YA Murder Mysteries with a Side of Romance

We know what romantasy is, but what do we call murder mysteries with a side of romance? Check out these thrilling YA reads featuring both murder and romance.

Enjoy these murder mysteries with a side of romance.

The Lake

By Natasha Preston

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A deadly secret resurfaces at summer camp in this thriller from #1 bestselling author Natasha Preston, where two former campers return as counselors-in-training only to discover the lake remembers everything.

Esme and Kayla once were campers at Camp Pine Lake. Now they’re bac...

Thornbird

By E. Kennedy

The daughter of a notorious serial killer races to solve the crimes of her family’s twisted past—before it’s too late—in this highly anticipated young adult thriller from the pen name of Elle Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author of the Off Campus series!

* “A solid thriller for true crime fa...

When We Were Monsters

By Jennifer Niven

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places comes “a standout dark academia thriller” (e. lockhart, author of We Were Liars) about the monsters who walk among us—even in the glittering upper echelons of society.

A dead teacher at an elite boarding school. Four studen...

One of Us Is Lying

By Karen M. McManus

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY • BUZZFEED • POPCRUSH

“Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club” (Entertainment Weekly) in this addictive mystery about what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only ...

We're All Going to Die Tonight!

By Veronica Bane

Coming 09.15.26

A twisty, off-the-rails mystery about seven teens, forced to spend a stormy—and deadly—night together. Perfect for fans of There’s Someone Inside Your House and No Place Left to Hide.

The members of the Coastal Canyon debate team have their reasons to hate each other: complicated pasts, thornier present...

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: Deluxe Edition

By Holly Jackson

THE MULTMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES • Don't miss the special edition of the global phenomenon, featuring sprayed edges and exclusive content from global sensation Holly Jackson!

Everyone in Fairview knows the story.

Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then k...