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?

These Violent Delights

#1 of 2 in These Violent Delights

2020 • 686 Readers • 464 pages 3.8

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

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

2019 • 1,668 Readers • 400 pages 4.2

One of Us Is Lying

#1 of 3 in One of Us Is Lying

2014 • 997 Readers • 361 pages 3.7

Paper Towns

2008 • 1,091 Readers 3.6

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

1 Reidverse

2017 • 3,045 Readers • 400 pages 4.3

Six Wakes

2017 • 351 Readers • 400 pages 3.8

The Forest of Stolen Girls

2021 • 98 Readers • 384 pages 3.8

For the Wolf

#1 of 2 in Wilderwood

2021 • 434 Readers • 480 pages 3.4

Truly Devious

#1 of 5 in Truly Devious

2018 • 585 Readers • 432 pages 3.9

Monday's Not Coming

220 Readers • 526 pages 4.3

Half a Soul

#1 of 3 in Regency Faerie Tales

2020 • 535 Readers • 9h 48m 4.1

Queen of the Tiles

2022 • 56 Readers • 304 pages 3.6

The Girl from Widow Hills

2020 • 106 Readers • 332 pages 3.5

The Honeys

2022 • 187 Readers • 352 pages 3.9

White Rabbit

2018 • 35 Readers • 329 pages 4.3

Blind spot

2012 • 6 Readers • 336 pages 4

The Westing Game

1978 • 479 Readers • 210 pages 3.9

Stormbreaker

#1 of 16 in Alex Rider

2000 • 241 Readers • 306 pages 3.7