Instagram stars, internet-famous pranksters, TikTok influencers, and more all appear in these great mysteries set in the world of social media!

Bad Like Us by Gabriella Lepore — While at a private beach lodge with her popular classmates, an anonymous letter leads to murder. Eva places her trust in Colton and together they uncover secrets that upend everything they thought they knew about their fellow spring breakers. Get the Audiobook

“Lepore . . . touches on issues of economic privilege, jealousy, and social media overconsumption in this fast-paced, dramatically executed locked-room murder mystery” (Publishers Weekly).

The Follower by Kate Doughty — Instagram-famous triplets Cecily, Amber, and Rudy — the children of home renovation superstars — are ready for a perfect summer. They’ve just moved into the site of their parents’ latest renovation project when they begin to receive chilling messages from someone called The Follower. It soon becomes clear that this anonymous threat is more than a simple Internet troll, and he can’t wait to shatter the Cole family’s perfect veneer and take back what’s his.

“While a slower burn than some thrillers, this book nevertheless hits all the marks for readers who love this subgenre” (Booklist).

Heart-Shaped Lies by Elizabeth Agyemang — John Tucker Must Die meets A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder in this tongue-in-cheek mystery about three feuding exes of a social media prank star who are forced to work together to uncover the truth behind his death when his deactivated account resurfaces online with claims that one of them murdered him.

“Full of unreliable narrators, surprises, and secrets with a cinematic conclusion, this entertaining story offers sharp commentary on social-media obsession” (Booklist). 

I Will Follow by Eireann Corrigan — Shea Davison is a teen-aged TikTok star with nearly a million followers, but she is being followed by Nora, who is convinced that she and Shea are fated to be best friends–even if she has to kidnap Shea to make it a reality.

“A high-stakes thriller exploring the dark depths of online obsession” (Kirkus Reviews). 

Influence by Sara Shepard and Lilia Buckingham — After her family moves to Los Angeles, Delilah Rollins, already a minor Internet celebrity, plunges into the competitive and glamorous world of social media influencers, but can cosmetics and good lighting conceal cheating, manipulation, blackmail, and murder? Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

“Shepard’s expertise in crafting and layering multiple character perspectives comes through clearly alongside Buckingham’s insider’s take on social media notoriety” (Publishers Weekly). 

The Island by Natasha Preston — Jagged Island: a private amusement park for the very rich — or the very influential. Liam, James, Will, Ava, Harper, and Paisley — social media influencers with millions of followers — have been invited for an exclusive weekend before the park opens. When the teens arrive, they’re stunned: the resort is even better than they’d imagined. But soon they’ll discover that something’s missing from their schedule: getting off the island alive. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

“Great for fans of Preston’s other works, and those who enjoy books that keep the tensions high right up to the very last word” (SLJ). 

Missing Dead Girls by Sara Walters — A gripping, fast-paced psychological thriller that is sure to keep you turning pages. It wasn’t Tillie’s choice to leave Philadelphia. But after everything that happened junior year, her mom insisted the quiet suburb of Willow Creek was the perfect place to get a fresh start, to put the trauma and rumors behind them. Madison Frank is the perfect distraction: beautiful, fun, and from the wealthy side of town. But when Madison goes missing, Tillie’s caught in a tangled web of secrets that will destroy her if they surface. Get the Audiobook

“Walter’s fast-paced thriller spins with surprises . . . and readers will recognize the battlefield known as high school, where curiosity and cruelness walk the halls, hand in hand” (Booklist). 

Murder On A Summer Break by Kate Weston — Amateur sleuths and wannabe influencers Kerry and Annie are back on the case when a social media festival inspires some killer content — and several on-camera influencer deaths — in this page-turning and sidesplitting sequel to Murder on a School Night from author and comedian Kate Weston.

“Clever plot twists abound, and zany influencer antics keep the story entertaining . . . a clever, laugh-out-loud parody offering spot-on social commentary” (Kirkus Reviews).

Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours — Seventeen-year-old Sariyah, who can sense people’s immediate needs, must use her ability to solve her friend’s mysterious disappearance while dealing with family challenges and avoiding the same danger that befell her friend. Get the eBook

“Desamours’ debut spotlights an emotionally complex hero who’s painfully aware of the social inequities and injustices that affect Black girlhood” (Kirkus Reviews). 

