Young Adult
Discover amazing young adult book series. Browse our complete collection with reading order guides.
Divergent
3 Books • 2011-2013
Veronica Roth's dystopian trilogy centers on Tris, a teenager in a society divided into five factions based on human virtues. When Tris discovers she ...
Harry Potter
7 Books • 2015-2015
Harry Potter follows an orphaned boy who discovers he's a wizard at eleven. Raised by his resentful aunt and uncle, Harry learns he's famous in the wi...
Heroes of Olympus
5 Books • 2010-2014
Rick Riordan's sequel series to Percy Jackson follows a new group of demigods on a dangerous quest to prevent a war between Greek and Roman camps. The...
Legacy of Gods
6 Books • 2022-2024
Rina Kent's Legacy of Gods series is a dark romance exploring obsession, power, and redemption across multiple interconnected couples. Kent writes int...
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
3 Books • 2015-2017
Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase is a homeless teenager who discovers he's the son of a Norse god and gets drawn into a war between mythological factions. ...
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
5 Books • 2005-2009
Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson discovers he's the son of a Greek god and gets swept into a world of monsters, quests, and divine prophecies at Camp Hal...
Royal Elite
8 Books • 2019-2020
Rina Kent's Royal Elite is a dark romance series set at an elite British boarding school where powerful, dangerous students control hidden corners of ...
Shadow and Bone
3 Books • 2012-2014
Alina Starkov discovers she possesses a dangerous magical power that could change the fate of her war-torn country, thrusting her into political intri...
Six of Crows
2 Books • 2015-2016
Criminal mastermind Kaz Brekker assembles a team of misfits for an impossible heist in a magical fantasy world. Leigh Bardugo's duology set in the Gri...
The Chronicles of Narnia
7 Books • 2023-2023
The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven portal fantasy novels by British author C. S. Lewis. Illustrated by Pauline Baynes and originally publis...
The Hunger Games
5 Books • 2008-2025
The Hunger Games is a series of young adult dystopian novels by Suzanne Collins. Set in Panem, a nation divided into twelve districts ruled by the opp...
The Kane Chronicles
3 Books • 2010-2012
The Kane Chronicles is an Egyptian mythology fantasy trilogy following siblings Carter and Sadie Kane, who discover they are descended from the pharao...
Theodore Boone
7 Books • 2010-2019
Theodore Boone is a middle-grade legal thriller series following 13-year-old Theo Boone, an aspiring lawyer whose parents are both attorneys. Living i...
Wheel of Time
14 Books • 1990-2013
The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. In a world where only women can safely channel the One Power, th...
Popular Young Adult Authors
- Veronica Roth
- J.K. Rowling
- Rick Riordan
- Rina Kent
- Leigh Bardugo
- C. S. Lewis
- Suzanne Collins
- John Grisham
- Brandon Sanderson
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best YA book series?
Popular YA series include Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, and The Maze Runner by James Dashner. YA spans fantasy, dystopian, contemporary, and romance genres.
What age group is young adult fiction for?
YA fiction is primarily written for ages 12-18, but many adults enjoy YA books too. YA features teenage protagonists, coming-of-age themes, and age-appropriate content. New Adult (NA) fiction targets ages 18-25 with more mature content and older protagonists.
Should adults read young adult books?
Absolutely! Many YA books feature complex themes, excellent writing, and compelling stories that appeal to all ages. Popular series like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Percy Jackson have massive adult readerships. Read what you enjoy regardless of the intended age category.
What's the difference between YA and middle grade?
Middle grade books target ages 8-12 with younger protagonists (ages 10-13) and age-appropriate content. YA targets ages 12-18 with teenage protagonists (ages 14-18) and may include more mature themes, romance, and complex situations. Both feature coming-of-age stories.