Get ready to fall head over heels in love with 2025’s most anticipated young adult romances! This year brings an extraordinary collection of love stories that promise to sweep readers off their feet. We’ve curated the must-read releases featuring fresh voices and beloved authors, each bringing their unique perspective to the genre. From contemporary tales to fantasy romances, these diverse stories explore the magic of first love, self-discovery, and finding connection in unexpected places. Whether you’re a long-time romance reader or new to the genre, these books deserve a spot on your TBR list. Here are the YA romances that will make 2025 an unforgettable year for readers.
Royal Heirs Academy by Lindsey Duga (1/7)
After fifty years of rule without naming an heir, King Leander Eldana sends his grandchildren to the prestigious Almus Terra Academy to determine who will inherit Ashland’s crown. Four contenders vie for power: confident favorite Titus Eldana stands ready to claim his birthright, while tough outsider Alaric rises from humble beginnings. Emmeline battles to prove herself to indifferent parents and mysterious newcomer Sadie Aurelia enters the game with nothing to lose. At this elite boarding school known for molding future leaders, alliances form and break as the heirs navigate romance, betrayal, and ruthless competition in their modern-day fight for the throne.
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Bingsu for Two by Sujin Witherspoon (1/14)
After a day of impulsive decisions—dumping his girlfriend, walking out of SATs, and quitting his parents’ cafe—River Langston-Lee lands a job at struggling Korean cafe, Bingsu for Two. There he meets Sarang Cho, his hostile goth coworker determined to save her family’s business. When River accidentally posts a video of their workplace drama to his fandom account, they go viral—with fans shipping their antagonistic relationship. Forced to fake romance for the cafe’s survival, their pretense becomes complicated as River faces pressure from his ex and the family’s rival cafe. He also discovers that Sarang might not be the enemy he imagined.
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First Love Language by Stefany Valentine (1/14)
Taiwanese American Catie Carlson, adopted into a white family, yearns to connect with her heritage and find her birth mother. When her coworker Toby offers to teach her Mandarin in exchange for dating advice, she agrees—despite having zero romantic experience. Armed with her late father’s annotated copy of The Five Love Languages, Catie becomes an unlikely dating coach. But as she grows closer to Toby and uncovers truths about her biological mother, matters of the heart prove more complex than expected. This heartwarming story explores identity, grief, transracial adoption, and finding love in unexpected places.
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Brewed With Love by Shelly Page (1/14)
Teen witch Sage Bishop dreams of inheriting her family’s apothecary, Bishop Brews, but business is struggling against their competition. When her nana hires Ximena Reyes—Sage’s former best friend and first crush who dreams of leaving town—tensions rise. After a break-in results in stolen potions, including one that erased someone’s memory, the shop faces closure by local authorities. Sage reluctantly teams up with the beautiful but frustrating Ximena to investigate the theft and save the store. As they work together, Sage finds herself falling for Ximena again, forcing her to choose between holding onto tradition and embracing new possibilities.
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It’s A Love/Skate Relationship by Carli J. Corson (1/28)
After starting a fight at a hockey game, talented player Charlie Porter faces suspension, jeopardizing her chances of being scouted for college. Meanwhile, figure skater Alexa Goldstein needs a new partner after her previous one was injured in the same incident. She proposes a deal: if Charlie learns figure skating and helps her place in an upcoming competition, Alexa’s Olympic-champion mother will connect Charlie with college scouts. Despite their opposing personalities – Charlie’s hot-headed power versus Alexa’s icy elegance – the two begin training together. As they spend time on the ice, their initial animosity slowly transforms into unexpected romantic feelings.
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The Beasts We Bury by D.L. Taylor (2/4)
Princess Mancella possesses dark magic—she can summon animals only after killing them, a power forced upon her by her tyrannical father. Though she dreams of peace, her abilities mark her as an instrument of violence. Meanwhile, Silver, a cunning thief, accepts a mission to infiltrate the castle by getting close to Mancella. As their paths intertwine, Mancella struggles to save her realm without becoming the monster she fears. Silver faces an impossible choice between his vengeful ambitions and his growing feelings for the princess whose trust he’s betraying.
