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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsTwilight by Stephenie MeyerThe Giver by Lois Lowry
Best Young Adult Books
13,212 books — 80,322 voters
The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsDivergent by Veronica RothMockingjay by Suzanne CollinsInsurgent by Veronica Roth
YA Dystopia Novels
1,977 books — 11,358 voters

Allegiant by Veronica RothClockwork Princess by Cassandra ClareRequiem by Lauren OliverThe Indigo Spell by Richelle MeadThe Elite by Kiera Cass
YA Novels of 2013
1,545 books — 10,498 voters
City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra ClareThe One by Kiera CassCress by Marissa MeyerIgnite Me by Tahereh MafiThe Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan
YA Novels of 2014
1,519 books — 8,777 voters

Lady Midnight by Cassandra ClareGlass Sword by Victoria AveyardHeartless by Marissa MeyerCrooked Kingdom by Leigh BardugoThe Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater
YA Novels of 2016
1,156 books — 8,692 voters
Winter by Marissa MeyerRed Queen by Victoria AveyardThe Heir by Kiera CassSix of Crows by Leigh BardugoFairest by Marissa Meyer
YA Novels of 2015
1,449 books — 8,318 voters

Lord of Shadows by Cassandra ClareKing's Cage by Victoria AveyardCaraval by Stephanie GarberCarve the Mark by Veronica RothFlame in the Mist by Renée Ahdieh
YA Novels of 2017
1,119 books — 6,594 voters
The Cruel Prince by Holly BlackWar Storm by Victoria AveyardQueen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra ClareA Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa TahirObsidio by Amie Kaufman
YA Novels of 2018
1,021 books — 5,005 voters

The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
YA Books Far Better than Twilight
3,212 books — 4,867 voters
The Wicked King by Holly BlackKing of Scars by Leigh BardugoFinale by Stephanie GarberThe Gilded Wolves by Roshani ChokshiA Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
YA Novels of 2019
867 books — 3,021 voters

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne CollinsChain of Gold by Cassandra ClareOne of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManusA ​Sky Beyond the Storm by Sabaa TahirImagine Me by Tahereh Mafi
YA Novels of 2020
822 books — 2,639 voters
The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsTwilight by Stephenie MeyerI'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally CarterHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Best Teen Girl Books
1,794 books — 2,533 voters

Rule of Wolves by Leigh BardugoChain of Iron by Cassandra ClareLore by Alexandra BrackenWe Free the Stars by Hafsah FaizalWings of Ebony by J. Elle
YA Novels of 2021
780 books — 2,467 voters
Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan MatsonPaper Towns by John GreenAn Abundance of Katherines by John Green13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen JohnsonTwo-Way Street by Lauren Barnholdt
Young Adult Road Trip Novels
393 books — 1,940 voters

Perfect Chemistry by Simone ElkelesThe DUFF by Kody KeplingerRules of Attraction by Simone ElkelesShadow Kiss by Richelle MeadBreaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Young Adult Fiction With Sex
902 books — 1,677 voters
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie OhNothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManusGallant by V.E. SchwabBelladonna by Adalyn GraceOnly a Monster by Vanessa Len
YA Novels of 2022
755 books — 1,395 voters

The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanAlanna by Tamora PierceHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingCatching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Best Feminist Young Adult Books
1,323 books — 1,343 voters
The Stolen Heir by Holly BlackOne of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManusA Curse for True Love by Stephanie GarberChain of Thorns by Cassandra ClareLying in the Deep by Diana Urban
YA Novels of 2023
649 books — 1,065 voters

Gabriel's Fire by Lotchie BurtonSheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master by K. RitzThe Woman Who Forgot Who She Was by Vivian ProbstJoey and His Friend Water by Ellen J. LewinbergChasing Headlines by J. Rose Black
Sizzling Summer Sensations
3,256 books — 1,059 voters
Chasing Pacquiao by Rod PulidoFake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher LeeThe Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher by E.M. AndersonHer Little Flowers by Shannon MorganThe Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei
2023 Debuts
348 books — 974 voters

Alanna by Tamora PierceTwelfth Night by William ShakespeareLeviathan by Scott WesterfeldEon by Alison GoodmanIn the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce
Girls disguised as Boys
858 books — 965 voters
If I Stay by Gayle FormanJust Listen by Sarah DessenWhere She Went by Gayle FormanThis Lullaby by Sarah DessenNick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn
YA Music Books
573 books — 801 voters

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie RyanThe Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie RyanRot & Ruin by Jonathan MaberryThe Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie RyanHollowland by Amanda Hocking
YA Zombie Novels
314 books — 791 voters
Cinder by Marissa MeyerAcross the Universe by Beth RevisEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThese Broken Stars by Amie KaufmanCress by Marissa Meyer
Teenagers . . . IN SPACE!
473 books — 732 voters

Cemetery Boys by Aiden ThomasClap When You Land by Elizabeth AcevedoLegendborn by Tracy DeonnCinderella Is Dead by Kalynn BayronThese Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
2020 YA/MG Books With POC Leads
303 books — 728 voters
The Prisoner’s Throne by Holly BlackA Tempest of Tea by Hafsah FaizalHeavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay ZhaoThe Girl with No Reflection by Keshe ChowSo Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole
YA Novels of 2024
688 books — 685 voters

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie PerkinsLola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie PerkinsCatching Jordan by Miranda KenneallyThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsThat Boy by Jillian Dodd
YA Romance Between Friends
345 books — 608 voters
Speak by Laurie Halse AndersonJust Listen by Sarah DessenThe Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen ChboskySome Boys by Patty BlountThe Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith
Young Adult Books About Rape & Sexual Abuse
369 books — 592 voters

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin SchwartzHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingKristy's Great Idea by Ann M. MartinDouble Love by Francine PascalHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Young Adult Series Books published in the '80s & '90s
701 books — 582 voters
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsOathbound by Tracy DeonnRebel Witch by Kristen CiccarelliThe Floating World by Axie OhCruel Is the Light by Sophie Clark
YA Novels of 2025
594 books — 566 voters

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