YA Gothic Historical Fiction (68 books)

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This list is for YA gothics set in the past. Not for adult gothic historical romances, please (regardless of whether they're "appropriate" for teens or not)

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1	A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1) by Libba Bray (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 226,027 ratings score: 1,693, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Dark Between by Sonia Gensler (Goodreads Author) 3.40 avg rating — 676 ratings score: 577, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 13,483 ratings score: 663, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Caged Graves by Dianne K. Salerni (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 3,098 ratings score: 463, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Whisper My Name by Jane Eagland 3.66 avg rating — 284 ratings score: 442, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Poisoned House by Michael Ford 3.68 avg rating — 1,585 ratings score: 484, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Sweet Far Thing (Gemma Doyle, #3) by Libba Bray (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 73,528 ratings score: 432, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Rebel Angels (Gemma Doyle, #2) by Libba Bray (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 112,107 ratings score: 725, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Long Lankin (Long Lankin, #1) by Lindsey Barraclough 3.73 avg rating — 3,383 ratings score: 671, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Madman's Daughter (The Madman's Daughter, #1) by Megan Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 25,244 ratings score: 982, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	A Cold Legacy (The Madman's Daughter, #3) by Megan Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 5,005 ratings score: 456, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	This Dark Endeavor (The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein, #1) by Kenneth Oppel (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 12,100 ratings score: 752, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Prophecy of the Sisters (Prophecy of the Sisters, #1) by Michelle Zink (Goodreads Author) 3.55 avg rating — 15,467 ratings score: 443, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Amber House (Amber House, #1) by Kelly Moore 3.90 avg rating — 4,105 ratings score: 383, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Monstrous Beauty by Elizabeth Fama (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 5,296 ratings score: 410, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 6,491 ratings score: 584, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Stalking Jack the Ripper (Stalking Jack the Ripper, #1) by Kerri Maniscalco (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 184,273 ratings score: 1,193, and 12 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Set in Stone by Linda Newbery (Goodreads Author) 3.55 avg rating — 818 ratings score: 378, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The House of Dead Maids by Clare B. Dunkle 3.36 avg rating — 1,023 ratings score: 371, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Of Monsters and Madness (Of Monsters and Madness, #1) by Jessica Verday 3.42 avg rating — 1,206 ratings score: 370, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzi Lee (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 2,643 ratings score: 367, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Revenant by Sonia Gensler (Goodreads Author) 3.66 avg rating — 992 ratings score: 355, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Distant Waves by Suzanne Weyn 3.72 avg rating — 6,570 ratings score: 352, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Mirk and Midnight Hour by Jane Nickerson (Goodreads Author) 3.51 avg rating — 1,531 ratings score: 342, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Her Dark Curiosity (The Madman's Daughter, #2) by Megan Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 8,037 ratings score: 338, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Velvet by Mary Hooper 3.55 avg rating — 1,085 ratings score: 334, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Wildthorn by Jane Eagland 3.65 avg rating — 4,492 ratings score: 332, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Always Emily by Michaela MacColl (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 1,171 ratings score: 332, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Jane-Emily by Patricia Clapp 4.06 avg rating — 1,185 ratings score: 316, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Second Death of Edie and Violet Bond by Amanda Glaze (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 2,230 ratings score: 297, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Twin's Daughter by Lauren Baratz-Logsted (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 2,236 ratings score: 258, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Ghosts of Kerfol by Deborah Noyes (Goodreads Author) 3.33 avg rating — 315 ratings score: 247, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Mist on Brontë Moor by Aviva Orr (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 783 ratings score: 239, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Daughters Unto Devils by Amy Lukavics 3.59 avg rating — 4,323 ratings score: 239, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	The Beloved by Alison Rattle 3.41 avg rating — 116 ratings score: 236, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Picture the Dead by Adele Griffin (Goodreads Author) 3.51 avg rating — 1,678 ratings score: 229, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Haunting Violet (Haunting Violet #1) by Alyxandra Harvey (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 6,916 ratings score: 227, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Quietness by Alison Rattle 3.73 avg rating — 263 ratings score: 227, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	The Monstrumologist (The Monstrumologist, #1) by Rick Yancey 3.91 avg rating — 20,780 ratings score: 223, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	In the Shadow of the Lamp by Susanne Dunlap (Goodreads Author) 3.61 avg rating — 1,342 ratings score: 223, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson (Goodreads Author) 3.47 avg rating — 6,155 ratings score: 219, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Black Spring by Alison Croggon (Goodreads Author) 3.34 avg rating — 973 ratings score: 218, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	The Devil in the Corner by Patricia Elliott 3.38 avg rating — 130 ratings score: 218, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Seer of Shadows by Avi 3.70 avg rating — 5,457 ratings score: 217, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Such Wicked Intent (The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein, #2) by Kenneth Oppel (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4,333 ratings score: 215, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Mister Creecher by Chris Priestley 3.52 avg rating — 716 ratings score: 211, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Edgar by David Allen Voyles (Goodreads Author) 4.79 avg rating — 95 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Tsarina by J. Nelle Patrick (Pseudonym) 3.53 avg rating — 1,839 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Gallant by V.E. Schwab 3.70 avg rating — 151,682 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Eventide by Sarah Goodman (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 1,676 ratings score: 179, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	The Double Life of Incorporate Things (Magic Most Foul, #3) by Leanna Renee Hieber (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 162 ratings score: 178, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Hideous Love: The Story of the Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein by Stephanie Hemphill 3.37 avg rating — 554 ratings score: 161, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Dr. Frankenstein's Daughters by Suzanne Weyn 3.39 avg rating — 768 ratings score: 158, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Folly by Marthe Jocelyn (Goodreads Author) 3.31 avg rating — 505 ratings score: 153, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Beautiful and the Cursed (The Dispossessed, #1) by Page Morgan (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 4,925 ratings score: 152, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Wild Song by Jane Eagland 2.98 avg rating — 85 ratings score: 146, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Nobody's Secret by Michaela MacColl (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 745 ratings score: 128, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Vespertine (The Vespertine, #1) by Saundra Mitchell (Goodreads Author) 3.44 avg rating — 3,203 ratings score: 121, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Darker Still (Magic Most Foul, #1) by Leanna Renee Hieber (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 4,473 ratings score: 112, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Twisted Tragedy of Miss Natalie Stewart (Magic Most Foul, #2) by Leanna Renee Hieber (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 745 ratings score: 112, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	The Alchemy of Moonlight by David Ferraro 3.49 avg rating — 1,438 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	A Madness So Discreet by Mindy McGinnis (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 10,635 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Witch Finder (Witch Finder, #1) by Ruth Warburton (Goodreads Author) 3.61 avg rating — 897 ratings score: 54, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	A Place of Stone and Shadow by Jane Nickerson (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 74 ratings score: 48, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	The Rose Master (The Rose Master, #1) by Valentina Cano (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 325 ratings score: 47, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	The Wrong Girl (The 1st Freak House Trilogy, #1) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 5,206 ratings score: 46, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Ripper (Ripper, #1) by Amy Carol Reeves (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 1,024 ratings score: 43, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls by Jessica Spotswood (Goodreads Author) 4.62 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 42, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars