News Panel for Books of The Year 2025 (Young Adult Novels)

 

YA MYSTERY AND THRILLER 

Henri Camargo, who writes under the pen name Henri Camargo, has been officially recognized by the HHL Press News Panel with the YA Mystery and Thriller Award for an outstanding Indie Published book. This honor celebrates Camargo’s exceptional storytelling, gripping suspense, and powerful impact within the young adult mystery and thriller genre. The panel commended the novel for its originality, emotional depth, and ability to captivate readers, marking a significant achievement in independent publishing and solidifying Henri Camargo’s rising presence in the literary world.

 

YA ROMANTASY

Powerless by Lauren Roberts has been honored by the HHL Press News Panel with the YA Romantasy Award for its exceptional blend of fantasy, romance, and high-stakes storytelling. The panel recognized the novel for its emotionally charged character dynamics, immersive world-building, and gripping tension that keeps readers invested from the first page to the last. This award celebrates Powerless as a standout title in the romantasy genre and highlights Roberts’ powerful impact on young adult fiction.

 

YA FANTASY

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo has been recognized by the HHL Press News Panel with the YA Fantasy Award for outstanding achievement in imaginative storytelling. The panel praised the novel for its richly built world, compelling hero’s journey, and the perfect balance of magic, danger, and emotional depth. This honor celebrates Shadow and Bone as a defining work in modern young adult fantasy and a powerful gateway into an unforgettable fictional universe.