Top Teen Young Adult Mystery and Thriller Books

The best Teen & Young Adult Mysteries & Thrillers includes If He Had Been with Me [ebook], The Grace Year by Kim Liggett [eBook], Ruthless by Carolyn Lee Adams [eBook] and many others as mentioned below.

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If He Had Been with Me [ebook]

  • Bestselling YA romance with over one million copies sold
  • A gripping tale of love and regret
  • Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Jenny Han
  • Explores complex emotional relationships in teenage life
  • Captivating story about choices and missed opportunities
  • Ideal for binge-reading and TikTok recommendations
  • Heartfelt narrative that resonates with young adults
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  • Price Range: $6.64
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The Grace Year by Kim Liggett [eBook]

  • Instant New York Times Bestseller.
  • Speculative thriller reminiscent of The Handmaid's Tale.
  • Girls face dangerous trials in their grace year.
  • Explores complex relationships between girls and women.
  • Survival against nature and each other is crucial.
  • Sharp prose with gritty realism and haunting themes.
  • A dark and compelling page-turner for readers.
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  • Price Range: $9.99
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Ruthless by Carolyn Lee Adams [eBook]

  • Thrilling debut novel by Carolyn Lee Adams.
  • Ruth faces a cunning and determined killer.
  • Engaging cat-and-mouse game with high stakes.
  • Ruth must survive in the wilderness.
  • Ambitious teen with a fierce survival instinct.
  • Captivating psychological suspense and intense action.
  • Discover the true meaning of being 'Ruthless.'
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  • Price Range: $4.99
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Six of Crows (eBook) by Leigh Bardugo

  • Set in the captivating Grishaverse world.
  • Join Kaz Brekker on a thrilling heist.
  • Features a diverse crew of dangerous outcasts.
  • Explores themes of friendship and betrayal.
  • Perfect for fans of fantasy and adventure.
  • Acclaimed author Leigh Bardugo's bestselling work.
  • Experience the excitement before the Netflix adaptation.
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  • Price Range: $9.99
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The Good Girl's Murder Mystery Guide

  • Multimillion bestselling mystery series now on Netflix.
  • Engaging investigation turned obsession with unexpected twists.
  • High school senior reexamines a closed murder case.
  • Dark secrets threaten the truth and her safety.
  • Pip's quest challenges the original investigation's findings.
  • Compelling characters and thrilling plot keep readers hooked.
  • Don't miss the sequel, Good Girl, Bad Blood!
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  • Price Range: $6.59
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Nightbane: Lightlark, Book 2 (Audible)

  • Isla Crown faces betrayal and heartache.
  • She uncovers the truth about her powers.
  • Lightlark's seductive haunts offer tempting distractions.
  • Competing rulers challenge her claim to power.
  • Secrets from the past threaten their future.
  • Isla must protect her realms from destruction.
  • Love complicates her responsibilities as leader.
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  • Price Range: $21.88
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One of Us Is Next [Paperback]

  • Bestselling mystery thriller about high school secrets.
  • Five students enter detention; one ends up dead.
  • Four classmates become primary suspects in murder.
  • Engaging plot with unexpected twists and turns.
  • Explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal.
  • Adapted into a gripping TV series on Peacock.
  • Follow up with the sequel, One of Us is Next.
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  • Price Range: $8.84
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Six of Crows Audiobook by Leigh Bardugo

  • Set in the vibrant city of Ketterdam.
  • Features a diverse cast of six outcasts.
  • A thrilling heist with high stakes and danger.
  • Explores themes of loyalty and betrayal.
  • Engaging narration enhances the immersive experience.
  • Written by bestselling author Leigh Bardugo.
  • A must-listen for fantasy and adventure lovers.
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  • Price Range: $26.21
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Ruthless by Carolyn Lee Adams [Paperback]

  • Thrilling debut novel about survival and cunning.
  • Ruth faces a relentless and dangerous captor.
  • Set in the haunting Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • A gripping game of cat-and-mouse unfolds.
  • Ruth must fight to retain her sanity.
  • Explore themes of ambition and resilience.
  • Perfect for fans of suspenseful thrillers.
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  • Price Range: $10.99
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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Boxed Set (3 Books)

  • Complete series of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.
  • Includes three gripping mystery novels in one box.
  • Follow Pip as she uncovers dark town secrets.
  • Engaging plot twists keep readers on edge.
  • Perfect for mystery lovers and true-crime fans.
  • Bestselling series with captivating storytelling and characters.
  • Ideal gift for avid readers and book collectors.
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  • Price Range: $19.20
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A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

