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48 Highly Anticipated YA Novels for the Rest of 2020
Magic and myth, getting real and standing up for what’s right, love and longing, growing up and falling in love. Get ready for some of the best young adult novels of the year, all coming right up. From Where Dreams Descend’s dangerous games to a ghost who conjures up some serious complications in Cemetery Boys, YA fantasy’s pull remains strong this fall. Meanwhile, contemporary YA will keep your heart racing with stories of an aspiring singer whose big break goes horribly wrong in Grown and a teen who sees her summer of discovery shaken by her father’s sudden departure in Breathless.
To create our list of buzzy new young adult novels publishing between now and the start of 2021, 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.
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 upcoming YA novels are you most anticipating? Let us know in the comments!
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Ipina wrote: "Can anyone recommend a great book or series for a 12 year old? My daughter is an avid reader... next one i have put on hold for her is The Knife of Never Letting Go... I'd rather stay off the roman..."Jennifer A. Nielson is a very good author for younger YA/older middle grade. I'd start with The False Prince, although her historical fiction books are also good.
The Lunar Chronicles is a good jumping-off place for YA, it does have romance but it stays pretty kid-friendly. Nothing beyond a few innuendos and some kissing, as far as I can remember.
I'd also recommend The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin, along with Penny From Heaven and Turtle In Paradise, both by Jennifer L. Holm.
Liam wrote: "Twilight "That series of books should not be recommended to anyone, let alone a 12 year old, due to all the damaging messages throughout.
I don't know about the others apart from The Kingdom which I have heard is an excellent book - although perhaps a little advanced in terms of themes depending on the maturity level of the 12-year-old.
kittykat (Jo Tortitude) wrote: "Liam wrote: "Twilight "That series of books should not be recommended to anyone, let alone a 12 year old, due to all the damaging messages throughout.
I don't know about the others apart from Th..."
The Selection is also very romance-heavy, I wouldn't recommend it to a person specifically asking for books without heavy romance themes.
Ipina wrote: "Can anyone recommend a great book or series for a 12 year old? My daughter is an avid reader... next one i have put on hold for her is The Knife of Never Letting Go... I'd rather stay off the roman..."Patricia C. Wrede has some great books that I read at her age, as I recall they were pretty romance-light but it has been a long time since I read them.
I would also recommend the Percy Jackson series (also very romance-lite), Code Name Verity, anything by Cornelia Funke, and the Circle of Magic series by Tamora Pierce (much more romance-lite than her Tortall books, from my recollection.)
kittykat (Jo Tortitude) wrote: "Liam wrote: "Twilight "That series of books should not be recommended to anyone, let alone a 12 year old, due to all the damaging messages throughout.
I don't know about the others apart from Th..."
LOL, tbh to me Twilight always read like a Harlequin for younger readers. I'm following someone who is live-tweeting her read through of Midnight Sun and apparently it is even more ridiculous from Edward's POV, something I didn't really think was possible but I am at least enjoying her take on it.
Code Name Verity is phenomenal! One of my favorite books <3
Eva wrote: "The Selection is also very romance-heavy, I wouldn't recommend it to a person specifically asking for books without heavy romance themes.."Emma wrote: "LOL, tbh to me Twilight always read like a Harlequin for younger readers. I'm following someone who is live-tweeting her read through of Midnight Sun and apparently it is even more ridiculous from Edward's POV, something I didn't really think was possible but I am at least enjoying her take on it.."
It's not the romance element that I was referring to, rather how the romance plays out and all the other problematic content and themes of it.
kittykat (Jo Tortitude) wrote: "Eva wrote: "The Selection is also very romance-heavy, I wouldn't recommend it to a person specifically asking for books without heavy romance themes.."Emma wrote: "LOL, tbh to me Twilight always ..."
I know, I just wanted to point out that Twilight wasn't the only overt romance on the list.
The fact that Twilight got a spinoff in 2020 is absolutely wild to me, why couldn't we have left that toxicity in the early 2010s?
Eva wrote: "I know, I just wanted to point out that Twilight wasn't the only overt romance on the list.The fact that Twilight got a spinoff in 2020 is absolutely wild to me, why couldn't we have left that toxicity in the early 2010s? "
Gotcha and agreed, but who knows as I'm sure the author didn't need the money.
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Ipina wrote: "Can anyone recommend a great book or series for a 12 year old? My daughter is an avid reader... next one i have put on hold for her is The Knife of Never Letting Go... I'd rather stay off the roman..."Ooooh! Keeper of the Lost Cities, Fablehaven, The Unwanteds, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians, many more, but those are my favorites!
(Forgot to put I was replying to you the first time, oops!)
Can't stop going through books putting want to read on them and them staying there for months and years...... :p
I am so excited! I can't wait to read The Cousins and Karma!
Liam wrote: "Aww. Goodreads now remove comments that say someone won't be purchasing these overly promoted books XD all about the money as usual."That's not why it was removed, and you know it. They removed the whole discussion, BECAUSE SOMEONE REPORTED IT. I wonder who...
