Though cold to one another at first, Feyres irrepressible human spirit and curiosity soon endear her to Tamlin, and their lives intertwine as she learns the ways of the fae. And theres Day, the murder suspect, whose own brother is succumbing to a terrifying Plague. Questions of morality and the haunting realities and impact of war make up the core of this book. The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer 12. In the magical realist tradition of authors like Isabel Allende and Laura Esquivel, The Astonishing Color of After is predicated on tragedy and hope springing eternal. Add to library. And as they grow closer and learn more about the laws of Scythe, their concern escalates not only for themselves, but for the fate of society as a whole. 27,264 ratings But the beloved The Princess Bride, a simple story about a young, beautiful woman who is kidnapped and forced into a marriage with the awful Prince Humperdinck, is much more than just that iconic film scene. Sound complicated? Its a big legacy for anyone to live up, much less an eleven-year-old boy but Harry wins over the wizarding world with his big heart and exceptional courage, and watching him grow over the course of seven novels is a true delight. 826 ratings When the pig hes been tasked to protect flees into the nearby forbidden forest, Taran chases after her and collides headfirst with adventure. Spoiled by the wealth of her childhood, Esperanzas circumstances take a turn for the disastrous when her father dies and her mother takes her and flees. What more can you ask of a teenage book? Meanwhile, the constant thread in the teen series is each girls attempt to stay true to the friends whove been by her side and, of course, this bond of adolescent friendship is symbolized by the pants which mysteriously happen to fit each girl perfectly. The two have nothing in common: Dante is a self-styled intellectual with a unique way of looking at the world, while Aristotle is an angry teen with an incarcerated brother. For Will, its a question of biding his time until he turns eighteen, and can finally rid himself of the machines and drugs and treatments being pushed on him. Bolstered by a gloriously quirky cast of characters, Frances quintessentially millennial story will resonate with every young person whos ever found themselves lost and uncertain in their own ambitions, especially where academia is involved. This wildly imaginative work offers a sprawling, galaxy-sized space opera in a striking, comic-adjacent package. #1. The next program in the Arts in Action series is a Community Read featuring the book, Stella by Starlight by Sharon Draper. A cute boy with a crush on her? However, few managed to deliver the same levels of thrills and utterly engrossing storytelling. Filled with mysteries, secrets, psychological twists, action, and suspense, these mystery and thriller books for teens are captivating for both adults and young adults alike. After being beaten by her former classmates for being trans and rejected by a father who still called her Andrew, Amandas finally beginning to feel at home again. In I Wish You All the Best, nonbinary author Mason Deaver tells the story they wish they could have read as a teen. And Jacob just might need their help if he wants to avoid his grandfathers fate. Or the years that they spent growing up with Harry, Hermione, and Ron? People Who Voted On This List (47) Gillian 269 books 152 friends Thelma 1343 books 62 friends Nobody told her about this plot twist and we wont reveal anything else about what happens in this beloved novel about first love, heartbreak, courage, and the will to not go gently into that good night. 122,111 ratings Sandra Cisneros set out to make The House on Mango Street accessible in all ways, once saying in an interview: You could read one or you could read the whole thing. Set in 1687, The Witch of Blackbird Pond follows orphaned Kit Tyler, who has just been forced to move from her beloved home in Barbados to the cold shores of colonial Connecticut. Cynical readers see the YA dystopian genre as nothing more than a cash cow, but no one does it like Marie Lu. Her aunt Marjorie, she knows, lives on the intersection of American Street and Joy Road. The Hate U Give was that book when it was published in 2017. With no one else to turn to, Ben gives their estranged sister Hannah a desperate call. But he hasnt told anyone hes gay well, no one except his pseudonymous email partner, Blue, another gay student at Simons school. And now each one of them is approaching her to discuss the letters including her sisters ex-boyfriend. And so We Are the Ants makes Henry weigh the pros and cons of putting a stop to the world as we know it, and ultimately ask the question: Is there still good to be found? One of the most notable YA books to tackle sexual assault and trauma, Laurie Halse Andersons Speak finds its intimate, compelling voice in Melinda Sordino: a high school freshman who is rejected by her peers after calling the cops at a party. Just read it!). Like many books for teen girls, this novel has two things about it that are undeniably true: its wildly popular, and people either love it or hate it. Its no wonder it made the list of the New York Public Librarys 10 most-circulated books of all time. Read on to find out. to be overly complicated and only the critical steps and information are provided so you can immediately start taking action without feeling . This small press hit is delectably strange, combining old-timey found photos with buttoned-up, sepia-tinged prose fittingly enough, since its set in the 1940s. Lets be honest, no list of YA books would be complete without the Harry Potter series. If the latter is the case, theres no one better than Louis Sachar to tackle the job. Thatd be more than enough to wreck anyone, but what makes it worse is that until Theos death, Griffin had maintained the firm belief that Theo would realize his mistake and come back to him eventually. published 2013, avg rating 3.62 Fifteen-year-old Julia Reyes knows she isnt her parents favorite daughter. Becoming the Receiver of Memory will mean coming face-to-face with the sameness that the elders in his