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Under The Same Stars by Libba Bray (2/4)
The Bridegroom’s Oak, a legendary tree where love letters magically find their matches, connects three timelines. In 1940s Germany, Sophie discovers a mysterious suitor’s message while her friend Hanna uses the tree for resistance against Nazi forces. In 1980s West Germany, American teenager Jenny falls for rebellious Lena while befriending Frau Hermann, who guards old secrets. During 2020’s COVID lockdown in New York, friends Miles and Chloe investigate a package from Chloe’s grandmother, leading them to an unsolved mystery of two teens who vanished near the oak decades ago. This book is a spellbinding blend of romance and magical realism that spans generations.
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The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith (2/4)
In an alternate England, citizens are entitled to one bargain with their immortal fae queen. Society girls typically trade memories or senses for marriage-worthy attributes, like musical talent or beauty. When Ivy Benton enters society, she faces an unprecedented competition: winning the fae prince Bram’s hand in marriage. The prize could save her struggling family and free her sister from a devastating bargain. However, beneath the glittering surface of the competition, Ivy discovers a sinister plot that threatens everything she holds dear. She must navigate the dangerous world of fae politics while protecting those she loves.
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Where Shadows Bloom by Catherine Bakewell (2/11)
Ofelia dreams of reaching Le Château Enchanté, the god-blessed King Léo’s court where shadow monsters fear to tread. Her protector, knight Lope, fights these Shadows while secretly hoping to escape with Ofelia. When darkness encroaches too close to home, their journey leads them to the glittering but treacherous Château Enchanté—the very heart of their realm’s mysteries. In this enchanting yet darkly twisted tale, two girls’ powerful love faces off against deadly monsters, immortal royalty, fickle gods, and long-buried secrets. This book is a spellbinding romance where nothing in the dazzling court is quite what it seems.
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Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli (2/18)
Witch Rune Winters flees for her life after being exposed by her former love, Gideon Sharpe. Her only hope lies in an alliance with Cressida Roseblood, who plans to restore witch rule over the Republic. Meanwhile, Gideon, a witch hunter, vows to prevent this return to darkness by eliminating all witches—including Rune, whose betrayal cut deep. When circumstances force them to work together, buried feelings resurface, leaving Gideon torn between two impossible choices: kill Rune to protect the Republic, or spare her and watch everything he fought for crumble.
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Oathbound by Tracy Deonn (3/4)
After severing ties with the Legendborn Order and her friends, Bree Matthews stands alone, believing isolation will protect those she loves. But her safety comes at a steep price: a binding pact with the Shadow King, who promises to train her extraordinary powers in exchange for her loyalty. Meanwhile, the Order faces chaos—Selwyn has vanished, Nick is detained, and the Round Table is in shambles. As Nick demands an audience with the High Council and Merlins turn up dead, mysterious kidnappings suggest Bree can’t escape her destiny, no matter how far she runs.
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Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven (3/4)
Evelyn carries memories of all her past lives—and of Arden, the supernatural being who has murdered her before her eighteenth birthday in every single one. Their souls are mysteriously bound, their fates eternally entangled. Now, with her sister’s life depending on her survival for bone marrow transplants, Evelyn must break this deadly cycle. Her mission is threefold: locate the ancient devil hunting her before they strike, uncover the curse’s origin to break it, and resist the impossible—falling in love with her perpetual killer. But centuries of shared lives and deaths make keeping her heart guarded, increasingly difficult.
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Say A Little Prayer by Jenna Voris (3/4)
After leaving church due to her bisexuality and her sister’s shunning over an abortion, Riley faces mandatory church camp to avoid suspension for defending her sister’s honor. Though dreading it, she’s relieved her best friend Julia—the pastor’s daughter—will be there. Instead of embracing religious virtues, Riley plots to commit all seven deadly sins to show her fellow campers that breaking rules can serve a greater purpose. Her mission of rebellion gets complicated when she develops feelings for Julia. Now Riley must navigate between her plan to challenge church doctrine and her growing attraction to the pastor’s daughter.
