Books About Rich Teens Behaving Badly

Curious about life behind the gates of luxury and high expectations? These YA books explore the world of rich teens as they figure out who they are—sometimes making complicated, imperfect decisions along the way. From elite schools to high-stakes friendships, this list dives into stories full of growth, drama, and self-discovery. Which one are you adding to your TBR? Let us know at @getunderlined!

Books About Rich Teens Behaving Badly

Our Wicked Gifts

Our Wicked Gifts

By Kathryn Foxfield

Coming 07.07.26

The daughter of a sinister magical family who made a deal with the devil must stop the man killing them off, one by one, in this deliciously dark fantasy thriller that’s House of Hollow meets Succession, laced with a kiss-or-kill romance.

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What Lies Beneath the Flowers

What Lies Beneath the Flowers

By Natasha Díaz

Coming 07.14.26

Two best friends set out to find a missing socialite in the hopes of claiming a hefty reward–but what happens when their investigation forces them to question both their morals and their friendship in this twisty mystery?

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We Were Liars Deluxe Edition

We Were Liars Deluxe Edition

By E. Lockhart

The modern, sophisticated suspense novel that became a runaway smash hit on TikTok and introduced the world to a family hiding a jaw-dropping secret—with gorgeous sprayed edges and all-new in-depth exclusive content by E. Lockhart.

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Family of Liars: Deluxe Edition

Family of Liars: Deluxe Edition

By E. Lockhart

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The addictive prequel to the TikTok phenomenon We Were Liars: the story of another summer, another generation, and the secrets that will haunt them for decades to come—with gorgeous sprayed edges and all-new in-depth exclusive content by E. Lockhart.

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We Fell Apart

We Fell Apart

By E. Lockhart

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • #1 New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart returns to the world of her TikTok sensation We Were Liars with all her signature beachy gothic atmosphere, family intrigue, and high-stakes romance.

“Compulsively readable to the very last page.” —Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games

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