  • Dark academic fantasy with rich atmospheric writing.
  • Features a haunted protagonist and fairy tale elements.
  • Rivals-to-lovers romance intertwined with Gothic mystery.
  • Explores themes of legacy and deception in literature.
  • Perfect for fans of Melissa Albert and Elana K. Arnold.
  • Captivating debut from bestselling author Ava Reid.
  • Set in a mysterious, decrepit estate full of secrets.
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  • Price Range: $1.99
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Killer Instinct (The Naturals, Book 2)

  • Chilling thriller featuring a copycat killer.
  • Follows elite FBI program for teen profilers.
  • Engaging plot with unexpected twists and turns.
  • Characters face harrowing situations while solving cases.
  • Written by bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
  • Part of the thrilling Naturals series.
  • Must-read for fans of crime fiction.
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  • Price Range: $7.21
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A Good Girl's Murder Guide

  • Thrilling mystery with unexpected twists and turns.
  • Fascinating investigation into a tragic high school murder.
  • Engaging characters that resonate with readers.
  • Pip's obsession leads to shocking discoveries.
  • Explores themes of truth, justice, and friendship.
  • A captivating read for mystery enthusiasts.
  • Sequel available: Good Girl, Bad Blood.
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  • Price Range: $21.66
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The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games, Book 1)

  • Over 5 million copies sold worldwide.
  • Fast-paced, thrilling mystery with unexpected twists.
  • Avery inherits a fortune from a billionaire.
  • Intriguing puzzles and riddles to solve.
  • Complex family dynamics and dangerous rivals.
  • Perfect for fans of suspenseful thrillers.
  • Explore the complete Inheritance Games saga.
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  • Price Range: $6.99
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Allegedly: A Psychological Thriller [Paperback]

  • Debut psychological thriller by Tiffany D. Jackson.
  • Intense narrative with unexpected twists and turns.
  • Explores themes of race, justice, and motherhood.
  • Mary B. Addison's story unfolds in a group home.
  • Media sensationalism shapes perceptions of guilt.
  • Engaging and haunting read for thriller enthusiasts.
  • A gripping tale of survival and searching for truth.
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  • Price Range: $14.39
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Crooked Kingdom: Six of Crows Sequel

  • Sequel to the bestselling Six of Crows.
  • Explores Kaz Brekker's thrilling next adventure.
  • Features beloved characters: Jesper, Inej, Wylan.
  • Engaging plot filled with twists and betrayals.
  • Set in the captivating Grishaverse universe.
  • Critically acclaimed: praised by NPR and Booklist.
  • Perfect for fans of fantasy and heist stories.
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  • Price Range: $9.99
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The Final Gambit: The Inheritance Games 3

  • Final book in the bestselling Inheritance Games series.
  • Avery's life and fortune are at stake.
  • Survive living in the mysterious Hawthorne House.
  • Secrets and riddles abound in this thrilling game.
  • Compelling love story intertwined with suspenseful drama.
  • Powerful new player threatens Avery's inheritance.
  • Experience heart-pounding twists and turns throughout.
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  • Price Range: $6.99
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The Naturals: Book 1 (Paperback) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

  • Exciting crime thriller by bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
  • Seventeen-year-old Cassie reads people effortlessly.
  • FBI recruits talented teens for cold cases.
  • Unusual gifts create complex dynamics among teens.
  • Thrilling cat-and-mouse game with a new killer.
  • Perfect for fans of Criminal Minds.
  • Read the complete Naturals series for more excitement.
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  • Price Range: $6.99
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The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games Book 2)

  • Thrilling sequel to The Inheritance Games.
  • Avery uncovers family secrets and hidden connections.
  • Intrigue, romance, and action-packed adventure await.
  • Explore the wealth and mysteries of the Hawthornes.
  • Compelling new characters and unexpected twists emerge.
  • Ideal for fans of suspenseful family sagas.
  • Join Avery's journey through danger and discovery.
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  • Price Range: $1.99
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The Inheritance Games (3 Book Paperback Collection)

  • Over 5 million copies sold worldwide.
  • Includes four thrilling books in one collection.
  • Follow Avery Grambs' unexpected billionaire inheritance journey.
  • Experience mystery with puzzles and secrets in Hawthorne House.
  • Meet the captivating Hawthorne brothers: Grayson and Jameson.
  • Enjoy a mix of romance, danger, and intrigue.
  • Includes the latest installment: The Brothers Hawthorne.
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  • Price Range: $30.48
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All In (The Naturals, Book 3)