Never Coming Home by Kate M. Williams — The beach read you have been dying for! When ten of America’s hottest teenage influencers are invited to an exclusive island resort, things are sure to get wild. But murder isn’t what anyone expected. Will anyone survive this island of poisonous snakes and secrets worth killing for? Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

“The finale is as surprising as it is frightening in its plausibility. Social media has never been this scary” (Kirkus Reviews). 

People To Follow by Olivia Worley — After arriving on a remote island to star in a reality television show, ten teen influencers find themselves caught in a deadly game, and as they receive threatening messages from a mysterious sponsor, the influencers must figure out who is trying to “cancel” them before it is too late. Get the Audiobook

“With lightning-quick pacing and savvy twists, and through four shifting perspectives, Worley notably considers social media fame’s impact on both the content creator and their following” (Publishers Weekly). 

Watch Us Crack by Gabriella Lepore — Sadie and Cason are former middle school friends. They reconnect in high school, but their budding secret romance is complicated by the rivalry between their schools. When a murder occurs at the train station, Sadie and Cason become suspects and are forced to work together to clear their names while still protecting their secrets. Get the Audiobook

“This classic whodunit has enough red herrings and plot twists to fill a skating rink, and will hopefully make readers consider the consequences of setting dangerous wheels in motion” (Booklist). 

This post was inspired by the article “Social Media Mysteries” by Kelly Ferreira that originally appeared in Booklist, May 2026.

Here are some of the latest books available at CA Library that are (or recently were) on the New York Times YA Hardcover bestsellers list!

If a title is available as an eBook and/or audiobook in Sora, links are provided for those, too!

Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet — Beth March’s sisters will stop at nothing to track down her killer — until they begin to suspect each other in this debut thriller that’s also a bold, contemporary reimagining of the beloved classic Little Women. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

“This fast-paced and suspense-filled page turner is a thrilling take on a beloved story that will keep readers riveted” (Kirkus Reviews). 

Devious Prey by Scott Reintgen — A young woman must survive the deadly mythical creature she smuggled aboard an airship after a crash landing on a deserted island frees it to begin hunting the survivors in this thrilling fantasy adventure from bestselling author Scott Reintgen.

“Brutal, often ingenious, and kitted with a scene-stealing monster that will delight dragon lovers” (Kirkus Reviews). 

The Dragon and the Sun Lotus (Three Realms, Book 2) by Amélie Wen Zhao — The epic sequel to The Scorpion and the Night Blossom, continuing the dark and opulent fantasy saga of demons and dangerous magic. With Àn’yīng’s kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction, and amidst a budding forbidden romance, she must now risk everything to protect her world. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

“An excellent and sometimes bittersweet conclusion to a sweeping story filled with romance, drama, and adventure” (SLJ).

The Escape Game by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss — After her sister is murdered during season four, Sierra Angelos joins season five of a televised escape-room competition, where contestants solve high-stakes puzzles to win, as she searches for the truth before history repeats itself. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

“The escape room scenes are intricate, and the final reveal is satisfying and multilayered, setting up future adventures for Team Helsing. Great for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ The Inheritance Games” (Booklist). 

Queen of Faces by Petra Lord — With her consciousness trapped in the decaying body, seventeen-year-old Anabelle attempts to steal a new body and winds up working as a mercenary for the elite in exchange for a better life. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

“Sophisticated worldbuilding and sumptuous set pieces are enriched by exquisitely rendered, intersectionally diverse characters” (Publishers Weekly). 

The Ruins Beneath Us by Sasha E. Sloan — Lyria, an elf born with magic, must learn to keep her head down when she’s contracted by Finn, a human prince, to become the kingdom’s new royal apothecary. The nobles are ruthless, the secrets are deadly, and Cygnus — the brooding royal healer — seems determined to expose Lyria’s every flaw. But beneath the palace lies a darkness far more dangerous than any secret. And when Lyria and Cygnus uncover a hidden world that could change everything, she must decide who to trust and how much she’s willing to risk for a love that was never meant to be. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

“A blend of adventure, fantasy, and mystery with a tense lovers-to-enemies affair that will appeal to fans of Lauren Roberts’s Powerless and Holly Black’s The Cruel Prince” (SLJ). 

