November 2026 list by K. Pearson |
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Anger Is Only a Shadow
by Elizabeth Acevedo
Lil is anything but small. Rebellious, loyal, and determined to find her own path, she's back on probation after another stay in juvenile detention. As her court date approaches and the weight of an ankle monitor keeps her grounded, she's increasingly worried about her older brother, Aldwin, whose missed calls and strange texts suggest something is wrong. Faced with a choice between following the rules or risking her future freedom to help him, Lil must decide how far she's willing to go for family.
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The Blood Queen
by Sara Raasch
In this thrilling sequel to The Crimson Throne, Alyth and Samson discover the true identity of the High Blade and flee to the fae court in search of allies against the deadly Red Cap army. But with the Faerie Queen missing, apathetic princes, and Samson's secret identity putting them both at risk, they must navigate dangerous fae politics, find the lost queen, and unite two worlds before a devastating war begins.
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Deadly Little Lessons
by Danielle Valentine
Lia Michaels, a troubled teen with a talent for hacking and lockpicking, gets a second chance at the elite Luminary Prep, an experimental school where only five students will graduate. But as increasingly deadly classes and mysterious disappearances mount, Lia realizes the challenge may not be academic at all. To survive, she must uncover the truth behind a school where only five students may make it out alive.
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Devoured
by Jordan Stephanie Gray
In the explosive conclusion to the Bitten duology, Vanessa Hart is determined to destroy the enemies who took everything from her. As she embraces her werewolf powers and navigates a dangerous web of lies, alliances, and betrayals within the Wolf Queen's Court, she faces deadly secrets, ruthless rivals, and the boy she once loved. With a tyrannical queen threatening both the werewolf and human worlds, Vanessa must risk her humanity to stop a reign of terror before it's too late.
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The Dreamless
by Jen Williams
In this gripping sequel to The Sleepless, Elver, Artair, and Lucian face impossible choices as the vengeful Mother Maura moves closer to godhood. While Artair and Lucian struggle with newfound truths, Elver grapples with a deadly fate and growing feelings for both. To stop Maura and save their world, they must seek the only being capable of killing a god, forcing Elver to decide where her heart truly belongs. .
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Ellen Poe for Evermore
by Diana Peterfreund
In this thrilling sequel to Ellen Poe: The Forgotten Lore, Ellen's uneasy partnership with the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe is tested when a coded family journal tied to his spirit is stolen. As terrifying visions return and clues point to a deadly conspiracy, Ellen must unravel hidden family secrets, recover the missing heirloom, and stop a killer determined to claim Poe's spirit before it's too late.
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Empire
by Sabaa Tahir
In the epic conclusion to the Heir duology, Quil Farrar, Sirsha Westering, and Cero bet-Dafra face impossible choices as war, ancient evil, and long-buried secrets threaten their world. While Quil seeks allies to save the crumbling Empire, Sirsha battles for freedom from a powerful force tied to her fate, and Cero confronts truths that could determine the future of his people. Together, they must face the monsters within and uncover a lie capable of destroying everything they love.
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Escape Me
by Tahereh Mafi
James Anderson is determined to stop the growing threats facing his world, even if no one believes in him. As Rosabelle struggles to balance a dangerous mission with her feelings for James, Aaron Warner races to uncover her true intentions before it's too late. With secrets unraveling, loyalties tested, and the fate of their world hanging in the balance, heartbreak, romance, and destruction collide in a fight for the future.
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The False Vow
by Lydia Gregovic
In this enchanting sequel to The Weaver Bride, silkwitch Lovett Tamerlane is determined to bring down the corrupt Weaver ruler, Bastian Alaire. But before her wedding, she's tasked with solving another murder and must team up with No Alaire, the man she least wants to trust. As danger, secrets, and political intrigue mount, Lovett discovers that love and hatred may be far more intertwined than she ever imagined.
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Ghosted
by Wendelin Van Draanen
In this heartfelt paranormal romance, Gemma falls for Jimmy, the ghost she's known her whole life. But their growing feelings face an impossible obstacle: only Gemma can see him, and Jimmy is bound to the graveyard he calls home. As they navigate first love and the challenges of their very different worlds, they must decide if their connection can overcome the limits between life and death.
