YA Books on Kindle

The young adult (YA) genre consists of books that are written to appeal to pre-teens and teenagers. There is no clear age range for this genre’s audience, but most agree that the standard reading age is for those between the ages of 12 and 18 (although even older adults may love these stories, too!). These books may include fiction and non-fiction titles with themes and plots that are likely to be extremely relevant to the young people in your life.

Free: The Heart of Aleppo: A Story of the Syrian Civil War

Ammar Habib

Once just a normal boy, 13-year-old Zaid Kadir is now caught in the crossfires of the Syrian Civil War. Separated from his family during the night the rebels attacked the city of Aleppo, Zaid is lost in the middle of a warzone. Alongside his friends, he is forced to survive the dangers of a civil ... Read more

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The Six and the Crystals of Ialana

Six teens must uncover the secrets of their past while on the run from deadly predators and a reptilian king. At odds with each other, their goals uncertain, the Six set out on a life-altering quest across a harsh and unforgiving continent. Pursued by lethal foes, guided only by baffling and terrifying shared dreams, the ... Read more

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The Complete Soul Guardians Collection: Books 1-8

Kara didn’t believe in angels or demons. But when she died, everything changed. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Free: Awkward Black Girl

On the eve of her birthday, Gina ventures out into the heart of Atlanta. Fairytales and Demons have become a reality, and to find true love and find out her true identity, she must be ready to battle her darkest fear. Free on Kindle.... Read more

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Free: Welcome to Sortilege Falls

Libby Heily

Sixteen-year-old Grape Merriweather moved to Sortilege Falls expecting a fresh start and new friends. But things are never quite what they seem in this sleepy Missouri town. Her math teacher looks like a witch, her school is being stalked by a vampire, and Grape could swear the town’s garden gnomes are moving. None of that ... Read more

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Royal Magic

Dominique Pryor

You cannot refuse or resists when a prince chooses you. That is the rule for all witches who aren’t promised to another. Becoming a princess leaving all you know for a stranger you just met. That isn’t what Andy Miller dreams about, but her sister Mel and mother are another story. It seems fate decides ... Read more

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Free: To Pieces

Kati Rocky

Jane Flynn – an average, everyday, self-proclaimed “plain Jane” – finds her life taking a dramatic detour her junior year of high school when she undergoes her first bipolar episode. This gripping novel takes us on a wild ride through Jane’s descent into devastating depression and out-of-control and often surprisingly humorous rise into mania—as she ... Read more

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Don’t Let Me Go

On top of battling the normal teenage angst that everyone goes through, Joanie is also reeling from her parents’ bitter divorce and having to cope with her mother’s new boyfriend and father’s new family. Alone in a new town and without friends, she turns to passing the time by indulging in her longtime hobby of ... Read more

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Not with the Band

Drama. Jerks. Another new school. Those are three things Kassidy Perry vows to avoid her senior year of high school. Unfortunately, it looks like the Universe didn’t get the memo. In her debut YA novel, Kelli Warner weaves a humorous and relatable story about finding your way in a world you can’t control—and what happens ... Read more

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Free: Timeless

When Jenny suddenly wakes to find herself being kissed by a strange—but very handsome—prince, she knows that her boring life of folding laundry could be gone forever. Stuck in a medieval land of castles and royalty, Jenny learns that she is being forced to marry the prince, and she is definitely okay with that. She ... Read more

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Free: Grail of the Grimoire

Magic and adventure collide in the latest retelling of history’s most legendary quest. The Vatican’s secret coven of sorceresses must retrieve the Holy Grail from a Jerusalem overtaken by Saladin and under siege by Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade. Is this mission too much for their new, young leader? Free on Kindle.... Read more

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Death’s Children

The Zombie Apocalypse has begun… When the dead rise, homework is the least of your problems… Cat’s life is pretty predictable, much like any other teen girl’s, until the short walk home from school becomes a battle for her very survival. In a single breath, everything she knows is torn away, and her world is ... Read more

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Saving the Dragons

Catriona MacRury

Sure dragons are dangerous, but that does not mean they need to be hunted to extinction. In order to save the dragons, 18-year-old, Tharill, and his younger brother Rory will find themselves thrown into the middle of a scheme of deception and misdirection. On their journey to uncover the truth they will find allies in ... Read more

