Logan is in love with Delilah-she just doesn’t know it yet. This dual POV book takes a hard look at the terrors of romantic obsession. It’s told from the point of view of Sadie, who is hunting her sister’s killer and goes missing herself, and the podcast production about Sadie’s disappearance. Summers tackles the concept of true crime, the disappearances and murders of teen girls, and how our society likes to treat these tragedies as entertainment. Plus, there’s a little bit of an epidemic thrown in for good measure! Sadie by Courtney Summers The book explores family secrets, poverty and class, animal cruelty, and the lengths a person will go to get answers after a mysterious disappearance. We recommend starting with this dark retelling of some of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous works, set in a rural Ohio town. Mindy McGinnis is the queen of dark YA fiction, and she has a deep backlist to explore. Whether it’s a dark fantasy, a paranormal romance, or a horror novel, there are tons of great dark YA books out there to satisfy your darker desires! Mystery/Thriller The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis In fact, books for teens are a great vehicle for examining darker impulses, horrific situations, and complicated plots because they allow teens to explore dark themes in a safe, controlled environment. Just because a book is written for teens doesn’t mean that it doesn’t explore some of the darker sides of human nature.
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