Best YA of 2023

Divine Rivals

A Novel

by Ross, Rebecca

Book - 2023

When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever. This is the winner of a Goodreads Choice Award for a reason, it's insanely popular! When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever. This is the winner of a Goodreads Choice Award for a reason, it's insanely popular! Show less

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Check & Mate

by Hazelwood, Ali

Book - 2023

Inadvertently wiping the board with notorious “Kingkiller” Nolan Sawyer, which opens the door to sorely needed cash prizes to keep her family afloat, Mal...Show more Inadvertently wiping the board with notorious “Kingkiller” Nolan Sawyer, which opens the door to sorely needed cash prizes to keep her family afloat, Mallory’s love for the game of chess rekindles, as do her feelings for her competitor, against her own best intentions. While this one was published late in the year, an Ali Hazelwood book was destined to be on the best of the year list thanks to the author's crazy popular bibliography. Show less

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Once Upon A Broken Heart

Book 03, A Curse for True Love

by Garber, Stephanie

Book - 2023

Evangeline Fox finally has her happily ever after, but unbeknownst to her, she has paid a devastating price for this fairytale and her husband will stop a...Show more Evangeline Fox finally has her happily ever after, but unbeknownst to her, she has paid a devastating price for this fairytale and her husband will stop at nothing -- not even murder -- to make sure she never finds out. This is the final book in the Once Upon a Broken Heart trilogy, bringing this beloved series to a close. Show less

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Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

by Hibbert, Talia

Book - 2023

To win the grand prize at the end of their survival course, ex-best friends Claire and Bradley trudge through mud, dirt and their messy past to find the a...Show more To win the grand prize at the end of their survival course, ex-best friends Claire and Bradley trudge through mud, dirt and their messy past to find the adventure bringing them closer together, sparking a whole new kind of relationship. Hibbert is a prolific romance novelist, and this book is her YA debut, so it was bound to be a top pick of the year. Show less

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The Scarlet Veil

by Mahurin, Shelby

Book - 2023

Joining the ranks of the Chasseurs as their first vampire huntswoman, Celie is tasked with protecting Belterra and must vanquish a rising new evil--one hi...Show more Joining the ranks of the Chasseurs as their first vampire huntswoman, Celie is tasked with protecting Belterra and must vanquish a rising new evil--one hiding behind a handsome face and honeyed words--before she falls prey to the darkness herself. Both Indigo and Goodreads agree, this is a book worth checking out. Show less

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What the River Knows

A Novel

by Ibañez, Isabel

Book - 2023

Set in 1884, nineteen-year-old Inez travels to Egypt after the sudden death of her parents to uncover the truth about their deaths, and as she attempts to...Show more Set in 1884, nineteen-year-old Inez travels to Egypt after the sudden death of her parents to uncover the truth about their deaths, and as she attempts to unravel the mysteries her parents sought, she becomes a pawn in a larger game that threatens to kill her. This book is described as "The Mummy meets Death on the Nile"; it's a romantic historical fantasy filled with adventure. Show less

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Threads That Bind

by Hatzopoulou, Kika

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In a world where the children of the gods inherit their powers, a descendant of the Greek Fates must solve a series of impossible murders to save her sist...Show more In a world where the children of the gods inherit their powers, a descendant of the Greek Fates must solve a series of impossible murders to save her sisters, her soulmate, and her city. This one was nominated for a Goodreads Choice award and is a personal favorite of mine for this year. Show less

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Warrior Girl Unearthed

by Boulley, Angeline

Book - 2023

With the rising number of missing Indigenous women, her family's involvement in a murder investigation and grave robbers profiting off her Anishinaabe tri...Show more With the rising number of missing Indigenous women, her family's involvement in a murder investigation and grave robbers profiting off her Anishinaabe tribe, Perry takes matters into her own hands to solve the mystery and reclaim her people's inheritance. This is an intricately plotted thriller chock full of suspense. Show less

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The Inheritance Cycle

Book 05, Murtagh

by Paolini, Christopher

Book - 2023

Hated, alone and exiled to the outskirts of society, Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn, must decide what he stands for in a world that has abando...Show more Hated, alone and exiled to the outskirts of society, Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn, must decide what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him when a new enemy emerges from the shadows of Alagaesia. Eragon fans rejoiced when they got this new addition to the Inheritance Cycle series after over a decade since the last entry. Show less

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The Davenports

by Marquis, Krystal

Book - 2023

Inspired by the real-life story of C.R. Patterson and his family, this sweeping novel is centered around the Davenports, one of the few Black families of ...Show more Inspired by the real-life story of C.R. Patterson and his family, this sweeping novel is centered around the Davenports, one of the few Black families of immense wealth, and follows four determined and passionate young Black women who discover the courage to take charge of their lives -- and love. This historical romance is descriptive with well-developed characters. Show less

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