YA Books with Adult Vibes
If you're like me, you might have been missing out on some stellar books because they have been published as YA, despite them having more complex themes. I took to the PB Club and asked for your recommendations for books that fit that criteria; this list is a compilation of (mostly fantasy) books from suggestions from all of you! Please feel free to drop some more recommendations, all genres accepted just as long as they are published as YA 🥰
created by homeofcedar
last updated November, 2025
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Amazing list! ✨ Thank you for this, I've been searching for something like to this so I can try YA!!! 🤍
Oh thank you so much! Let me know if you come across any more or if there are any in the list that don't quite fit the criteria 🥰
Of course! ☺️
Marrow thieves by Cherie Dimaline definitely fits on this list.
A few that might work but I would need to reread them, or have a second opinion vague with: -Burn our bodies down, and wilder girls both by Rory power -the peculiars by Maureen Doyle McQuerry -the wrath and the dawn by Renée ahdieh
Great suggestions, thank you so much! I've checked them out and added them to the list 🥰
Oh I LOVED A Great and Terrible Beauty!
I haven't read it yet but it was highly recommended, I am excited to experience it for the first time! 🙌
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