The Smaller Evil

By Stephanie Kuehn

The Smaller Evil

This ambitious would-be thriller leaves too many questions unanswered.

Read Me Like a Book

By Liz Kessler

Read Me Like a Book

This smart novel for teens tackles the thorny topics of love, family strife, and sexual identity.

The Mark of Cain

By Lindsey Barraclough

The Mark of Cain

This slow-burning sequel will thrill some readers with its eerie atmosphere.

Golden Boys: A Novel

By Sonya Hartnett

Golden Boys: A Novel

This crossover YA story — aimed at both adults and teens — tackles childhood angst, parental malfeasance, and other tough topics

Burn Baby Burn

By Meg Medina

Burn Baby Burn

A compassionate coming-of-age tale set in tumultuous, late-1970s New York City.

Great Falls

By Steve Watkins

Great Falls

This smart YA novel tackles brotherly love, PTSD, and the limits of heroism

A Tyranny of Petticoats: 15 Stories of Belles, Bank Robbers & Other Badass Girls

Despite big-name YA authors and a talented editor, this anthology is unfortunately uneven.

This Is Where It Ends

By Marieke Nijkamp

This Is Where It Ends

In just 54 minutes, everything can change.