Young Adult (YA) Best Sellers Books List

Young Adult (YA) Best Sellers Books List

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Young Adult (YA/Teen) best sellers books tend to be some of my favourites. The best YA best sellers books are all on our ultimate list. This list of new and best sellers teen books is better than a feature film! If you are looking for a popular new book to read, there is bound to be one here for you to enjoy. So get your reading tracker ready to add all of these new Young Adult best sellers books. We are excited for them all!

YA Best Sellers

Last Updated: March 6, 2024

YA Best Sellers Books

1. Powerless by Lauren Roberts

powerless lauren roberts

 

Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, this young adult fantasy follows the forbidden romance between a powerful prince and an ordinary girl as they try to survive their kingdom’s grueling laws pitting them against each other.

2. A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal

A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal

 

From the New York Times–bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame comes the first book in a hotly-anticipated fantasy duology teeming with romance and revenge, led by an orphan girl willing to do whatever it takes to save her self-made kingdom.

3. THe Prisoner’s Throne by Holly Black

The Prisoner's Throne by Holly Black

 

An imprisoned prince. A vengeful queen. And a battle that will determine the future of Elfhame.

4. If Only I Had Told Her by Laura Nowlin

if only i had told her laura nowlin

 

An intensely emotional and gripping companion novel to Laura Nowlin’s USA Today and New York Times Bestselling novel If He Had Been With Me about the love that both breaks and heals us. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Jenny Han.

5. Divine Rivals by Rebecca ROss

divine rivals rebecca ross

 

When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever.

6. The Lightning THief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians by RIck RIordan

the lightning thief rick riordan

 

The classic first book about Percy Jackson, the troubled boy who discovers he is the son of Poseidon, and his adventures with demigods, monsters, and Greek gods.

7. Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

ruthless vows rebecca ross

 

The epic conclusion to the intensely romantic and beautifully written story that started in Divine Rivals.

8. Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

 

Enemies-to-lovers doesn’t get more high stakes than a witch and a witch hunter falling in love in bestselling author Kristen Ciccarelli’s latest romantic fantasy.

9. Murtagh by Christopher Paolini

Murtagh Christopher Paolini

 

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy!

10. Nightbane by Alex Aster

Nightbane by Alex Aster

 

The seductive and action-packed follow-up to Alex Aster’s instant #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling novel, Lightlark.

11. Reckless by Lauren Roberts

Reckless by Lauren Roberts

 

Paedyn and Kai battle with duty and desire in this highly anticipated second installment in the sizzling and epic romantic fantasy trilogy that’s packed with spicy tension and edge-of-your-seat betrayal.

12. Betting on You by Lynn Painter

Betting on You by Lynn Painter

 

From the New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, this “entertaining” (Publishers Weekly) rom-com in the vein of She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You follows a teen girl who unwittingly finds herself at the center of a bet while working at a waterpark.

13. Heartstopper #5: A Graphic Novel by Alice Oseman

hearstopper volume five

 

Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the much-loved Heartstopper series, featuring gorgeous two-color artwork.

14. Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

once upon a broken heart stephanie garber

 

Once Upon A Broken Heart marks the launch of a new series from Stephanie Garber about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after.

15. A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole

a thousand boy kisses

 

One boy. One girl. A bond that is forged in an instant and cherished for a decade. A bond that neither time nor distance can break. A bond that will last forever.

16. If He Had been With Me by Laura Nowlin

If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin

 

An achingly authentic and raw portrait of love, regret, and the life-altering impact of the relationships we hold closest to us, this YA romance bestseller is perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Jenny Han, and You’ve Reached Sam.

17. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

a court of thorns and roses sarah j maas

 

The sexy, action-packed first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from Sarah J. Maas.

18. Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow

girl in pieces Kathleen Glasgow

 

A deeply moving portrait of a girl in a world that owes her nothing, and has taken so much, and the journey she undergoes to put herself back together. Kathleen Glasgow’s debut is heartbreakingly real and unflinchingly honest. It’s a story you won’t be able to look away from.

19. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

throne of glass sarah j maas

 

Thrilling and fierce, Throne of Glass is the first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that has captivated readers worldwide.

20. Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

better than the movies lynn painter

 

Perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com follows a hopelessly romantic teen girl and her cute yet obnoxious neighbor as they scheme to get her noticed by her untouchable crush.

21. Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

 

In this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life’s moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart.

22. The Do-Over by Lynn Painter

the do-over-lynn-painter

 

How many times can one girl passively watch her life go up in flames? And when something good starts to come out of these terrible days, what happens when the universe stops doling out do-overs?

23. Lightlark by Alex Aster

Ligthlark Alex Aster

 

A gripping, propulsive YA fantasy novel from award-winning author and social media superstar Alex Aster, “Lightlark is an ebullient, fast-paced fantasy with a beautifully rendered world that seethes with intrigue, romance and tension. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir)

24. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

the book thief markus zusak

 

The extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times.

25. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. ROwling

harry potter and the sorcerer's stone

 

Harry Potter spent ten long years living with Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, an aunt and uncle whose outrageous favoritism of their perfectly awful son Dudley leads to some of the most inspired dark comedy since Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

 

 

 

YA Best Sellers Books

YA best sellers books are being heavily influenced by TikTok right now and there are a lot of backlist books to choose from these days. It is exciting to see some of the older favourites make a comeback to the list. What YA best sellers book are you excited to read?

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