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10 Most Anticipated 2025 Young Adult Books You Need on Your TBR

There’s something so fun about finding out what new 2025 young adult books are hitting shelves soon—especially when they sound this good! 2025 has a stacked lineup of YA releases, and we’re talking swoony romances, heart-pounding fantasies, and stories that’ll stick with you long after the last page. This year’s YA picks are bringing the heat.

We’ve rounded up our 10 most anticipated 2025 young adult books that need to be on your radar ASAP. And if you’re looking for even more, don’t forget to check out our main post covering the most anticipated 2025 book releases across all genres.

Why You Should Be Excited for 2025 YA Releases

2025 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for YA fiction! Expect more diversity, bold storytelling, and unforgettable characters.

10 Most Anticipated 2025 Young Adult Books

Breath of the Dragon by Shannon Lee and Fonda Lee

A determined warrior enters a deadly tournament to prove his worth, fighting for redemption, family, and his place in a world where magical abilities define status. Expect underdog energy, twin rivalry, and high-stakes fantasy action.

Breath of the Dragon releases on January 7, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon

The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith

A girl joins a competition to win a prince’s hand but catches feelings for his broody brother instead. Expect fae bargains, forbidden romance, and Victorian drama where every magical deal comes with a dangerous price.

The Rose Bargain releases on February 4, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon

Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli

A witch on the run teams up with the hunter who betrayed her in a desperate bid for survival. Forced allies, simmering tension, and a deadly magical showdown make this fantasy unforgettable. Think enemies to lovers, dangerous bargains, and impossible choices with everything on the line.

Rebel Witch releases on February 18, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon

A Touch of Blood by Sajni Patel

A goddess trapped in a deadly realm must face terrifying monsters and a powerful Shadow King while uncovering her destiny. With mythological twists, sisterly bonds, and a reluctant hero, this fantasy blends Greek mythology and Indian folklore with high stakes, dark bargains, and a romance that could change everything.

A Touch of Blood releases on February 25, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon

The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare

A royal body double teams up with a notorious crime lord to uncover a conspiracy threatening the throne, while a healer fakes divine powers to save a kingdom. Forbidden love, dangerous alliances, and dark magic collide in this epic fantasy filled with court intrigue, betrayal, and impossible choices.

The Ragpicker King releases on March 4, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon

Oathbound by Tracy Deonn

A powerful heroine bound by a deadly pact with a shapeshifting king must master her magic while staying one step ahead of a fractured secret society and rising dark forces. Expect forbidden magic, complicated alliances, and emotional stakes as she fights for her future and the ones she loves.

Oathbound releases on March 4, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon

Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid

A deadly assassin and a girl marked for sacrifice collide in a dystopian bloodsport where survival means questioning everything. Expect enemies-to-lovers tension, morally complex characters, and a fight against systemic oppression, all wrapped in a heart-wrenching romance where survival and love are equally dangerous.

Fable for the End of the World releases on March 4, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon

A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen

A fierce shield maiden torn between fate and free will must face betrayal, warring gods, and an old love she can’t trust. With enemies closing in and forbidden magic in her veins, she fights for her people while navigating scorching tension and emotional conflict in this Norse-inspired fantasy romance.

A Curse Carved in Bone releases on May 13, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon

Cruel is the Light by Sophie Clark

A demon hunter and a soldier fake a romance to uncover dark secrets in a war-torn Vatican, but their forbidden attraction grows impossible to ignore. Expect enemies-to-lovers tension, a dangerous conspiracy, and a heart-wrenching battle between love and duty in this epic fantasy romance.

Cruel is the Light releases on May 20, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon

The Great Misfortune of Stella Sedgwick by S. Isabelle

A sharp-tongued aspiring writer is thrust into London’s high society, balancing a life-changing inheritance, the pressure to marry, and rekindled tension with her childhood best friend. Expect historical romance with social commentary, second-chance vibes, and a heroine determined to break free from societal norms in this captivating standalone.

The Great Misfortune of Stella Sedgwick by S. Isabelle releases on July 8, 2025 and is available to order on Amazon

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2025 young adult books are looking amazing for YA readers, with so many fresh stories and diverse voices we can’t wait to dive into. Add these must-reads to your TBR, and let us know which ones you’re most excited for in the comments below or which ones are your most anticipated!

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