YA Releases May 2023

What it says on the tin: young adult releases coming in May 2023

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Books Published as Young Adult for the first time in 2023 only. Please be sure to double check the release dates for all books before adding them to the list. The list is not for New Adult or Adult books. Kindly mention release discrepancies (or date changes) in the comments below.

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1	Chasing Pacquiao by Rod Pulido (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 550 ratings score: 4,794, and 48 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Painted Devils (Little Thieves, #2) by Margaret Owen (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 5,558 ratings score: 1,381, and 14 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban (Goodreads Author) 3.61 avg rating — 4,646 ratings score: 1,199, and 12 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 13,671 ratings score: 1,152, and 12 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Isles of the Gods (The Isles of the Gods, #1) by Amie Kaufman (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 5,128 ratings score: 1,151, and 12 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success by Jessica Parra (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 776 ratings score: 1,093, and 11 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Court of the Undying Seasons by A.M. Strickland (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 1,482 ratings score: 1,084, and 11 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Venom & Vow by Anna-Marie McLemore (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 862 ratings score: 792, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 23,423 ratings score: 767, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Iron Vow (The Iron Fey: Evenfall, #3) by Julie Kagawa (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 946 ratings score: 690, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Four Found Dead by Natalie D. Richards (Goodreads Author) 3.45 avg rating — 7,470 ratings score: 684, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure (Camp Half-Blood Chronicles, #17) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 41,856 ratings score: 662, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	When Death Is Coming by Jen Woodrum (Goodreads Author) 4.57 avg rating — 234 ratings score: 600, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 2,609 ratings score: 597, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Cherish (Crave, #6) by Tracy Wolff 3.86 avg rating — 28,242 ratings score: 588, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Lose You to Find Me by Erik J. Brown (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 2,943 ratings score: 558, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 20,193 ratings score: 488, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Of Light and Shadow by Tanaz Bhathena (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 324 ratings score: 486, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Bitterthorn by Kat Dunn (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 4,563 ratings score: 471, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Transmogrify!: 14 Fantastical Tales of Trans Magic by g. haron davis (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 726 ratings score: 467, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	I'm Not Supposed to Be in the Dark by Riss M. Neilson (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 349 ratings score: 466, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Ever Since by Alena Bruzas (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 1,046 ratings score: 461, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko 3.74 avg rating — 11,756 ratings score: 456, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	All the Dead Lie Down by Kyrie McCauley (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 2,518 ratings score: 451, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	You Don't Have a Shot by Racquel Marie (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 2,241 ratings score: 394, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Saint Juniper's Folly by Alex Crespo (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 1,109 ratings score: 390, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	If Tomorrow Doesn't Come by Jen St. Jude (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 4,133 ratings score: 387, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom by Allison L. Bitz (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 298 ratings score: 380, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	This Is the Way the World Ends by Jen Wilde (Goodreads Author) 3.25 avg rating — 945 ratings score: 372, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	When It All Syncs Up by Maya Ameyaw (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 367 ratings score: 366, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl by Brianna R. Shrum (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 2,163 ratings score: 350, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Threads That Bind (Threads That Bind, #1) by Kika Hatzopoulou (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 10,788 ratings score: 297, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	City of Vicious Night (Requiem Dark, #2) by Claire Winn (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 225 ratings score: 290, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	They Hate Each Other by Amanda Woody (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 6,028 ratings score: 285, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	The Secret Summer Promise by Keah Brown (Goodreads Author) 3.44 avg rating — 501 ratings score: 281, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	I Like Me Better by Robby Weber (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 1,573 ratings score: 279, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Magic Has No Borders by Sona Charaipotra (Goodreads Author) (Editor/Contributor) 3.81 avg rating — 500 ratings score: 279, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Julieta and the Romeos by Maria E. Andreu (Goodreads Author) 3.51 avg rating — 1,019 ratings score: 278, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	We'll Never Tell by Wendy Heard (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 1,405 ratings score: 277, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	When the Vibe Is Right by Sarah Dass (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 545 ratings score: 269, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Protect Me Not (Tangled Web #1) by Danielle Keil (Goodreads Author) 3.54 avg rating — 580 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The Eternity Gate (The Threshold Duology, #1) by Katherine Briggs (Goodreads Author) 4.41 avg rating — 139 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Manslaughter Park (Jane Austen Murder Mystery, #3) by Tirzah Price (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 2,146 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz 4.40 avg rating — 16,794 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Something Like Possible by Miel Moreland (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 434 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Last One to Fall by Gabriella Lepore (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 578 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Path of Vengeance (Star Wars: The High Republic: Phase II: Quest of the Jedi #2) by Cavan Scott 4.17 avg rating — 2,545 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	The Girl Next Door by Cecilia Vinesse 3.82 avg rating — 601 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Make the Fireflies Dance by Rachel Bateman (Goodreads Author) 3.41 avg rating — 206 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Beauty Reborn by Elizabeth Lowham (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 1,125 ratings score: 184, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Her Good Side by Rebekah Weatherspoon (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 1,621 ratings score: 178, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	You Bet Your Heart by Danielle Parker (Goodreads Author) 3.39 avg rating — 664 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Northranger by Rey Terciero 4.05 avg rating — 3,323 ratings score: 173, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball by Jason June (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 443 ratings score: 171, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	The Alchemy of Moonlight by David Ferraro 3.51 avg rating — 1,026 ratings score: 167, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Nigeria Jones by Ibi Zoboi (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 1,236 ratings score: 152, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	As Long As We’re Together by Brianna Peppins (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 152 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	June and Inobe's Dating Game by Jillian Amena (Goodreads Author) 3.18 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Hurt You by Marie Myung-Ok Lee (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 140 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	The Hills of Estrella Roja by Ashley Robin Franklin 3.98 avg rating — 1,088 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	No Perfect Places by Steven Salvatore (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 256 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Stranger Danger by Maren Stoffels 3.34 avg rating — 1,376 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Picture Perfect Boyfriend by Becky Dean (Goodreads Author) 3.62 avg rating — 650 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Only This Beautiful Moment by Abdi Nazemian (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 1,849 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	The Moonlit Vine by Elizabeth Santiago (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 88 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	A Starlet's Secret to a Sensational Afterlife by Kendall Kulper (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 505 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars