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Dark Fantasy Books (Young Adult Fiction)

Books selected for readers looking for dark fantasy books.

Optimized for books about dark fantasy.

42 books. Added April 2, 2026.

  1. HollowCaroline Peckham, Susanne ValentiFits this list for its focus on dark and fantasy.Shelf signal: Fantasy Romance
  2. Alchemy of SecretsStephanie GarberFits this list for its focus on fantasy.Shelf signal: Fantasy Romance
  3. The Stolen HeirHolly Black, Saskia MaarleveldIncluded for strong dark alignment with this dark fantasy list.Shelf signal: YA Fantasy Romance
  4. Blood Over Bright HavenMoira Quirk, M. L. WangFits this list for its focus on dark and fantasy.Shelf signal: Dark Fantasy
  5. AlchemisedSenLinYuFits this list for its focus on dark and fantasy.Shelf signal: Dark Fantasy
  6. Graceless HeartIsabel IbañezFits this list for its focus on dark and fantasy.Shelf signal: Fantasy Romance
  7. Queen of FacesPetra LordFits this list for its focus on fantasy.Shelf signal: YA Transgender
  8. Before the Devil Knows You're HereAutumn KrauseFits this list for its focus on dark and fantasy.Shelf signal: Dark YA Fantasy
  9. The Raven ScholarAntonia HodgsonFits this list for its focus on fantasy.Shelf signal: Epic Fantasy
  10. Nightbane: Collector’s EditionAlex AsterIncluded for strong best alignment with this dark fantasy list.Shelf signal: YA Fantasy Romance
  11. Two Twisted CrownsRachel Gillig, Lisa CordileoneFits this list for its focus on dark.Shelf signal: Fantasy Romance
  12. Hemlock & SilverJennifer Pickens, T. KingfisherFits this list for its focus on dark.Shelf signal: Fairy Tales & Myths
  13. Heart's GambitJ.D. MyallFits this list for its focus on fantasy.Shelf signal: YA Fantasy Romance
  14. The Cursed Queen's DaughterElly BlakeFits this list for its focus on dark.Shelf signal: YA Fantasy Romance
  15. The Secret Market of the DeadGiovanni De Feo, Carlotta BrentanFits this list for its focus on fantasy.Shelf signal: Historical Fantasy
  16. Archive of Romance Deluxe Illustrated Edition, anAva ReidFits this list for its focus on dark.Shelf signal: YA Fantasy Romance
  17. King of Dead ThingsNevin HolnessFits this list for its focus on fantasy.Shelf signal: Urban Fantasy
  18. Until the Clock Strikes MidnightAlechia DowFits this list for its focus on fantasy.Shelf signal: YA Fantasy Romance
  19. MothsbloodLynn D. JungFits this list for its focus on dark.Shelf signal: Dark Fantasy
  20. The Shepherd King Duology Paperback Boxed SetRachel GilligFits this list for its focus on fantasy.Shelf signal: Fantasy Romance
  21. Prince of SwordsElise KovaFits this list for its focus on fantasy.Shelf signal: Fantasy Romance
  22. Immortal RoseAlexandra BrackenFits this list for its focus on fantasy.Shelf signal: Fantasy Romance
  23. Throne of GlassSarah J. MaasIncluded for strong series alignment with this dark fantasy list.Shelf signal: YA Fantasy Romance
  24. The Knave and the MoonRachel GilligIncluded for strong fantasy alignment with this dark fantasy list.Shelf signal: Fantasy Romance