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Gradchanted by Morgan Matson (3/4)
Serial ghoster Cass Isaac, used to moving frequently due to her dads’ house-flipping business, plans one perfect final night at Disneyland’s Grad Nite with her best friend Bryony. However, the evening spirals into chaos when she accidentally sabotages British bassist Freddie Patel’s career opportunity and fights with Bryony. Instead of her usual quick escape, Cass finds herself trapped in a time loop, forced to repeatedly relive this disastrous night. To break free from this endless cycle, she must learn to face her problems head-on and make things right with both her best friend and the cute musician.
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Love Points To You by Alice Lin (3/4)
Sixteen-year-old aspiring artist, Lynda Fan needs money to attend Rhode Island School of Design since her parents’ resources are focused on her stepsister’s music education. When wealthy, arrogant classmate Angela Wu offers her a job designing characters for an otome game (a romantic video game), Lynda accepts despite her practical, non-romantic nature. As she creates love stories through her character designs, she unexpectedly begins developing feelings for Angela. Through this project, Lynda not only works toward her art school dreams but also discovers new aspects of herself and experiences romance firsthand.
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To Steal From Thieves by M.K. Lobb (3/25)
At London’s Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, a heist is brewing. Smooth-talking thief Kane Durante, tasked by the magical black market’s Kingpin to steal a priceless artifact, knows he can’t manage alone. He recruits Zaria Mendoza, a skilled alchemist’s daughter struggling to survive after her father’s death. The promise of wealth and escape from mounting debts draws her into Kane’s dangerous scheme. But infiltrating the heavily guarded Exhibition proves challenging enough. When attraction and potential betrayal enter the mix, their carefully laid plans threaten to unravel completely.
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The Notorious Virtues by Alwyn Hamilton (4/1)
When sixteen-year-old Nora Holtzfall’s powerful mother is murdered, the family’s fortune and magical legacy hang in balance. The Veritaz, a magical competition, will determine the heir among competing cousins. The arrival of Lotte, an illegitimate cousin raised in a convent, adds an unexpected twist. While most family members plot Lotte’s demise, Nora investigates her mother’s murder with help from an unlikely ally—a reporter who despises her family’s influence. As Lotte searches for her father’s identity and develops feelings for family protector Theo, both girls face deadly trials and impossible choices, but only one can emerge victorious.
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Nav’s Foolproof Guide To Falling In Love by Jessica Lewis (4/29)
Nav, a confident flirt, is skeptical of love after watching her best friend Hallie’s many heartbreaks. When new student Gia seeks help winning Hallie’s affection, Nav agrees to teach her flirting techniques, hoping to finally see Hallie with someone worthy. However, Gia’s hopeless attempts at romance lead to unexpected feelings between her and Nav. As Nav finds herself falling for her awkward student instead of protecting her best friend’s heart, she must reconsider her cynical view of love. The three girls become entangled in a complicated web of emotions that challenges Nav’s expertise in matters of the heart.
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The Floating World by Axie Oh (4/29)
In the perpetually dark Under World, amnesiac ex-soldier Sunho accepts a bounty to hunt a girl with silver light powers. Meanwhile, traveling acrobat Ren conceals the same ability until she’s forced to use it, defending her adoptive family from a demon attack. When her uncle is gravely wounded, Ren journeys toward the mountains of her mysterious past seeking a cure. Their paths converge as Sunho, unaware she’s his target, joins her quest. As they grow closer, they discover their histories are deeply interconnected, leading to an impossible choice between duty and growing feelings.
