8 Most Anticipated Young Adult Books of Spring 2025

As the days grow longer and the air warms with the promise of spring, the literary world awakens with a new collection of young adult novels that beckon readers to immerse themselves in the trials and triumphs of high school life. This spring, we’re treated to an exciting array of stories that span genres, from sweet romances that tug at the heartstrings to thrilling mysteries that keep us guessing until the very last page. Each of these novels offers a unique lens through which to view the tumultuous yet transformative years of adolescence, making them perfect companions for those looking to escape into the world of fiction.

Spring 2025 is set to be a standout season for YA literature, with a diverse selection of titles that promise to engage and inspire. Whether you’re drawn to tales of first love and friendship or the adrenaline of a high-stakes adventure, this season offers a wealth of choices that will keep you turning pages late into the night. These stories not only entertain but also provide insight into the complexities of growing up, tackling themes such as identity, mental health, and the pursuit of dreams in a relatable and engaging manner.

Join us as we explore the most anticipated YA releases of Spring 2025. In this blog post, we’ll highlight the standout titles that are generating excitement among readers and critics alike. From emerging authors to established favorites, these novels are poised to capture hearts and minds, making them essential additions to your spring reading list. Prepare to be swept away by the magic of storytelling as we delve into the rich tapestry of experiences that these high school setting novels have to offer.

Dear Manny

Nic Stone

Jared Peter Christensen is running for president (of the Junior Class Council at his university, but still). His platform is solid—built on increased equity and inclusion in all sectors of campus life—and he’s got a good chance of beating the deeply conservative business major he’s running against.

But then a transfer student enters the race and calls Jared out for his big-talk/little-action way of moving. But what’s the right way to bring about change? As the campaign heats up, feelings are caught, and juicy secrets come to light, and Jared writes letters to his deceased friend Manny, hoping to make sense of his confusion.

Release Date: March 4, 2025

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Say a Little Prayer

Jenna Voris

Riley quietly left church a year ago when she realized there was no place for a bi girl in her congregation. But it wasn’t until the pastor shunned her older sister for getting an abortion that she really wanted to burn it all down. It’s just her luck, then, that she’s sent to the principal’s office for slapping a girl talking smack about her sister—and in order to avoid suspension, she has to spend spring break at church camp. The only saving grace is that she’ll be there with her best friend, Julia. Even if Julia’s dad is the pastor. And he’s in charge of camp. But Riley won’t let a technicality like “repenting” get in the way of her true mission. Instead of spending the week embracing the seven heavenly virtues, she decides to commit all seven deadly sins.

Release Date: March 4, 2025

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If We Were a Movie

Zakiya N. Jamal

Rochelle “the Shell” Coleman is laser focused on only three things: becoming valedictorian, getting into Wharton, and, of course, taking down her annoyingly charismatic nemesis and only academic competition, Amira Rodriguez. However, despite her stellar grades, Rochelle’s college application is missing that extra special something: a job.

When Rochelle gets an opportunity to work at Horizon Cinemas, the beloved Black-owned movie theater, she begrudgingly jumps at the chance to boost her chances at getting into her dream school. There’s only one problem: Amira works there… and is also her boss.

Release Date: April 22, 2025

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When the Bones Sing

Ginny Myers Sain

The past three years have been tough for Lucifer’s Creek, Arkansas, a small town quietly tucked away in the Ozark mountains. More than two dozen people have disappeared on the local hiking trails; there one moment, gone the next, not a trace left behind, until their buried bodies are discovered.

17-year-old Dovie doesn’t believe in magic even though she comes from a long line of women who can hear the bones of the dead sing, and for the past few years the bones have been crooning nonstop, calling out to Dovie to dig them up. Some of the old-timers believe that it’s the monstrous Ozarks howler snatching people.

Release Date: March 4, 2025

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They Bloom at Night

Trang Thanh Tran

Since the hurricane, the town of Mercy, Louisiana has been overtaken by a strange red algae bloom. Noon and her mother have carved out a life in the wreckage, trawling for the mutated wildlife that lurks in the water and trading it to the corrupt harbormaster. When she’s focused on survival, Noon doesn’t have to cope with what happened to her at the Cove or the monster itching at her skin.

Mercy has never been a safe place, but it’s getting worse. People are disappearing, and the only clues as to why are whispers of underwater shadows and warnings to never answer the knocks at night. When the harbormaster demands she capture.

Release Date: March 4, 2025

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Bad Influence

Claire Ahn

Seventeen-year-old Charlotte Goh is juggling two very different personas: the dutiful Korean daughter, and the hustling NYC fashion influencer. Her best friend Steven scoffs at her ambition, but she secretly hopes that her posts will help financially support her struggling family. Then one night, after posting about a racist experience she had at an influencer event, Charlotte finds herself going viral and garnering the fame she’s always craved. And as much as she doesn’t want her newfound popularity to change her, she can’t help but be swept away by the exciting perks: chic new friends, the attention of one of Hollywood’s hottest heartthrobs, and a slew of companies.

Release Date: April 29, 2025

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The Family I’m In

Sharon G. Flake

Sharon Flake’s groundbreaking novel, The Skin I’m In ushered in a new voice that lit up the YA landscape, ignited important conversations about self-perception and racial identity, and became a modern classic that has been passed down through generations. The Life I’m In came next, bringing the same unmistakable voices of the characters who opened the hearts and minds of kids throughout the world, asked hard questions, and plunged readers into the harsh realities many teen girls face. Now, The Family I’m In brings back the same riveting characters — but this time focuses on the important relationships between Black fathers and sons.

Release Date: April 1, 2025

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Camila Núñez’s Year of Disasters

Miriam Zoila Perez

Cuban-American Camila Nuñez has always been afraid of the future. Maybe it’s because her mami seems to make worrying about her a full-time job or because she’s uncomfortable in her own skin. But whatever the cause, she can’t seem to shake her anxiety and panic attacks.

So when Camila’s best friend gives her a tarot card reading for her birthday, she believes it when the cards portend terrible things to come. As the year unfolds, the cards seem to be spot on—is her papi having an affair? Will her best friend’s love life tank their friendship?

Release Date: March 18, 2025

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