Adult Books for Teens 2026

Welcome to your one stop shop for all of Macmillan’s adult titles with teen appeal!
This page is ever-changing, so be sure to keep an eye out for new additions throughout the year!

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GRACELESS HEART by Isabel Ibañez
9781250376695
Saturday Books
Available now | 1/13/26

#1 New York Times bestseller Isabel Ibañez in her adult debut: a gorgeous, historical, and romantic fantasy that will leave readers breathless for more!

⭐“This captivating historical romantasy set in Renaissance Italy features expert worldbuilding that makes 15th-century magical creatures and magic-infused statues feel possible.” —Library Journal, starred review ⭐

⭐”Filled with an intoxicating slow-burn romance, complex characters, and surprising reveals, GRACELESS HEART will leave readers wanting more from this world.” —Booklist, starred review⭐

SUPERFAN by Jenny Tinghui Zhang
9781250369666
Flatiron Books
Available now | 2/3/26

From National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree Jenny Tinghui Zhang, a novel about a pop idol and his superfan, whose stories shockingly collide. Dazzling, entrancing, and deeply heartfelt, SUPERFAN is about fandom in all its magic and terror, and the extreme lengths to which we go to rid ourselves of loneliness.

⭐”Teens will empathize with Minnie’s struggle to fit in and her experience of finding connection and discord in online fan culture.” —Booklist, starred review⭐

“An earnest exploration of toxic fandom and coming of age.” —Kirkus Reviews

EVERY HAPPINESS by Reena Shah
9781639733002
Bloomsbury Publishing
Available now | 2/3/26

A dazzling debut that explores the ties that bind two women across decades and continents despite rivalry, class difference, and the conflicting needs of family and self.

 

BAD ASIANS by Lillian Li
9781250363626
Henry Holt and Co.
Available now | 2/17/26

From the acclaimed author of NUMBER ONE CHINESE RESTAURANT comes an affecting novel about an unforgettable group of friends trying to make their way in the world without losing themselves, or one another.

 

NOWHERE BURNING by Catriona Ward
9781250860057
Tor Nightfire
Available now | 2/24/26

A harrowing tale of survival that places the dark fairy tale of Peter Pan and the ruthless dangers of Lord of the Flies into the unforgiving maw of the Colorado Rockies.

⭐”Teen horror fans will be drawn in, despite some tough scenes of child abuse and death.” —Booklist, starred review⭐

⭐”This is sure to haunt readers long after the last page is turned.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review⭐

A GOOD ANIMAL by Sara Maurer
9781250383563
St. Martin’s Press
Available now | 2/24/26

A heart-wrenching coming-of-age debut novel by a stunning new voice in fiction, for readers of Barbara Kingsolver and Ann Patchett. Tense, lyrical, and deeply felt, Sara Maurer’s unforgettable debut breathtakingly captures the ache of first love, the beauty and brutality of rural life, and how one decision can echo through generations and shape who we become.

“Lyrical yet accessible, Maurer’s prose expertly captures the ache of first love and the harsh beauty of rural life.” —Library Journal

SAOIRSE by Charleen Hurtubise
9781250400642
Celadon Books
Available now | 2/24/26

For readers of Colm Tóibín and Claire Keegan, SAOIRSE is a powerful novel set between the United States and Ireland about a woman who runs from her traumatic past and the secrets she carries to survive.

⭐”Hurtubise places her memorable heroine at the center of a propulsive and twisty plot, and makes Saoirse’s desire for freedom palpable on every page. It’s a knockout.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review⭐

WAIT FOR ME by Amy Jo Burns
9781250399304
Celadon Books
Available now | 3/3/26

A novel about the bond between two female folk singers, the love stories that haunt them, and the music that brings them together to burn bright.

“Older YA readers may enjoy accompanying the headstrong and sensitive Marijohn on her journey to uncover her family of origin.” —Booklist

WESTWARD WOMEN by Alice Martin
9781250375308
St. Martin’s Press
Available now | 3/10/26

For fans of Emma Cline and Emily St. John Mandel, WESTWARD WOMEN is a hypnotic and hopeful debut—part fever dream, part dystopian road trip.

⭐”This debut set in an alternate 1970s United States is unique and riveting; a must for most collections.” —Library Journal, starred review⭐

“Teens will be captivated by the plight of the three young women and the perils of the infection and the world they inhabit.” —Booklist

“Readers will revel in this layered and mysterious tale.” —Publishers Weekly

DARKENING SONG by Delphine Seddon
9781250373229
Saturday Books
Available now | 3/10/26

For fans of DAISY JONES AND THE SIX, Euphoria, and LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE, DARKENING SONG is a gripping and haunting story about a friendship caught in the crossfire of fame and ambition.

