Teen & Young Adult Books We've Loved in 2023 (So Far!)

by Lynn Painter

€8.99

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Better Than the Movies comes a romantic, heartfelt sequel that will sweep you off of your feet!   Wes had his dream girl but then he lost her - and the only way to get her back is to scheme like a rom-com hero.   For a few beautiful months, Wes and girl-next-door Liz were together. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA together, tragedy struck and their relationship ended. Flash forward and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz's heart, but is determined to make her fall back in love with him. And he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only . Liz will have none of it . Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend.a guy friend. Still, Wes won't give up and is determined to win back Liz's affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, he's is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.   Nothing Like the Movies is perfect for hopeless romantics, lovers of grumpy x sunshine energy and for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood!   Don't miss The Do-Over, Betting on You and where it all started in Better Than the Movies from Lynn Painter!

by Adiba Jaigirdar

€10.44

Meghna and Rani used to be friends. Now they're bitter rivals. Or are they? When Meghna fails to make it to the final round of a competition but her boyfriend Zak and her rival Rani do, she thinks things can't get much worse. Until she discovers Zak has been cheating on her. With Rani. Soon she realises Rani is also a victim and they team up to expose Zak as a cheater in front of all the judges he is so eager to please. And as the two girls grow closer, they begin to question their feelings for one another and why they ever became enemies in the first place . . . Rivals team up to get revenge on the boy who wronged them both in this new sapphic YA enemies-to-lovers novel by award-winning author Adiba Jaigirdar.

by Alice Oseman

€19.58

Discover more from the world of Heartstopper with these fully illustrated cards. Featuring Alice Oseman's artwork and behind-the-scenes details, you'll find all your favourite characters in this official Heartstopper deck, as well as conversation cards to help you explore essential themes raised by the books and Netflix series - including Pride, Allyship, Gender and Identity. 42 ILLUSTRATED CARDS featuring favourite characters and notes on life. BY ALICE OSEMAN creator of the Heartstopper series. WITH ADDITIONAL TEXT from Lauren James, story consultant on the Heartstopper Netflix show. PUBLISHED BY LAURENCE KING - Laurence King has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books.

by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick

€10.79

A wonderfully atmospheric, ethereal story, where the mystical comes to Earth and the power of female friendship triumphs above all. From Carnegie-shortlisted author of On Midnight Beach. *SHORTLISTED AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2024* *LONGLISTED CARNEGIE MEDAL 2025* Suzy Button is grieving. Grieving for her dead mother, but also for the friends she's left behind, the father who no longer laughs and the life that she once had. In desperation she finds herself in the garden in the middle of the night, under the light of a supermoon, wishing everything would change. And suddenly, it does. Into school walks Rhiannon, a fearless new girl who makes Suzy her instant best friend. And Rhiannon seems to make things . . . happen. If Suzy wants something, somehow Rhiannon can make it so: friends, beach parties, midnight photoshoots under a moonlit sky . . . Suzy's life is finally moving forward again. But where did Rhiannon come from? She doesn't seem to live in Sallycove. Why can't Suzy go to her house? And why does she never have any stuff? Suzy might be her best friend, but does she really know who Rhiannon is? Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick's book On Midnight Beach was shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal in 2021.

by Zainab Boladale

€11.99

'Awaiting her Leaving cert results in her last summer at home in the west of Ireland, Abi explores her identity as friendships and family dynamics change. A coming-of-age story ideal for readers aged 15+ on their journey to completing secondary school.' - Children's Books Ireland   Uncovering secrets is like undoing braids, one at a time.  Abidemi can't wait for summer, her last one at home in Ennistymon before she heads off to college. She's ready to say goodbye to school, spend some time learning new braids and hairstyles - and see where things go with her friend Jack. But when she meets an intriguing woman from Nigeria, secrets start to unravel. Suddenly Abi's life and family are changing and she needs to think hard about who she wants to be .

by Suzanne Collins

€39.15

Rediscover the world of The Hunger Games in this breathtaking illustrated edition, featuring 30 captivating illustrations by celebrated artist Nico Delort. With over a decade of global acclaim, Suzanne Collins' groundbreaking series begins with Katniss Everdeen's journey—a young girl stepping into a brutal survival game that leaves the world on edge. This edition is a must-have collectible for longtime fans and new readers alike. Pre-order Sunrise on the Reaping , the fifth book in the Hunger Games series, coming in March 2025, and immerse yourself in the story that defined YA literature. Nico Delort, known for his stunning work on Babel by R.F. Kuang, adds a fresh dimension to this haunting dystopian saga, capturing the gritty spirit of Collins' world with incredible detail. Don't miss the whole Hunger Games collection, including illustrated editions of Catching Fire , Mockingjay , and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes . This iconic series, brought to life on-screen by stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth, continues to inspire millions with its timeless themes of courage, survival, and resistance. The prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes , became a bestseller and a major film in 2023, showcasing the series' ongoing impact on a global scale.

