A dragon-riding competition, a retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma with a 21st-century twist, and a collection of short stories about the immigrant experience are just a few of the highlights in October’s selection of must-read YA books. As always, the YA field is packed with emotional contemporary reads, breathtaking fantasies, and sleep-with-the-lights-on intense thrillers. No matter your age, these incredible reads deserve a place on your crowded TBR list. Trust us, every book on this list is unique and essential, and there’s no way you’ll be able to choose just one. (And just in case these 12 new YA titles leave you wanting more, you can check out our list of September’s best reads here.)
12 New YA Books That Will Wow You This October
