Welcome to your one stop shop for all of Macmillan’s adult titles with teen appeal!
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ADRIFT IN CURRENTS CLEAN AND CLEAR by Seanan McGuire
9781250848338
Available now | 1/7/2025
Tordotcom
Giant turtles, impossible ships, and tidal rivers ridden by a Drowned girl in search of a family in the latest in the bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-Winning Wayward Children series from Seanan McGuire.
“This is another gem from McGuire.” —Publishers Weekly
“The series as a whole has wonderfully internally consistent world building and characters, no matter how far in the background, with complexity and depth.” —Booklist
ALL THE WATER IN THE WORLD by Eiren Caffall
9781250353528
Available now | 1/7/2025
St. Martin’s Press
In the tradition of Station Eleven, a literary thriller set partly on the roof of New York’s Museum of Natural History in a flooded future.
“Teen Nonie is a smart and irresistible narrator, and her clifi adventures are riveting and illuminating.” —Booklist, starred review
“The setting, the detailed emotive descriptions, and nail-biting adventure are incandescent.” —Library Journal, starred review
“A celebration of human perseverance at the hands of nature’s awe-inspiring power…Gripping, beautifully descriptive, and likely to stay with you.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
LISTEN TO YOUR SISTER by Neena Viel
9781250906328
Available now | 2/4/2025
St. Martin’s Griffin
For fans of Jordan Peele’s movies, THE OTHER BLACK GIRL, and Stranger Things, LISTEN TO YOUR SISTER is a laugh-out-loud, deeply terrifying, big-hearted horror novel from knockout debut talent Neena Viel.
“With a teenage main character (16-year-old Jamie), this book will appeal to YA readers who like their horror with strong social themes.” —Booklist
“Anxiety metamorphoses into terror for a young Black woman fiercely protecting her own… A relentless descent into familial fears made manifest, both haunting and terribly familiar.” —Kirkus
“Unique and compelling…a terrifying and immerse supernatural horror story that is clearly underpinned with love.” —Library Journal
MAZELTOV by Eli Zuzovsky
9781250345271
Available now | 2/11/2025
Henry Holt and Co.
In a glorious debut, a boy confronts queer lust, shame, the threat of war, and the plague of family on the day he becomes a man.
“Each part of the novel is accomplished and beautifully written. With its generally melancholy and memorable tone, this excellent book will make readers feel lucky to discover it. Mazeltov to them!” —Booklist
“Shimmering.” —Publishers Weekly
SANCTUM OF THE SOUL by Kel Kade
9781250293893
Available now | 2/11/2025
Tor Books
The epic conclusion to the genre-bending series, Shroud of Prophecy, from New York Times bestselling author, Kel Kade.
“This rousing conclusion to the series is a satisfying mix of humor and dark fantasy with a compelling romantic subplot.” —Booklist, starred review
UPON A STARLIT TIDE by Kell Woods
9781250852519
Available now | 2/18/2025
Tor Books
A dark and enchanting historical fantasy combining elements of “The Little Mermaid” and “Cinderella” into a wholly original tale of love, power, and betrayal.
“Teenage fans of romantic reimagined fairy tales will enjoy this one.” —Booklist, starred review
“Woods pays loving tribute to two classic tales while crafting an intricate coming-of-power plot that is entirely its own. Readers will be enthralled.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
LOOKING AT WOMEN LOOKING AT WAR: A War and Justice Diary by Victoria Amelina
9781250367686
Available now | 2/18/2025
St. Martin’s Press
Destined to be a classic, a poet’s powerful look at the courage of resistance.
“Devastating…not to be missed.”―Publishers Weekly (Starred)
“Amelina has an impressive eye for detail and an incredible capacity to lyrically capture an image and imbue the smallest moments with humanity….Gorgeously rendered.” —Kirkus (Starred)
“Older teens researching the war in Ukraine will learn much from this accessible title.” —Booklist, starred review
WHEN THE EARTH WAS GREEN: Plants, Animals, and Evolution’s Greatest Romance by Riley Black
9781250288998
Available now | 2/25/2025
St. Martin’s Press
A gorgeously composed look at the longstanding relationship between prehistoric plants and life on Earth.
