September 2025 list by K. Pearson |
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All the Tomorrows After
by Joanne Yi
When her mother spends her entire savings, seventeen-year-old Korean American Winter turns to her estranged father to earn money while navigating her first relationship and the sudden loss of her grandma.
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The Book of Heartbreak
by Ova Ceren
Bound by a deadly curse that limits her to five heartbreaks, Sare Silverbirch travels to Istanbul after her mother's death to uncover the origins of her fate, aided by a seer named Leon and shadowed by celestial forces unwilling to relinquish control.
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Dream By the Shadows
by Logan Karlie
The Shadow Bringer rules from his castle in the Dream Realm, stealing souls one dreamer at a time. Only an elixir, taken every night before sleeping, can ward off the dreams and halt Corruption...Esmer Havenfall desperately wants to escape her dreadful village. When her sister, Eden, succumbs to Corruption and their elixir-dealing parents are accused of a horrific crime, Esmer's life unravels into a nightmare. Then she dreams of the Shadow Bringer.
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The Executioners Three
by Susan Dennard
A group of small-town teens try to solve a supernatural murder mystery involving an old forgotten poem, legends from the past, and a blood curse.
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Fearful
by Lauren Roberts
Love too grand, it kills. Mara never intended to set foot in Ilya again. But when the king makes a life-altering decision, her interest is piqued, and Death is determined to understand Kitt Azer's mind if he is destined to join her in the Mors. Spending time with the king while observing the castle's inhabitants reminds Mara that there is more to life than just death. There is love. But even the purest of intentions spur revenge and the pursuit of power.
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Grave Flowers
by Autumn Krause
When her murdered twin sister's ghost appears to her, begging to be freed, Princess Madalina poses as Inessa, her more ruthless sister, to marry and assassinate Prince Aeric and solidify a pact between her family and his uncle.
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Guardians of Dawn: Yuli
by S. Jae-Jones
Yuli faces growing political chaos following her grandfather's death and must compete in a deadly competition with her former best friend Kho to determine who will rule the empire, all while uncovering the mystery behind the Waking Dreamer sickness and its potential connection to the dangerous Moth Demon threatening the realm.
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The Hex Girls: A Rogue Thorn
by Lily Meade
Coolsville is shaken up when eco-goth band The Hex Girls move to town. Teenagers Thorn, Luna, and Dusk are looking for a fresh start for themselves and their band after the disastrous events that destroyed their hometown and Thorn's reputation. But things take a turn for the worse when a mysterious mist starts killing crops and making people sick wherever Thorn goes. She quickly becomes the town's prime suspect and is outcast once again.
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How Far I'll Go
by Keala Kendall
What if Moana broke the heart of Te Fiti? After a devastating battle with Te Kā, Moana’s worst fears are realized: the heart of Te Fiti is in ruins, Maui is frozen in volcanic rock, and darkness threatens to envelop her beloved home. Desperate to fix things, Moana stumbles upon an island already crumbling under the blight. All life is gone, save one sole survivor—a young woman named Noe.
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Legendary Frybread Drive-In
by Cynthia Leitich Smith
The road to Sandy June's Legendary Frybread Drive-In slips through every rez and alongside every urban Native hangout. The menu offers a rotating feast, including traditional eats and tasty snacks. But Sandy June's serves up more than food: it hosts live music, movie nights, unexpected family reunions, love long lost, and love found again.
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My Fair Monster
by Adrienne Rivera
Born into a family of beauty queens, Corie Nielson has the looks and charm befitting of Miss Teen Indiana...But when the local horror show announces a monster costume contest that promises to make all her dreams come true, Corie can't help but think: What's one more thing? Surely, she can manage her family's high expectations while also using her pageant skills to launch her into horror stardom. All she has to do is convince grumpy special effects makeup artist Everett Robbins to partner up and turn her into a pageant-worthy monster.
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Once a Villain
by Vanessa Len
Joan has failed to stop Eleanor. Now Eleanor rules over a cruel new timeline where monsters live openly among humans, preying on them and subjugating them. Nick-once a hero to humans, and Joan's first love-is tormented by the choice he made to save her over the timeline itself. And Aaron-the ruthless heir to a powerful monster family-now finds himself in a world where monsters have power beyond imagining while his feelings for Joan grow. Wrenched between love and rivalry, the three of them must negotiate their fractured pasts to survive the new world and restore what was lost.
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The School For Thieves
by Peter Burns
In order to rescue his friends back in London, thirteen-year-old Tom accepts an offer to attend an elite, international school for thieves run by the most powerful criminals in the world.
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A Spell to Wake the Dead
by Nicole Lesperance
Two teen girls must uncover the dark, occult secrets lurking in their Cape Cod town to solve a series of murders-and save themselves from the same fate.
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Starstrike
by Yoon Ha Lee
Teen mecha pilot Hwa Young returns to her rebel roots to fight against the Imperial force, but as she grapples with her warring allegiances, who can she really trust?
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The Steps
by Wendelin Van Draanen
Fourteen-year-old chess whiz Ruby Vossen plays a deadly game to keep her step family from stealing her wealthy (but dysfunctional) family's fortune.
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Thorn Season
by Kiera Azar
In the Kingdom of Daradon, a persecuted few are Wielders, in possession of a magical Spectre–a shimmering thread that can extend beyond their visible body to give a loving caress, pick a lock . . . even kill. Feared for this ability, Wielders have always been Hunted.
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Tinker Bell: An Enchanters Tale
by Jen Calonita
Before the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell ran with a different crowd—an anxious pirate, an apathetic mermaid, an enthusiastic shapeshifter, and the adventurous Tiger Lily. The one thing they all have in common? They’ve noticed strange and disturbing occurrences around the island. Wildlife is disappearing. The weather is volatile. Pockets of land are scorched. Could Never Land be dying?
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Water in Her Veins
by Shannon Schuren
Lola Boyd suffers from a mysterious disease. Her doctors have no explanation for the chronic lethargy, migraines, and lightheadedness that plague her. But when Lola and her mom and stepdad move to Claret Creek to live in her late father's family home, it's a chance at a new start. Lola begins having memories that aren't her own--visions from another time that suggest a conspiracy of lies stretching back over one hundred years. The more Lola researches the town's history, the local creek known for its ancient healing powers, and its revered Dr. Clarett, the more her suspicions begin to rise. Could these visions have something to do with her illness?
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Wendy's Ever After
by Julie Wright
Wendy Darling embarks on a new journey where her past in Neverland collides with her future hopes for love, only to rediscover the adventure never truly ended.
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When We Were Monsters
by Jennifer Niven
A group of boarding school students attend a winter program where they experience a series of disturbing and bizarre lessons from their teacher.
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Wish You Were Her
by Elle McNicoll
Seeking a normal summer away from fame, autistic teen actress Allegra Brooks escapes to a small-town book festival, where she clashes with grumpy bookseller Jonah Thorne, unaware that he may be the anonymous correspondent she has been falling for.
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