HarperCollins is bringing the heat this February with a trio of YA releases that balance heart, romance, and high-stakes magic.
From community-driven contemporary fiction to a swoony rodeo romance and a dark, witchy fantasy, these picks offer something for every kind of reader.
"Few Blue Skies" by Carolina Ixta
Quill Tree Books | Feb. 3
After heartbreak and loss, Paloma Vistamontes refuses to give up on her hometown when a massive corporation threatens to worsen pollution and erase green space near her school.
This hopeful, community-centered novel blends first love with environmental activism and the power of choosing to stay and fight.
"This Ain’t Our First Rodeo" by Liara Tamani
Greenwillow Books | Feb. 3
Set in the high-stakes world of Texas rodeo culture, this romantic story follows Josie and Shawn as they navigate family expectations, ambition, and first love.
With cowboys and cowgirls at its center, the novel explores what happens when love, legacy, and dreams collide.
"The Twelve" by Joey Graceffa
HarperCollins | Feb. 24
Twin sisters are pulled into a powerful coven where Zodiac-born witches are trained to hunt dark magic, and each other.
As their powers awaken and their paths diverge, this queer-forward fantasy explores sisterhood, destiny, and the cost of power.
Perfect for readers craving realism, romance, or magic this winter, these books would make a terrific addition to your shelves. Happy reading!