“Black’s latest book is an excellent read for teens who have an interest in geology, ecology, and dinosaurs.” —Booklist
WE PRETTY PIECES OF FLESH by Colwill Brown
9781250342881
Available now | 3/4/2025
Henry Holt and Co.
Colwill Brown’s exuberant and ribald debut novel about three adolescent girls, as sweetly vulnerable as they are cunning and tough, coming of age in a gritty postindustrial town in nineties Yorkshire, England.
“A brilliant portrait of female friendship, nearly the equal in honesty and subtlety to Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Like the most beguiling fiction about friendship and girlhood, Brown’s heartful, humane debut will pull readers in and make them wonder how anyone survives either.” —Booklist (starred review)
“Indelible. . . . This sharp and tender novel teems with life.” —Publishers Weekly
WILD DARK SHORE by Charlotte McConaghy
9781250827951
Available now | 3/4/2025
Flatiron Books
From the beloved, New York Times bestselling author of MIGRATIONS and ONCE THERE WERE WOLVES, a novel about a family living alone on a remote island, when a mysterious woman washes up on shore.
“Older teens adept at reading complex fiction and tolerant of grim incidents will find the lives and quandaries of McConaghy’s young characters riveting, along with the wild setting and high drama.” —Booklist, starred review
“As lush as it is taut with tension, this novel is filled with both the joys and ravages of nature.” —Library Journal, starred review
“Readers won’t want to leave behind the imagined world of pain and beauty that McConaghy has conjured.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
THE RIVER HAS ROOTS by Amal El-Mohtar
9781250341082
Available now | 3/4/2025
Tordotcom
The hugely anticipated solo debut of New York Times bestselling author and Hugo Award winner Amal El-Mohtar, a story of two sisters separated by worlds, desires, and even death, who never let go of their love.
“Fans of Grimm fairy tales will enjoy this sisterhood-rooted tale.” —Booklist, starred review
“A book you’ll want to revisit like a favorite song, especially once you know the words to sing along.” —Kirkus, starred review
“El-Mohtar’s solo debut (after cowriting This Is How You Lose the Time War with Max Gladstone) is a heart-wrenching fairy tale about the bonds of love and family. It’s a murder ballad in book form that will linger long after the final page is turned.” —Library Journal, starred review
THE RIDE: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America by Kostya Kennedy
9781250341372
Available now | 3/25/2025
St. Martin’s Press
Timed for the 250th anniversary of one of America’s most famous founding events: Paul Revere’s legendary ride, newly told with fresh research into little-known aspects of the story.
“Fascinating…dramatic…a skillful separation of truth, legend, and what lies between in a canonical American story.” —Kirkus Reviews
“An important book for readers seeking a deeper understanding of a crucial moment in American history. It will captivate history scholars, students, and enthusiasts from start to finish.” —Library Journal
“Kennedy’s account of Revere’s youth will help teen readers understand how their lives may have been in colonial times.” —Booklist, starred review
TOUGH LUCK by Sandra Dallas
9781250352309
Available now | 4/29/2025
St. Martin’s Press
In this homage to True Grit, a young woman makes a perilous journey west in 1863 in search of her gold-mining father.
“Calling your novel an homage to True Grit is bold, but Dallas’ work will humble the naysayers. Haidie Richards is every bit as smart, funny, capable, and cunning as True Grit’s Mattie Ross… A rollicking western with an unforgettable heroine.” —Booklist
“Haidie, a self-confessed liar and sharp judge of character, is an entertaining narrator, and Dallas keeps the story moving at a brisk trot. Readers in the mood for an old-fashioned western need look no further.” —Publishers Weekly
“Full of humor, heart, and hope, this novel is a delight.” —Library Journal, Starred review
PARENTS WEEKEND by Alex Finlay
9781250360724
Available now | 5/6/2025
Minotaur Books
Told through multiple points of view in past and present—and marking the return of FBI Special Agent Sarah Keller from Finlay’s previous novels—PARENTS WEEKEND explores the weight of expectation, family dysfunction, and those exhilarating first days we all remember in the dorms when our friends become our family.
