“What are the best Young Adult books released in 2019?” We looked at 282 of the top Young Adult books, aggregating and ranking them so we could answer that very question!

The top 24 books, all appearing on 3 or more “Best Young Adult” book lists, are ranked below by how many times they appear. The remaining 250+ titles, as well as the sources we used, are in alphabetical order on the bottom of the page.

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Top 24 Best Young Adult Books From 2019

24 .) American Royals written by Katharine McGee

Lists It Appears On:

• Amazon
• Indigo
• Drizzle & Hurricane Books
• Goodreads

In an alternate America, princesses Beatrice and Samantha Washington and the two girls wooing their brother, Prince Jefferson, become embroiled in high drama in the most glorious court in the world.

23 .) Dig written by A. S. King

Lists It Appears On:

• School Library Journal 2
• Chicago Public Library
• King County Library System
• Powell’s

A searing and dynamic novel from YA master A.S. King about tangled family secrets and white supremacy in suburban Pennsylvania, for readers of Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give

22 .) I Wish You All The Best written by Mason Deaver

Lists It Appears On:

• Indigo
• Goodreads
• King County Library System
• NPR

Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, Mason Deaver’s STUNNING debut will rip your heart out before showing you how to heal from tragedy and celebrate life in the process.

21 .) Internment written by Samira Ahmed

Lists It Appears On:

• SheReads
• Goodreads
• BookPage
• King County Library System

‘Samira has created a chilling, powerful, all-too-real near future that’s a must-read for everyone’s TBR’ Karen M. McManus, author of One Of Us Is Lying ‘A must-read . . . A heart-rending and all-too credible tale of sacrifice, the ugly face of authority a

20 .) Opposite of Always written by Justin A. Reynolds

Lists It Appears On:

• Booklist 2
• School Library Journal 2
• Goodreads
• Chicago Public Library

“One of the best love stories I’ve ever read.” —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give “Read this one, reread it, and then hug it to your chest.” —Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo S

19 .) Spin The Dawn written by Elizabeth Lim

Lists It Appears On:

• Indigo
• SheReads
• NPR
• The Nerd Daily

Project Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping YA fantasy about a young girl who poses as a boy to compete for the role of imperial tailor and embarks on an impossible journey to sew three magic dresses, from the sun, the moon, and the stars. Maia Tamarin dre

18 .) The Field Guide To The North American Teenager written by Ben Philippe

Lists It Appears On:

• Indigo
• New York Public Library
• SheReads
• NPR

A hilarious contemporary realistic YA debut novel about a rather cynical Black French Canadian teen who moves to Austin, Texas, and experiences the clichés and joys of the American high school experience—including falling in love. Perfect for fans of Nicol

17 .) Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me written by Mariko Tamaki, illus. by Rosemary Valero-O’Connell

Lists It Appears On:

• Publishers Weekly 2
• BookPage
• King County Library System
• NPR
• BookPeople

All Freddy Riley wants is for Laura Dean to stop breaking up with her. The day they got back together was the best one of Freddy’s life, but nothing’s made sense since. Laura Dean is popular, funny and SO CUTE … but she can be really thoughtless, even mean

16 .) Lovely War written by Julie Berry

Lists It Appears On:

• SheReads
• Goodreads
• BookPage
• Chicago Public Library
• King County Library System

“They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette. A classical pianist from London, a British would-be architect-turned-soldier, a Harlem-born ragtime genius in the U.S. Army, and a Belgian orphan with a gorgeous voice and a devastating past. Their story, as tol

15 .) Patron Saints of Nothing written by Randy Ribay

Lists It Appears On:

• New York Public Library
• Publishers Weekly 2
• King County Library System
• NPR
• Paste

A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST “Brilliant, honest, and equal parts heartbreaking and soul-healing.” –Laurie Halse Anderson, author of SHOUT “A singular voice in the world of literature.” –Jason Reynolds, author of Long Way Down A powerful coming-of-age s

14 .) Slay written by Brittney Morris

Lists It Appears On:

• Indigo
• New York Public Library
• Publishers Weekly 2
• Paste
• Iowa City Public Library

“Gripping and timely.” —People “The YA debut we’re most excited for this year.” —Entertainment Weekly “A book that knocks you off your feet while dropping the kind of knowledge that’ll keep you down for the count. Prepare to BE slain.” —Nic Stone, New York

13 .) The Fountains of Silence written by Ruta Sepetys

Lists It Appears On:

• Amazon
• New York Public Library
• Goodreads
• Chicago Public Library
• The Nerd Daily

FROM CARNEGIE MEDAL WINNING AUTHOR RUTA SEPETYS Madrid, 1957. Tourists and foreign businessmen flood into Spain under the welcoming guise of sunshine and wine while Spanish citizens are gripped by a dark secret. Daniel Matheson, the son of an oil tycoon, h

12 .) The Last True Poets of the Sea written by Julia Drake

Lists It Appears On:

• Booklist 2
• BookPage
• Publishers Weekly 2
• BookPage
• Chicago Public Library

From a stunning new voice in YA literature comes an epic, utterly unforgettable contemporary novel about a lost shipwreck, a missing piece of family history, and weathering the storms of life. “Profound and page-turning.” –Madeline Miller, #1 New York Tim

11 .) Two Can Keep a Secret written by Karen M. McManus

Lists It Appears On:

• Amazon
• Indigo
• SheReads
• Goodreads
• King County Library System

“A must-read YA thriller” (Bustle) from the New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying! Echo Ridge is small-town America. Ellery’s never been there, but she’s heard all about it. Her aunt went missing there at age seventeen. And only five year

10 .) Shout written by Laurie Halse Anderson

Lists It Appears On:

• Amazon
• New York Public Library
• Publishers Weekly 2
• TIME
• King County Library System
• NPR

A searing poetic memoir and call to action from the bestselling and award-winning author of Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson! Bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about, and advocates for, survivors of sexual ass

9.) We Hunt the Flame written by Hafsah Faizal

Lists It Appears On:

• Booklist 2
• Indigo
• SheReads
• Powell’s
• Paste
• Iowa City Public Library

A BuzzFeed Pick for “YA Books You Absolutely Must Read This Spring” A Bustle’s Most Anticipated 2019 YA Release A Paste Magazine’s Top 10 Most Anticipated YA Novels of 2019 A Paste Magazine Best YA Book of 2019 A PopSugar Best YA Book of 2019 “Lyrical and

8.) Sorcery of Thorns written by Margaret Rogerson

Lists It Appears On:

• Amazon
• BookPage
• Indigo
• New York Public Library
• SheReads
• BookPage
• The Nerd Daily

When apprentice librarian Elisabeth is implicated in sabotage that released the library’s most dangerous grimoire, she becomes entangled in a centuries-old conspiracy that could mean the end of everything.

7.) The Downstairs Girl written by Stacey Lee

Lists It Appears On:

• BookPage
• New York Public Library
• Publishers Weekly 2
• School Library Journal 2
• SheReads
• BookPage
• NPR

From the critically-acclaimed author of Under a Painted Sky and Outrun the Moon and founding member of We Need Diverse Books comes a powerful novel about identity, betrayal, and the meaning of family. “A triumph of storytelling. A bold portrait of this cou

6.) Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All written by Laura Ruby

Lists It Appears On:

• Amazon
• BookPage
• School Library Journal 2
• BookPage
• Chicago Public Library
• King County Library System
• NPR

From the author of Printz Medal winner Bone Gap comes the unforgettable story of two young women–one living, one dead–dealing with loss, desire, and the fragility of the American dream during WWII. When Frankie’s mother died and her father left her and h

5.) Wilder Girls written by Rory Power

Lists It Appears On:

• Booklist 2
• Indigo
• New York Public Library
• SheReads
• NPR
• The Nerd Daily
• Paste
• BookPeople

The Power meets We Were Liars in Rory Power’s compelling, visceral and completely unputdownable YA debut about survival and the power of female friendships. Everyone loses something to the Tox; Hetty lost her eye, Reese’s hand has changed, and Byatt just d

4.) Pet written by Akwaeke Emezi

Lists It Appears On:

• BookPage
• New York Public Library
• Publishers Weekly 2
• School Library Journal 2
• TIME
• BookPage
• Chicago Public Library
• King County Library System
• NPR
• BookPeople

In a near-future society that claims to have gotten rid of all monstrous people, a creature emerges from a painting seventeen-year-old Jam’s mother created, a hunter from another world seeking a real-life monster.

3.) With the Fire on High written by Elizabeth Acevedo

Lists It Appears On:

• Indigo
• New York Public Library
• Publishers Weekly 2
• SheReads
• TIME
• Goodreads
• King County Library System
• NPR
• Paste
• Iowa City Public Library

From New York Times bestselling author of POET X comes a story of a girl with talent, pride and a little bit of magic that keeps her fire burning bright. Ever since she got pregnant during freshman year, Emoni Santiago’s life has been about making the toug

2.) Frankly in Love written by David Yoon

Lists It Appears On:

• Amazon
• BookPage
• Indigo
• School Library Journal 2
• BookPage
• Chicago Public Library
• King County Library System
• NPR
• The Nerd Daily
• BookPeople
• Goodreads

Frank Li is a high school senior living in Southern California. Frank’s parents emigrated from Korea, and have pretty much one big rule for Frank – he must only date Korean girls. But he’s got strong feelings for a girl in his class, Brit – and she’s not K

1.) On the Come Up written by Angie Thomas

Lists It Appears On:

• New York Public Library
• Readings
• SheReads
• TIME
• Goodreads
• Chicago Public Library
• King County Library System
• NPR
• Paste
• Iowa City Public Library
• Indigo

This is the highly anticipated second novel by Angie Thomas, the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning The Hate U Give. Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the

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