Best Choose Your Own Adventure Books 2025: Top 14 Reviews
Embarking on a literary adventure is the name of the game when it comes to the magical world of ‘choose your own adventure’ books. Remember the thrill of turning pages to decide your destiny? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to explore 14 of the best ‘choose your own adventure’ books that will immerse you in worlds filled with suspense, excitement, and decisions that matter. We picked these books based on creativity, engagement, and the sheer joy of taking charge of your reading journey. Get ready to relive that childhood wonder and discover new favorites, all with a simple flip of the page.
On this list:
14 House of Danger by R. A. Montgomery
We nearly lost our minds with this one. A haunted house, mad scientists, and wild plot twists make it wild!
13 Journey Under the Sea by R. A. Montgomery
Diving (wait, I said I wouldn’t) into the ocean for treasure hunting, we got eaten by sharks. Classic!
12 Return to the Cave of Time by Edward Packard
Time travel? Yes, please! We messed with timelines and it was a riot. Our ancestors were proud.
11 The Mystery of Chimney Rock by Edward Packard
Creepy old house shenanigans. Our hearts nearly stopped when a ghostly cat appeared out of nowhere.
10 Inside UFO 54-40 by Edward Packard
Aliens? Check! Getting lost in space? Double-check! We ended up in alien jail, but what a ride.
9 By Balloon to the Sahara by Douglas Terman
Flying over the Sahara in a balloon, we encountered a sandstorm. Our choices landed us in a mansion.
8 The Abominable Snowman by R. A. Montgomery
Chilling in the Himalayas, hunting for Yeti. Cold toes, warm hearts as we became snow explorers.
7 Your Code Name is Jonah by Edward Packard
CIA missions gone wrong or right? We never knew, but it was thrilling chasing spies!
6 The Lost Jewels of Nabooti by R. A. Montgomery
Search for jewels in Africa led to treasure or disaster, but we had fun risking it!
5 Hyperspace by Edward Packard
Mixing science and unpredictability, this book plays with black holes. Our heads hurt, but our hearts sang.
4 War With The Evil Power Master by R. A. Montgomery
Galactic warfare! We either saved or doomed a planet. Epic fun with lasers.
3 Space and Beyond by R. A. Montgomery
Travel the universe in this one. We met aliens and saw stars. Loved every page!
2 Survival at Sea by Edward Packard
Marooned on a tropic island, we fought pirates and bad weather. Our inner castaway enjoyed this!