An antique astronomy textbook brings together two teens in a quest to solve a decades-old mystery. This unique, epistolary novel comes to life through notes, handwritten text, and drawings scrawled on the pages of a real textbook.
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Dan in Green Gables: A Graphic Novel
by Rey Terciero
This full-color graphic novel reimagines Anne of Green Gables for a modern audience. When Dan’s mother leaves him with his grandparents in Green Gables, Tennessee, he must learn to work on a farm, make new friends, and deal with bullies as they arise.
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Sunderworld, Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry
by Ransom Riggs
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children comes a new book about a boy who discovers that the world of his favorite television show is real. This thought-provoking and magical adventure will captivate audiences of all ages.
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The Lost Queen
by Aimee Phan
Two teen girls embark on a perilous journey through their past lives in this fantasy novel inspired by Vietnamese lore. As tensions mount, Jolie and Huong unlock their powers and face down ancient enemies to protect the people they love. Magic, dragons, and sisterhood await readers in this book!
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My Life as an Internet Novel, Volume 1
by A Hyeon and Yu Han-ryeo
When Dani wakes up as the side character in one of her beloved internet novels, she expects the worst possible outcome. However, readers will be delighted with this funny, heartfelt, and romantic graphic novel as they follow Dani’s journey.
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Love Points to You
by Alice Lin
If you’re looking for a swoon-worthy and feel-good YA romance, this book is an excellent choice. Wealthy Angela Wu hires Lynda to work as an artist on her Otome game, but neither girl expects to fall in love in the process.
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The Thirteenth Child
by Erin A. Craig
Blessed by the gods, Hazel can heal almost any illness, but also has the responsibility to end a patient’s suffering if Death has claimed them. When the royal family asks her to heal the king, Hazel realizes he has already been marked for death. She risks everything to follow her heart instead of her orders in this breathtaking, dark fairy tale retelling from the author of House of Salt and Sorrows.
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Bones at the Crossroads
by LaDarrion Williams
Send your young adult reader back to the magical Caiman University in time for Homecoming season! In this action-packed sequel to the bestselling Blood at the Root, Malik dives even further into a world filled with secret societies, dark magic, family secrets, and unanswered questions.
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Heir Deluxe Edition
by Sabaa Tahir
Romantasy enthusiasts will love this stunning collector’s edition of this New York Times bestselling fantasy novel. With sprayed edges, a ribbon bookmark, and annotations from the author, this deluxe edition makes the perfect gift for both longtime and new fans of Sabaa Tahir.
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