Young adult is not a genre itself, but more of a range of ages that the book is ‘recommended’ for, but of course folks of all ages enjoy young adult.
Below is a list of completed young adult series that anyone can enjoy. (Some of these are my favourite series and I’m well into my late twenties.)
- Harry Potter by JK Rowling
This story follows the journey of a young wizard, Harry Potter, as he discovers his magical heritage and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Alongside his best friends, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, Harry faces thrilling adventures, dark magic, and the growing threat of the dark wizard Voldemort, who seeks to conquer the wizarding world.
Filled with themes of friendship, bravery, love, and the fight between good and evil, the series captures Harry’s growth from an orphaned boy to a hero who must stand against unimaginable odds.

2. Gone by Michael Grant

This series is a gripping young adult dystopian saga that begins with a startling premise: in the blink of an eye, everyone aged 15 and older vanishes from the town of Perdido Beach. The remaining children find themselves trapped within an impenetrable, dome-like barrier, cut off from the outside world. As they struggle to establish order and survive, some begin to develop supernatural abilities, leading to power struggles, alliances, and conflicts that test their morality and resilience. Central to the story is Sam Temple, who emerges as a reluctant leader, facing off against adversaries like the manipulative Caine Soren and the sadistic Drake Merwin, all while contending with a mysterious, malevolent force known as the Darkness or the Gaiaphage
3. Alive by Scott Sigler
It is the first installment in the Generations Trilogy, a gripping young adult science fiction novel that blends elements of mystery, horror, and dystopia. The story follows a teenage girl who awakens in a coffin with no memory of her identity or how she got there. Upon escaping, she discovers others in the same predicament, all trapped in a mysterious facility filled with dangers and secrets. As they navigate this treacherous environment, they must uncover the truth about their pasts and the purpose of their confinement. The novel delves into themes of identity, leadership, and survival, keeping readers on edge as the characters confront the unknown

4. Maximum Ride by James Patterson

This series is an action-packed young adult sci-fi adventure following Max and her “flock” — six kids who are 98% human and 2% bird, giving them incredible abilities like flight. Genetically engineered and raised in a sinister lab called “The School,” they escape and fight to protect themselves from relentless pursuers, including the terrifying “Erasers” — human-wolf hybrids.
Led by Max, the flock faces constant danger while unraveling secrets about their origins, their purpose, and a looming threat to humanity.
Fast-paced, emotional, and full of humor and heart, the series explores themes of freedom, family, and survival against impossible odds.
5. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
This is a thrilling young adult fantasy saga set in a divided world where society is split by blood — Silvers, who have supernatural abilities, and Reds, who do not.
Mare Barrow, a Red commoner, discovers she possesses a deadly power of her own — something that shouldn’t be possible. Forced to hide her true identity, Mare is thrust into the dangerous world of the Silver elite, caught between rebellion, betrayal, and the fight for justice.
As war brews and alliances shift, Mare must navigate a treacherous path of love, loyalty, and power, where one wrong move could cost her everything.

Do you have any Young Adult completed series that you would recommend? Comment down below to let us know what we should add to our TBR!

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