Prompts

What mystery books are perfect for young adults?

The mystery genre favors bringing the truth to light. That focus on revealing a story slowly over time knows no age, yet many stories are too serious for young adults. Which mysteries do you think would be best for young adults?

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

#1 of 3 in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

2019 • 1,698 Readers • 400 pages 4.2

The Westing Game

1978 • 487 Readers • 210 pages 3.9

These Violent Delights

#1 of 2 in These Violent Delights

2020 • 700 Readers • 464 pages 3.8

One of Us Is Lying

#1 of 3 in One of Us Is Lying

2014 • 1,018 Readers • 361 pages 3.7

Six Wakes

2017 • 359 Readers • 400 pages 3.8

The Forest of Stolen Girls

2021 • 99 Readers • 384 pages 3.8

For the Wolf

#1 of 2 in Wilderwood

2021 • 442 Readers • 480 pages 3.4

Truly Devious

#1 of 3 in Truly Devious

2018 • 597 Readers • 432 pages 3.9

Monday's Not Coming

2018 • 227 Readers • 448 pages 4.3

Half a Soul

#1 of 3 in Regency Faerie Tales

2020 • 547 Readers • 9h 48m 4.1

Queen of the Tiles

2022 • 58 Readers • 304 pages 3.6

The Girl from Widow Hills

2020 • 107 Readers • 332 pages 3.5

The Honeys

2022 • 192 Readers • 352 pages 3.9

White Rabbit

2018 • 37 Readers • 337 pages 4

Blind spot

2012 • 6 Readers • 336 pages 4

Stormbreaker

#1 of 16 in Alex Rider

2000 • 252 Readers • 306 pages 3.7

Paper Towns

2008 • 1,112 Readers 3.6

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Reidverse

2017 • 3,114 Readers • 400 pages 4.3