fragile community so fiercely protect, and confronting an unspeakable question: where exactly does the line fall between a utopia and a dystopia? published, avg rating 4.48 published 2018, avg rating 4.09 At its center is sixteen-year-old Starr Carter, who has a foot in two worlds: one in her poor neighborhood, and the other in her rich prep school. Its a heartbreaking story of what it means to be alive, and what well risk in order to live our lives to the fullest, even if it means cutting our time down drastically. Its not a coincidence that so many young adult books have become bestselling classics. This epic beginning grows into one of the richest, most complicated fantasy worlds seen in recent years, enchanting readers everywhere with its wildly inventive worldbuilding, numerous twists and turns, and spirited protagonist. This is the tantalizing idea that grounds Cherie Dimalines The Marrow Thieves, which finds a dreamless population of non-natives hunting indigenous Canadians, for the latters bone marrow is the key to a cure. So what are the greatest teenage books ever? But for the most part, the two Tolliver women make up a well-oiled, good-looking, and good-smelling machine, and Tiger wouldnt have it any other way. published 2005, Daughter of the Pirate King (Daughter of the Pirate King, #1), An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes, #1), I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls, #1), A Torch Against the Night (An Ember in the Ashes, #2), A Shadow Bright and Burning (Kingdom on Fire, #1), Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1), The Girl of Fire and Thorns (Fire and Thorns, #1), The Prisoner of Cell 25 (Michael Vey, #1), City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments, #3), City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, #2). YA Action Adventure Books Showing 1-50 of 1,031 Stormbreaker (Alex Rider, #1) by Anthony Horowitz (Goodreads Author) (shelved 10 times as ya-action-adventure) avg rating 3.98 97,632 ratings published 2000 Want to Read Rate this book 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars Not If I Save You First (Hardcover) by In this deeply imaginative teenage book, Levithan poses the question: who would we be if we were someone different Every Day? Then an unexpected encounter with a catering company lands her a new job and maybe even a new set of friends. The title of Sarah Dessens novel promises a lot: who wouldnt be intrigued to find out the truth about forever? 1,080 ratings From the start, youll meet Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who embarks on an unexpected adventure with a band of twelve dwarves (and one unreliable wizard named Gandalf). Its a big day for both of them. published, avg rating 4.67 4,309 ratings Which is a shame, because as Dreadnought demonstrates, superhero books can have just as much action, tension, thrills, and powerful messaging as their visual counterparts. His grandmother is slowly losing a battle with Alzheimers. It wasn't premeditated. I am a writer and game/narrative designer, working in digital games, live action roleplaying games, and immersive experience design. Winnie quickly becomes entranced by the Tuck family and bonds with them, vowing to keep their secret. But the title Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is nothing if not direct: the two teens do end up forming an unexpected bond, and enable one another to learn more about themselves, and, of course, the universe. Teen heroine Kady Grant might be a gifted hacker forced to deal with the sudden invasion of her planet, but shes also a high school student, reeling from a fresh breakup with the sweet but shiftless Ezra Mason. So I did it., avg rating 3.98 With this first installment in her young adult book series of quirky, sci-fi takes on classic fairy tales, Marissa Meyer invites readers into the world of Cinder: a cyborg living in the future city of New Beijing and repairing broken machines to support herself. Who can forget the first time they met irresistible, fast-talking Anne Shirley in, ? Her father spent her childhood either drinking himself into a stupor or sparking his childrens imaginations by teaching them about physics and geology. From the very first novel, Harry entrances us with his sympathetic tale: abused orphan to budding wizard, known throughout the magical community for causing the downfall of He Who Must Not Be Named. 111,966 ratings So to compile this masterpost, we asked our community of 300,000 readers to vote for their favorite teenage books. The titular character of Are You There God? Want to Read. Natasha is on her way to meet with a lawyer to stop her familys deportation from their home in New York City to Jamaica. published 2015, avg rating 3.76 Do not interfere. Growing up is turbulent. published 1998, avg rating 4.29 Superheroes are all the rage in the movies, but they dont often make a splash in novels. In The Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls tells the story of her own life growing up with three siblings and a set of demanding, non-conformist parents. published, avg rating 3.63 75,366 ratings For Anita de la Torre, adolescence has been anything but carefree. In the post-Hunger Games world, many young adult novels tried to fill the dystopian void left behind by the beloved trilogy. The notes seem to be telling Miranda that a tragic death is forthcoming, and shes the only one who can stop it unless shes already too late? Young adult thrillers are my latest addiction and I can't get enough of them. Some young adult books arent just great stories, well-told: theyre essential. While the novel deals with mature themes, its become a staple in American high school classrooms. Winning both the Newberry and Coretta Scott King Awards the year it came out, The Crossover is the story of JD and Jordan Bell twin brothers who love basketball and are playing towards the championship playoffs of their schools division when a groundbreaking crisis strikes. published, avg rating 4.59 And there might even be a touch of romance in this rollicking, original fantasy for teens and adults alike. 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