So - recommend some American Indian YA Novels published this year, to correct GR's miss.
Eva wrote: "kittykat (Jo Tortitude) wrote: "Eva wrote: "The Selection is also very romance-heavy, I wouldn't recommend it to a person specifically asking for books without heavy romance themes.."Emma wrote: ..."
Same! I agree too it's not a great story, very problematic handling of relationships, etc, ESPECIALLY for the age group it's aimed at. It boggles my mind that Smeyer thinks it's necessary for there to be a 2020 redux. Don't we have enough going on?
FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY the last book in the Queen's Thief series! I'm going to start rereading the other five NOW, in preparation for October 6th!
Ipina wrote: "Can anyone recommend a great book or series for a 12 year old? My daughter is an avid reader... next one i have put on hold for her is The Knife of Never Letting Go... I'd rather stay off the roman..."Have your tried Robin Stevens' mysteries?
Where is "The Lives of Saints"??? Aka Leigh Bardugo's next book! I honestly can't understand how that book is getting zero attention!! I mean, I know it's not really a book, but still
Lynn wrote: "Looking forward to Dante Medema's The Truth Project 
"That sounds like something I would enjoy. Thx for mentioning it.
Most of those covers are so beautiful and interesting 😍 I hope the books are too!
Liam wrote: "Murder Most Unladylike is a great book.The Whispers.
The Selection (it's a teen/YA dystopian romance)
The Kingdom by Jess Rothenberg
Twilight"
Where's the Asian and Indian representation? You shouldn't be criticising others' lists when you yourself can't do any better.
Miranda wrote: "Could you please stop making posts like this?? Like, I've got enough books on my tbr as it is, I don't need 48 more books to read. *adds 20 new books to tbr*"Same!!
Early Departures, Don't Ask Me Where I'm From, Grown, and Dear Justyce all look like future favorites of mine. I'm expecting to cry a little and learn something that will change the way I live and teach.
Lynn wrote: "Ipina wrote: "Can anyone recommend a great book or series for a 12 year old? My daughter is an avid reader... next one i have put on hold for her is The Knife of Never Letting Go... I'd rather stay..."Here is a book list I put together because of lots of requests from moms in a group I am in on Facebook. Plenty here to please a 12-yo.
https://bookadept.files.wordpress.com...
Ipina wrote: "Can anyone recommend a great book or series for a 12 year old? My daughter is an avid reader... next one i have put on hold for her is The Knife of Never Letting Go... I'd rather stay off the roman..."Ipina, here is a list I put together because of multiple requests from moms in a Facebook reading group to which I belong. Lots to please 12-yos! https://bookadept.files.wordpress.com...
Ipina wrote: "Can anyone recommend a great book or series for a 12 year old? My daughter is an avid reader... next one i have put on hold for her is The Knife of Never Letting Go... I'd rather stay off the roman..."I thought The Raven Cycle was great, the premise sounds cliched and the charecters sound like tropes, but are actually reversed, and they are actually complex and realistic people.
Sushie || "Step into a scene and let it drip from your fingertips." -M. J. Bush wrote: "Ooooh! Keeper of the Lost Cities, Fablehaven, The Unwanteds, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians, many more, but those are my favorites!"I love most of the books you just listed! With my own add ons like Harry Potter, Twilight, and Percy Jackson!
I totally agree Miranda. I'm never going to be able to afford anything. My house will just be mad of books (not that that's a bad thing).Miranda wrote: "Could you please stop making posts like this?? Like, I've got enoinugh books on my tbr as it is, I don't need 48 more books to read. *adds 20 new books to tbr*"
These all look so interesting!! And what gorgeous covers too!!ahhh 2020 is going to be the year I become 100% broke because I want them all
Aqeelah wrote: "These all look so interesting!! And what gorgeous covers too!!ahhh 2020 is going to be the year I become 100% broke because I want them all"
OT, but Your thumbnail is fab!
Angel wrote: "A great list! I added so many books to my TBR. I'm especially looking forward to Return of the Thief by Megan Whalen Turner. I can't believe its the last one 😢"Me too! It's been such a journey with this series.
I’m looking forward to A Neon Darkness by Lauren Shippen!
I’m excited about Fable, Where Dreams Descend, Star Daughter, and Don't Ask Me Where I’m From.
Miranda wrote: "Could you please stop making posts like this?? Like, I've got enough books on my tbr as it is, I don't need 48 more books to read. *adds 20 new books to tbr*"Same. Like every damn time!
Abigayle wrote: "Miranda wrote: "Could you please stop making posts like this?? Like, I've got enough books on my tbr as it is, I don't need 48 more books to read. *adds 20 new books to tbr*"Same. Like every damn..."
I love these lists. No need to cuss if you don’t though
Thank you for a good ideas for additions to my "to-read" list!
Mélina wrote: "Thank you for a good ideas for additions to my "to-read" list!"I second this
Murder Most Unladylike is a great book.
The Whispers.
The Selection (it's a teen/YA dystopian romance)
The Kingdom by Jess Rothenberg
Twilight