YA Releases May 2023 (63 books)

What it says on the tin: young adult releases coming in May 2023

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Books Published as Young Adult for the first time in 2023 only. Please be sure to double check the release dates for all books before adding them to the list. The list is not for New Adult or Adult books. Kindly mention release discrepancies (or date changes) in the comments below.

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1	Chasing Pacquiao by Rod Pulido (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 613 ratings score: 4,698, and 47 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Painted Devils (Little Thieves, #2) by Margaret Owen (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 8,602 ratings score: 1,281, and 13 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban (Goodreads Author) 3.62 avg rating — 6,040 ratings score: 1,199, and 12 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success by Jessica Parra (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 931 ratings score: 1,093, and 11 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 17,767 ratings score: 1,080, and 11 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Isles of the Gods (The Isles of the Gods, #1) by Amie Kaufman (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 6,963 ratings score: 1,080, and 11 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Court of the Undying Seasons by A.M. Strickland (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 2,056 ratings score: 986, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 30,331 ratings score: 784, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Venom & Vow by Anna-Marie McLemore (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 1,079 ratings score: 692, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Iron Vow (The Iron Fey: Evenfall, #3) by Julie Kagawa (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 1,271 ratings score: 690, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Four Found Dead by Natalie D. Richards (Goodreads Author) 3.47 avg rating — 10,650 ratings score: 684, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 3,450 ratings score: 597, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Cherish (Crave, #6) by Tracy Wolff 3.85 avg rating — 40,355 ratings score: 588, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Sun and the Star (The Nico di Angelo Adventures #1) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 61,360 ratings score: 588, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	When Death Is Coming by Jen Woodrum (Goodreads Author) 4.55 avg rating — 291 ratings score: 500, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Of Light and Shadow by Tanaz Bhathena (Goodreads Author) 3.67 avg rating — 379 ratings score: 486, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Lose You to Find Me: A USA Today Bestselling Queer Coming-of-Age Romance by Erik J. Brown (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 3,802 ratings score: 483, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	I'm not supposed to be in the dark by Riss M. Neilson (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 425 ratings score: 466, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Ever Since by Alena Bruzas (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 1,180 ratings score: 391, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 30,234 ratings score: 389, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Bitterthorn by Kat Dunn (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 6,637 ratings score: 389, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Transmogrify!: 14 Fantastical Tales of Trans Magic: An LGBTQ+ Young Adult Fantasy Anthology of Unforgettable Adventures by g. haron davis (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 931 ratings score: 386, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	All the Dead Lie Down by Kyrie McCauley (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 3,478 ratings score: 383, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko 3.74 avg rating — 16,079 ratings score: 380, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	You Don't Have a Shot by Racquel Marie (Goodreads Author) 4.35 avg rating — 2,824 ratings score: 297, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Saint Juniper's Folly by Alex Crespo (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 1,335 ratings score: 297, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	When It All Syncs Up by Maya Ameyaw (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 448 ratings score: 297, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	If Tomorrow Doesn't Come by Jen St. Jude (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 5,281 ratings score: 295, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	This Is the Way the World Ends by Jen Wilde (Goodreads Author) 3.23 avg rating — 1,094 ratings score: 295, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	City of Vicious Night (Requiem Dark, #2) by Claire Winn (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 270 ratings score: 290, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom by Allison L. Bitz (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 339 ratings score: 289, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl by Brianna R. Shrum (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2,631 ratings score: 284, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Julieta and the Romeos: A YA Rom-Com Beach Read with Mystery and a Love Triangle by Maria E. Andreu (Goodreads Author) 3.48 avg rating — 1,232 ratings score: 278, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Protect Me Not (Tangled Web #1) by Danielle Keil (Goodreads Author) 3.53 avg rating — 687 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Eternity Gate (The Threshold Duology, #1) by Katherine Briggs (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 225 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Manslaughter Park (Jane Austen Murder Mystery, #3) by Tirzah Price (Goodreads Author) 3.55 avg rating — 2,972 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Threads That Bind (Threads That Bind, #1) by Kika Hatzopoulou (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 13,747 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Secret Summer Promise by Keah Brown (Goodreads Author) 3.45 avg rating — 572 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	They Hate Each Other by Amanda Woody (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 8,250 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz 4.36 avg rating — 23,703 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Last One to Fall by Gabriella Lepore (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 695 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Magic Has No Borders: A Young Adult Fantasy Anthology Reimagining South Asian Legends and Epics by Sona Charaipotra (Goodreads Author) (Editor/Contributor) 3.82 avg rating — 695 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	I Like Me Better by Robby Weber (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 1,986 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	We'll Never Tell by Wendy Heard (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 1,789 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Make the Fireflies Dance by Rachel Bateman (Goodreads Author) 3.45 avg rating — 261 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Beauty Reborn by Elizabeth Lowham (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 1,432 ratings score: 184, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	When the Vibe Is Right by Sarah Dass (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 674 ratings score: 181, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Her Good Side by Rebekah Weatherspoon (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 1,876 ratings score: 178, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	You Bet Your Heart by Danielle Parker (Goodreads Author) 3.33 avg rating — 905 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	The Alchemy of Moonlight by David Ferraro 3.50 avg rating — 1,378 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	As Long As We’re Together by Brianna Peppins (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 201 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	June and Inobe's Dating Game by Jillian Amena 3.03 avg rating — 38 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Something Like Possible by Miel Moreland (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 557 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Path of Vengeance (Star Wars: The High Republic: Phase II: Quest of the Jedi #2) by Cavan Scott 4.12 avg rating — 3,394 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The Hills of Estrella Roja: A Graphic Novel – A Paranormal Horror Mystery for Young Adults by Ashley Robin Franklin 3.95 avg rating — 1,550 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The Girl Next Door: A Sweet Queer Rom-Com About Fake Dating, Exes, and Real Love by Cecilia Vinesse 3.81 avg rating — 748 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	No Perfect Places by Steven Salvatore (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 295 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Northranger: A Modern Graphic Novel Retelling of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey by Rey Terciero 4.06 avg rating — 5,034 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball: A Funny Queer YA Romance About Femme Empowerment and Love by Jason June (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 510 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Stranger Danger by Maren Stoffels 3.25 avg rating — 2,595 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Nigeria Jones by Ibi Zoboi (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 1,482 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Picture Perfect Boyfriend by Becky Dean (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 977 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	The Moonlit Vine by Elizabeth Santiago (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 131 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars