Halloween Horror Book Recommendations

Prepare to be scared with these terrifying tales! Who says you have to wait until Halloween night for a good dose of terror? Check out our YA Halloween horror book recommendations to keep things scary all month long.

And the River Drags Her Down

By Jihyun Yun

She has always known the rules: Never resurrect anything larger than the palm of her hand. But that was before her sister died. . . .

Who's All Going (to Die)?

By Lisa Springer

One can never ask too many questions in this contemporary horror about a teen girl who gets invited to the soft launch of a luxury resort and finds their wellness practices disturbing—and deadly.

The House of Quiet

By Kiersten White

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide comes a dark fantasy about a girl who will risk everything—posing as a maid, confronting powerful enemies, and unraveling deadly secrets—all to save her missing sister from the enigmatic House of Quiet.

The Library of Lost Girls

By Kristen Pipps

When her sister returns from finishing school a total stranger, a teen seeks out the cause and discovers that the cost of becoming a perfect lady is much higher—and more sinister—than ever expected. A lush, gothic tale that will haunt readers long after they turn the last page.

The Transition

By Logan-Ashley Kisner

A transgender teen’s post-op recovery is derailed when he is bitten by a werewolf and his body begins to change. A thought-provoking page-turner that will haunt you for days!

The Silenced

By Diana Rodriguez Wallach

A thoughtful and gripping exposé of the troubled teen industry, this supernatural thriller explores how a haunted past collides with a traumatized presentto reveal truths that were meant to stay hidden.