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The 38 Most Anticipated YA Novels of 2020
Love, loss, magic, and wonder: 2020 looks to be a year of glued-to-the-page reading in the young adult genre. Among the most anticipated books of the year in YA fantasy are the first novel in a new trilogy from YA favorite Cassandra Clare and the buzzy debut All the Stars and Teeth. Meanwhile, in contemporary and historical YA, Elizabeth Acevedo writes about a death in a family with Clap When You Land, and a debut novel imagines the perils of a young orphan navigating Korea in the year 1800.
To create our list of the year's must-read young adult fiction, we focused on what Goodreads members can't wait to read. How do we measure that anticipation? By taking a look at how many times a book has been added to Want to Read shelves. We also factored in the reaction (and reviews) of early readers. We then sorted them by fantasy versus historical and contemporary novels.
Which of these upcoming releases are making their way onto your Want to Read shelf? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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Which of these upcoming YA novels are you most looking forward to? Tell us in the comments!
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I can't wait for Every Other Weekend by Abigail Johnson! I'm reading the Advanced Reader's copy right now!
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has my vote!
For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is I’m thankful for Ricky Gervais. His statement, “I was going to do an ‘In Memoriam’ but It wasn’t diverse enough” was so funny because it was so sadly accurate. How about going back to actually writing good stories instead of identity politics and virtue signaling.
Gwen wrote: "For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is I’m thankful for Ricky Gervais. His s..."
You sound mad there's more books with diverse casts :) Stay mad! Looking through your bookshelves, you don't seem to have any books (prove me wrong though) that focus on gay couples or much YA at all. It's clearly not what you like to read, which is fine, so don't complain about what others like :) Indoctrination---don't make me laugh!!!
There's 7 (or maybe 8) lgbt books on this list. I'm shocked. ;D Can't wait for Loveless by Alice Oseman. And the Fascinators sounds fascinating. ;D Also the cover just aaah! :)
Cannot wait for imagine me! Been hooked on the story for so long, highly recommend. Also found some other books that I would like to read.
dany wrote: "Gwen wrote: "For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is I’m thankful for Ricky G..."
Well said, dany!
The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes by Suzanne Collins and Chain Of Gold by Cassandra Clare!
I'm looking forward to Chain of Gold and Return of the Thief. Another YA book that isn't on this list that I'm also anticipating with excitement is Girl, Serpent, Thorn.
Gwen wrote: "For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is I’m thankful for Ricky Gervais. His s..."
Wow, I feel sorry for you- all these wonderful diverse stories you'll never pick up and experience. Stay mad hun x
Heather wrote: "The Mall was great, I devoured the ARC."Hi Heather, sorry for the question but how can one get ARC's? Thanks
Florencia wrote: "Heather wrote: "The Mall was great, I devoured the ARC."Hi Heather, sorry for the question but how can one get ARC's? Thanks"
I suggest entering the giveaways here on Goodreads, I think there's still one going on for The Mall!
Gwen wrote: "For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is I’m thankful for Ricky Gervais. His s..."
Wow, being mad about diversity AND hating YA? That's two squares for Boomer Bingo!
In all seriousness, maybe you should pick up the books before you scream "indoctrination!" and "iDeNtiTy pOLiTiCs!!", if you remove that stick from your arse I'm sure you'll enjoy them.
I can't wait for Night of the Dragon by Julie Kagawa
I can’t wait for the books coming this year!
I'm looking forward to the ones listed, along with Dark And Deepest Red, Felix Ever After, Stay Gold, Set Fire To The Gods, Fair Is Foul, Queen's Peril, Iron Heart, The Midnight Lie, The Princess Will Save You, Six Angry Girls, and 10 Things I Hate About Pinky.Plus many, many more lol, 2020 is going to be a great year!
I'm very exacted about all fo these books, but mostly Ruthless God by Emily A. Duncan :)
Amy wrote: "Gwen wrote: "For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is I’m thankful for Ricky G..."
I agree Amy! I wish we had more diverse books available when I was younger and am glad that they are available now.
Eva wrote: "Gwen wrote: "For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is I’m thankful for Ricky G..."
I hate to melt you, snowflake, but I work in the Youth Services department of a large, diverse public library. As such, I not only process new YA materials but also read the ARC’s so have access before publication. My point is not that there isn’t a need for a variety of characters, rather that simply to publish materials on the basis that there ARE diverse characters that meet a current media narrative is ignorant.
Shijia wrote: "Gwen wrote: "For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is I’m thankful for Ricky G..."
Oh, “hun” you can check my response to ‘Eva’. Experience is not the thing which I lack, nor is common sense.
dany wrote: "Gwen wrote: "For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is I’m thankful for Ricky G..."
Just because I don’t put every book, and especially ARC’s which I receive on the regular through work, on my “shelves” doesn’t mean I haven’t read them.
