The best new YA books of February 2026, featuring fantasy, sci-fi, retellings, and contemporary coming-of-age stories.
“A young seamstress must undo bridges between story worlds to prevent characters from falling into dark, chaotic versions of their lives.”
“A stowaway girl and a rich young man stranded on Mars face mercenaries planning to destroy their colony.”
“A reimagining of *The Great Gatsby* featuring a young aspiring writer and the wealthy, charismatic Jay Gatsby Jr.”
“A nostalgic YA fantasy featuring an evil sorcerer, a murderous marriage contest, and a prince searching for love.”
“A coming-of-age story about self-discovery, first love, and redefining values in the digital age.”
“Petra must rebuild Earth’s lost stories in this sequel to the Newbery-winning *The Last Cuentista*.”
“A collection of horror stories where Black girls are the heroes.”
“A girl relives her disastrous prom night, trying to fix her mistakes and maybe find love.”
“A dreamy romantic fantasy with mythic magic and a love story built on longing.”
“A desperate girl at a cutthroat magical academy faces a choice between life and death.”