'We Were Liars' by E. Lockhart (01 of15)
Open Image ModalE. Lockhart writes about smart kids with secrets in The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks and We Were Liars.
'Anna and the French Kiss' by Stephanie Perkins(02 of15)
Open Image ModalStephanie Perkins published a series of sweet, delightful romances, beginning with Anna and the French Kiss.
'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell(03 of15)
Open Image ModalRainbow Rowell is a rising star with the misfit coming-of-age stories Eleanor & Park and Fangirl.
'Just Listen' by Sarah Dessen(04 of15)
Open Image ModalSarah Dessen is like Nicholas Sparks for teens, expect better written. Bring tissues.
'Mortal Instruments' by Cassandra Clare(05 of15)
Open Image ModalCassandra Clare’s popular Mortal Instruments was adapted for the big screen in 2013, but don’t miss her steampunk-ier series Infernal Devices.
'The Coldest Girl in Coldtown' by Holly Black(06 of15)
Open Image ModalHolly Black writes dark fairytales such as Tithe and The Coldest Girl in Coldtown.
'Bartimaeus' by Jonathan Stroud(07 of15)
Open Image ModalJonathan Stroud creates richly detailed alternative worlds in his Bartimaeus and Lockwood & Co. fantasy/horror series.
'Skulduggery Pleasant' by Derek Landy(08 of15)
Open Image ModalDerek Landy isn’t as well known in America, but in his native Ireland, his recently concluded Skulduggery Pleasant series, which borrows from film noir and HP Lovecraft, is a runaway hit.
'Hold Me Closer, Necromancer' by Lish McBride(09 of15)
Open Image ModalLish McBride’s debut novel is called Hold Me Closer, Necromancer. I think that’s all you need to know.
'Morganville Vampire' by Rachel Caine(10 of15)
Open Image ModalRachel Caine is incredibly prolific, and her Morganville Vampire series is just the thing to tide you over between episodes of The Vampire Diaries.
'Vampire Academy' by Richelle Mead(11 of15)
Open Image ModalRichelle Mead penned the popular Vampire Academy series (and the spin-off series Bloodlines).
'Grisha' by Leigh Bardugo(12 of15)
Open Image ModalLeigh Bardugo’s Grisha trilogy is a unique blend of Russian folklore, magic, and romance.
'Graceling' by Kristin Cashore(13 of15)
Open Image ModalKristin Cashore’s Graceling books are a refreshing change from the tortured supernatural love triangles that have dominated the YA market.
'Paper Valentine' by Brenna Yovanoff(14 of15)
Open Image ModalBrenna Yovanoff, unlike most of the other authors on this list, writes stand-alone novels—and they’re outstanding. Check out The Replacements or Paper Valentine.
'Abhorsen' by Garth Nix (15 of15)
Open Image ModalGarth Nix recently published a new volume in his amazing Abhorsen series, which combines high fantasy with zombies. Good times.