Best of 2019: Young Adult

by |December 18, 2019
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We’re rounding up the Best Books of 2019 across all genres and categories – scroll down to see our favourite young adult fiction books!


The Secret Commonwealth

by Philip Pullman

The Secret Commonwealth

Philip Pullman draws us back into the world of His Dark Materials once again with The Secret Commonwealth, a powerful, soul-stirring and thought-provoking story packed full of adventure, mystery and suspense. The perfect sequel to an already brilliant series!

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Angel Mage

by Garth Nix

Angel Mage

Garth Nix’s latest novel is a splendid high fantasy full of adventure, pistols, swashbuckling, angels and heroes. Angel Mage reads like a stirring opera building towards a dramatic crescendo … but also a bit like your favourite classic adventure novel. Pure gold!

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Aurora Rising

by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Aurora Rising

From the beloved duo that gave us the Illuminae Files comes another madcap and full-throttle thrill ride that will leave readers breathless for more! In Aurora Rising, we follow a seemingly incompatible group of teens on their journey to becoming a loyal, ride-or-die squad (while also potentially saving the universe along the way!). It’s completely addictive and insanely entertaining.

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The Secret Runners of New York

by Matthew Reilly

The Secret Runners of New York

Matthew Reilly’s latest YA book is a fresh, fun, and adventure-filled story about time travel and the end of the world. It’s fast-paced, action-packed, and compulsively readable – in other words, it’s a classic Matthew Reilly!

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It Sounded Better in My Head

by Nina Kenwood

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It Sounded Better In My Head is a deeply tender coming-of age story about first love, friendship, and all the horrifying awkwardness of navigating young adulthood. Brimming with wonderfully nuanced and vividly depicted emotion, this book will make your heart soar, while also making you laugh.

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What I Like About Me

by Jenna Guillaume

What I Like About Me

A hilarious, charming and occasionally heart-wrenching novel, Jenna Guillame’s What I Like About Me follows sixteen-year-old Maisie, a big girl who’s not your typical beauty queen but who enters a local beauty pageant anyway and embarks on a glorious path to self-love. A gorgeous reminder of how sometimes the only thing holding us back is ourselves.

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Monuments

by Will Kostakis

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This is a super fun, fast-paced read with one hell of a protagonist that really proves why Will Kostakis is a star of the YA genre with an imagination to match the best of them. Monuments is an absolute must.

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King of Scars

by Leigh Bardugo

King of Scars

Picking up with the charming but troubled Nikolai Lantsov, King of Scars is a thrilling mix of political intrigue and dangerous magic, with a little bit of forbidden romance thrown in to keep things interesting and one hell of a twist at the end. One of the best from Bardugo’s Grishaverse so far!

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We Hunt the Flame

by Hafsah Faizal

We Hunt the Flame - Best of 2019

This book got a whole lot of love and hype online, and it truly lives up to its reputation! Passionate, powerful and poignant, with a rich and luscious setting inspired by ancient Arabia to boot, We Hunt the Flame is a killer read and definitely one you won’t forget anytime soon.

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Sorcery of Thorns

by Margaret Rogerson

Sorcery of Thorns - Best of 2019

A wonderful blend of fantasy, horror, romance, suspense, action, and gentle humour, Sorcery of Thorns pretty much ticks all the boxes for YA fantasy. Perfect for anyone who enjoys gaslamp fantasy and especially anyone who loves books (and secretly thinks they might be magical).

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Sarah McDuling is Booktopia's Category Manager for Children's and Young Adult Books. She has been in the bookselling game for almost a decade and a dedicated booklover since birth (potentially longer). At her happiest when reading a book, Sarah also enjoys talking/writing/tweeting about books. In her spare time, she often likes to buy a lot of books and take photographs of books. You can follow her on Twitter and Instragram @sarahmcduling

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