Here’s a selection of some of the new YA novels hitting the shelves this week (9th – 15th December).
For Real by Alison Cherry
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Release date: December 9th
This summer could end up being the highlight of Claire’s life… or an epic fail captured on film. In a world where drama is currency and manipulation is standard, how can you tell what’s for real?
Gathering Darkness (Falling Kingdoms #3) by Morgan Rhodes
Publisher: Razorbill
Release date: December 9th
Prince Magnus has witnessed torture, death, and miracles during the decimation of the rebel forces. Now he must choose between family and justice as his father sets out to conquer all of Mytica.
King Dork Approximately (King Dork #2) by Frank Portman
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Release date: December 9th
Tom Henderson’s deeply held beliefs about friendship, recycling, school spirit, girls, the stitching on jeans, the Catcher Code, and the structure of the universe are about to explode in his face.
Little White Lies by Katie Dale
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Release date: December 9th
Lou finds herself ensnared in a web of deceit as she faces a heart-wrenching dilemma: should she shatter the lives of those she holds dearest, or betray the guy who she’s fallen in love with?
No Intention of Dying (The Internment Chronicles #1.5) by Lauren DeStefano
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Release date: December 9th
Daphne witnesses her sister having a seizure-like event by the Edge. Daphne leads Judas, her betrothed, near the Edge to reconstruct her sister’s fateful event. But how close is too close?
No Place to Fall by Jaye Robin Brown
Publisher: HarperTeen
Release date: December 9th
When good girl Amber learns about an audition at the North Carolina School of the Arts, she decides that her dream—to sing on bigger stages—could also be her ticket to a new, freer life.
Now That You’re Here (Duplexity #1) by Amy K. Nichols
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Release date: December 9th
One minute Danny was running from cops, and the next, he jolted awake in an unfamiliar body–his own, but different. Somehow, he’s crossed into a parallel universe where his friends are his enemies.
Princess of Thorns by Stacey Jay
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Release date: December 9th
Game of Thrones meets the Grimm’s fairy tales in this twisted, fast-paced romantic fantasy-adventure about Sleeping Beauty’s daughter, a warrior princess who must fight to reclaim her throne.
Suspicion by Alexandra Monir
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Release date: December 9th
A life-altering letter arrives that forces Imogen to return to her family’s abandoned manor in England, where she quickly learns that dark secrets lurk behind Rockford’s aristocratic exterior.
Top Ten Clues You’re Clueless by Liz Czukas
Publisher: HarperTeen
Release date: December 9th
Chloe would rather be anywhere than locked in the break room with five coworkers. But if they can band together, what looks like a total disaster might just make Chloe’s list of Top Ten Best Moments.
Under My Skin (Immortality Strain #1) by Shawntelle Madison
Release date: December 9th
Tate’s test result thrusts her into the Guild’s world, where Tate must fight the General Dagon for control of her mind, body, and soul to keep the one thing she has always taken for granted: herself.
Zodiac (Zodiac #1) by Romina Russell
Publisher: Razorbill
Release date: December 9th
Rho suspects Ophiuchus—the exiled 13th Guardian of Zodiac legend—has returned to exact his revenge across the Galaxy. But how can she convince twelve worlds to unite as one Zodiac?
The Lo
by James Patterson & Emily Raymond
Publisher: Arrow
Release date: December 15th
Whit and Wisty Allgood have defeated The One Who Is The One, as well as his wicked father and son. But just as they settle into their new roles in governance, a deadly crime wave grips their city.
Lumière (The Illumination Paradox #1) by Jacqueline E. Garlick
Publisher: Jacqueline Pynaert
Release date: December 15th
After an unexplained flash shatters her world, Eyelet Elsworth sets out to find the Illuminator, only to discover the machine she hoped would solve everything may be the biggest problem of all.
