5 YA Books to Preorder in January 2023

Looking for your next Young Adult novel to add to your TBR pile this January? Check out these YA books to preorder at the top of 2023!

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert

Two teens must trudge through not just mud and dirt but their messy past. And as this adventure brings them closer together, they begin to remember the good bits of their history.

Sun Keep Rising by Kristen R. Lee

When her gentrifying Memphis neighborhood results in higher prices and then an eviction notice, B'onca's already fragile world falls apart.  Desperate to make things right, B'onca hatches a risky plan to help pay the bills.  But one misstep could cost B'onca and his family everything.

Friday I’m in Love by Camryn Garrett

Mahalia Harris wants a big Sweet Sixteen like her best friend, Naomi. She wants a break from worrying about money. Mahalia is scrimping and saving to throw her party, taking extra hours at her job after school all in preparation for the party of her dreams.

Breakup from Hell by Ann Dávila Cardinal

Tired of her small Vermont town and hanging out at the same places with the same friends she's known forever. So when another boring Sunday trip to church turns into a run-in with Sam, a mysterious hottie in town on vacation, Mica seizes the opportunity to get closer to him.

The Stolen Heir by Holly Black

Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, and the one person with power over her mother, fled to the human world.  There, 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.

About the Author

Dherianni Ureña is a Senior at Bronx International High School. One of her favorite hobbies is reading. When she graduates she’d like to work as a Forensic Technician.