For a quick but chilling read, try 'The Hollow Girl' by Hillary Monahan. It’s about a Romani teen using ancestral magic to hunt her attacker, blending revenge thriller with folk horror. The supernatural elements feel raw and real, and the mystery keeps you guessing till the last page. Short but packs a punch.
I can't recommend 'The Raven Boys' by Maggie Stiefvater enough. It's got this eerie, dreamlike quality with psychic phenomena, ley lines, and a group of prep school boys hunting for a lost Welsh king. The character dynamics are chef's kiss—Blue’s whole family of psychics clashes perfectly with the raven boys’ rich-kid energy.
For something darker, 'Lockwood & Co.' by Jonathan Stroud is genius—teen ghost hunters in an alternate London where only kids can see spirits. The banter is sharp, the ghosts are terrifying, and the mysteries unravel like a spooky jigsaw puzzle. If you want a twisty, atmospheric read, 'The Diviners' by Libba Bray blends 1920s flapper vibes with occult murders and a heroine who can hold secrets in her fingertips. Each book feels like peeling back layers of a haunted onion.
I fell hard for 'Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs. The vintage photos mixed into the story make it feel like you’re uncovering a real mystery, and the kids’ powers—like invisibility or controlling bees—are weird in the best way. The time-loop twist? Mind-blowing.
If you’re into Japanese urban legends, 'Another' by Yukito Ayatsuji is a must. A cursed classroom, a dead student who might not be dead, and a spiral of gruesome accidents—it’s like 'Final Destination' meets Sherlock Holmes. The pacing is slow-burn creepy, perfect for readers who love piecing together clues.
Mystery + supernatural is my favorite combo! 'The Name of the Star' by Maureen Johnson nails it with a modern Jack the Ripper copycat haunting London, and only Rory—a Louisiana teen studying abroad—can see the ghostly killer. The tension is unreal, and the boarding school setting adds this cozy-yet-creepy vibe.
Another pick? 'Daughter of Smoke & Bone' by Laini Taylor. It starts with a blue-haired girl running errands for a demon and escalates into a war between angels and monsters. The Prague backdrop feels like a character itself, and the mystery unfolds like a dark fairy tale. For a lighter but equally gripping option, 'Meddling Kids' by Edgar Cantero is basically Scooby-Doo meets Lovecraft, with grown-up teen detectives facing real monsters from their past.
2025-08-02 00:17:19
7
View All Answers
Scan code to download App
Related Books
Moon Called : Werewolf Academy (Book 1)
Erika Lana Bell
8
7.4K
On my sixteenth birthday, everything changes. One moment I'm your below-average girl—the next moment, I’m a monster.
A werewolf.
As a danger to society, and with my parents' refusal to help me, I have no other choice but to go to the werewolf place. Nothing prepares me for what waits for me inside the Academy of the Moon.
Not only do I learn that the horrid tales I’d been told about werewolves were not true—but that I am different from the others. This results in my being a scapegoat for condemnation.
What’s even worse is that the boy who marked me might be a murderer. He’s on the loose. Will he come back for me? Am I turning into an evil beast, like him?
And then, there’s Elijah Ledger. The future alpha—a gorgeous werewolf who appears to be bearing dark secrets from everyone. I’m drawn to him. But he’s a magnet for misfortune, and his secrets start to unveil themselves.
While I’m dealing with an array of problems, including a jealous girl who can’t stand my newfound attention from Elijah—one by one, students are getting attacked at the academy. The big question is: who is it? And why are they doing it?
Things get ugly—and I am caught in the middle of it.
One simple boyfriend spell. One ancient book of magic. What could go wrong? At eighteen, I'm thrown from my normal life into the supernatural world. One moment I'm planning prom and the next, I'm on a one-way bus ride to Hollowheaven's Supernatural Academy where I won't be allowed to see my friends or interact with the rest of the world until I control my power.Whatever.This place is weird and I can't help feeling this is a mistake.But a dare at an initiation goes too far, I get in over my head.Who knew that I could conjure ghosts?I can't fall in love with guys who aren't even real— or alive. I've got to figure out a way to get them back into the afterlife before I can't walk away from them. Before I can't stand not to have them in my life.One thing I'm learning is that magic is never simple.**Sex scenes/explicit content, violence and gore. Suggested age range - 18+**Supernatural Academy Series is created by Autumn Gray, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.
Don’t trust anyone, not even yourself….You think you know someone pretty well, until you’re awoken in the middle of the night to the sound of unfamiliar voices and realize your sister’s being swept away by some supernatural creatures who climb in and out of windows and leap from two-story houses like it’s nothing.My parents tried to tell me everything was fine, but when Cadence finally did come back from wherever they’d taken her, I knew there was something unusual about my older sister.Now, her best friend is dead.Her ex-boyfriend is acting bizarre.And I’m afraid I might be next.My name is Cassidy Findley, and I’m pretty sure my sister is a vampire, despite her “co-worker” making every effort to brainwash me into believing otherwise. With the help of my two best friends, we vow to get to the bottom of this before it’s too late, and my sister starts to claim other victims. I love her, but I won’t be turned, nor will I just sit by without doing everything I can to stop her. I can only hope that I’m not too late and that I can trust my own memories.Because I’m pretty sure my sister’s friends are coming for me next.The Chronicles of Cassidy is a retelling of The Clandestine Saga specifically for young adult/teen readers told from the perspective of high schooler Cassidy Findley.
Lucia, a 16 old teenager who was hidden inside her boarding school all her life. When she comes out to explore, her world collides with the supernatural world, she fantasized only in her books. Lucia has always been drawn to the unspeakable since her childhood. Whether her presence and attraction towards mythical world will make her prey or she is just more than a curious little girl? Darkness holds her true powers. Will she succumb to it ?
In the summer of 2009, seventeen-year-old Lilith Anderson is sent back to a place that has left a unfathomable dent in her life: 'Henderson's Cabin & Lakehouse Resort' owned by her aunt located in the deep, rural town of Dothan, Alabama.
Because of a traumatic event that took place at the resort many years prior, the teenager lives in utter terror, anxious of unknown dangers that possibly awaits her during her stay; But on one fateful afternoon, Lilith encounters a mysterious boy, Ezra Young, in the forest where it all began.
The truth of what happened begins the unfold little by little, until Ezra reveals a big secret, and soon enough, Lilith learns that she is much more special than she previously had thought.
In a world where secrets flourish, betrayal thrives, and murder prevails, will love and friendship survive? Or will fate have other plans?
In a war-torn world where supernatural beings known as "subnaturals" or "subs" have emerged from hiding, triggering a global conflict that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, eighteen-year-old Lena Hargrove has spent the past six years as a ward of the state following her parents' deaths. Renowned as war heroes who sacrificed themselves to rescue their daughter from kidnappers, Lena's parents were largely absent throughout her childhood, leaving her with complicated feelings about their legacy and her own identity.
As Lena struggles to understand her newfound identity and the abilities that begin to manifest, she uncovers a web of secrets about her parents' true role in the war. They weren't just fighting for humanity; they were part of a hidden movement working toward peace between humans and subnaturals. More importantly, Lena learns she was kidnapped not by chance.
Hunted by extremists from both sides who either want to use her power or eliminate her entirely, Lena must navigate a dangerous landscape of political intrigue and ancient supernatural factions. Along the way, she assembles an unlikely group of allies—humans sympathetic to the sub cause, subs living in hiding among humans, and others like her caught between worlds.
As her powers grow and her understanding of both sides deepens, Lena realizes that ending the war might require more than diplomacy or combat—it might demand a fundamental reimagining of what it means to be human or supernatural in a world where the boundaries between the two are increasingly blurred.
But to fulfill her destiny, Lena must first confront the truth about her kidnapping, her parents' sacrifice, —a truth that will test her loyalty to both sides of her heritage and force her to decide what kind of world she wants to fight for.
I've always been drawn to mystery books with a splash of romance, especially ones that keep you guessing until the very end. One of my all-time favorites is 'Truly Devious' by Maureen Johnson. It's got this perfect mix of a boarding school setting, a decades-old cold case, and a budding romance that doesn't overshadow the mystery. The main character, Stevie, is so relatable with her true crime obsession and awkward charm. The romance with David is slow-burn and sweet, but the real star is the puzzle she's trying to solve. Another great pick is 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' by Holly Jackson. Pip is such a determined protagonist, and her partnership with Ravi adds just the right amount of tension and heart. The way their relationship develops alongside the investigation feels really natural. These books are perfect for teens who love a good whodunit with a side of butterflies.
I've always been drawn to mystery books that mix in supernatural elements, especially those aimed at younger readers. One of my absolute favorites is 'Lockwood & Co.' by Jonathan Stroud. It's about a group of kids who hunt ghosts in a world where adults can't see them. The blend of spooky and detective work is just perfect. Another great pick is 'The Raven Boys' by Maggie Stiefvater. It's got this eerie vibe with a search for a long-dead Welsh king, and the characters are so real you feel like you know them. 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs is another must-read. The vintage photos mixed into the story make the supernatural elements feel even more real. These books all have that perfect mix of mystery and the supernatural that keeps you turning pages late into the night.
I love diving into mystery and suspense books that keep me on the edge of my seat. One of my all-time favorites is 'One of Us Is Lying' by Karen M. McManus. It's like a modern-day 'Breakfast Club' with a deadly twist, and the way the characters unravel the mystery is so gripping. Another great pick is 'The Naturals' by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, which follows a group of teens with unique skills solving cold cases. The twists in this one had me guessing until the very end. For something a bit darker, 'Truly Devious' by Maureen Johnson blends a historical mystery with a present-day whodunit in a creepy boarding school setting. These books are perfect for teens who love puzzles and unexpected turns.
a swoon-worthy love triangle, and a gripping plot that keeps you guessing. The protagonist, Avery, inherits a fortune from a stranger, but she has to solve a series of riddles to claim it. The chemistry between her and the Hawthorne brothers is electric. Another favorite is 'One of Us Is Lying' by Karen M. McManus, which blends high school drama with a murder mystery and a slow-burn romance. The characters feel real, and the twists are jaw-dropping. For a darker tone, 'Stalking Jack the Ripper' by Kerri Maniscalco is perfect. It’s got forensic science, a brooding love interest, and a historical setting that adds depth. These books are addictive and perfect for teens who love a good puzzle and a side of romance.
I absolutely adore mystery novels that weave in supernatural elements. One of my all-time favorites is 'The Silent Companions' by Laura Purcell, a gothic tale filled with creepy wooden figures and a haunting atmosphere that keeps you on edge. Another standout is 'The Diviners' by Libba Bray, which blends 1920s New York with occult mysteries and a dash of horror.
For those who prefer something more contemporary, 'The Sun Down Motel' by Simone St. James delivers a chilling ghost story intertwined with a decades-old murder mystery. If you're into dark academia, 'Ninth House' by Leigh Bardugo is a must-read—it’s packed with secret societies, ghosts, and a protagonist who navigates a world of occult power. Each of these books offers a unique blend of suspense and the supernatural, perfect for readers who love a good spine-tingling mystery.