Release date not yet known
Salt Water Blood by Manuia Heinrich (Sarah Barley Books) - moved from April 2026, previously dated November 10th.
Sarah
Barley at S&S/Sarah Barley Books has acquired, in a seven-imprint
auction, Salt Water Blood by We Need Diverse Books mentee and Pacific
Islanders in Publishing co-founder Manuia Heinrich. Pitched for fans of
Firekeeper's Daughter and Moana, Salt Water Blood is a speculative YA
thriller following an older sister who is able to hear the sea's
prophetic thoughts and must race against time to clear her brother's
name before he's blamed for his girlfriend's disappearance and eventual
murder . The mystery is set against the backdrop of mounting tension
over the impact of France's nuclear testing on the people of Mā'ohi Nui
(French Polynesia). Publication is set for spring/summer 2026; Marin
Takikawa at the Friedrich Agency sold North American rights in the
two-book deal.
November 3rd
Rebel: The Graphic Novel by Marie Lu, Kyla Vanderklugt and Kaari (Roaring Brook Press) - YA graphic novel, description not yet updated on Goodreads.
Eden Wing is a brilliant student. He’s about to graduate a year early from Ross University of the Sciences. But most people don’t introduce Eden this way. Instead, they say, “This is Eden, Daniel Wing’s younger brother.”
Ten years ago, Daniel was known as Day, the boy who led a revolution that saved the Republic of America. Day has since spent the past decade piecing together his memory of his time in the Republic, quietly hiding from the world—even if it’s meant giving up June, the love of his life.
When June suddenly steps back into Day’s life, rekindling the flames of their romance, the pair team up to rescue Eden who’s been drawn into Ross City’s dark side. But like the rest of the world, they may have underestimated Eden—what he’s capable of, where his loyalties lie, and how hard he’s willing to fight for what he believes.
Return to the world of Legend in this epic graphic novel adaptation of the pulse-pounding finale to the series, which brings to life the bestselling Rebel with full-color illustrations.
Tripping Over You: Volume Three by Suzana Harcum and Owena White (First Second) - YA graphic novel, description not yet updated on Goodreads.
The third and final volume of the young adult graphic novel trilogy that follows the romantic relationship between energetic Milo and more subdued Liam. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper, this webcomic averaged 10k monthly readers during its decade-long run!
Oh, how things keep changing! Just recently, Milo and Liam couldn't imagine not sneaking around, and now they live together! But the changes are multiplying - friends are getting married, career opportunities are manifesting, and thoughts of the future are leading to serious conversations. What seemed like out-of-reach dreams are proving to be just the first steps for Liam and Milo. Wrestling with how to factor each other in leads to hard questions: are their dreams actually compatible, or are these futures they're planning too different?
Between the tender writing and the absolutely charming art, Suzana Harcum and Owena White have crafted something truly special in this slice-of-life look at a relationship that goes well beyond the drama of "getting together."
The Unpoetic Life of August Grey by Max Fischer (Scholastic) - YA novel in verse, description not yet updated on Goodreads.
Pushcart Prize-nominated poet, Max Fischer delivers a raw, lyrical, and heart-shattering novel-in-verse, The Unpoetic Life of August Grey, about grief, first love, and the joy of becoming who you are.
You can only hold your breath underwater for three minutes before you go unconscious. For seventeen-year-old August Grey, life in their small Nebraska town has felt like that endless third minute ever since their best friend Waylon died.
When August earns a coveted spot at a prestigious summer writing program in New York, they believes it’s their one chance to heal -- and to keep the promise made to Waylon to pursue their dream. But New York brings its own challenges: a strained reunion with an estranged father, the weight of trying to write without Waylon there, and the unexpected arrival of Levi, August's old crush who knows nothing of their failed coming out.
As August wrestles with grief, secrets, and the tentative spark of new love, they must decide if they can finally surface -- embracing their queer identity and the joy of being themself before the past threatens to drown their future.
In the tradition of The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver, and Me (Moth) by Amber McBride, Pushcart Prize-nominated poet Max Fischer delivers a searing, unforgettable debut about loss, queer joy, and the strength it takes to breathe again.
A Drop of Color by Elizabeth Ese (Scholastic)
Sharp, timely, and unforgettable
A Drop of Color is a coming-of-age story about belonging, betrayal, and Black girlhood. Seventeen-year-old Gabrielle thinks she knows where she belongs. At her predominantly white high school, she plays her role in the popular crowd. At home, she is the dutiful Nigerian daughter. Most of the time, she convinces herself that her dark skin doesn't matter. Usually, she believes she can balance both worlds.
But when a racist incident erupts within her social circle, everything Gabrielle thought she understood about herself -- and her friends -- begins to unravel. Taking a stand means risking her place among the popular kids, and choosing authenticity may mean finishing her senior year alone. To move forward, Gabrielle must confront the complexities of being both Black American and Nigerian, and find the strength to exist in the space between.
With razor-sharp honesty and emotional depth, debut author Elizabeth Ese delivers a coming-of-age story that will resonate with readers navigating identity, belonging, and the weight of expectation.Perfect for fans of The Hate U Give, All American Boys, and The Black Kids, A Drop of Color is a timely and compelling novel that challenges readers to reckon with racism, embrace their heritage, and discover the power of self-acceptance.
Embers of Magic by Catherine Bakewell (HarperCollins) - previously titled The Frost and the Crown.
Clare
Vaughn at HarperCollins has bought The Frost and the Crown by Catherine
Bakewell (Flowerheart), a YA romantic fantasy in which the young
firewitch Fiamma and the cursed prince Joseph embark on a dangerous
journey to lift the deadly enchantment turning their kingdom to ice.
