Literary agents who want books like The Inheritance Games

She wants stories structured for pace and propulsive plot, with competition or trial frameworks at their heart. Think closed-system narratives with defined rule…

Claire describes themselves as famously hard to surprise, so the bar for a twist is genuinely high — they want something that actually lands. In adult, they gra…

Also flagged as a top priority in the February 2025 update. In YA, O'Brien wants mysteries and thrillers that keep the tension coiled tight — whodunits, locked-…

She welcomes YA across the board, with a stated priority on books that recreate the visceral reading experiences of her own youth — stories that simultaneously …

She wants YA that earns its category by doing something genuinely surprising. High-stakes fantasy that plays with beloved tropes while still delivering fresh ex…

Diverse voices and big, hooky premises. She wants YA that feels fresh and specific rather than generic, with emotional stakes that justify the concept.

She actively wants to grow this corner of her list. She is drawn to layered, twist-heavy plots with intense protagonists who are not trying to be liked—complica…

Deak is openly enthusiastic about YA with romantic tension, sharp banter, and clever plotting. She loves the kind of will-they-won't-they energy that rewards re…

She wants contemporary YA with distinct, authentic voices and books that feel culturally urgent. Romance, friendship, identity, and social themes are all in ran…

She wants propulsive, satisfying YA mysteries — not grim or unresolved, but clever and fun. The Inheritance Games is her named reference point. Her MG mystery s…

Berliner's confirmed deal record is anchored in MG, with two Harper Children's acquisitions proving her muscle here. She wants the full genre spectrum: adventur…

Hughes specifically wants YA thrillers and mysteries with distinctive, unexpected settings. Whodunnits with a Clue-style ensemble or puzzle-forward mechanics—wh…

She's drawn to high-concept premises, original or unexpected settings, and the ability to manage large, quirky ensemble casts with skill. Voice should be spunky…

Crime, domestic thriller, psychological thriller, and twisty mysteries are all firmly on her list. She favors suspense with strong atmosphere, secrets, and a se…