7 Novels Arriving in Spring 2026 We’re Obsessed With

Alexandria InghamSun, April 19, 2026 at 8:37 PM UTC

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It isn’t always easy to find books to read. It’s not that there aren’t enough, but that there are too many and it can feel overwhelming trying to find the perfect read. We have some obsessions this spring, whether it comes to romance, mystery, or something in between.

There are some excellent YA reads, and there are also some of the best romantic novels that speak to topics in the world today. Now you just need to decide which one you want to read first, while also keeping track of release dates. Yes, some of these novels have already been released, while others will be on their way before we know it!

Courtesy of Disney-HyperionDisney-Hyperion‘Thrall’ by Rebecca Mahoney

If you’re in the mood for supernatural YA fiction, then Thrall by Rebecca Mahoney will be a must. This is perfect for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Dracula, bringing up the topic of how dangerous vampires are — and how they could be living among us without us realizing.

It all starts with Lucy going to college, as she finally gets a chance to break away from her mother and the life she has grown up in. However, soon, she is thrown into a world she didn’t expect, after going to a party and waking up the next day with no memory of it but an aversion to bright lights.

She isn’t the first to have been attacked by a vampire on campus, and she surely won’t be the last. However, can she protect herself from turning into one of the undead, or even becoming a full-blown meal? Thrall will be published on April 21, 2026.

Delacorte Press‘The House of Vipers’ by Emma Jackson

If you want a YA novel that is more mystery than supernatural, then you’ll want to turn to The House of Vipersby Emma Jackson. Set in a Colorado boarding school, we follow a teen who just wants to get some answers about his brother’s disappearance.

He knows that it has something to do with the school, and it’s likely linked to the secret society. And so, he Sutter is pulled into the world of mystery and intrigue, as he asks the questions that nobody wants to give the answers to.

This is perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars and Elite, bringing a mixture of thriller and horror in the world of mystery. It will be released on April 28, 2026.

Random House BFYR‘That Which Feeds Us’ by Keala Kendall

Are you looking for something that will give you The White Lotus vibes? That Which Feeds Us by Keala Kendall is a gothic thriller set at an ultra-exclusive Hawaiian resort. The story brings up the darker past of the island, while also touching on topics of power and belonging, and it’s not just the perfect read for spring, but also for AANHPI Month.

That Which Feeds Us brings the story of a Native Hawaiian teen searching for answers about her missing twin. As she searches, she learns more about the violent colonial history within her nation, while also touching on the supernatural forces tied to it.

There is a satirical element to the story, but in a way that calls on the topic of wealth and escapism. Underneath it all is a topic of reclamation and belonging, which are strong for the world today. That Which Feeds Us will be released on May 5, 2026.

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Penguin Random House‘Our Perfect Storm’ by Carley Fortune

You cannot skip a Carley Fortune book. That’s the simple rule, right? She’s back with another beautiful story, Our Perfect Storm, bringing another story of love and longing. You will be left breathless in all the best ways.

This is another friends-to-lovers romance that we crave. Frankie and Goerge have been friends since they were eight. Well, they’ve been inseparable since then, despite constantly clashing and being pulled back together. However, Frankie and George aren’t together. Instead, Frankie is marrying another man — until he walks away before the wedding and George decides that maybe they should go on what would have been her honeymoon instead.

I do think it’ll be a great beach read in the summer, but it’s a spring release — and you’ll want to read it at once to avoid the spoilers that are sure to be shared online! Check out Our Perfect Storm from May 5, 2026.

The Unnamed Press‘Daytime Moon’ by Kerri Schlottman

If you need a novel that is focused more on second chances and learning about the mysteries of our own families, then Daytime Moon by Kerri Schlottman needs to be on your list. This is perfect for Great Circle and stories that bring up real human connection and the world as it is today.

Isa is struggling in a city that she no longer seems to fit in anymore. So, when she finds out that the man who raised her is terminally ill, she heads back to the California desert, to the world she left behind years earlier. Not only is she faced with reminders of the past, but she and her brother, Cole, are also given clues to find the family they never knew they had.

We may lose people, but that doesn’t mean they have to be forgotten about. On top of that, there’s a message about the world that is dying around us, melding the two topics together in a poetic way. Check Daytime Moon out on May 12, 2026.

Ace Books‘A Parade of Horribles’ by Matt Dinniman

When it comes to sci-fi, there is one author who has stood out recently. It’s all about Matt Dinniman as his Dungeon Crawler Carl series takes off. The eighth book, A Parade of Horribles, is coming out, and even those who haven’t ready the books yet should be psyched. This brings up topics that have been only briefly mentioned in earlier installments — and yes, you need to read them all in order!

Carl and Donut continue their way through their unintended adventure. Now they’re on the 10th floor, and it all seems normal and easy, especially compared to everything they’ve already faced. This can’t be right, can it? And what is this “Parade of Horribles” the AI keeps mentioning about the 11th floor?

This is slightly shorter than previous installments, but it is also one of the best. A Parade of Horribles continues the epic and fantastical storytelling, and you’ll want to get it as soon as it’s released on May 12, 2026.

Sourcebooks Landmark‘The Hope Keeper’ by Heather Webb

Finally, it’s time to head back to the time of the glitz and glamor of the jazz age. If you love The Great Gatsby and The Gilded Age, then you’ll want to get The Hope Keeper by Heather Webb. It’s the perfect mix of high society secrets, wealth and scandal, murder mystery, and so much more.

A young heiress is pulled into a world she doesn’t want to be in after her brother’s rather suspicious death. Now she is in a social circle that orbits the cursed Hope Diamond, and the secrets and truth of high society threaten to unravel at her very finger tips.

This is a story that doesn’t pretend that women aren’t messy, even women in high society. With tragedy comes truth and expectation, and sometimes, it can help to solve a suspicious death. The Hope Keeper is out on May 19, 2026.

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