“Finlay writes . . . with red herrings galore, and he caps the proceedings with a particularly shocking conclusion.”—Publishers Weekly
“From one of the genre’s best . . . Finlay has a gift for intertwining many storylines and characters in a cohesive, compelling way. The tropes used here don’t feel stale, and plenty of surprises and red herrings will keep readers interested. Fans won’t want to miss Finlay’s latest.”—Booklist
THAT’S ALL I KNOW by Elisa Levi
9781644453377
Available now | 5/20/2025
Graywolf Press
A “radically countercultural” (El País Semanal) breakout novel about the restlessness of youth in rural Spain.
“Levi’s frank and acerbic prose works to the book’s advantage, highlighting the story’s absurd nature and brutal action. This eerie tale is worth a look.” —Publishers Weekly
“Much like the forest that surrounds the setting here, this is a novel capable of lethal shocks and bold transfigurations. An unconventional and memorable coming-of-age story.” —Kirkus, starred review
NOTES ON INFINITY by Austin Taylor
9781250376107
Available now | 6/3/2025
Celadon Books
A singular, extraordinary debut about Zoe and Jack, Harvard students who find themselves propelled into the intoxicating biotech startup world when they announce they’ve discovered the cure to aging. A different kind of love story where the thirst for achievement consumes and the stakes are forever.
“With Notes on Infinity, a tangled tale of biotech gone awry, Taylor shifts the boundaries of the campus novel, portraying a newly pressurized student culture… [and] explores arguably the most human boundary of all—mortality.” —Publishers Weekly, Writers to Watch feature
“Notes on Infinity is a blazing meditation on the pressure cooker of academia, the price of fame in the digital age, and how far is too far to go for a chance at corporeal—or scientific—immortality. ” —Shelf Awareness
“A convincing portrayal of the hothouse collegiate environment in the sciences by an author with exciting potential.” —Kirkus
“With a trajectory that echoes that of Elizabeth Holmes’ Theranos, Taylor’s debut provides an insider’s glimpse into the high-stakes Ivy League climate and the potentially devastating personal consequences for those caught up in ambition beyond their abilities.” —Booklist
THE POTENCY OF UNGOVERNABLE IMPULSES by Malka Older
9781250396068
Available now | 6/10/2025
Tor Books
A brand-new entry in the Hugo, Nebula, and Ignyte Award-nominated sapphic, cozy space-opera mystery series The Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti, which Charlie Jane Anders calls “an utter triumph.”
Highly recommended for fans of Becky Chambers as well as adventurous cozy mystery readers.” —Booklist, starred review
“Older packs a punch in this slim volume, delivering a romantic sci-fi mystery replete with ruminations on environmentalism and the importance of adapting to change. . . . Combining an old-timey aesthetic and a powerful message, this sapphic genre bender is a treat.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Recommended for readers who enjoy a bit of mystery mixed with their SF . . . and anyone who cannot resist a Sherlock Holmes pastiche.” —Library Journal
PARTY OF LIARS by Kelsey Cox
9781250378811
Available now | 7/1/2025
Minotaur Books
A lavish Sweet Sixteen turns deadly in this twisty, pulse-pounding novel.
“Amid this eerie backdrop, Cox weaves a complex plot that will keep readers guessing until the last minute, much like the work of Liane Moriarty.” —Library Journal
NO BODY, NO CRIME
by Tess Sharpe
9780374614423
Available now | 7/15/2025
From the bestselling author Tess Sharpe comes a new action-packed, love-soaked thriller about two women whose lives—and hearts—are destined for each other.
