What are some popular prep school mystery YA novels?

They often portray it as a place full of secrets. The old buildings, hallways, and dormitories can hide a lot. There are usually strict rules and hierarchies that add to the mystery. For example, in 'Truly Devious', the school has a long history and there are hidden passages and locked rooms which are typical elements in such portrayals.

One popular prep school novel is 'A Separate Peace' by John Knowles. It explores themes like friendship and jealousy in a prep school setting.

There is also 'Tillie Cole's 'Hades Hangmen' series which, while not strictly a prep - school based story, has elements of dark romance and a sort of bully - like relationship in some aspects. It has a very intense and passionate love story that some fans of the genre might enjoy.

One popular mystery ya novel is 'The Naturals' by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. It's about a group of teens with special abilities who help solve crimes.

One popular ya murder mystery novel is 'One of Us Is Lying' by Karen M. McManus. It has an interesting plot where five students enter detention and only four come out alive. Another is 'Truly Devious' by Maureen Johnson. It combines a present - day mystery with a historical one at a boarding school. And 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' by Holly Jackson is also great. It follows a girl who re - investigates a closed murder case for a school project.

One possible prep school 2019 novel could be 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt. It has a very academic and somewhat dark atmosphere set in a college - which has similarities to a prep school environment. It delves into the lives of a group of students and their complex relationships.

Well, 'Looking for Alaska' by John Green is set in a boarding school. It's a coming - of - age story that deals with themes like love, loss and self - discovery. 'Ella Enchanted' has parts of it set in a boarding school where Ella faces various challenges. Also, 'The Name of the Star' features a boarding school in London where the main character gets involved in a mystery related to a Jack the Ripper - like killer.

Well, there are also prep school stories about traditions. In one prep school, every year on the founder's day, the senior students would perform a special play that had been passed down for generations. They had to learn the old - fashioned language and the elaborate costumes. It was a huge event and the whole school would look forward to it. It not only celebrated the school's history but also brought the students together in a unique way.

One popular school mystery novel is 'Nancy Drew'. It features a young detective solving mysteries around her school and town. Another is 'The Mysterious Benedict Society', which follows a group of kids in a strange school - like situation filled with puzzles and secrets.

A third option is 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' by Becky Albertalli. It focuses on Simon, a high school boy who is gay and trying to navigate his identity while also falling in love with a boy he meets online. It's a heartwarming story about self - discovery and first love in high school.