by Kathleen Glasgow

€10.44

   'Nothing short of a modern masterpiece.' Amber Smith, bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be    'A must-read.' Laura Nowlin, bestselling author of If He Had Been with Me   ************   The story of a teenage girl on the brink, and the bumpy road back to recovery.    Bella is at breaking point. Everyone in her life needs something from her, and there's only one thing that dulls the pain.   Alcohol smooths the sharp edges and makes things so much easier. When Bella drinks, she doesn't feel heartbroken over her ex. Or caught in the middle of her parents' divorce. Or overcome with grief for her grandmother.   But one night changes everything. When she awakes in hospital with no memory of what happened, it's time to face reality. And for Bella, that means rehab and the bumpy road to recovery.   'Stunning in every sense of the word.' Josh Silver, author of HappyHead 'Raw, powerful - and utterly brilliant.' Ravena Guron, author of This Book Kills Special edition only while stocks last. 

by Bill Wood

€10.99

A nail-biting and perfectly formed Thriller for the YA BookTok generation. This is SCOOBY DOO meets WIN LOSE KILL DIE . When hot 'it-couple' Brad and Shelley are brutally murdered in a Victorian mansion, a group of teen friends investigate. Set in a small town where rumour spreads as fast as the fire on the day of the killings, the theory is the old ghoul who haunts the house after his own murder hundreds of years ago has finally taken revenge. As Cam, Jonesy, Amber and new-girl Buffy investigate, the rumour feels closer to the truth than they ever dared think possible, and as they enter the mansion themselves, the idea of splitting up to find evidence will prove to be either the best... or worst decision of all ...

by Rebecca Ross

€10.99

Rebecca Ross, acclaimed author of The Queen's Rising duology, delivers a thrilling new fantasy about the lengths two sisters will go for each other. Perfect for fans of Ember in the Ashes, Sky In the Deep, and Court of Fives. Two sisters. one unbreakable bond Evadne is finally going to be reunited with her older sister, Halcyon, who has been serving in the queen's army for eight long years. But when Halcyon unexpectedly appears a day early, Evadne knows something is gravely wrong. Halcyon has been charged with a heinous crime and though her life is spared, she has been sentenced to fifteen years of punishment - five years of hard labour, five years of imprisonment and five years serving the house that she has wronged. Suspicious of the charges, as well as the details of the crime, Evadne volunteers to take part of her sister's terms. If there's a way to clear Halcyon's name, she'll find it. But as the sisters begin their sentences, they quickly learn that there are fates worse than death. Set in a richly-drawn, ancient world comes this epic fantasy from the author of The Queen's Rising.

by Sophie McKenzie

€9.49

Secrets and Lies are everywhere you look! And the storm is coming! The new teen thriller from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of Girl Missing Hollie has spent her whole life on the quiet south coast. She's faced some tough challenges, but then who hasn't? When she and her best friend, Parker, start a research project on the local sea-wall defences, the last thing she expects is to uncover a trail of lies that lead her - and those she loves most - into terrible danger. Soon Hollie finds herself at the centre of a growing storm, where she must fight to save everything: her friends, her family and her life . . .   Praise for Girl, Missing: 'Page-turning' The Independent 'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express 'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian 'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author 'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror 10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing Manchester Children's Book Awards Bolton Children's Book Award Soilhill Book Award Winner of the Sakura Medal Red House Children's Book Award Richard and Judy Best Kids' Book Lewisham Children's Book Award  

by Philip Reeve

€10.99

An epic, thrilling, action-packed city-eat-city adventure starring brave fighter Tamzin Pook, who must travel from the spectator sport combat arena in Margate to the Thunder City, where a chilling villain has seized power. She will face Revenants - animal/machine hybrids with ferocious appetites - dangerous mercenaries and must learn to trust a group of oddballs whose eccentricities mask their huge hearts and steadfast courage. Page-turning, witty, astonishingly imaginative storytelling from a writer at the top of his game.

