YA Releases May 2023 (62 books)

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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) 3.68 avg rating — 631 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) 4.18 avg rating — 9,459 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) 3.63 avg rating — 6,429 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) 3.74 avg rating — 950 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) 3.80 avg rating — 18,866 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) 3.87 avg rating — 7,330 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) 3.82 avg rating — 2,141 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) 4.17 avg rating — 32,229 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 — 1,138 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) 4.18 avg rating — 1,376 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) 3.48 avg rating — 11,658 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: A Powerful YA Novel of Consent, Justice, and Finding Your Voice as an Autistic Survivor by Sonora Reyes (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 3,692 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 — 43,293 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) 4.17 avg rating — 69,443 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) 4.54 avg rating — 303 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) 3.68 avg rating — 387 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 by Erik J. Brown (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 4,036 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 — 446 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) 4.13 avg rating — 1,209 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) 3.94 avg rating — 33,419 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) 3.86 avg rating — 7,313 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) 3.94 avg rating — 995 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	Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko 3.77 avg rating — 22,564 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
24	You Don't Have a Shot by Racquel Marie (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 3,004 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
24	Saint Juniper's Folly by Alex Crespo (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 1,390 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
24	When It All Syncs Up by Maya Ameyaw (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 471 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
27	If Tomorrow Doesn't Come by Jen St. Jude (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 5,627 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
27	This Is the Way the World Ends by Jen Wilde (Goodreads Author) 3.22 avg rating — 1,142 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
29	City of Vicious Night (Requiem Dark, #2) by Claire Winn (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 281 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
30	The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom by Allison L. Bitz (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 357 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
31	Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl by Brianna R. Shrum (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2,727 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
32	All the Dead Lie Down by Kyrie McCauley (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 3,788 ratings score: 283, 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 by Maria E. Andreu (Goodreads Author) 3.47 avg rating — 1,277 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) 3.54 avg rating — 735 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) 4.18 avg rating — 250 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) 3.54 avg rating — 3,402 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) 3.88 avg rating — 14,383 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) 3.44 avg rating — 597 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) 4.21 avg rating — 8,862 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 — 25,702 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 — 724 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 — 773 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) 3.65 avg rating — 2,110 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 — 1,859 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 — 268 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 — 1,515 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) 3.75 avg rating — 714 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) 4.03 avg rating — 1,944 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) 3.31 avg rating — 966 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 3.49 avg rating — 1,458 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) 3.86 avg rating — 215 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 liked it 3.00 avg rating — 40 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 — 580 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 4.10 avg rating — 3,654 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 — 1,646 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
56	No Perfect Places by Steven Salvatore (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 312 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
57	Northranger: A Modern Graphic Novel Retelling of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey by Rey Terciero (Scenario) 4.06 avg rating — 5,501 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
58	Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball: A Funny Queer YA Romance About Femme Empowerment and Love by Jason June (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 527 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
59	Stranger Danger by Maren Stoffels 3.24 avg rating — 2,883 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
60	Nigeria Jones by Ibi Zoboi (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 1,567 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
61	Picture-Perfect Boyfriend by Becky Dean (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 1,116 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
62	The Moonlit Vine by Elizabeth Santiago (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 142 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