Best Choose Your Own Adventure Books 2025: Top 14 Reviews

Explore thrilling paths with these choose your own adventure books. Make decisions and see where your choices lead you!
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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

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  • Genre: Adventure
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1982
  • Pages: 144

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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

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  • Genre: Adventure
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1977
  • Pages: 144

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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

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  • Genre: Sci-Fi
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1985
  • Pages: 115

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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

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  • Genre: Mystery
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback
  • Year released: 1979
  • Pages: 114

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Creepy old house shenanigans. Our hearts nearly stopped when a ghostly cat appeared out of nowhere.

10 Inside UFO 54-40 by Edward Packard

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  • Genre: Sci-Fi
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback
  • Year released: 1982
  • Pages: 115

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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

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  • Genre: Adventure
  • Formats: Paperback
  • Year released: 1980
  • Pages: 112

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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

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  • Genre: Adventure
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1982
  • Pages: 144

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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

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  • Genre: Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback
  • Year released: 1980
  • Pages: 116

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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

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  • Genre: Adventure
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1982
  • Pages: 144

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Search for jewels in Africa led to treasure or disaster, but we had fun risking it!

5 Hyperspace by Edward Packard

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  • Genre: Sci-Fi
  • Formats: Paperback
  • Year released: 1983
  • Pages: 129

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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

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  • Genre: Sci-Fi
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1984
  • Pages: 128

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Galactic warfare! We either saved or doomed a planet. Epic fun with lasers.

3 Space and Beyond by R. A. Montgomery

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  • Genre: Sci-Fi
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1980
  • Pages: 144

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Travel the universe in this one. We met aliens and saw stars. Loved every page!

2 Survival at Sea by Edward Packard

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  • Genre: Adventure
  • Formats: Paperback
  • Year released: 1983
  • Pages: 130

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Marooned on a tropic island, we fought pirates and bad weather. Our inner castaway enjoyed this!

1 Escape by R. A. Montgomery

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  • Genre: Adventure
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1983
  • Pages: 144

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The ultimate ‘choose your own adventure’ book. We felt empowered choosing our fate, with insights into real freedom and creativity.

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Steve Peterson

Hi there! I'm Steve Peterson, a passionate reading enthusiast who loves nothing more than getting lost in a good book. My love for literature spans across genres, from thrilling mysteries and gripping fantasy to thought-provoking non-fiction.

I hope my reviews help you find the perfect next book to dive into!