A Stage Set For Villains by Shannon J. Spann — The performers of the Playhouse are as worshipped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper knows the dangers better than anyone, after her own encounter with a Player resulted in a curse that is slowly killing her. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

“Readers who enjoy fantasy, mystery, theatre, and a little bit of romance will love this twisty story” (SLJ).

Stolen Midnights by Katherine Quinn — The first in a new magical young adult romantasy duology from the bestselling author of To Kill a Shadow. Set in Andalay, a world where the ruling Fates bestow gifts among the favored, a thief must join forces with the palace darling after he unwittingly steals a necklace with the power to change everything. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

“Excerpts from fictional history texts complement evocative worldbuilding in a beguiling story that centers star-crossed lovers as they wrestle with seedy politics and dark magic” (Publishers Weekly). 

The Sun and the Starmaker by Rachel Griffin — Aurora Finch grew up on tales of the Starmaker’s magic, never imagining she’d one day meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything. The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within her and demands she come study under his guidance. With her newfound abilities tied to the survival of the village, Aurora is swept away to his ice-covered castle and far from everything she’s ever known. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

“A delicious winter romance that shimmers with classic fairy-tale magic” (Kirkus Reviews). 

The Swan’s Daughter: A Possibly Doomed Love Story by Roshani Chokshi — Eighteen-year-old Prince Arris hopes to escape the cursed fate of his predecessors, each of whom dies shortly after marriage, so he strikes a deal with Demelza, a seventeen-year-old veritas swan maiden who can separate truth from lies. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

“Chokshi has crafted a whimsical and darkly hilarious fantasy, with dreamy writing and a charming cast . . . a great option for fans of fairy tales and Swan Lake” (Booklist). 

Welcome back, Gray Wolves — we’ve been adding a lot of new books to the library shelves — both print copies and digital!

Take a look at the CA Library collection in your Sora account — you’ll find thousands of eBooks and audiobooks across many different genres, including:

• Best Fiction For Teens
• New York Times Bestsellers
• Most Popular
• Suspenseful Thrillers
• Mysteries
• Fantasy
• Historical Fiction
• Sports
• Romance
• Science Fiction

…and more! You can also browse the latest audiobooks in Sora, including these new titles:

Game Plan: Level Up Your Mindset, Own Your Future by Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes — The ultimate guide for teens to build confidence, beat self-doubt, and achieve their goals — from the team behind ‘The High Performance Podcast’. What does it really take to perform at your best? In Game Plan, Jake Humphrey and The High Performance team share the tools, stories, and strategies that can enable young people to thrive – at school, in sport, in entrepreneurship, and in everyday life. Also available as an eBook

“A highly inspirational and practical mental health guide that includes quick-fire questions to help teens navigate challenges” (Booklist). 

Ambrosia Lee Drops The Mic by Patricia Park — A Korean American former child actress decides to branch out and stand out in order to pursue her newfound love — stand-up comedy. They say Hollywood is like high school, and has-been child actor Ambrosia Lee feels like she’s at the bottom of the social ladder. Her acting career peaked at the age of eleven— then she was unceremoniously fired from her big break due to her weight. Now after years of rejections and backstabbing auditions, teenage Ambrosia turns to stand-up to speak her truth. Also available as an eBook

“Brosh’s sharp-witted, effervescent POV relays a funny, absorbing, and empowering tale of one teen’s embracing truth and integrity over artifice and popularity” (Publishers Weekly). 

Between Sun and Shadow by Laura Genn — Hades and Persephone reimagined on a tidally locked planet, for fans of queer romance, mutant superpowers, eccentric robots, and speculative tech. When sixteen-year-old Kori, the princess of the Daylands, is kidnapped by seventeen-year-old Adria, the mutant queen of the Shadowlands, they develop an unexpected attraction and an advantageous partnership to avert a war between their nations. Also available as an eBook

“In this is a fresh take on the Hades and Persephone tale, Kori and Adria’s dynamic is electric, with both suffering from the weight and loneliness that come with duty” (Booklist). 

Girls Like Us by Jennifer Dugan — In this sequel to Some Girls Do, two girls struggle when long distance complicates their relationship. Ruby and Morgan fell for each other during their senior year of high school, and now, almost a year later, they are determined to keep their spark alive, even while they are apart. Morgan is studying public policy on a track scholarship at a university several hours away, while Ruby stayed in their hometown and is exploring her love of mechanics in the automotive engineering program at the local community college. Despite their best efforts, the space between them begins to weigh on the girls. Also available as an eBook

“Morgan’s and Ruby’s travails will resonate with many readers, but especially with those who enjoyed their story in the first book” (SLJ). 