by Elle McNicoll

€9.49

After a long absence, 18-year-old Jasper Montgomery is finally heading home to Lake Pristine for the holidays - to say goodbye. Arthur, a budding filmmaker, is turning the town of Lake Pristine into a small town story worthy of the big screen. His plans are disrupted by the arrival of the town's golden girl - the antagonist of his school days; a girl he's never forgotten. But before long small-town tensions start to rise, and a certain brooding film buff starts to look like a very big reason to stay . . . The perfect story to get lost in, from the bestselling author of A Kind of Spark

by Rachael Lippincott

€9.49

Cosy up this winter with a sapphic Christmas movie-in-the-making​ from the New York Times bestselling author duo of She Gets the Girl Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick. Hollywood teen actor Arden James' messy reputation is interfering with her career when a notoriously picky director won't give her a role based on her party-girl image. So she and her publicist make up a lie - not only is she from a small town (true) but her childhood best friend Caroline, is her long-term girlfriend (false) and she can prove it when she goes home for Christmas.​ Caroline Beckett hasn't thought about her ex-best friend Arden James for years, focusing instead on her dreams about becoming a journalist. When Arden turns up on her doorstep and promises her an article in Cosmopolitan magazine on their twelve snow-covered romantic days together, Caroline agrees to play along. ​ But when old feelings start to bubble up, what will fall faster - Arden and Caroline or the Christmas Eve snow? ​ A gorgeous, heartwarming cosy romance - perfect for the holidays!  ​

by Tess Sharpe

€11.75

The highly anticipated sequel to the must-read psychological thriller The Girls I've Been (soon to be a Netflix film). Nora O'Malley has survived . . . senior year, that is. School's over, but her life isn't, which is weird since last she checked, her murderous stepdad Raymond is finally free. Determined to enjoy summer before her (possibly) imminent demise, Nora plans a backpacking trip with Iris and Wes. And Wes's girlfriend tags along. Amanda's nice, so it's not a huge issue. Until she gets taken. Or rather, mis-taken . . . for Nora, that is. Now they're deep in the woods. Raymond has a hostage. Nora has no leverage. Iris is carving spears out of sticks. And Wes is building booby traps. It'll take all of them to make it out alive. But someone is lying. Someone is keeping secrets. And someone has to die. Praise for THE GIRLS I'VE BEEN 'Unlike anything I've read before... immediate, gripping, incredibly tense, heart-breaking, heart-warming and FUN! ' - Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder 'Slick, stylish and full of suspense' Sophie McKenzie, author of Girl, Missing 'A powerful gut-punch of a book that will leave you reeling long after its final pages. I couldn't put it down!' Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You 'I could hardly breathe until I finished. The tension! Absolutely loved it.' Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks

by Kara Thomas

€8.99

From Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders, comes another dark YA thriller set in the same town of Sunnybrook. When newcomer Hadley is assigned to cover the football team for the school newspaper, she gets way more than she bargained for. After one of the players is mysteriously poisoned, she starts to receive strange emails from an anonymous source, warning her to stay away from the team. Soon, a second player is killed, and the town's well-kept secrets start to unravel . . . Now she must find answers and stop the killer . . . or risk becoming their next target. 'Sharp, brilliantly plotted, and totally engrossing' - Karen McManus, New York Times-bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying, on The Cheerleaders

by Cynthia Murphy

€11.75

  From best-loved YA thriller author, Cynthia Murphy, comes an explosive new mystery! True-Crime obsessed Paige, and her family, move across the Atlantic to her father's eerie hometown, and it's not long before she uncovers the town's dark history - a string of unsolved murders and disappearances in the 90s. And then notes start appearing at their dilapidated old home, about the secrets the house is keeping. The clues lead Paige to a diary concealed in the walls that belonged to one of the missing girls. Could this be the key to solving a quarter-of-a-century mystery, or will this make Paige the next target?! "The CEO of Plot Twists" - BookTok From thriller-horror YA queen, Cynthia Murphy, author of Last One To Die and TIKTOK MADE ME BUY IT Win Lose Kill Die, and The Midnight Game comes her fourth nail-biting novel about True Crime. Perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Kathryn Foxfield and shows like Stranger Things. This pacy thriller will keep you awake and guessing until the very last page.

by Holly Black

€9.49

A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both. Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There she is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding and exact her revenge. Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, and the one person with power over her mother, fled to the human world, where she lives feral in the woods. Lonely, and still haunted by the merciless torments she endured in the Court of Teeth, she bides her time by releasing mortals from foolish bargains. She believes herself forgotten until the storm hag Bogdana chases her through the night streets. Suren is saved by none other than Prince Oak, heir to Elfhame, to whom she was once promised in marriage and who she has resented for years. Now seventeen, Oak is charming, beautiful and manipulative. He's on a mission that will lead him into the north, and he wants Suren's help. But if she agrees, it will mean guarding her heart against the boy she once knew and a prince she cannot trust, as well as confronting all the horrors she thought she had left behind. The spellbinding new fantasy from the Queen of Faerie Holly Black, author of the Folk of the Air series. [THE STOLEN HEIR by Holly Black was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller on 15th January 2023]

by Sam Blake

€12.99

When an explosion rips through the chemistry lab at Raven's Hill School and six girls are injured, the first thought is that it’s an experiment gone wrong. Then the guards start investigating and suspect a bomb. But if so – who was it targeting, and why? Ella, Becky, Maeve and Mackenzie are rushed to hospital, along with the injured Frankie and Sorcha, who team up with Jess to try to find out what actually happened. But what they discover is more sinister than even they could have imagined…

