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Penguin Random House Australia publishes a leading range of Young Adult (YA) books, including bestselling fantasy, contemporary romance, crime fiction and debut Australian voices. Explore new YA releases, discover award-winning authors and our ongoing best sellers.

Bestselling YA books

Cruel Is the Light

THE EPIC AND SIZZLING ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT . . . SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION!

EXCLUSIVE BONUS SCENE INCLUDED IN THIS PAPERBACK EDITION!

Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals.

THEY SAY LOVE CONQUERS ALL . . .
BUT CAN LOVE WIN IN A WAR BETWEEN DEMONS AND EXORCISTS?

OR WILL IT JUST TEAR THEM ALL APART . . . ?

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Beth Is Dead

SUNNIE READS book club pick for January 2026!

Beth March has been murdered, and all her sisters are suspects . . .

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Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer

Karen McManus and Holly Jackson meets Fleur Ferris in this fast-paced YA murder mystery.

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QUIZ: Which YA fantasy should you read next

Take this fun quiz to figure out which fantasy book you should reach for next.

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An Inheritance Games series explainer

Learn about the Inheritance Games series, how the books relate to each other and the correct order in which to read them.

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If you liked This Time It’s Real, you’ll love Ann Liang’s new book

Learn more about Ann Liang’s new book, I Hope This Doesn’t Find You.

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This journal is perfect for capturing your Eras Tour memories

Discover the unofficial Taylor Swift fan journal that’s perfect for memorialising your Eras Tour concert experience.

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Some of the most anticipated YA books of 2024

Exciting upcoming books for YA readers.

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The Girl With No Reflection

The sky was strewn with pepper-pot stars, reflected in the pond below.

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To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods

The sky was crying again.

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Wrong Answers Only

‘Lavora troppo!’ Nonna throws her hands in the air, one of them holding a crisp white tea towel with a lemon embroi­dered on one corner.

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Where The Dark Stands Still

The festivities of Kupala night are just beginning when Liska Radost leaves the village behind.

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Little White Lies

APRIL 15, 4:59 P.M.

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Deadly Little Scandals

LABOR DAY, 3:17 A.M.

Teachers' Notes
I Hope This Doesn't Find You

Unforgettable, snarky and romantic, I Hope This Doesn't Find You is Never Have I Ever meets To All the Boys I've Loved Before if Lara Jean wrote hate emails instead of love letters.