

Granted, she’s never been great at any of those things, but that’s a problem for Future Yami.

After being outed by her crush and ex-best friend before transferring to Slayton Catholic, Yami has new priorities: keep her brother out of trouble, make her mom proud, and, most importantly, don’t fall in love. But at least here no one knows she’s gay, and Yami intends to keep it that way.

Sixteen-year-old Yamilet Flores prefers to be known for her killer eyeliner, not for being one of the only Mexican kids at her new, mostly white, very rich Catholic school. The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora ReyesĪbout The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes You can also check out the Hey YA! podcast to stay up to date on news and upcoming releases related to YA fiction and subscribe to the biweekly “What’s Up in YA?” newsletter.Book The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes is available to download free in pdf epub format. Through the archive, you’ll find monthly new release articles, themed lists, and more. To explore this year’s YA releases in greater depth, visit the Young Adult Literature archives here on Book Riot.

While this list can’t capture every YA book released this year worth checking out - and there are so many worth reading - Book Riot has plenty more resources. You’ll find plenty here to read and recommend. Included in this list are books from a variety of genres including contemporary, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and post-apocalyptic. And for books you have read this year, now’s an excellent time to revisit them. For those you haven’t read before, look for them at your local library or bookstore. This list rounds up 15 notable YA releases from this past year. 2022 has been a year full of remarkable book releases, with plenty by debut as well as established authors to check out. Until, that is, looking back on the books released this year. It’s hard to believe that 2022 is coming to a close.
