Scary YA Books About the Ocean

Take a dive off the deep end and into these scary YA books about the ocean and other dangerous waters! But we must warn you, if you continue into the depths of these pages, you might get swept away by uncharted mysteries. Do you dare sink into these terrifying tales?

Lost Girls of Hollow Lake by Rebekah Faubion

Lost Girls of Hollow Lake

By Rebekah Faubion

After a group of teens visit a dangerous island where three are left behind, the surviving girls realize they must return to confront the sinister force hunting them. This dark YA thriller is perfect for fans of Yellowjackets.

Eight were lost. Five were found. None will ever be free.

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. A chilling, compulsive exploration of sisterhood, loss, and revenge.

Twin Tides

By Hien Nguyen

Long-lost twin sisters unravel the mystery behind their mother’s disappearance and face the family betrayal that ultimately separated them in this breathtaking speculative young adult thriller.

Cry Out Loud

By Tara O'Connor

In this spine-chilling YA horror graphic novel, a rebellious Irish teen visits distant relatives, only to discover that she’s to be sacrificed as part of a generational blood ritual. Now, she must confront her ancestors and break the violent cycle to save herself.

Seasick

By Kristin Cast, Pintip Dunn

There’s a killer on board a luxury yacht, and two former friends must team up to figure out which of their privileged classmates has a penchant for murder before they become victims themselves. Don’t miss out on this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling authors Kristin Cast and Pintip Dunn!

We Fell Apart

By E. Lockhart

#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.