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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) 3.67 avg rating — 635 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) 4.17 avg rating — 9,638 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 — 6,504 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 — 956 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 — 19,043 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 — 7,409 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) 3.81 avg rating — 2,153 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) 4.16 avg rating — 32,621 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) 3.70 avg rating — 1,150 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 — 1,399 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 — 11,869 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) 4.19 avg rating — 3,733 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 — 43,851 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 — 71,116 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 — 304 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 — 388 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 — 4,074 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 — 449 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 — 1,217 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 — 34,045 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 — 7,446 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) 3.93 avg rating — 1,006 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 — 23,865 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 — 3,026 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 — 1,396 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 — 474 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 — 5,708 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 — 1,151 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) 4.10 avg rating — 286 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) 3.96 avg rating — 358 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 — 2,752 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 — 3,840 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 — 1,287 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) 3.55 avg rating — 743 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) 4.17 avg rating — 254 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) 3.53 avg rating — 3,458 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 — 14,492 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 — 612 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 — 8,957 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 — 26,041 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 — 729 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 — 784 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 — 2,136 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 — 1,886 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 — 1,534 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 — 723 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 — 1,956 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 — 977 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 — 1,476 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 — 216 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) 3.85 avg rating — 589 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 — 3,707 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 — 1,668 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) 3.86 avg rating — 316 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 — 5,611 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 — 532 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 — 2,940 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 — 1,577 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) 3.68 avg rating — 1,152 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) 4.12 avg rating — 145 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