The Gravewood by Kelly Andrew — From bestselling author Kelly Andrew comes the first in a darkly romantic duology that explores disability, obsession, and the twisted limits of loyalty. Shea Parker has lived her entire life in the shadow of the Gravewood, an impassable forest that’s cut off her town from the rest of the world. With resources limited and supplies scarce, Shea is forced to carefully ration her hearing aid batteries. When her stash runs out, she’ll be left in the silence. Desperate, Shea turns to the only person who can help — Oliver Lysander, the volatile leader of a vampiric gang that rules the Gravewood. Also available as an eBook

“Addictive, atmospheric, and brimming with dark romance, this will leave readers craving more. Perfect for fans of Tracy Deonn’s Legendborn and The Vampire Diaries TV show” (SLJ). 

Two Perfect Lies by Natalie D. Richards –A harrowing thriller about lies and their devastating consequences. After an incident that gave her a criminal record, high school junior Clara avoids being shunned when golden-girl Lily befriends her, but Clara soon discovers Lily’s plan to frame Clara for future murders, forcing Clara to uncover the truth and clear her name before it is too late.

“A gripping tale of betrayal that will keep readers breathlessly turning pages” (Kirkus Reviews). 

The Verdant Cage by Jess Lourey — When her mother is murdered and her brother is falsely condemned, Rose uncovers secrets about their walled Minnesota farming community. The Wall was built to keep them safe. Or so they thought. For as long as seventeen-year-old Apothecary Rose Allgood can remember, the towering stone Wall surrounding Noah’s Valley has protected her people. No one leaves. No one fights. And no one questions why. But their paradise has been hiding its thorns. When Rose’s mother becomes the Valley’s first murder victim and her twin brother is swiftly condemned, she alone is searching for the killer.

“A chilling must-read for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent” (SLJ).

We Are Never Getting Together by Janette Rallison — In this reverse Parent Trap, two feuding teenagers pretend to be in love to keep their parents apart, but love has other plans. Madeline and Cooper have had bad blood since junior year when she beat out his sister for the lead in the school play. Ever since, it’s been one petty escalation after another. When their latest prank lands them in the principal’s office with their single parents in tow, Madeline and Cooper are shocked to find that their parents have hit it off and now have plans for a dinner date. Horrified by the prospect of their parents falling in love, Madeline and Cooper reach a truce. To keep their parents apart, they’ll pretend their feud is over and that they’re in a relationship. Also available as an eBook

“A fun romp from a seasoned rom-com author” (Booklist). 

What We Did To Survive by Megan Lally — A vacation in paradise turns deadly when four teens’ sailing charter hits stormy seas in this propulsive new thriller. Hannah is having an incredible spring break. A week at a resort in Mexico with her best friend Emmy and her family is perfect for de-stressing from senior year, even if it’s awkward being around Emmy’s older brother, Jackson, who she’s had a crush on for as long as she can remember. Eager to impress Emmy, her wealthy new boyfriend Ben charters a private sailboat to make the most of their last day in paradise, and Hannah and Jackson are invited along. As the clouds roll in and the skies darken, their boat is the only one leaving the marina…

“Shocking yet bittersweet, this captivating page-turner truly delivers” (Kirkus Reviews). 

When The Bones Sing by Ginny Myers Sain — From bestselling author of Dark and Shallow Lies comes a new southern gothic supernatural thriller about a teen girl in a small Ozark town who can hear the bones of the dead. The past three years have been tough for Lucifer’s Creek, Arkansas, a small town quietly tucked away in the Ozark mountains. More than two dozen people have disappeared on the local hiking trails; there one moment, gone the next, not a trace left behind, until their buried bodies are discovered. 17-year-old Dovie doesn’t believe in magic even though she comes from a long line of women who can hear the bones of the dead sing, and for the past few years the bones have been crooning nonstop, calling out to Dovie to dig them up. Also available as an eBook

“Like the sulfurous stream that gives Lucifer’s Creek its name, the central mystery twists and turns in unexpected ways, building up to a chilling reveal in the final act that skirts the edge of horror” (Kirkus Reviews).