Adalyn Grace graduated from Arizona State University when she was nineteen years old. She spent four years working in live theater and acted as the managing editor of a nonprofit newspaper before studying storytelling as an intern on Nickelodeon Animation’s popular series The Legend of Korra. Adalyn splits time between San Diego and Arizona with her bossy cat and two dorky dogs, and spends her days writing full-time while trying to find the best burrito around. All the Stars and Teeth is her debut novel.
The Scorpion and the Night Blossom (2025) (Three Realms , book 1) Amélie Wen Zhao "A sweeping romantasy that's sure to cause a buzz. Fast-paced and brimming with a gritty allure, The Scorpion and the Night Blossom is your next must-read."
The Courting of Bristol Keats (2024) (Courting of Bristol Keats, book 1) Mary E Pearson "Forbidden romance, deception, and a rich faerie world that's filled with equal parts magic and danger makes for the start of a highly addictive and fantastical new series. Pearson is at the top of her game in this richly satisfying debut that will leave readers hungry for more."
To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods (2024) (Gods Beyond the Skies, book 1) Molly X Chang "Readers will be on the edge of their seats wondering what's going to happen next."
The Atlas of Us (2024) Kristin Dwyer "Undoubtedly one of the strongest contemporary voices in YA. Dwyer is a master of emotion, and her latest is a complete knock out, filled with fantastic characters and such raw vulnerability that readers will be thinking of this story long after the finish the final page."
Bring Me Your Midnight (2023) Rachel Griffin "Griffin's best work yet! Bring Me Your Midnight is a beautiful exploration of first love, the familial ties that bind us, and trusting your own heart's desires. Steeped in Griffin's signature lush atmosphere and a deeply romantic tone, this dazzling fantasy is bound to be a new favorite."
Divine Rivals (2023) (Letters of Enchantment, book 1) Rebecca Ross "A sweeping start to a beautiful and romantic new series. Ross weaves her stories in such a vulnerable and delicate way, truly with a style all her own. I adored this book."
Seven Faceless Saints (2023) (Seven Faceless Saints, book 1) M K Lobb "A dark and delicious murder mystery. M.K. Lobb has created a fantastical and evocative world, blending the genres of fantasy, romance, and a murder mystery into one epic story. With lush prose, gripping characters, and an intricate lore that will keep you turning the pages, Seven Faceless Saints is an absolute hit."
The Ones We Burn (2022) Rebecca Mix "The Ones We Burn is a richly woven standalone fantasy that's as beautiful as it is fierce. From its spectacularly crafted world of witches and horrifying monsters, to the most tender character arcs and a fabulous love story, Rebecca Mix has solidified her place as YA fantasy's new auto-buy author."
Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove (2022) Rati Mehrotra "A dazzling and intricately woven story that bites as fiercely as it dazzles. From its complex cast to its decadent world building, I couldn't put this book down."
The Darkening (2022) (Darkening Duology, book 1) Sunya Mara "A thrilling, fast-paced adventure by an exciting new voice. Mara has crafted a brutal, richly-woven world balanced by the most lush and beautiful prose. The Darkening is a wild and thrilling ride, with twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat and an ending that'll have you begging for the sequel."
Hotel Magnifique (2022) Emily J Taylor "Dazzling, enchanting, and expertly crafted... impossible to put down and had me positively spellbound from start to finish."
A Forgery of Roses (2022) Jessica S Olson "Marvelously magical and steeping with mystery, A Forgery of Roses checks all the boxes you could want in a fantasy. With a highly creative magic system reminiscent ofThe Picture of Dorian Gray and a lush romance, Olson's newest is an absolute stunner that's sure to be a crowd pleaser."
League of Liars (2022) (League of Liars, book 1) Astrid Scholte "Full of dark intrigue and a thrilling mystery that will ensnare you until the end, League of Liars is everything I love in a story. From its phenomenal crew of misfits you can't help but root for, to its immersive and enchanting world building, Scholte's latest will have you savoring every page."
Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves (2022) (Edge Worlds, book 1) Meg Long "Wholly unique and unexpected, this cut-throat story of survival kept me on the edge of my seat. Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves is a beautifully written, dangerous debut that packs one heck of a punch."
All of Us Villains (2021) (All of Us Villains, book 1) Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman "Positively wicked in all the right ways. This series is my new obsession, and I cannot wait to devour the next one. With its innovative magic system, a twisted cast of characters you somehow can’t help but love, and a plot that will leave you on the edge of your seat, All of Us Villains is addicting from start to finish. I’m obsessed."
Beasts of Prey (2021) (Beasts of Prey, book 1) Ayana Gray "A magical, bingeable debut by a phenomenal new voice in YA. Beasts of Prey is an immersive and heartfelt book with characters whose personalities seep from the pages. From its beautiful prose to its rich and vibrant world, this book is your next favorite read."
The Witch Haven (2021) (Witch Sisters, book 1) Sasha Peyton Smith "A positively spellbinding debut. Smith has crafted a delectably immersive mystery packed with magic, enchantment, and an absolute powerhouse cast of women."
Daughter of Sparta (2021) (Daughter of Sparta, book 1) Claire M Andrews "An action-packed adventure with phenomenal writing and empowering female characters that are sure to pack a punch. I was absolutely enamored!"
The Infinity Courts (2021) (Infinity Courts, book 1) Akemi Dawn Bowman "From an ensemble cast whose personalities skyrocket off the page, to the richly imaginative world and gripping prose, every part of this book felt masterful and left me on the edge of my seat. The Infinity Courts is absolutely everything I could want in a sci-fi."
The Forest of Stolen Girls (2021) June Hur "The Forest of Stolen Girls is a haunting, breathtaking tale that will have readers on the edge of their seats. With its lush and atmospheric prose, complex character dynamics, and an immersive mystery I was ravenous to uncover, I could not turn the pages fast enough! Hur is an absolute master of mystery, and I will be reading her gorgeous books for years to come."
Witherward (2021) Hannah Mathewson "Mathewson has delivered a dazzling, fantastical adventure where magic awaits you on every page, and nothing is ever quite what it seems. With a magnificent world I'd love to get lost in, intriguing magic, and a wide cast of dynamic characters you can't help but love, Witherward is a phenomenal and immensely fun debut that will leave readers wanting more."
