10 Reviews: Best Psychological Thriller Books for Girls Teenager (Apr 2024)

It is safe to say that John Green’s mystery novel Paper Towns is a modern classic as one of the best thrillers because the Edgar Awards are the pinnacle awards for mystery, thriller, and crime fiction. The novel’s protagonist is Quentin Jacobsen, a guy who has spent his entire life admiring and awe-struck by Margo Roth Spiegelman, his attractive, charismatic, and quirky neighbor. So Quentin and his pals embark on an epic journey to find Margo after she mysteriously vanishes from their lives. So naturally, a trip will have readers wondering: who is the honest Margo?

"John Green is a wonderful writer and this book is worth your time. Funny, sad, touching, frightening. The heartbreak of conditional love. The chaos and pain of growing up."

by JL

The spunky heroine, 18-year-old Daunis Fontaine, lives on an Ojibwe reservation in her electrifying and critically acclaimed debut. After witnessing a murder, the FBI wants Daunis to be a confidential informant regarding the lethal new narcotic sweeping over the reservation. She utilizes her knowledge of Ojibwe medical traditions and her chemistry to track the offenders, even though she is concerned that she is working with the wrong people.

"This caught me from page one and held me until I finished it. An incredible story in a culture that’s vastly underrepresented in literature."

by B. D.

This terrifying book is considered to be one of the best books in the mystery genre. After her sister was killed, Alex resorted to violence three years ago to exact her vengeance. Unfortunately, Alex’s wrongdoing was never brought to light. Now, she is concerned about whether or not she can control her urges to hurt the people around her. Significant issues about female wrath and the morality of taking violent vengeance are brought up in The Female of the Species.

"Wow! Twists and turns! Young love, small town! A definite YA read for today’s teens! Kept me listening!"

by Dara L. Yoder

If you want to finish Jennifer Lynne Barnes’ The Inheritance Games, you’ll need to free your schedule. The Inheritance Games is the first novel in a three-volume series that may devour a few sittings by staying late to finish them. Tobias Hawthorne, an eccentric billionaire, gives his money to Avery Grambs, an average teen who has never heard of him. Unfortunately, that means she has to move into Hawthorne House, where she’ll have to deal with unsavory relatives who keep her guessing as she attempts to stay alive while solving Tobias’s mystery puzzle.

"The writing is amazing. So many interesting and clever twists. I haven’t been so into a story in a long time. Great characters… engaging plot…I’m on to the next book."

by katg

Anna accepts a summer nannying job in the Hamptons. Zoe Spanos’ disappearance has shaken the community. Anna’s resemblance to Zoe causes controversy. Anna learns she may be more than just physically related to Zoe. Anna is accused of Zoe’s death two months later despite her weak confession. Martina Green, a teen true crime podcaster, suspects more. Does Martina defend Anna? Besides Anna, who killed Zoe?

"All of the praise for Kit Frick and I KILLED ZOE SPANOS is deserved. Un-put-downable and highly recommended!"

by Nick C.

It’s secure to say that if you like the works of Agatha Christie, you’ll enjoy this gripping thriller. To put it simply, when a group of six teenagers—ranging from an introverted band geek to a loner with a crush on the queen bee—are invited to dinner and are trapped in the same room, they are given an hour to come up with a person to kill. If they don’t, they will all perish. You may believe you know how this story will finish, but you’d be surprised.

"This book was written so well. I loved the twists!!! And the way the chapters were formatted was so clever . the way one chapter would explain whay was going on in the present."

by Amazon Customer

The Roaring ’20s are the backdrop for this evocative historical supernatural mystery set in New York City. Evangeline O’Neill decides to leave her dreary life behind and move to New York City. Her uncle, Will, is interested in the occult, which should assist Evie in developing her latent magical skills while staying there. But instead, will and Evangeline are drawn into uncovering a gruesome murder in the decadent decade’s rushing pleasures. Do you think Evie has the skills it takes to crack the case? To discover out, you’ll be racing through this one.

"Riveting story, great writing. Going straight into book 2. Historically accurate enough to really pull you into the story and characters"

by Amazon Customer

A former con man bank robbery puts Nora’s ability to get out of closed positions to the test, but she’s confident in her abilities. Nora, whose parents are con artists, is trying to keep her background and the girls she’s been from the public eye. However, the theft she’s caught up in has more emotional ramifications than a traditional robbery. While reading All the Girls I’ve Been, you’ll be unable to put the book down as the story unfolds in real-time.

"This book was INCREDIBLE. Such a great story, amazing characters and the writing and storytelling was something I haven’t read in awhile."

by Amazon Customer

Seattle besties Libby and May sketched and wrote stories about a fearless heroine dubbed Princess X. May is devastated when Libby and her mother are killed in a car accident. Princess X has started to appear in many forms around the city, including decals, graffiti, and patches, as well as a webcomic dedicated to her. It’s only a problem of time before Libby is found. However, what if she didn’t die that day in the car? May has a hard time finding the truth.

"This was a gift for my niece (13) so I'm just the messenger on this one, but she loved this book and can't stop talking about it! Such a fun departure from the typical stories."

by AUashleyS

You cannot take a break from reading Stalking Jack the Ripper, the first in a series of tense thrillers. Despite her aristocratic upbringing, 17-year-old Audrey Rose Wadsworth isn’t interested in continuing her family’s legacy. To get a taste of the new field, she breaks into her uncle’s forensic medicine laboratory at night. The Ripper attacks London, and Audrey begins an investigation of her own, which brings her closer to the truth but also in peril.

"Fantastic book, great read. definitely read the whole series, it's 100% worth it. I got my whole family into this series lol."

by Rebecca fulford