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**Highly Anticipated YA Book Sequels Arriving in 2025**

Young adult readers have reason to celebrate as several popular books will see their sequels released in 2025. The Kern County Library of Bakersfield, CA, has shared a list of must-read YA novels that are gearing up for their next installments. Fans of these stories are already buzzing with excitement as they prepare to delve deeper into gripping adventures, emotional romances, and unexpected twists.

Here are the books expecting sequels in 2025:

- *Pritty*

- *So Let Them Burn*

- *Heartless*

- *Hunter*

- *Compass and Blade*

- *The Scarlet Veil*

- *Beneath These Cursed Stars*

- *El Arte Ahoraserse*

- *Waking Fire*

Readers can enjoy these books now to get ahead of the excitement or revisit their favorite moments in time for the new releases. With a mix of suspense, drama, and heartwarming connections, these titles are garnering attention as must-reads for YA fans.

(Source: Kern County Library, Bakersfield, CA)

Source: Kern County Library

Source Type: Library

Source Location: Bakersfield

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