by Catherine Doyle

€11.75

Bestselling authors and real-life sisters-in-law Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber join forces on a compelling YA fantasy bursting with high-stakes adventure, romance and humour! Wren and Rose rule the kingdom of Eana. But an ancient, powerful enemy moves in the shadows. Oonagh, the twins’ evil undead ancestor, is creating a terrifying army, and she is determined to fight for the throne. Rose must gather support from the four corners of the kingdom whilst she wrestles with what the future holds for her and her beloved Shen. Meanwhile, Wren and Alarik set out to destroy the curse that both unites and weakens them. Caught between the King of Gevra and his Captain of the Guard, Tor, Wren must decide where her heart truly lies . . .  When Oonagh's true plans are revealed and Rose's life hangs in the balance, the stage for the final battle is set. Sacrifices will be made, blood will be spilled. Who will survive to rule the kingdom of Eana? The epic, breathtaking conclusion to this bestselling romantasy trilogy!

by Lauren Roberts

€9.49

RETURN TO ILYA WITH THIS UNMISSABLE COMPANION TO THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLING POWERLESS TRILOGY.From the No. 1 international bestselling author of Powerless, comes a sizzling and heart-racing story set in the Kingdom of Ilya. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Fourth Wing.    Adena and Paedyn have always been inseparable. Fate brought them together when they were young, but friendship ensured they'd always protect each other and the home they built in the slums of Loot. But now Paedyn - an Ordinary - has been selected for The Purging Trials, which means almost certain death.   Now alone in Loot, Adena must fend for herself. After attempting to steal, it's a mysterious man from the market who comes to her rescue. Mak's shadowy past and secretive power set him apart from the other low-level Elites of Loot. And as the pair team up to see their loved ones before the Trials begin, the quest tests their loyalty, their love, and their lives…   Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary   Powerless, Reckless, Fearless and Fearful available now. *Powerless was UK YA number 1 on TCM w/e 1st June 2024 Praise for Powerless: 'Nothing short of epic' Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls 'A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood '[A] titillating debut' Publishers Weekly 'A masterpiece' Goodreads Reader Review 'Everyone needs to read it' TikTok Review 'The BEST book I've read' NetGalley Reader Review 'A sizzling slice of fantasy romance' Booksellers Review

by Lauren Roberts

€9.49

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD. With more than 60 million views on TikTok, the second heart-racing instalment in this bestselling and sizzling fantasy romance trilogy. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and The Hunger Games. The kingdom of Ilya is in turmoil. After surviving the Purging Trials, Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray has killed the King, and kickstarted a Resistance throughout the land. Now she's running from the one person she had wanted to run to. Kai Azer is now Ilya's Enforcer, loyal to his brother Kitt, the new King. He has vowed to find Paedyn and bring her to justice.   Across the deadly Scorches, and deep into the hostile city of Dor, Kai pursues the one person he wishes he didn't have to. But in a city without Elites, the balance between the hunter and hunted shifts - and the battle between duty and desire is deadly. Be swept away by this bestselling, dagger-to-the-throat romantasy trilogy taking the world by storm.  Praise for Powerless : 'Nothing short of epic' Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls ' A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood 'A masterpiece' Goodreads Reader Review 'Everyone needs to read it' TikTok Review 'The BEST book I've read' NetGalley Reader Review 'A sizzling slice of fantasy romance' Booksellers Review 'Incredible and impressive' Goodreads Reader Reader 'A riveting fantasy debut' Bookseller Review  'This destroyed me... In a good way!' Bookseller Review 

by Laura Nowlin

€9.49

An intensely emotional and gripping companion novel to Laura Nowlin's USA Today and New York Times Bestselling novel If He Had Been With Me about the love that both breaks and heals us. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Jenny Han. If only I'd told her that I loved her years ago, then I wouldn't be here now. Finn has always loved Autumn. She's not just the girl next door or his mother's best friend's daughter, she is his everything. But she's not his girlfriend. That's Sylvie, and Finn would never hurt her, so there's no way Autumn could know how he truly feels. Jack, Finn's best friend, isn't so sure. He's seen Finn and Autumn together. How could she not know? And how is he supposed to support and protect Finn when heartache seems inevitable? Autumn surrounds herself with books and wants to write her own destiny-but one doesn't always get a new chapter and fate can be cruel to those in love. Told through three different perspectives, If Only I Had Told Her is a love story brimming with truth, tragedy, and the unexpected bonds that heal us. -- *If Only I Had Told Her made the Sunday Times Bestsellers list in the month of publication, February 2024