Heartstopper, Vol. 6

Alice Oseman. Graphix, July

In the series finale, Nick prepares to head off to college, and Charlie narrows his focus to becoming head boy. The graphic novels spawned a Netflix adaptation, which will also come to a close in 2026 with Heartstopper Forever, a feature-length movie premiering later this year.

Love Me to Death, Vol. 1

Tooninmated. Little, Brown Ink, Jan.

Necromancer Victor is hired by a grieving groom to bring his bride back to life and finds himself navigating unexpected feelings.

Lovely Recipe

Myra Rose Nino. Random House Graphic, Feb.

High school senior Sofia turns to peer and chef extraordinaire Anna Marie for help in creating one of her late grandmother’s dishes as their time together in school rapidly comes to an end.

Our Aimless Nights, Vol. 1

Koumori. Ink Pop, June

Popular Chika and shy Waka may seem like opposites in the daytime, but form a bond by meeting each night at a convenience store.

A Smile Like Yours

Emily Thomas. Kids Can, June

College freshman Riley, who has difficulty recognizing people due to his face blindness, finds a sense of comfort with Malcolm, a new friend for whom he starts to develop feelings.

Someday Perfect

Kat Schneider. Random House Graphic, Apr.

Meg begins to question her faith when she falls for Danny while at a Christian sleepaway camp.

Steam

Shaenon K. Garrity and Emily Holden. McElderry, Feb.

Genius humanoid Ruby escapes from her secret lab and finds a new home at a campus coffee shop as a barista, where she finds both love and friendship.

Sunflowers and Lavender

Maisy Valais. Yellowjacket, Apr.

When Penny accidentally confesses her feelings for Bianca and runs away, they attempt to find each other in a series of comedic errors.

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: The Graphic Novel

Jenny Han, adapted by Barbara Perez Marquez, illus. by Akimaro and Li Lu. Simon & Schuster, May

In this graphic novel adaptation of Han’s 2014 YA novel, first in a bestselling trilogy that was also adapted into a trio of Netflix films, teen Lara Jean navigates the fallout after love letters she’d written as a child are sent to their recipients.

To Dance the Moon and Stars

Tasia M.S. and Barbara Perez Marquez. Joy Revolution, July

As the future High Priestess of her kingdom, Myra struggles to sacrifice her love of dancing to fulfill her role, and turns to the crown prince for his support.

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