“Dynamic plot twists, shrewd pacing, and well-placed timeline jumps provide sturdy narrative scaffolding, but it’s Sharpe’s depiction of Chloe and Mel’s complicated relationship . . . that makes the novel shine. Readers who love rooting for antiheroes, or are hungry for queer stories that don’t put queerness at the very center, will adore this.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“There are shades here of Sharpe’s YA thriller, The Girls I’ve Been (2021), and the teen time line will reel in fans with a stomach for mild violence.” —Booklist
THE GOLDENS by Lauren Wilson
9781250362308
Available now | 7/15/2025
Flatiron Books: Pine & Cedar
A delicious, intoxicating debut thriller about a young woman who is swept into a glamorous world of fascinating influencers, glittering parties—and possibly murder.
“The prestigious university setting, glittering parties, and an inside look at the life of a prominent social media influencer will appeal to teens looking for a twisty escapist read.” —Booklist
GREENWICH by Kate Broad
9781250363046
Available now | 7/22/2025
St. Martin’s Press
A riveting debut novel that explores the nature of desire and complicity against the backdrop of immense wealth and privilege, and the ways that whiteness and power protect their own.
“[An] insightful debut . . . Fans of Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere ought to take note.” —Publisher’s Weekly
“Teen readers comfortable with drug and alcohol abuse, child death, and sexual assault will find this reflection on late teen years experiences and varied perspectives regarding family dynamics and societal expectations revelatory.” —Booklist
FLASHOUT by Alexis Soloski
9781250883643
Available now | 8/5/2025
Flatiron Books
A thrill-seeking young woman joins a radical theater troupe in this taut, suspenseful novel of art, seduction, and the deadly limits of liberation.
“An intriguing mystery of youth, folly, and theater.” —Kirkus Reviews
THE HOUNDING by Xenobe Purvis
9781250366382
Available now | 8/5/2025
Henry Holt and Co.
The Crucible meets The Virgin Suicides in this haunting debut about five sisters in a small village in eighteenth-century England whose neighbors are convinced they’re turning into dogs.
“Purvis is a skillful writer, creating a story that is part historical fiction, part feminist cautionary tale, and wholly engaging.” —Library Journal
LESSONS IN MAGIC AND DISASTER by Charlie Jane Anders
9781250867322
Available now | 8/19/2025
Tor Books
In the vein of Alice Hoffman and Charlie Jane Anders’s own ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY comes a novel full of love, disaster, and magic.
“Anders’s latest is a breathtaking work of magic, grief, and love. The vulnerable depiction of relationships and challenges within queer and trans communities is heart-wrenching but still reflects hope and optimism throughout.” —Library Journal, starred review
“Much to ponder, much to cry over and rage against, much to appreciate.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
THE MAIDEN AND HER MONSTER by Maddie Martinez
9781250367754
Available now | 9/9/2025
Tor Books
A gorgeous, atmospheric debut fantasy rooted in history, folklore, and sapphic romance.
“In Martinez’s debut, the writing is beautiful, and the story is fantastic. Highly recommended for readers who love the work of Naomi Novik, Katherine Arden, Natasha Siegel, and Allison Saft.” —Library Journal, starred review
“Teenagers prepared for heavy moments will enjoy the rich Jewish storytelling, coming-of-age story line, and romantic side plot.” —Booklist
ONE OF US by Dan Chaon
9781250175236
Available now | 9/23/2025
Henry Holt and Co.
A playfully macabre and utterly thrilling tale about orphaned twins on the run from their murderous uncle who find refuge in a bizarre travelling carnival, from one of the masters of literary horror.
“Chaon dazzles with his vision of family, strangeness, and the tension between care and exploitation. This captivating adventure is not to be missed.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A brilliant work that celebrates humanity in all its guises.” —Booklist, starred review
“A magic trick: a novel that’s both deeply unsettling and tenderhearted.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
FATE’S BANE by C. L. Clark
9781250293145
Available now | 9/30/25
Tordotcom
Ignyte Award-winning author C. L. Clark brings fantasy to the fens with a tragic sapphic adventure.
