5 YA Books for Fans of Holly Jackson
From twisted plots to unforgettable protagonists, these new releases promise the same heart-pounding suspense and clever storytelling that Holly Jackson’s books provide new readers and loyal fans alike. Join us as we explore these new YA gems, where every page turn unveils a new mystery and every chapter keeps you guessing until the very end.
Pay It Backward (Faith In Action Series Book 1)
by Megy Davis
Release Date: September 13, 2023
Follow four high school friends as they begin their senior year. As Pedro searches for the truth behind his parents’ unsolved murders, they all become targets of criminals more sinister than they ever expected. Will the truth be exposed? Or will they end up as gator bait? Along the way, these friends keep Jesus at the center of their messy lives.
Buy on AmazonHatchet Girls
by Diana Rodriguez Wallach
Release Date: October 10, 2023
Set more than one hundred years after the Borden murders, this propulsive, supernatural thriller imagines what might happen if history were to repeat itself today. Perfect for fans of Kara Thomas and Courtney Summers!
Buy on AmazonThieves’ Gambit
by Kayvion Lewis
Release Date: September 26, 2023
The Inheritance Games meets Ocean’s Eleven in this cinematic heist thriller where a cutthroat competition brings together the world’s best thieves and one thief is playing for the highest stakes of all: her mother’s life.
Buy on AmazonHow to Find a Missing Girl
by Victoria Wlosok
Release Date: September 19, 2023
For fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and Veronica Mars, this whip-smart thriller follows a sapphic detective agency as they seek the truth behind a growing trail of missing girls in small-town Louisiana.
Buy on AmazonThe Grimmer
by Naben Ruthnum
Release Date: September 26, 2023
Bringing together scares, suspense, and body horror, The Grimmer is award-winning author Naben Ruthnum’s first foray into the young adult genre. This gripping ride through the supernatural is loaded with vivid characters, frightening imagery, and astonishing twists, while tackling complex issues such as grief, racism, and addiction.
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