Best YA Books of 2018
The 20 Most Riveting YA Books of 2018

The sheer number of quality YA books that have been released this year is incredible. Who can be angry about the year wrapping up when it's been spent reading captivating novels about kick-butt zombie fighters, unique coming-of-age tales, and some seriously chilling mysteries? With new releases from YA rock stars like Sabaa Tahir and Becky Albertalli, there's been no shortage of instant must reads, but first-time authors have truly stolen the spotlight. Authors like Tanaz Bhathena and Melissa Albert have exploded onto the scene with unforgettable debuts that have fans of the genre begging for more.
The list of every amazing YA title of 2018 would be a long one, but these are the 20 best of the year so far and the perfect place to start if you're looking to catch up on the must reads before the end of the year.
1 The Summer of Jordi Perez

2 Sadie

3 Pride

4 A Very Large Expanse of Sea

5 Puddin'

6 What If It's Us

7 The Wicked Deep

8 Hamilton and Peggy!

9 A Girl Like That

10 The Hazel Wood

11 Leah on the Offbeat

12 Dread Nation

13 A Reaper at the Gates

14 Tyler Johnson Was Here

15 My Plain Jane

16 Children of Blood and Bone

17 Monday's Not Coming

18 American Panda

19 Neverworld Wake

20 Sky in the Deep