 

CELESTIAL LIGHTS by Cecile Pin
9781250863492
Henry Holt and Co.
Available now | 3/24/26

A beautiful, heartbreaking coming-of-age novel about ambition, love, and space that questions what we owe ourselves and our loved ones when our ambitions and loyalties collide.

⭐”With a fascinating premise and beautiful storytelling, CELESTIAL LIGHTS stirringly captures the curiosity, ethics, imagination, and wonder of space flight.” —Booklist, starred review⭐

THE JUMP by Natalie Keller Reinert
9781250387875
Flatiron Books
Available now | 3/24/26

From the author of the popular Eventing Series, a brand-new and much anticipated standalone hardcover, set in Florida horse country and featuring a fresh set of unforgettable characters.

“Teens, especially those with a passion for horses, will be captivated by Brooke’s challenges.” —Booklist

THE HIRED MAN by Sandra Dallas
9781250352392
St. Martin’s Press
Available now | 3/31/26

The Dust Bowl sweeps a handsome stranger into a small Colorado town to dangerous effect. Full of period detail and Sandra Dallas’s trademark focus on the lives of women, THE HIRED MAN entertains and ultimately surprises.

⭐”Despite the bleak and sometimes violent setting, teens will appreciate how tough times force the adults to treat 15-year-old Martha Helen with the respect she’s due.” —Booklist, starred review⭐

“Dallas skillfully captures the desperation of the era, while weaving together a compelling story of prejudice, acceptance, and the meaning of justice.” —Library Journal

TAILBONE by Che Yeun
9781639737406
Bloomsbury Publishing
Available now | 4/7/26

A fierce and gorgeous debut novel about a teenager who runs away from her abusive home to live in a boarding house for single women as a global financial crash threatens the people of Seoul.

⭐”A Korean teenage runaway tries to reinvent herself during the 2008 recession in Yeun’s remarkable debut . . . This is incandescent.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review⭐

⭐”Readers will be riveted by this sharp, unflinching commentary on class, gender, privilege, and resilience.” —Booklist, starred review⭐

DRIVEN by Susie Wolff
9781250448125
Henry Holt and Co.
Available now | 4/28/26

An inside look at the competitive world of Formula One and trailblazer Susie Wolff’s 20-year career, taking readers from the driver’s seat and the F1 paddock all the way to the future of the sport.

⭐”Wolff’s story is inspiring and motorsports are gaining popularity among YAs, some of whom may have watched the popular Netflix series, F1: The Academy.” —Booklist, starred review⭐

HUNGERED by Amanda Rizkalla
9781250420756
Henry Holt and Co.
Available now | 5/19/26

For readers of Sandra Cisneros’ THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET and Justin Torres’ WE THE ANIMALS, this striking debut brings to life an unforgettable young narrator and the complicated, loving, cruel, and generous figures that make up her universe.

⭐”Teen readers ready for some heavy material will be drawn to Sofia’s journey through homelessness and abuse.” —Booklist, starred review⭐

“Told with raw emotion and unflinching honesty, Rizkalla’s powerful debut captures the heartbreak of a family in crisis and the quiet resilience of a young girl who can’t make sense of the world but still dares to dream.” —Library Journal

BEACH THRILLER by Jamie Day
9781250358233
St. Martin’s Press
Available now | 6/9/26

The next riveting summer suspense by the author of THE BLOCK PARTY, ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY, and THE LAKE ESCAPE. Some secrets must stay buried. And even though the distant past is a faint echo, it’s still close enough to be deadly.

“Jade’s independence, determination, and creative problem-solving, coupled with a nested romance plot in the manuscript Holly wrote as a teen, will draw YA readers.” —Booklist

PALACES OF THE CROW by Ray Nayler
9780374620752
MCD
Available now | 5/19/26

In Ray Nayler’s speculative novel of the recent past, four young teens caught between Nazis and the Red Army survive winter in the woods with the help of a flock of highly intelligent crows with a magnificent secret of their own to protect.

⭐”Nayler offers a searing epic about the horrifying costs of war and the terrifying process of sanitizing the past to protect the guilty and the complicit; it wraps readers in its intensity from the first page. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal, starred review⭐

⭐”Nayler weaves a tapestry of resilience and resistance as intricate and well-constructed as the braided twigs of a crow’s nest.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review⭐

CRESCENDO by Jane Healey
9781639735556
Bloomsbury Publishing
Available now | 6/2/26

A taut, sultry new novel of obsession and rivalry set in the concert halls and ballet theaters of 1950s France. Gorgeously and grippingly written, CRESCENDO is an unforgettable escape with the pacing of a thriller and the depths of a family saga.