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The House of Gardenias
by Isabel Cañas
In this gothic fantasy debut, sixteen-year-old Minerva escapes an abusive home to become a maid for a wealthy widow during a time of political unrest. Grateful for safety and security at first, she soon follows her employer to a remote mountainside estate where dark secrets lurk. As tensions rise among the household's residents, Minerva discovers that the manor is haunted by ancient, bloodthirsty forces far more terrifying than the dangers outside its walls.
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The Mirror of Infinite Endings
by Stephanie Garber
In this new installment of the Once Upon a Broken Heart series, Jacks and Evangeline seem to have finally found their happily ever after in the Magnificent North. But beneath the perfect ending, a secret threatens to alter reality itself. Filled with romance, beloved returning characters, and stunning illustrations, this enchanting story explores how every happily ever after may hold the possibility of a different ending.
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The Pools
by E. Lockhart
In a small New England town known for its mysterious hot springs, Lexie and Chester are drawn together by a powerful connection and the secrets they both carry. But when a winter swim in the pools leads to a shocking transformation, their lives are changed forever. Blending romance, mystery, and supernatural suspense, this twist-filled story explores love, identity, and the consequences of the unknown.
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Radio Free Texas
by Libba Bray
Set in 1980s Texas, this coming-of-age story follows Bowie, a teenager searching for direction as he starts his senior year. After taking the blame for a prank pulled by the girl he likes, he ends up doing community service at a local radio station, where he discovers his voice, his passion, and new possibilities for his future. Filled with music, friendship, first love, and self-discovery, it's a heartfelt story about finding where you belong.
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The Sixth Faction
by Veronica Roth
In this reimagined Divergent story, Beatrice Prior is ready to leave her selfless Abnegation upbringing behind and join Dauntless. But when tragedy strikes during her choosing ceremony, her future takes an unexpected turn. Drawn into a dangerous rebellion and forced to question everything she thought she knew, Beatrice must rely on a mysterious boy with secrets of his own as one choice threatens to change her world forever.
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Trust Fall
by Lynn Painter
When Julia's family unexpectedly inherits a fortune and moves from small-town Nebraska to New York City, she struggles to fit in at her elite new school. Things get even more complicated when she falls for Damion, a charming tutor who secretly believes her family stole his beloved great-uncle's inheritance. As romance grows and hidden motives come to light, Julia and Damion must decide if love is worth risking the trust between them.
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Up from the Ashes
by Sharon Cameron
This powerful historical novel follows two Jewish prisoners who fall in love while imprisoned in the Sobibor death camp during World War II. As they endure unimaginable horrors, they become part of a daring prisoner uprising and escape attempt. Amid violence, fear, and uncertainty, their love and hope give them the strength to fight for survival against impossible odds.
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The Velvet Knife
by Maureen Johnson
Teen detective Stevie Bell heads to New York hoping for a distraction from her complicated relationship with David. When a body is discovered in a Manhattan apartment complex, Stevie is drawn into a complex murder investigation involving secrets, manipulation, and possible cult activity. As she searches for the truth, she must also confront lingering questions about trust, friendship, and her own heart.
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The Way We Become
by Amber Smith
In the powerful conclusion to the Way I Used to Be trilogy, Eden, Amanda, and Gen face the difficult path toward healing after testifying against Kevin. As each young woman copes with grief, trauma, and the challenges of moving forward, they must find their own way toward justice, recovery, and hope for the future.
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White Mountain
by Ruby Jean Cottle
In the conclusion to the Black River duology, Opi Silver struggles to control her growing bloodlust while uncovering the truth behind White Mountain's deadly secrets. As a determined detective closes in on the town's unsolved deaths and old enemies resurface, Opi and her friends must confront the darkness within themselves to protect those they love. Blending romance, suspense, and supernatural danger, this thrilling finale raises the stakes to their highest level yet.
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The Worst Is Yet to Come
by Trish Lundy
After surviving a brutal attack that killed her best friend, Rose is determined to uncover the truth behind the murder. With help from Jake, the former high school quarterback who rescued her, she investigates a chilling connection to a similar crime committed seventeen years earlier. As Rose uncovers dark secrets hidden within her small town, she realizes the killer isn't finished with her yet.
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