5 YA Books to Preorder in February 2023

These books are fun and refreshing for young adults interested in reading. If you don't know what books you're going to read in February, take a look at our list. I hope you like them!

 

Always the Almost by Edward Underhill

Trans teen pianist Miles Jacobson has two New Year resolutions: win the annual piano competition and finally beat his long-time rival Cameron, and win back his ex-boyfriend Shane, who'd dumped him after Miles came out as trans.Things take a turn when Miles meets Eric Mendez, a proudly queer cartoonist who asks for Miles’ pronouns when they first meet, and who seems to understand Miles much more than Shane ever did.

 

This Time It's Real by Ann Liang

Get ready to fall in love in this hilarious romcom about a girl who begins a fake relationship with the famous actor in her class. When seventeen-year-old Eliza Lin's essay about meeting the love of her life unexpectedly goes viral, her entire life changes overnight.

 

Planning Perfect by Haley Neil

Felicity Becker loves watching an event come together. Whether it's prom, graduation, or just the annual Arbor Day school dance, there's something magical about crafting an experience that people will remember. So when her mom gets engaged, Felicity sees the wedding as the perfect opportunity to show off her skills.

 

Chaos Theory by  Nic Stone

Andy and Shelbi find love while navigating mental health challenges in suburban Georgia. It all starts when 18-year-old Andy Criddle drunkenly texts the wrong number. The mistaken recipient ends up offering him emotional support and asks him not to drive drunk. Despite agreeing, he gets behind the wheel and into an accident. 

 

And Other Mistakes By Erika Turner

A Black teenage girl has something to prove in And Other Mistakes, a debut Young Adult coming-of-age novel by Erika Turner about first loves, broken friendships, family tension, and what it means to run toward your future instead of running from your past.

 

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. 

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