Young Adult Book Trends
Current Trends in Young Adult
Contemporary YA addressing mental health, identity, and social justice issues continues to be in high demand. YA fantasy with morally complex worlds and diverse representation has strong crossover appeal with adult readers. Stories exploring digital identity, social media influence, and online culture are increasingly prevalent.
Top Young Adult Books
The Hate U Give
by Angie Thomas
4.7 (56,780 reviews)
A 16-year-old girl witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood friend by a police officer, forcing her to navigate two very different worlds.
Notable themes:
social justiceracismidentityactivism
Six of Crows
by Leigh Bardugo
4.6 (37,850 reviews)
Six dangerous outcasts come together for an impossible heist that could make them rich beyond their wildest dreams—if they don't kill each other first.
Notable themes:
heistfound familydiverse charactersmagical abilities