Cozy mysteries, for anyone who hasn’t come across the term before, are a sub-genre of mysteries in which a) none of the gory stuff happens on-screen; b) the detective has zero real qualifications; and c) unhappy endings are very unlikely. Boring to some, maybe, but perfect for when you don’t want to be sleeping with the lights on and a flashlight next to you. Here are eight YA cozy mysteries that are perfect for high schoolers, college students, and adults who possess nerves of taffy rather than steel. Quick disclaimer before we get started: it is ridiculously difficult to find YA cozy mysteries written by authors of color, something that annoys the heck out of me. We are seeing a lot more diversity in the cozy mystery genre but it seems like the majority of that is reserved for adult readers so far. Here’s hoping that the trend continues into the YA space!
Great YA Cozy Mysteries
And now that you’ve got to the end of this little list, I suggest you visit this article which will tell you all about 20 cozy mystery series that you should have on your TBR.
