Spooky Reads: The Best Books for Young Adults to Enjoy This Halloween

Spooky Reads: The Best Books for Young Adults to Enjoy This Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, which means it's the perfect time to curl up with a spooky book that will send shivers down your spine. Whether you're into supernatural creatures, haunted houses, or eerie mysteries, there's a Halloween read for every young adult. Here are some of the best books to set the mood for a spooky season!

1. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

A Halloween classic, The Graveyard Book follows a boy named Bod who is raised by ghosts in a graveyard. With dark fantasy elements, quirky characters, and a touch of humor, Neil Gaiman's storytelling will transport you to a magical, eerie world perfect for Halloween.

Why You’ll Love It: This book combines a sense of wonder with just the right amount of spookiness, making it an ideal read for young adults who want a thrilling but heartwarming story.

2. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

This hauntingly beautiful novel is a blend of mystery, adventure, and the supernatural. Jacob Portman discovers a strange orphanage on a mysterious island, filled with children who have extraordinary powers. With vintage photographs to complement the story, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is a creepy, captivating read.

Why You’ll Love It: The eerie atmosphere and unique mix of fantasy and horror will leave you wanting more of the story, making it a perfect book for Halloween.

3. The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw

Set in a small town cursed by the spirits of three sisters, The Wicked Deep is a dark, romantic, and suspenseful tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Every year, these vengeful spirits return to the town, seeking revenge, and this year, the protagonist Penny must uncover the truth behind the curse.

Why You’ll Love It: This book has a bewitching blend of mystery, romance, and eerie folklore—perfect for young adults who love stories with supernatural elements and secrets.

4. There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins

If you're looking for a horror-thriller to keep you up at night, this one is for you! This novel follows Makani Young, who moves to a small town only to find herself in the middle of a series of brutal murders. Combining a slasher vibe with teen drama and romance, There’s Someone Inside Your House will have you reading with the lights on.

Why You’ll Love It: A fast-paced thriller with plenty of twists and turns, this book is ideal for young adults who love a good scare with a dash of teen angst.

5. Horrid by Katrina Leno

This psychological horror novel is all about uncovering dark family secrets. After her father’s death, Jane North-Robinson moves into her mother's dilapidated childhood home. As Jane explores the creepy old house, she starts to suspect it may hold a sinister past. Full of atmosphere and tension, Horrid is perfect for readers who love eerie mysteries with a gothic feel.

Why You’ll Love It: The unsettling tone and constant feeling of dread make this a chilling Halloween read for fans of ghost stories and psychological thrillers.

6. Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

This paranormal thriller follows Cas Lowood, a ghost hunter, as he takes on a powerful and dangerous ghost known as Anna Dressed in Blood. While terrifying, Anna isn't your typical ghost, and Cas soon realizes she may be more than just a spirit in need of banishment. With plenty of action, scares, and heart, this book is a Halloween must-read.

Why You’ll Love It: The mix of horror, action, and complex characters makes this a gripping, unputdownable read for young adults who love ghost-hunting adventures.

7. House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland

Iris and her two sisters are strange—they went missing as children and returned with eerie, supernatural changes. Years later, when one sister vanishes again, Iris must delve into the dark mysteries surrounding their lives. House of Hollow is a modern fairy tale full of haunting imagery and disturbing secrets.

Why You’ll Love It: The mix of dark fantasy and eerie atmosphere makes this book a perfect pick for Halloween, especially for fans of gothic mysteries.

Halloween is the perfect time to get lost in a book that’s both thrilling and chilling. Whether you’re into ghost stories, supernatural romance, or eerie mysteries, these young adult novels will make your Halloween reading list one to remember. So grab your blanket, a cup of hot chocolate, and settle in for a spooky night with one of these amazing reads!