November 2025 is packed full of powerful YA releases, ranging from romantic fantasies to high-stakes dystopias and clever retellings. From star-crossed lovers to magical worlds, these 10 books are sure to keep readers turning pages all month long. Whether you’re craving romance, adventure, or a thrilling mystery, there’s something new for every YA fan.
1. Deadly Ever After by Brittany Johnson
Releasing on November 4 comes a brand new YA fantasy-romance retelling that follows two princesses who reach the end of their story before it even begins. When quiet and obedient Amala is killed on the night of her wedding, and loud and fierce Kha’dasia dies as she’s fulfilling her brother’s quest, they both find themselves being given a second chance in the midst of a cursed forest. And when they find out that the god’s decree is that only a true love’s kiss can save them both, it also turns out that one wrong kiss means death for good. As they face trials born out of their secrets, the two girls discover more than just survival in each other and quickly discover that the love that could save them might’ve been there all along.
2. Gilded In Vengeance by Lyssa Mia Smith
Releasing on November 4 comes a glamorous YA fantasy full of revenge and romance in the sparkling world of Gilded Age New York. It follows Emmy Vallillo, who, after being framed by the Society of the Charmed, escapes prison with fellow framed prisoner Jack Fontaine, a fallen heir with his own set of secrets. As they use their magic to disguise themselves, they reenter high society as they set their eyes on ruining those who betrayed them. But as Emmy and Jack grow closer, Emmy must decide if vengeance is worth more than love.
3. Coldwire by Chloe Gong
Releasing on November 4 comes the first book in a bold new dystopian series from author Chloe Gong. Most of humanity is living in a glamorous virtual reality called “upcountry,” and the rest are left behind in a rundown “downcountry,” where two young soldiers are caught fighting to survive in a world split in two. Soldier Eirale is being framed for assassination and is forced to ally with a famous anarchist, while top cadet Lia is tasked to take on a mission that unravels far more than she expected. But as their journeys race toward a devastating collision, they uncover a conspiracy that could change everything they’ve ever known.
4. We Fell Apart by E. Lockhart
Releasing on November 4 comes the powerful return to the world of We Were Liars. The story follows Matilda, who, after receiving a surprising invitation from the father she’s never met, is instantly drawn to a seaside world of secrets and fractured relationships in Hidden Beach. There she meets a brother she never knew existed, an ex-child star, and the gruff Tatum who wants her gone. But as Matilda begins to dig deeper into her mysterious family, she learns a lie that runs deeper than she could have ever believed, and that blood is never as simple as it seems.
5. The Same Backward as Forward by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Releasing on November 4 comes another installment to the world of The Inheritance Games. The enemies-to-lovers romance, told from two perspectives, follows Hannah Rooney, a girl determined to escape her criminal family, who is forced to help Tobias Hawthorne II, the privileged heir responsible for her sister’s death. After a tragic accident that leaves Tobias with no memory, they both work together as they navigate danger, family secrets, and their growing yet forbidden attraction. Told in a forward and backward dual perspective, it’s a story packed full of love, loss, and revenge.
6. The House Saphir by Marissa Meyer
Releasing on November 4 comes a thrilling romantasy and murder mystery retelling of Bluebeard from the author of The Lunar Chronicles. The story follows Mallory Fontaine, a fraudster who can only see ghosts, but is hired to rid the Saphir estate of its otherworldly past. But when she finds herself at the center of a murder investigation, she is forced to confront new, deadly secrets, restless spirits, and the mysterious heir Armand. Mallory now must solve the crime, maintain her family’s illusion of magic, and confront the forbidden desires of her own heart.
7. A Queen’s Match by Katharine McGee
Releasing on November 4 comes the long-awaited sequel to A Queen’s Game. As Queen Victoria works to orchestrate marriages across Europe, three princesses are forced to navigate secret loves, societal expectations, and heartbreak as they work to secure their rightful places in history. Set against the backdrop of the final glittering decade of European monarchies, the conclusion to this royal duology is perfect for fans of historical romance.
8. The Fangirl Project by Beth Reekles
Releasing on November 4 comes a new YA rom-com from the author of The Kissing Booth that is all about fandoms, love, and unexpected connections. The story follows Cery, who believes that diving into the fantasy world of her crush is the key to finally moving out of the friend zone. There she meets charming and mysterious Max, a fan who does nothing better than get in her way. As Cery navigates fanfic, conventions, and her own feelings, she discovers that love isn’t just about winning someone over, but about discovering where she truly belongs.
9. Fallen City by Adrienne Young
Releasing on November 4 is a fierce YA fantasy packed with rebellion and forbidden love. Set within the walled city of Isara, the story follows legionnaire Luca Matius, who is destined to inherit his family’s legacy, while Maris Casoeria, daughter of the Magistrate, dreams of breaking free from the Citadel’s corruption. When their connection sparks in the middle of an upcoming uprising, they’re thrown into opposing sides of a holy war a hundred years in the making. Luca and Maris are forced to decide if love can overcome a war that is destined to tear them apart.
10. Where There’s Room For Us by Hayley Kiyoko
Releasing on November 4 is a heartwarming queer YA romance set against the backdrop of a reimagined Victorian England, where love is boundless. The story follows Ivy, a bold New York poet who is forced into high society after her brother inherits an English estate. There, she runs into the season’s most coveted socialite, Freya Tallon. Ivy and Freya are forced to decide just how much they’re willing to risk for each other and a love that defies everything.
From fairytale romances to heart-pounding dystopias, November 2025 promises YA releases that are both eventful and unforgettable.
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