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Hocking Hills

There was one thing I knew for sure when I arrived in Hocking Hills. I was determined to find my birth mother. But then two things happened that I didn’t see coming: I didn’t expect to fall for a guy who thought I was too young for him and I didn’t expect that someone would ... Read more

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Keeper of Dragons

JA Culican

Moody Dragons. Snarky Elves. Fierce Mermaids. And two unlikely heroes who are fated to save them all. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Free: Maelyn (The Nine Princesses)

Anita Valle

Maelyn was not born a princess. The king found her as a child, the lone survivor of a poor village slaughtered by Red Fever. Suddenly she became a princess of Runa Realm, the first of nine orphans adopted by the king. By her eighteenth year, Maelyn rules over Runa and a family of nine sisters. ... Read more

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Royal Magic

Dominique Pryor

“You cannot refuse or resists when a prince chooses you.” That is the rule for all witches who are not promises to another. Becoming a princess leaving all you know fora stranger you just met. That isn’t what Andy Miller dreams about but her sister Mel and mother are another story. But fate decided to ... Read more

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Free: Deceived

The battle between the Titans and the gods of old did not end with them. The demand for revenge has dripped down into the next generation. Twins, Marcus and Nicolas, heirs to the throne of the gods and sons of the last remaining Titan, learn that the purpose of their existence is to fulfill a ... Read more

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The Blood King

Liz Long

In Brighton, blood means everything. Long live King Magnus. In the kingdom of Brighton, a President-turned-King offers poor teens the chance to join KEY, the King’s Education for Youth. Seventeen-year-old Reina Torres jumps at the chance to be of service to her country, wanting to learn more about Brighton’s history and future through the Media ... Read more

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Change of Chaos

Jacinta Jade

Siray is young, beautiful and idealistic. She is prepared to take on the responsibilities – and amazing abilities – of an adult Kaslonian. Once she goes through the Change ceremony, she’ll have everything she wants…won’t she? Siray is about to experience the most important moment of her life, the Change ceremony, where she will transform ... Read more

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Free: Looking for Dei

Nara Dall has never liked secrets. Yet it seems that her life has been filled with them, from the ugly scar on her back to the strange powers she possesses. When she uses magic to save her friend, she uncovers the biggest secret of all: the power of broken people. Free on Kindle.... Read more

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Drowning

I’m a cutter. I cut because I find solace in it. I cut because it helps calm my frantic mind. I cut because the voices inside my head tell me to. I cut because this is the only way I know how to handle life. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Testimony

Peter Gentry must spend the night in his creepy new school in order to be accepted by his peers. Will he and his new friend Brady survive the night? With the help of quiet and somewhat nerdy, Frances will they stand a chance. If you love “Goonies” or “Stranger Things”, you will love “Testimony”. $3.99 ... Read more

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The Ancient Tripod of Peace

Finding a secret code, teen sleuths Lexi and Gil must become fast allies as they embark on an island-hopping adventure along Lake Erie shores. They look into the mystery of a relic with hidden histories stolen from a local museum. But, the all-too-close thieves within secret societies resent their meddling, putting the young amateur detectives ... Read more

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Chosen by Grace

Alicia Rades

Ryn Tyler didn’t intend to kill a demon when she moved to Eagle Valley—or to become the hero of a divine race of angels. Only Ryn has the power to stop this age-old war. But there’s a demon in Eagle Valley who wants that power for himself—and if Ryn wants to survive, she’ll have to ... Read more

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Free: The NYC Werewolf: Tales, Book Two

A gorgeous, sprawling Victorian ocean estate faces the Atlantic Ocean & holds mysterious relics from centuries ago. It is here that James finally begins to realize the potential of his amazing supernatural powers. Perfect for young adult fantasy readers who enjoyed the Twilight series. Sand, surf, sweet summer love and a werewolf adventure like no ... Read more

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The Island Dog Squad (Book 1: Sandy’s Story)

  In the depths of despair, she has no idea who, or where she is. Dying of thirst with her ribcage almost poking through her skin, she can barely put one paw in front of the other when she’s rescued from the street. When Sandy’s people parents take her to her beautiful new home on ... Read more