“Healey depicts the decadence of late 1950s Paris in cinematic prose as the narrative shifts between past and present.” —Booklist

“Healey effectively paints the self-absorbed characters’ longings with striking clarity.”
—Publishers Weekly

POOL HOUSE by Mary H.K. Choi
9781250800442
Flatiron Books
Available now | 6/9/26

Bestselling young adult author Mary H.K. Choi debuts a brilliantly observed adult novel about mothers, daughters and the complexity of family set against the backdrop of Hollywood.

⭐”Choi’s characterizations are astonishing in their nuance—all is childlike performance in this world where no one is sure who they are, but by the end, the injuries are shocking and real. An impressive portrait of an ephemeral and savage world.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review⭐

“This gimlet-eyed family drama has plenty of bite.” —Publishers Weekly

LONG ISLAND GIRLS by Gabrielle Korn
9781250432223
St. Martin’s Press
Available now | 6/23/26

An unforgettable novel of young love and queer belonging, set in the indie music world of the early 2000s.

“Perfectly depicting every era of the 2000s and what it was like to come of age on the internet, this tenderly angsty novel is a delightful ode to the queer millennial experience.” —Booklist

“An exploration of how first loves can imprint and the long shadow they cast.” —Library Journal

SISTERHOOD ABOVE ALL by Kathleen Barber and Amayah Shaienne
9781250400055
Saturday Books
Available now | 7/14/26

A gripping mystery set during Greek Rush Week at Southern State University. Three women, two houses, one dead body: rush has never been this messy.

“Pledging may have deadly consequences in this twisty campus thriller.” —Kirkus Reviews

MISERY’S WIFE by Joan Tierney
9781250421791
Flatiron Books
Available now | 7/14/26

A queer and cli-fi reimagining of a Portuguese folktale about a young trans woman who must save her elder sisters from the King of the Air, the King of the Sea, and the King of Misery.

⭐”Teen fans of fairy tale retellings will like this fresh tale with themes of sisterhood and a queer twist.” —Booklist, starred review⭐

“A beautifully written reimagined folktale.” —Kirkus Reviews

WE SENT THEM DOWN SINGING by Libby Edwardson
9798890034731
Page Street Horror
7/21/26

A teenage girl from West Virginia unravels her mom’s eerie disappearance so she can fight the ancient monster who took her and stop him from turning her tight-knit coal mining community into a nightmare.

 

UNPRECEDENTED TIMES by Malavika Kannan
9781250420787
Henry Holt and Co.
8/18/26

Malavika Kannan establishes herself as an inimitable voice of Gen Z in this piercing coming-of-age debut novel.

⭐”Teens close to college age will appreciate the narrative voice of Rishi, a college freshman, and how she handles tough topics.” —Booklist, starred review⭐

PAPER GHOSTS by Sarah Addison Allen
9781250283429
St. Martin’s Press
9/1/26

The next enchanting novel from the New York Times bestselling author of OTHER BIRDS filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won’t let you go. Sarah Addison Allen’s lyrical prose, steeped in magical realism, will transport you to a place where enchantment is around every corner, and love finds a way of bringing us home.

⭐”Older teens will connect with Bailey’s feelings about her growing independence and the challenges of leaving the past behind.” —Booklist, starred review⭐

THE OXFORD GUIDE TO SCANDAL AND LIES by Kate Westbury
9781250424105
Minotaur Books
9/1/26

An irresistible debut—set against the backdrop of post-WWII Oxford University—that seamlessly layers mystery, romance, and a dash of academia to introduce the Crown’s newest undercover operatives

“A librarian’s death sparks an espionage investigation at Oxford University in Westbury’s enjoyable debut.” —Publishers Weekly

“Gin and Sidney are an appealing pair involved in a nicely paced, cleverly constructed puzzle.” —Library Journal

“The twists keep on coming long after the initial murder is solved, and Westbury offers readers hooked on the sleuthing duo the hope of further adventures.” —Kirkus Reviews

 “Westbury’s GUIDE sets the stage for a welcome sequel.” —Booklist

I AM THE MONSTER UNDER THE BED by Emily Zinnikas
9781250454782
St. Martin’s Press
9/15/26

A horror debut in which a reclusive painter and the only survivor of an unsolved teen massacre returns to her hometown to confront her past, with the help of her childhood boogeyman and the possessed forest that surrounds her haunted house.

“Willa is the center of Zinnikas’ debut, and readers will enjoy getting to know all three versions of her.” —Booklist