24 Books Like The Inheritance Games

A thrilling mystery involving a high-stakes treasure hunt, uncovering family secrets and testing the limits of trust and determination.

E. Lockhart's suspenseful novel about a privileged family, a group of friends, and a mysterious tragedy unraveling through memory and deceit.

A narrative delving into the unspoken thoughts and perceptions that shape human interactions and the complexities of understanding one another.

Maureen Johnson's mystery novel where young detectives unravel a complex case involving deception and multiple suspects, testing their sleuthing skills and friendships.

M.L. Rio's literary thriller following a group of Shakespearean actors entangled in a mysterious death, blurring lines between performance and reality.

Joelle Wellington's thriller where a girl competes in deadly competitions for a coveted prize, exposing societal inequalities and personal ambitions.

Kayvion Lewis' YA novel about a skilled thief entering a high-stakes competition to secure her freedom, navigating danger, deception, and moral choices.

A mystery thriller involving secret societies and hidden knowledge within an enigmatic library, where truths unfold amidst darkness and intrigue.

A dark fantasy exploring themes of decay and renewal, where characters must unite to confront a spreading corruption threatening their world.

Holly Jackson’s YA mystery about a teen investigating a closed murder case in her small town, unraveling secrets and uncovering the dark truth.

Benjamin Dean's YA novel combining mystery and royalty, where a young king must solve his father's murder while dealing with the pressures of ruling.

Brittany Cavallaro’s modern take on Sherlock Holmes, where the descendants of Holmes and Watson team up to solve a mystery at their boarding school.

A darkly comedic mystery by Kate Weston where two teens become amateur detectives after a murder disrupts their school’s social scene.

Jessica Goodman’s thriller set at an elite summer camp, where three friends uncover dark secrets that lead to a deadly confrontation.

Adrian McKinty's thriller about a family trapped on a remote island, fighting for survival against a dangerous group intent on keeping their secrets hidden.

Emily J. Taylor’s fantasy about two sisters who join a magical hotel that travels the world, uncovering dark secrets beneath its glamorous surface.

A fantasy by Patricia Ward about a girl discovering a world of magical beings and dark secrets, where she must protect her family from a deadly curse.

A thriller by Jumata Emill about two girls from opposite backgrounds investigating the murder of their high school’s first Black homecoming queen.

Karen M. McManus’ YA mystery about four high school students who become suspects in a classmate’s murder, with secrets unraveling as they try to clear their names.

Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ YA thriller about a group of teens with special abilities recruited by the FBI to solve cold cases, putting their skills to the ultimate test.

Kate Racculia’s mystery about a reclusive woman drawn into a treasure hunt across Boston, uncovering secrets about the city and herself.

Tiffany D. Jackson’s YA horror novel where a family’s new home is haunted by dark secrets, forcing them to confront both supernatural and real-life horrors.

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s YA thriller about two Black students at an elite academy targeted by an anonymous bully, uncovering a chilling conspiracy with deadly consequences.

Maureen Johnson’s YA mystery where a young detective investigates a cold case involving a kidnapping at an elite boarding school, with the past and present intertwining dangerously.