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Free: Mermaid Cliff by Brandon Rohrbaugh

Brandon Rohrbaugh

When the new girl in school is found murdered beneath the famous Mermaid Cliff, Mark Parker swears to find justice for her. He recruits the help of friends and begins searching for answers. Along the way, Mark finds that this small town has its own secrets that are more sinister than he could ever imagined. ... Read more

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Free: The Blood (Secrets and Lies, Book 1)

Brandylan James

In 1587, the forbidden love between Cassaonda Clare, a wycan, and her sworn enemy, vampire heir, Daniel Croft was destined to end badly, especially once Daniel’s jealous brother, Jaydon, exposed them. Now almost 500 years later, two other star-crossed lovers, their direct descendants, try to defy the curse that will precipitate the final and will ... Read more

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Free: The Other Side

Finn and Eric’s lives are changed forever overnight, when they are chased from their home to a land they had no idea existed. A land full of deadly Elf and Fairy warriors and powerful witches, all trying to get their hands on the boys. Separated and unsure who to trust, can the boys survive in ... Read more

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The Kingdom to Come: Book One – A Great Light

In a kingdom ruled by a powerful monarchy focused on dominion, an opposition develops from the king’s own son, Prince Karhiad. While the ruthless King Vilsig of Merrhius plots the conquest of all kingdoms, his son’s own heart has a different direction. In the midst of the increasing conflict within Prince Karhiad as he becomes ... Read more

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Toby Tales Back From Break

Susan Kinsey

Book 2 is here! Winter break is over, but that doesn’t mean anything has changed. It’s time to return to the school year with Toby and his friends—including Hailey. Spirit week, April Fools’ Day and a talent show all lie ahead for this pair, along with more crushes to squash and friends to be made. ... Read more

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Free: The NYC Werewolf: Tales (Book One)

Perfect for Young Adult fantasy readers who enjoyed the Twilight series. When Lucy first noticed James in her college history class she never would have expected that an exciting romance and incredible adventure was about to begin for her. She will soon enter a world of unlikely new friends, Greek mythology and magic. Free on ... Read more

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Free: Kiss of the Kris

Imprisoned for four years underground, Celeste is rescued from her pit on the brink of her execution. Unwilling and unprepared, she is thrust to the front of the resistance movement as they struggle to release Europe from enslavement. Rising from innocent ground dweller to ruthless commando she must save her team, free her people, and ... Read more

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Courtlight Series Boxed Set: Books 1-3

The fate of an empire lies in the hands of peasant girl Ciardis, who must master court intrigue, befriend a crown prince, and learn to control her magical abilities. A thrilling trilogy of high adventure! Free on Kindle.... Read more

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Emma Beware

Michelle Iden

It’s not always about the happy ending. It’s about the story. A 14-year-old standout athlete and student vanishes without a trace. There is no way she ran away. Four of her friends with cyber-techno skills unravel mysterious clues. Will she be found? Here is Emma’s story….full of thrills and chills. Enjoy! $2.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Shade (Oracle of Senders, 1)

Mere Joyce

Fourteen-year-old Callum Silver sees dead people. It’s not a gift. His family thinks he’s crazy. Sometimes he thinks he’s crazy. He has no friends. He’s forced to live his life surrounded by nothing but the searing pain, sickening smells and desperate moans that accompany the murdered ghosts who seek him out. When he’s offered a ... Read more

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Free: The Legacy of the Key

Hunted all her life, Reece Bryant learns the truth of who she really is. Falling in love wasn’t part of the deal! Average college student, Reece Bryant, is blindsided after nearly being kidnapped on a morning run. Good thing she was rescued, but who her rescuers are weren’t exactly what she expected. Alien assassins from ... Read more

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Life in Reverse

Vance and Ember didn’t love each other at first sight. They didn’t even like each other. But first impressions can be misleading, and as their pasts surface, they discover initial impressions can be wrong, and love can be the one thing that’s right… $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Four Corners

Kristin Durfee

Levi always knew he was different. The fact that he could smash a light bulb without touching it was only one clue, but he’s about to find out how special he really is… Sought after by those in a magical land, he meets Aura, Queen of Esotera. Her kingdom is in trouble and he’s the ... Read more

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