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Pick of the Month Archives
Here you'll find every 'pick of the month' we've picked since YA Know Its birth! It didn't feel right to pick something and then let it go each month, so we wanted to create a space where you, our audience, can browse through all of them, and possibly be inspired to dive into one of YA Know It's favorites.
Previous Pick of the Months
January, 2025
Powerless
Lauren Roberts
On a rare month, when we don’t get a 4 star read, we must still choose a pick of the month. This month goes to Powerless because of the captivating slow-burn banter between the main characters. It also belongs to Powerless due to the creativity of the world built and the interesting backgrounds of its characters.
April, 2024
The Fine Print
Lauren Asher
THE FINE PRINT was awarded Pick of the Month for its vibrant and complex characters. It is also being awarded Pick of the Month due to the author's excellent use of the grumpy sunshine plot trope.
March, 2024
Fourth Wing
Rebecca Yarros
FOURTH WING was awarded Pick of the Month for the author’s attention to detail within the plot and lore of the world where the story is set. It is also being awarded Pick of the Month for its dynamic characters and great-flowing story progression.
February, 2024
Love & Other Words
Christina Lauren
LOVE & OTHER WORDS was awarded pick of the month due to its underlying themes, that are so apparent throughout the story in an understated way; The exploration of the bonds people can create with one another, the difficulty of understanding and dealing with various types of grief, and the strength it takes to understand ones own emotions.
Why do a
"Pick of the month?"
Every book has it good and bad points. Why not give a special shoutout to highlight a book we think truly deserves it? Plus, who knows, maybe it will inspire our audience to take a look at piece we've found particular joy in...