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Cruel Is The Light by Sophie Clark (5/20)
In a century-old war between demons and the Vatican, two elite warriors cross paths: Selene Alleva, a top exorcist haunted by her family’s dark past, and Jules Lacroix, a gifted orphan-turned-Vatican soldier. When mysterious demon attacks bring them together, their mutual suspicion is matched only by their undeniable attraction. Posing as engaged lovers to investigate at the Vatican, they uncover disturbing truths that shake Selene’s beliefs to the core. Jules realizes he might be at the center of a vast conspiracy, forcing them both to choose between their growing love and their sworn duties.
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You Started It by Jackie Khalilieh (5/20)
High school senior Jamie Taher-Foster’s carefully planned year is derailed when her boyfriend of three years, Ben, unexpectedly breaks up with her and starts dating Olivia Chen. Desperate to win Ben back, Jamie devises a fake-dating scheme with Axel Dahini, a younger Arab TikTok dancer whose bike she damaged. Despite their opposing personalities—Jamie being an anxious perfectionist and Axel a laid-back free spirit—their pretend relationship leads to genuine connection. As they spend time together, Jamie begins to question her rigid life plans and learns that the best experiences and relationships often can’t be checked off a list.
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Come As You Are by Dahlia Adler (5/27)
After her ex-boyfriend, sister, and best friend betray her, Everett “Evie” Riley seeks a fresh start at Camden Academy. When accidentally placed in an all-boys dorm, she strikes a deal with her brooding roommate Salem Grayson: she’ll help him improve his image with his parents if he teaches her to be “bad.” While Salem flourishes under their arrangement, Evie struggles to find her new identity. As rumors swirl about her living situation, she discovers that becoming “cool” matters less than being true to herself. Through this journey, she learns about self-worth and finding genuine connections with people who accept her authentic self.
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Vesuvius by Cass Biehn (6/3)
Felix, a thief with no memory of his past, steals Mercury’s helmet from a Pompeii temple. Temple attendant Loren recognizes Felix from years of apocalyptic nightmares, their paths crossing just after an earthquake strikes. The helmet triggers fragments of Felix’s forgotten memories and visions of impending doom. Together, they race against time to unravel Felix’s connection to the relic and Loren’s prophetic dreams before Pompeii’s destruction. Amid ancient Rome’s deadly politics and predetermined fates, their growing bond puts more than their lives at stake. As the city burns, they must understand their intertwined destinies to survive.
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Nobody In Particular by Sophie Gonzales (6/3)
After a scandal tarnishes her reputation, Princess Rosemary of Henland focuses on redemption at her elite boarding school. Enter Danni, a talented pianist on scholarship, who unexpectedly befriends Rose’s former best friend and catches the princess’s attention. Despite Rose’s need to avoid controversy, she finds herself drawn to Danni’s charm and musical talent. When rumors about their budding romance begin to spread through Henland, they face an impossible choice: find a way to protect their relationship from public scrutiny, or end it before the palace intervenes—permanently. This is a story of forbidden love versus royal duty.
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The Nightblood Prince by Molly X. Chang (7/1)
At Fei’s birth, a prophecy declared she would become the Empress of All Empresses. Raised in isolation to marry the Crown Prince, she yearns for freedom and seeks it by hunting a legendary tiger. Instead, she encounters Yexue, a mysterious prince from a rival kingdom who commands vampire forces and wields night magic. As Fei sees a chance to rewrite her destiny through their alliance, she becomes entangled between two princes and their competing futures. Haunted by violent visions and struggling against prophetic stars, she discovers her fate might be both unavoidable and strangely alluring.
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Mistress Of Bones by Maria Z. Medina (8/5)
In a world where gods used their bones to anchor floating continents, necromancer Azul del Arroyo seeks to resurrect her sister, defying Lord Death’s Emissary who hunts her despite their growing attraction. Their chase leads them to Cienpuentes’ Court, where they encounter unlikely allies: a reluctant count, a dream-weaving witch, and Azul’s mysterious half-brother. Set in an age of enlightenment where ancient faith has faded, humanity has forgotten the gods’ sacrifice. But the deities haven’t forgotten—they want their bones back. This is a sweeping tale of forbidden magic, tragic romance, and the price of challenging death itself.
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