Publication is scheduled for fall 2026; Jordan Hamessley at JABberwocky
Literary Agency sold world English rights.
November 10th
Blood of Silver by Allie Nguyen (Margaret K. McElderry Books)
Spirited Away meets One Dark Window, in which a Vietnamese teen from London gets thrust into a magical realm where she must learn to wield a rare magic and uncover dark secrets about her deceased mother's royal past.
Linh's mother was just buried this morning, but the guests are already clinking glasses. At the funeral organised by her indifferent father, Linh is visited by a strange boy who hints at secrets about her mother's past and urges her to follow.
Desperate to learn more about Mum and intrigued by this boy who stirs vague memories from her childhood, Linh is thrust into another world—Ebrirene, a realm governed by six ancient magics: light, fire, earth, water, nature, and space—where the mysterious boy, Elior, happens to be Crown Prince. Here, Linh learns that her mother was a space mage and princess who defended the kingdom from a demonic onslaught by sealing the portal they came through. Now, with the seal weakening, the Crown believes Linh possesses the same space magic that can prevent the portal from reopening.
Linh agrees to train with Elior to uncover secrets about her mother's past and eventually return home. But as her power grows, so too does her suspicion. Caught in a web of court intrigue and a dangerous attraction to the prince, Linh discovers much darker betrayals that forced her mother to flee from this world. Now Linh must decide: help seal the portal and return to her sad but safe existence in London or reclaim her mother's legacy to the throne and risk an all-out war.
Ghosted by Talia Tucker (Feiwel and Friends)
A darkly humorous story about a girl desperate for revenge against a boy who ghosts her, while trying to keep her sleep paralysis demon at bay and navigate her first serious crush on a girl—for fans of The Ex Hex and the Scary Movie franchise!
"Oh no... Did I hurt the big bad demon’s feelings?"
Keziah is very familiar with the concept of ghosts—after all, a sleep paralysis demon has been her closest companion for the last few years. She's, unfortunately, also all-too-familiar with the concept of being ghosted. Which isn't helping her quest to secure a date for the Homecoming dance, to get her best friend off her back and help her bid for Homecoming queen. And then she meets a guy who just transferred to the all-boys school nearby. He's charming, cute, and—unlike with her other dates—she actually sees potential with him.
Too bad he ghosts her, too.
This time, though, she isn't going to take it so easily. Not when Guy and his friends mess with her real true love, Mr. Kim's food truck, and especially not when she finds out the real reason Guy transferred in the first place. If he wants to ghost, she'll haunt him right back to where he came from.
Enacting revenge while her sleep paralysis demon keeps bugging her certainly won’t be easy but, with help from a cute girl, let the real (and well-deserved) ghosting begin!
November 17th
A Lake with No Bottom by HD Hunter (FSG) - description not yet updated on Goodreads.
When Sidney Cromwell moves to rural Forsyth County, Georgia from the big city of Atlanta, all he wants is to fit in at his new high school. But when Sidney nearly drowns in Lake Lanier, an allegedly haunted lake that is the site of numerous inexplicable freak accidents and deaths, he becomes a social pariah as he starts to suffer terrifying visions from the past and hauntings by apparitions calling him to Lanier.
Sidney returns to the lake for answers, and he finds in its murky depths the spirits of former residents from Oscarville, the Black town that lies beneath the man-made lake. They enlist Sidney to remind Forsyth of its devastating history and push its citizens to make amends so that the souls in Oscarville can finally rest.
But Sidney soon learns that people will go to great lengths to avoid facing truths they’d rather not hear. The people of Forsyth County refuse to acknowledge the past, and as Oscarville’s populace starts to lose their patience, their rage and thirst for vengeance rise like a tidal wave.
Poignant, timely, and utterly terrifying, this gripping supernatural thriller is perfect for fans of Internment, She Is a Haunting, and You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight.
New Year's Grieve by Elizabeth Foscue (HarperCollins)
Courtney
Stevenson at HarperCollins has bought Elizabeth Foscue's YA novel New
Year's Grieve, a country house mystery in which a sharp-tongued teen,
hindered by her party-crashing ex-boyfriend, vows to uncover which of
her horrible relatives murdered her grandfather—and murder them back.
Publication is slated for fall 2026; Grace Milusich at Looking Glass
Literary & Media negotiated the deal for world rights.
November 24th
When Shadows Burn by Vanessa Le (Roaring Brook Press)
Vanessa Le's new fantasy duology starter follows a demon-hunting duo in an exorcist university layered with magic, murder, and corruption — perfect for fans of BABEL and DIVINE RIVALS.
In Yennington, exorcism is a job for two: a demon caller, and a demon slayer. Kiet Sren is a hotshot caller despite dropping out of the esteemed Phenbridge University; his blood attracts any demon. Song Sarna is the top slayer of her class; her blade and wit kills any demon. Together, they run Inkspill Agency.
When one day Kiet's estranged family hires them to hunt an aberrant demon, they are propelled into the most dangerous job of their lives — an investigation that could uncover the workings of a deadly group seeking to destroy the university from the inside out.
But as their investigation dredges up long-buried history, they discover that the one behind this criminal group is closer to home than they realized, and that perhaps the upstanding Phenbridge University is hiding secrets of its own. To exorcize the aberrant demon and put an end to the deadly possessions, Kiet and Song must decide how much they're willing to bleed: for their families, for their city — and for each other.
Vanessa Le's latest crossover fantasy combines dark academia with a propulsive detective tale at its finest — with a slow-burn romance and medical magic system as intricate as lab work.
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