This is part 2 of my YA Showcase wrap up. The YA Showcase is an annual event held by the Centre for Youth Literature. It’s an event where publishers around Australia highlight some of their books coming in the new year. Check out part 1 here and see some of the books that I am looking forward to in 2017. 

Because there were a lot of books talked about, I’m not going to go in-depth on all of them. However, I’ve selected a few that I cannot wait to get my hands on and devour. Some of the ones that I have highlighted don’t have covers yet, but I cannot wait to see what is to come.  Check out part 1 now

Gap Year in Ghost Town by Micheal Pryor: Let’s get this straight – ghost are everywhere. I can see them. You can’t. And, see them or not, they are dangerous. Coming July 2017

The Things We Promise by J.C Burke: Set in the 1990’s, the only things that Gemma can think about is looking perfect for her first school formal. Her brother Billy; New York’s up and coming make-up artists has made her the ultimate promise – he will be there to make her night perfect. But, when he returns both her and their family are hiding secrets. And Gemma’s life is changed forever when her brother is diagnosed with HIV positive. Coming March 2017.

Avenged (Ruined #2) by Amy Tintera: Em is determined to bring peace to her home. But when winning the war could mean betraying her family, Em faces an impossible choice between loyalty and love. Em must stay one step ahead of her enemies—and her blood—before she’s the next victim in this battle for sovereignty. Sequel to Ruined, coming May 2017 

Other Titles:

Frogkisser by Garth Nix: March 2017

Living on Hope Street by Demet Divaroren: June 2017

Life is a # (Mad as Hell) by Gabrielle Williams: June 2017

The Diviners: Books #3 by Libba Bray: September 2017

Nexus (Zeroes #3) by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti: October 2017

Illuminae #3 by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff: November 2017

The Impossible Story of Oliver in Love by Tonya Alexandra: This story is for anyone who’s ever felt invisible. This story is for anyone who sees the possible in the impossible. Oliver is invisible to everyone, but her true love. But, what happens when Mr Right feels like Mr Wrong.  Coming April 2017

Vigilante by Kady Cross: A brutally honest, uncompromising story about a teen girl who decides to take matters into her own hands. Coming May 2017

Other Titles:

Dawn Study (Soulfinders #3) by Maria V. Snyder: February 2017

Lifeblood (Everlife #2) by Gena Showalter: March 2017

When it’s Real by Erin Watt: June 2017

Down the Line by Michael Panckridge: March 2017

Clearing the Pack by Michael Panckridge: March 2017

Harry Kruize, Born to Lose by Paul Collins: March 2017

Dragon Apocalypse DC Green: April 2017

Ballad for a Mad Girl by Vikki Wakefield: Part ghost thriller, part coming of age with honest and relatable characters. Coming May 

Beautiful Mess by Claire Christian: A raw and relatable novel about grief, finding yourself in the world and falling in love for the very first time. Coming August 

Other Titles: 

Night Swimming by Steph Bowe: April 2017

Marsh and Me by Martine Murray: May 2017

Survivors Club by Michael Bornstein and Debbie Bornstein Holinstat: April 2017

Gaolbird by Simon Bannard: August 2017

Valentine by Jodi McAlister: A smart, witty and page-turning YA series with a paranormal twist. Coming February 

Mr Romanov’s Garden in the Sky by Robert Newton: A novel full of heart, warmth and friendship. Coming March

Geekerella by Ashley Poston: Part romance, part love story to nerd culture and all totally adorable. Coming April 

Other Titles: 

A Shadow’s Breath by Nicole Hayes: February 2017

One Memory of Flora Banks by Emily Barr: January 2017

And that is it for part 2. I am so excited for a lot of these books and cannot wait to start reading them all. What books are you excited for to read next year? Do we share any that is the same? Have you read anything by these authors before? Nevertheless, don’t forget to check out part 1

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