New YA Novels for Fans of Leigh Bardugo

17 Jan 2025

New YA Novels for Fans of Leigh Bardugo

If you’ve fallen under the spell of Leigh Bardugo’s richly woven worlds, morally complex characters, and gripping plots, you’re not alone. Her stories have set the bar for immersive young adult fantasy. But what do you read when you’re craving more magic, intrigue, and unforgettable journeys? Whether you’re seeking epic adventures, dark secrets, or characters who walk the line between hero and villain, these new YA novels are sure to satisfy your Bardugo-inspired bookish cravings. Get ready to lose yourself in worlds just as captivating and unforgettable!

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Here Lyeth (A Lifeline Fantasy Novel Book 1)

by Johanna Frank

Release Date: October 27 2024

Lexxie had all the love and protection a young woman needs. But when her father spews a fever-pitched confession—that she was taken from her real family as an infant—her contented and isolated life ends. In the same 17th Century Germanic village, young Meginhardt succumbs to a vicious attack. Jealous and angry, he delivers Lexxie a message, face-to-face. In apparitional form.

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Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean (The Pirate Princess Saga Book 2)

by Dan Hendrickson

Release Date: December 21 2024

Brandy’s mentor, Zhang Yong has a person from his past who could ruin everything for the crew of the Morning Star and cost Brandy her life. But Zang’s finest student, The Pirate Princess, may be the only one who can stop her. Set sail with Brandy as she confronts the butcher of the South China Sea, the pirate infamously known as the Jaded Empress!

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Bloodsport: An Old World Tale

by Melissa F. Olson

Release Date: January 14 2025

During the events of Old World War, Sashi and Will Brighton have a close encounter with forces working against Colorado’s cardinal vampire, Maven. To avoid becoming collateral damage, the couple take an impromptu trip to Las Vegas, where Sashi hopes to repair her relationship with their daughter, Grace, a newly minted healing witch.

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Honeysuckle and Bone

by Trisha Tobias

Release Date: January 14 2025

On the run from her own dark secrets, a teen girl becomes the nanny for a prestigious family on their Jamaican estate, where she quickly discovers even paradise may be haunted.

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Muse (Muses of Wespen Book 1)

by Amanda Hocking

Release Date: January 14 2025

When Isadore meets the enigmatic enchanter Soren Tomoleo, sparks fly—both on and off the stage. Together, they create magik unlike anything Wespen has ever seen. But their growing bond defies the strict rules of their world. As they navigate the treacherous waters of love, ambition, and magik, Isadore must decide if she will follow her heart or adhere to the rigid expectations of her society.

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White Witch (Mist Valley Wolves Book 2)

by Jay Argent

Release Date: January 14 2025

After stopping a ruthless werewolf hunter, Nathan Walker hopes life at Mist Valley University will return to normal—at least, as normal as life can be for a werewolf. But dark magic finds its way into the peaceful town, threatening everything Nathan holds dear.

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