Gwen wrote: "Eva wrote: "Gwen wrote: "For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is I’m thankful..."
There's nothing wrong with more diverse casts but okay. And I'm clearly not the "snowflake" in this situation, since you feel the need to ruin the happiness that others have over diverse books. It's not "indoctrination" to have characters that don't fit the cishet white male mold, it's simply realistic. And besides, you don't know the reason an author is publishing a book. Things like leads of color and LGBTQA+ leads are simply becoming more accepted (as they should be) and so we're seeing more people who are free to tell their stories.
Using made up words like ‘cishet’ is enough to end this discussion. You were also ignorant and abusive in your first post with the stick up the arse comment. I don’t waste my time on those with nothing of value to add, which is clearly how I would define you, snowflake.
Good day.
Honestly the more I look through the different release lists, the more books I'm excited for lol. I'll have to add Clown In A Cornfield (tentatively. I'm really hoping it'll be self-aware and play with the tropes), He Must Like You, Rules For Being A Girl, The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly, Lobizona, Girls Save The World In This One, Bone Crier's Moon, Anna K: A Love Story, Wicked As You Wish, Frozen Beauty (that cover ), and Belle Revolte!
Gwen wrote: "Using made up words like ‘cishet’ is enough to end this discussion. You were also ignorant and abusive in your first post with the stick up the arse comment. I don’t waste my time on those with n..."
Cishet isn't a made up word?? And it's really nice of you to tell a depressed teenager that she has nothing of value <3
I've won multiple awards, so....
Adios and blocked, boomer :)
Gwen wrote: "For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is I’m thankful for Ricky Gervais. His s..."
I'm on your side.
"Where Dreams Descend" has some very strong Phantom of the Opera-esque vibes and looks amazing!
why 38???what i am looking forward to:
1) people reading what they want
2) people ceasing negative commentary about a book they haven't read (or won't ever read)
3) people unafraid of books by or about people that are not like them. try one! or refer to 2) above
4) authors who stop just dropping in LGBTQIA+ characters/themes in their books and not developing them. it is disrespectful to LGBTQIA+ people specifically, and readers in general
5) Trump losing the 2020 election to Elizabeth Warren
I know, there's so many phenomenal-sounding books coming this year that 38 seems way too small.
6 and 1/2 male authors out of 38. so much for equality.
Gwen wrote: "Eva wrote: "Gwen wrote: "For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is I’m thankful..."
So glad you don't work at my local library. I'm glad that there are finally Middle Grade and YA books for disabled people and LGBT+ people where we play central roles.
The ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. Super excited, might not make it to May 19th. Also excited for May 5th one of my favorite authors has a new book coming out that day as well.
The one I'm most excited for is The King of Crows by Libba Bray, I'm so happy I don't have much of a wait!
Eva wrote: "I'm looking forward to the ones listed, along with Dark And Deepest Red, Felix Ever After, Stay Gold, Set Fire To The Gods, Fair Is Foul, Queen's Peril, Iron Heart, The Midnight Lie, The Princess W..."You just listed most of my anticipated release list on top of the list provided lol. Super excited for all these diverse books coming out! So tired of the white cishet narrative and I'm so glad we're getting more and more options to choose from!
I can't wait for the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
I can't wait for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes By Suzanne Collins! I also can't wait for Chain of Gold By Cassandra Clare!!!
Always excited for the release of a YA book by Abigail Johnson! Just started her latest, Every Other Weekend. Her stories are so deep and engrossing, hard to put down.
Tib wrote: "Eva wrote: "I'm looking forward to the ones listed, along with Dark And Deepest Red, Felix Ever After, Stay Gold, Set Fire To The Gods, Fair Is Foul, Queen's Peril, Iron Heart, The Midnight Lie, Th..."Same, I can't wait!!
Gwen wrote: "For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is I’m thankful for Ricky Gervais. His s..."
Thank you!! Once in a blue moon there is a good YA novel that slays me. The rest of them, I wouldn't have read in middle school!
Juliet wrote: "Gwen wrote: "Eva wrote: "Gwen wrote: "For the last couple of years publishing has gone the way of all media. The YA market has been particularly hard hit with the indoctrination. All I can say is..."
There always have been books about those who are different. I've been reading for over 50 years and gladly would give you a list if you'd like. That is not what the original poster meant. If you cannot see that there is a helluva lot of dumbing down and indoctrinating readers into one particular mindset then, sadly, you have made her point for her. Books are meant to open your mind, not sell you on a belief system, regardless of what that belief system might be.
I want to read The Mall just to see what part of Jersey it's set in, or more accurately, which actual Jersey mall is its inspiration. Most malls in NJ are no different from anywhere else in the country, but some are characters unto themselves.
