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) 3.69 avg rating — 622 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) 4.19 avg rating — 8,953 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 — 6,172 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 — 937 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 — 18,178 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 — 7,115 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 — 2,099 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 — 30,966 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 — 1,095 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 — 1,303 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 — 11,000 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 — 3,529 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 — 41,527 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) 4.18 avg rating — 64,444 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 — 293 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 — 381 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) 3.78 avg rating — 3,896 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 — 434 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 — 1,192 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) 3.95 avg rating — 31,583 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) 3.87 avg rating — 6,887 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 — 950 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 3.75 avg rating — 17,311 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) 4.34 avg rating — 2,893 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) 3.80 avg rating — 1,350 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) 3.89 avg rating — 451 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) 4.14 avg rating — 5,398 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) 3.23 avg rating — 1,109 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 — 276 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 — 343 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 — 2,670 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) 3.75 avg rating — 3,597 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) 3.48 avg rating — 1,243 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 — 715 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) 4.20 avg rating — 232 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 — 3,164 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 — 13,998 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 — 580 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 — 8,484 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 — 24,469 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 — 707 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 — 718 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 — 2,026 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 — 1,819 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 — 1,467 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 — 690 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 — 1,901 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) 3.32 avg rating — 925 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 — 1,411 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) 3.87 avg rating — 206 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 — 563 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 4.11 avg rating — 3,482 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 — 1,584 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) 3.88 avg rating — 301 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 4.06 avg rating — 5,192 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 — 514 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 — 2,711 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 — 1,522 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) 3.64 avg rating — 1,010 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) 4.14 avg rating — 136 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