From coming-of-age journeys to thrilling adventures, these young adult books explore friendship, identity, courage, and the moments that shape who we become.
This collection features YA novels by independent authors filled with memorable characters, emotional growth, and stories that capture the excitement and challenges of growing up.
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Young Adult Books by Indie Authors
Nightshade
A. Turner
Ashten’s life gets turned upside down when she discovers dragons that she thought were extinct.
They Prefer It Hidden
Kenneth P Falb
An occult investigator unfolds a small town’s many mysteries.
Her Boots on the Frontlines
Alyssa Perrone
Join Adah and Roy as they leave their monotonous lives in 1846 America in the hopes of something better.
Willow Awakened, Ascended, Avenged
Don Bourque
Willow bridges wood sprites and night elves through conflicts.
The Grand Chieftain
Don Bourque
Garnidel learns to lead the forest elves against threats.
The High Priestess
Don Bourque
Lauren reconciles humanity to the fae.
Angel of Ashes
Erika Kathryn
Gold wings, fierce friendships, and a celestial teen war.
Angel of Embers
Erika Kathryn
Plague rises as winged teens battle dark magic.
Angel of After
Erika Kathryn
Winged hero leads army into Afterworld’s final war.
The Forgotten Prince
Kaitlyn King
A Wicked King, a Corrupt Church, and a Forgotten Prince
Secrets in the Shadows
Kaitlyn King
Warring Brothers, Manipulating Advisors, and Secrets in the Shadows.
A Year of Miracles
Kaitlyn King
A Foreign Delegation, A Marriage Alliance, and A Year of Miracles.
Light of the Mourning Realm
Rae Lanae
Clean YA dark fantasy with slow burn.
The Ceremony Of Wings
Emma Forrester
Belonging begins where wonder is still believed.
The Waterfall of Vengeance
G. Di Leonis
The first volume of the Chronicles of Valmira trilogy.
The Raven Moontone
VJ Garske
When Noah discovers a wizard’s journal, he accidentally turns the town librarian into a goat. Naturally, he hides her at his uncle’s farm.
The Dragon Moonstone
VJ Garske
Noah never asked to be a wizard—too bad magic doesn’t take requests. Patience? Not exactly his strong suit.
The Griffin Moonstone
VJ Garske
Some days it doesn’t pay to be the hero.
A Planet Called Imagine
N A Walker
Humans homesteading on an alien planet. What could go wrong?
Protector of Planet Imagine
N A Walker
Human and alien friends exploring an alien planet. Uh-oh, a predator!
Imagine Disaster
N A Walker
Things are going well until an earthquakes devastates the community.
Tune In
Sarah Crowne
A pop superstar’s world shatters when her mother dies mid-concert. Now her voice may be the most dangerous weapon of all.
Titania’s Reflection
Lisa Dawn
A combined retelling of an obscure fairy tale called Fairer-than-a-Fairy and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Stolen Jewel
Lisa Dawn
Original fairy tale about a princess who is dethroned for trying to protect her kingdom.
Dawnfeather
Coral Vega
Dinosaurs fight with swords and magic over a fallen star.
Smoke and Light
Kristin Ardis
Princess makes deal with enemy to restore her memories.
The Dead Shadow
Celine Domenech & Paul Newman
Four misfits investigate a magician’s disappearance but authorities are after them.
Lightning Tracks
A. A. Kinsela
A gritty, fast-paced YA alternative history/fantasy series set in Australia
Dark Sun Rising
A. A. Kinsela
Book 2 in a gritty, fast-paced YA alternative history/fantasy series set in Australia
A Discovery of Talents
Syn Phoenix McDonald
Disabled MC must travel to another world to save his father
The Adventures of Tarum Mon
Stephen F Black
A world full magic and mystery where the land itself lives
Not Even Paris
Rebecca Jones
Lovesick idealist mistakes books for reality.
Frost and Flame: Rise of the Forge
Hrólf Rósakranz
Norse-inspired epic fantasy with isekai elements and rising northern threats
Timeline Murder
Swini Yadav
A web of secrets exposes how quickly trust can be destroyed.
Her Blood, Their Battle
Ollie Ann Barnett
Angels, vampires, forbidden romance, and a college freshman caught between worlds.
Charming
Hailey Alton
A long-buried crush returns, challenging love, timing, and identity.
Nexus Portal Imperium’s Fall
L. D’Arlin
Where cyber beasts roam, prophecy awakens, and chains begin to break.
The Trials of Aqouril
E.S David
Water magic awakens as a teen faces trials of courage and belonging.
Ether
Will Hoffman
A desperate runaway must protect a beautiful stranger from the supernatural evil that pursues her.
Death Clock
Ruchita Gupta
Seven days stand between her and death’s return.
The Devil’s Waiting
Ruchita Gupta
A dark power, shattered trust, and a choice that changes everything.
City of End
Katelyn Pfeiffer
A buried city, a growing evil, and a woman forced into destiny.
City of Truth
Katelyn Pfeiffer
A city without lies tests loyalty as humanity’s last hope fractures.
A Promise
Amelia Martin
Friendship, survival, and moral courage in the shadow of Nazi Germany.
The World Below
Natalie L. Morris
An underground society, a shattered future, and one chance to escape.
The Adventures of Angie Amazonite
K.M. Rickards
Magical book of friendship hope and positivity
Looking for magical adventures? Explore our Fantasy Books collection.
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