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Young Adult Hardcover

Data from The New York Times Β· Updated weekly Β· Week of May 2

The New York Times Young Adult Hardcover bestseller list, week of May 2, 2026.

10 books
RELEASE ME by Tahereh Mafi
THE ESCAPE GAME by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss
FAKE SKATING by Lynn Painter
The Thorn Queen Deluxe Limited Edition by Sasha Peyton Smith
IF ONLY I HAD TOLD HER by Laura Nowlin
1
RELEASE ME by Tahereh Mafi
RELEASE ME
by Tahereh Mafi

β€œThe romantic tension mounts between Rosabelle and James as the fight in the New Republic continues. (Ages 14 and up)”

Weeks on list
4β€”
2
THE ESCAPE GAME by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss
THE ESCAPE GAME
by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss

β€œA real murder takes place on an escape room-themed game show. (Ages 14 and up)”

Weeks on list
4β€”
3
FAKE SKATING by Lynn Painter
FAKE SKATING
by Lynn Painter

β€œAfter years of separation, the childhood friends Alec and Dani reunite and face their true feelings toward each other. (Ages 14 and up)”

Weeks on list
31↑
4
The Thorn Queen Deluxe Limited Edition by Sasha Peyton Smith
The Thorn Queen Deluxe Limited Edition
by Sasha Peyton Smith

β€œIvy Benton, now the queen of England, schemes to dethrone her husband, save her sister and reunite with her true love, Emmett. (Ages 13 and up)”

Weeks on list
3↓
5
IF ONLY I HAD TOLD HER by Laura Nowlin
IF ONLY I HAD TOLD HER
by Laura Nowlin

β€œIn this companion to β€œIf He Had Been With Me,” the story of Finn and Autumn is told through three different perspectives. (Ages 14 to 18)”

Weeks on list
26↑
6
DIVINE RIVALS by Rebecca Ross
DIVINE RIVALS
by Rebecca Ross

β€œTwo young rival journalists find love through a magical connection. (Ages 13 to 18)”

Weeks on list
102β€”
7
THE SUN AND THE STARMAKER by Rachel Griffin
THE SUN AND THE STARMAKER
by Rachel Griffin

β€œThe Starmaker senses a powerful magic within Aurora Finch and requests that she come study under his tutelage. (Ages 14 to 18)”

Weeks on list
11↑
8
WINGS OF STARLIGHT by Allison Saft
WINGS OF STARLIGHT
by Allison Saft

β€œClarion, the successor to the throne of Pixie Hollow, is determined to confront a monster that threatens the land. (Ages 12 to 18)”

Weeks on list
62↑
9
Better Than the Movies (Collector's Edition) by Lynn Painter
Better Than the Movies (Collector's Edition)
by Lynn Painter

β€œHopeless romantic Liz has a crush on Michael but finds out that she likes being around her neighbor Wes. (Ages 12 and up)”

Weeks on list
13
10
A Stage Set for Villains by Shannon J. Spann
A Stage Set for Villains
by Shannon J. Spann

β€œRiven Hesper makes a deal with a β€œPlayer,” an immortal being, to save her own life. (Ages 16 and up)”

Weeks on list
11β€”