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Best YA Mysteries and Thrillers of 2019

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

HIS HIDEOUS HEART

edited by Dahlia Adler

Poe’s ghost happily haunts this fresh, delightfully dark collection. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

SERIOUS MOONLIGHT

by Jenn Bennett

An atmospheric, multilayered, sex-positive romance from the talented Bennett. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

COURTING DARKNESS

by Robin LaFevers

Sharp and breathless, full of anger and strength. May the sequel hurry. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

YOU MUST NOT MISS

by Katrina Leno

Readers will ponder this exceedingly creepy gut punch of a tale long after turning the last page. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

TWO CAN KEEP A SECRET

by Karen M. McManus

Masterfully paced with well-earned thrills and spooky atmosphere worth sinking into. Full review >

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