Apothecary apprentice Tessa Cade is tired of seeing her people die. The King and his cruel brother, Prince Corrick, react mercilessly to any sign of rebellion, even as a sickness ravages the land. That’s why she and her best friend Wes risk their lives to steal and deliver the only known cure to those in need—but it’s not enough.When Prince Corrick commits an act of unspeakable cruelty, Tessa becomes desperate and tries the impossible: sneaking into the palace. But what she finds there makes her wonder if it’s even possible to fix their kingdom without destroying it first. One beautiful thing about the YA fantasy community is that when these authors finish breaking our hearts in one series, there is always something new up their sleeve for the next round. Between 2020 — let’s be real, we’re all either still running from or catching up on things that happened in 2020 — and 2022, these beloved authors are publishing new series that are just waiting to be as well-loved as their OG series. From new characters in familiar worlds, to creative retellings of mythology and fairytales, the YA fantasy gods have been good to us. Ready to run out of room on your TBR list? Here are eight new fantasy series from your favorite authors! Looking to read more YA fantasy books with excellent characters? Check out 6 of the Best Friendships in YA Fantasy. Interested in more action packed stories? Here are 8 YA Heist Novels You Won’t Be Able to Put Down.
