Get Lost in the Pages of These Must-Read Young Adult Book Series
Prepare to be captivated by these trending young adult tales!
One genre has consistently captured the hearts and minds of readers of all ages: Young Adult fiction. With its compelling stories, relatable characters, and thought-provoking themes, YA novels have taken the literary world by storm and produced some of readers favorite book series.
From fantasy novels taking readers to new worlds or adding a bit of magic to our own, to swooning teen romance novels that make dreamy crushes seem possible, these series ignite the imaginations of readers, creating a whole new generation of book lovers. What’s more, many young adult series set the stage for popular new movies and television shows, influencing media for decades.
The magic of YA literature lies in its ability to address complex issues within the confines of a story. These novels offer teen readers an entertaining escape and a mirror reflecting their own experiences and emotions. It allows them to see themselves in characters and imagine what their life could be if they were the star of a story.
These popular and trending YA series, written by authors who skillfully navigate the intricate balance of entertainment and introspection, create a space for young adults in literature. Here are only a few of the most read and talked about Young Adult book series today.
Young Adult Book Series Everyone is Reading
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
by Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan has taken mythology and pulled it into the modern world like never before. The Percy Jackson series is only the first step in a wide world of myths, monsters, and heroes. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Theif is the first in a six book series. Riordan has multiple series that take place in the same world and include character cameos. The sixth book, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods just released in September.
Complete your collection with:
- The Sea of Monsters
- The Titan's Curse
- The Battle of the Labyrinth
- The Last Olympian
Heartstopper #1
by Alice Oseman
Now streaming on Netflix!
This graphic novel series currently includes four books, with a fifth on the way. This story is an endearing tale of love and friendship between Nick and Charlie. While these books are filled with LGBTQ+ and diverse stories, there are many difficult topics addressed as well. For example, the first volume deals heavily with bullying, homophobia, and an abusive relationship, later books deal with eating disorders and self-harm. However, Oseman does an excellent job of discussing difficult topics, making them easy to comprehen and relate to for readers.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
by Jenny Han
To All the Boys I've Loved Before is now a major motion picture on Netflix and the inspiration for the spin-off series XO, Kitty--now streaming on Netflix!
A New York Times Best YA Book of All Time (2021)
This three book series is a wonderful YA romance following high school Juniors and Seniors. It discusses important topics for high schoolers including sex and drinking, but also includes topics such as consent, peer pressure, and social media. Many teens will find that they relate to the characters. This is especially true for those who can’t help but crush on popular boy.
Inheritance Games
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!
This four book mystery series is a high stakes game of survival. After the death of a wealthy man, the main character has to survive in a house of disinherited family members in order to inherit millions. Like many mysteries, this book contains death, murder, and manipulation. What’s more, the characters can be quite cruel to each other as the distrust between them builds. The final book in the series was released this year.
by Tracy Wolff
The instant #1 New York Times Bestselling Series
Glitter Magazine's #1 Pick for Best YA of 2020
Optioned for Film by Universal
Every teen loves a great vampire series. The six book series, Crave, by Tracy Wolff is one of a few popular vampire and paranormal series today. This series shows what happens when a human enters the world of monsters. There is death, violence, and blood drinking as various paranormal factions war against each other. This paranormal teen series is complete as of May 2023 with the publication of Cherish.
Don't miss a single book in the series that spawned a phenomenon! The Crave series is best enjoyed in order:
Crave
Crush
Covet
Court
Charm
Cherish
Legendborn
by Tracy Deonn
An Instant New York Times Bestseller!
Winner of the Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe for New Talent Author Award
Winner of the Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award for New Talent, Tracy Deonn’s Legendborn is a brilliant combination of modern fantasy, Aurthurian legend, and a strong black female protagonist. Bree Matthews is swept into a new world with a terrible past all while trying to understand and grieve her mother’s death. Deonn manages to weave together everything a fantasy reader could ever want out of a young adult modern fantasy. This is the first book in a three book trilogy. The final book is set to release in 2024.
This Woven Kingdom
by Tahereh Mafi
New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller!
Tahereh Mafi blends together a world of fantasy with Persian myth and folklore to create the This Woven Kingdom trilogy. The first book in the series introduces readers to Alizeh, a servant girl destined to overthrow a kingdom. This series has romance, suspense, intrigue, and everything that comes with taking over a kingdom. The third book in this trilogy is set to release in February 2024.
One of Us Is Lying
by Karen M McManus
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY - BUZZFEED - POPCRUSH
Inspired by The Breakfast Club, Karen McManus series asks, what would happen if not every student left detention that day? One of Us Is Lying is a mystery thriller series for young adults that spent years on the bestseller list. Much like it’s adult thriller counterparts, it discusses difficult topics, but in a similar way as any teen drama, such as, slut shaming, racism, self-harm, bullying, and blackmail to name a few. This trilogy is finished, but McManus also has a handful of standalone mystery novels as well.
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (a Hunger Games Novel)
by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games trilogy an intense dystopian series about survival and rebellion. The third book came out in 2010, but 13 years later, Suzanne Collins has added a fourth book to the series. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes takes place more than a decade before The Hunger Games, following Coriolanus Snow. This novel, much like the original trilogy, doesn’t shy away from the terrible aspects of the Hunger Games, such as death and violence.