Teen Books Trending on #BookTok

Last updated: July 13, 2026

No social media platform has influenced book sales and bestseller lists quite like TikTok. Users share their recommended reads in the niche community lovingly known as #BookTok, where books for teens get lots of attention. By surfacing obscure hidden gems, beloved modern classics, and trendy new releases, #BookTok is setting many of the latest literary crazes—and contributing to teens rekindling their love of reading. From fantasies to romances to mysteries and more, the teen books below have made the rounds of TikTok influencers' must-read lists. Note that some of these titles were written for adults but are popular with teens, too; we have a separate list of #BookTok hits with more mature, explicit, and graphic content on our Mature #BookTok Books list. For more recommendations for teens, check out Best Book Series for Teens and Romantic Fantasy Books for Teens.

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Six Crimson Cranes

age 12+

Fascinating fantasy steeped in East Asian folklore.

The Dragon's Promise: Six Crimson Cranes, Book 2
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The Dragon's Promise: Six Crimson Cranes, Book 2

age 12+

Riveting finale to East Asian fairy tale-infused duology.

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The Gilded Ones, Book 1

age 12+

Teen girl quests for true identity in captivating fantasy.

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The House in the Cerulean Sea

age 12+

Beautifully written tale of magic and transformation.

TJ Klune Fantasy (2020)
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Caraval, Book 1

age 13+

Sisters escape abusive father to play dangerous magic game.

Carnival Fantástico book cover: The silhouette of a girl on a trapeze above a black-and-white striped circus tent under a starry night sky
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Carnival Fantástico

age 13+

Action-packed carnival romantasy has thrills, chills.

Defy the Night book cover: Dark castle framed by white flower petals
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Defy the Night: Defy the Night, Book 1

age 13+

Complex characters, moral dilemmas in thrilling outlaw tale.

Divine Rivals book cover: Dark background with D and R as antique typewriter keys
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Divine Rivals: Letters of Enchantment, Book 1

age 13+

Two gods, two teens, two typewriters in apocalyptic romance.

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Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry

age 13+

Funny, clever novel about teen girl forced to face fears.

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Family of Liars

age 13+

Murder, addiction, and ghosts mix in satisfying prequel.

Grumpy Darling book cover: Two teens, both White, standing on an ice hockey rink with arms wrapped around each other, staring into each others' eyes
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Grumpy Darling: The Darling Devils, Book 2

age 13+

Cute teen hockey romance with silly, endearing characters.

Just Friends book cover: Illustration of a man and woman leaning against each other at the beach
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Just Friends

age 13+

Clean, predictable second-chance romance explores grief.

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Kingdom of the Wicked, Book 1

age 13+

Compelling supernatural series starter can be violent.

Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor book cover: Illustration of a girl sitting on a red motorcycle with a ghost on each side of her
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Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor

age 13+

Murder, ghosts, secrets make for a fun, twisty mystery.

Powerful book cover: Blood drips from a sewing needle, purple thread swirls around it and plant vines framing it
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Powerful: A Powerless Story

age 13+

Sweet novella romance of beloved character from Book 1.

Rival Darling book cover: Two teens standing in an ice rink looking at each other, the boy dressed in hockey gear and skates, the girl in a blue skirt
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Rival Darling: The Darling Devils, Book 1

age 13+

A fluffy teen hockey romance with fun, relatable characters.

Rolls and Rivalry book cover: A teen couple dancing on a bright yellow and pink illustrated book cover
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Rolls and Rivalry

age 13+

Rivals to romance in fun, competitive marching band tale.

The Book of Bill book cover: Against black background a bloody red triangle with an eye and bowtie in middle center has silver crosses for corners
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The Book of Bill

age 13+

Demon tells his story in gory, scary Gravity Falls-set book.

The Brothers Hawthorne book cover: The title in large type against a dark background entwined with leaves and branches from which hang various objects: a padlock, a knife, a pocket watch, etc.
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The Brothers Hawthorne: The Inheritance Games, Book 4

age 13+

Series continuation keeps up the intrigue, puzzle-solving.

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The Hunger Games, Book 1

age 13+

Exciting, provocative tale of lethal reality show.

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