  • Thrilling mystery set in Las Vegas casinos.
  • Unique profiling talents tackle baffling murders.
  • Victims have mysterious codes tattooed on wrists.
  • Intense personal stakes for protagonist Cassie Hobbes.
  • Explore unexpected twists and perilous choices.
  • Part of the captivating Naturals series.
  • Includes other popular works by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
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  • Price Range: $9.88
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The Grace Year: A Novel by Kim Liggett - Audiobook

  • Dynamic audiobook performance by Emily Shaffer.
  • Includes a bonus conversation with the author.
  • Dystopian thriller reminiscent of The Handmaid’s Tale.
  • Explores complex relationships among women and girls.
  • Survival against nature and each other.
  • Optioned for a major motion picture by Universal.
  • Critically acclaimed for its gripping narrative.
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  • Price Range: $17.71
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The Inheritance Games: Complete Series [3 Books]

  • Gripping novel with deadly stakes and thrilling twists.
  • Avery inherits a fortune from mysterious billionaire Tobias Hawthorne.
  • She must navigate a mansion filled with secrets.
  • Competing with Hawthorne grandsons for her rightful inheritance.
  • Puzzles and riddles await in every room.
  • Caught in a world of wealth and danger.
  • Perfect for fans of suspenseful mysteries and thrillers.
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  • Price Range: $19.10
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Thunderhead: Arc of a Scythe Audiobook

  • Chilling sequel to the acclaimed Scythe series.
  • Explores morality within the Scythedom's complex hierarchy.
  • Rowan evolves into a vigilante urban legend.
  • Citra challenges traditional ideals as Scythe Anastasia.
  • The Thunderhead observes but cannot intervene directly.
  • Conflict arises as change threatens the status quo.
  • Engaging narrative filled with suspense and ethical dilemmas.
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  • Price Range: $21.83
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As Good as Dead: Finale Edition

  • Final book in the thrilling mystery series.
  • Pip faces real-life threats and stalking.
  • Connects to a local unsolved serial killer case.
  • Explores themes of disappearance and survival.
  • Reads like an engaging true crime podcast.
  • Must-read for suspense lovers and fans.
  • Also check out Holly Jackson's latest thriller.
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  • Price Range: $8.97
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Bad Blood (The Naturals, Book 4)

  • Final installment of the thrilling Naturals series.
  • Uncover shocking truths about Cassie's mother's fate.
  • Features a bonus novella, Twelve, in print.
  • Intense race against time and hidden dangers.
  • Perfect for fans of mystery and suspense.
  • Explore deep secrets and thrilling twists.
  • From bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
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  • Price Range: $9.99
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The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening (ebook)

  • New York Times bestselling series.
  • Inspired the popular TV show.
  • Intriguing love triangle between characters.
  • Elena Gilbert: the high school golden girl.
  • Stefan: a haunted vampire with a secret.
  • Damon: the dangerous vampire brother arrives.
  • Perfect for fans of supernatural romance.
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  • Price Range: $13.99
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Skyshade: Lightlark Saga Book 3 [eBook]

  • Third installment in The Lightlark Saga series.
  • Heart-pounding battles and devastating truths revealed.
  • Isla's future hinges on her divided heart.
  • Past and present selves clash over forbidden love.
  • Oracle's final prophecy shapes Isla's destiny.
  • Ancient evil threatens the realms’ existence.
  • Will Isla save or destroy the world?
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  • Price Range: $8.26
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Lightlark (The Lightlark Saga Book 1)

  • Instant #1 national bestseller and BookTok sensation.
  • Set in a deadly game every 100 years.
  • Six rulers must confront their realms' dark curses.
  • Isla Crown faces betrayal and romantic complications.
  • Masterfully written YA fantasy by Alex Aster.
  • Perfect for fans of Marie Lu and Leigh Bardugo.
  • A gripping tale of secrets and deception awaits.
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  • Price Range: $6.17
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Good Girl, Bad Blood: A Suspenseful Sequel

  • Sequel to the bestselling mystery series.
  • Pip investigates a friend's mysterious disappearance.
  • True-crime podcast becomes a viral sensation.
  • Uncovers dark secrets from her town.
  • Intense suspense with unexpected twists.
  • Fans of the series will be captivated.
  • Don't miss the thrilling finale, As Good as Dead!
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  • Price Range: $8.04