“Teen readers will enjoy the romance of this tale of queer star-crossed lovers and the accompanying coming-of-age story.” —Booklist
“Clark’s skill for Viking saga-craft and her clear affection for her sapphic warrior heroines combine into an unforgettable doomed love story.” —Publishers Weekly
NOWHERE BURNING by Catriona Ward
9781250860057
Available now | 10/7/2025
Tor Nightfire
Set in the unforgiving maw of the Rocky Mountains, NOWHERE BURNING is the latest harrowing novel from bestselling author Catriona Ward, perfect for fans of Riley Sager and the hit series Yellowjackets.
ALCHEMY OF SECRETS by Stephanie Garber
9781250789150
Available now | 10/7/2025
Flatiron Books
The hotly anticipated adult debut novel by the beloved, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart series.
“YA author Garber’s adult debut is an enchanting and intriguing contemporary fantasy with enticing touches of Old Hollywood.” —Library Journal
RED CITY by Marie Lu
9781250885678
Available now | 10/14/2025
Tor Books
The Godfather meets The Magicians in the sweeping adult debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu. Perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab, RED CITY is a dark and deadly contemporary fantasy of magical warfare, star-crossed ambition, and the pursuit of perfection at any cost, set in a glittering alternate Los Angeles.
“Older teens will be drawn into the politics of two teens growing up in a criminal underworld.” —Booklist, starred review
“Both heartbreaking and action-packed: an immense achievement.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Lu builds a rich alternate present that pulls tropes from both magic school and crime drama literary traditions to tell an addictive double ‘chosen one’ story that successfully keeps readers’ sympathies divided. It’s truly enthralling.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
GIRL DINNER by Olivie Blake
9781250883452
Available now | 10/21/2025
Tor Books
From the New York Times bestselling author comes a darkly fun novel about power, lust, and eating your fill, as wealthy moms and sorority girls practice a sinister new wellness trend . . .
“Timely and funny, this is more psychological torment than gorefest and would make great book club material.” —Library Journal, starred review
PSYCHOPOMP & CIRCUMSTANCE by Eden Royce
9781250330963
Available now | 10/21/2025
Tordotcom
Shirley Jackson and Nebula Award finalist author Eden Royce pens a Southern Gothic historical fantasy story of a contentious funeral in her adult fiction debut.
“Teen modern fantasy fans in search of a mature story with coming-of-age appeal and well-depicted familial challenges will be satiated here.” —Booklist
“A tale of loss and hope and how the present can give way to new futures.” —Kirkus Reviews
WHEN THEY BURNED THE BUTTERFLY by Wen-yi Lee
9781250369451
Available now | 10/21/2025
Tor Books
Wen-yi Lee’s fierce, glamorous adult debut reads like Silvia Moreno-Garcia meets Fonda Lee, with the feverish intensity of R. F. Kuang’s Poppy War trilogy.
“In Lee’s adult debut, the magic, family secrets, and gangs of Zen Cho’s BLACK WATER SISTER crash into the emotional turmoil of Monika Kim’s THE EYES ARE THE BEST PART to create a truly cinematic novel.” —Library Journal, starred reviews
THE SEVEN RINGS by Nora Roberts
9781250288790
Available now | 11/18/2025
St. Martin’s Press
The #1 New York Times-bestselling author concludes her compelling Lost Bride trilogy as two women—one dead, one alive—prepare for a terrifying final showdown…
“Teen fans of Robert’s won’t want to miss the spellbinding conclusion of this splendidly spooky trilogy.” —Booklist
“With plenty of wish fulfillment and strong character work and relationship building on full display, Roberts once again showcases what she does best.” —Publishers Weekly
THE SEA CAPTAIN’S WIFE: A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World by Tilar J. Mazzeo
9781250352583
12/9/2025
St. Martin’s Press
The true story of the first female captain of a merchant ship and how she survived the dangerous and magical landscape of Antarctica.
“A thoroughly entertaining, delightful story.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A bracing high-seas adventure and a forgotten slice of women’s history.” —Publishers Weekly
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