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Hi readers! In this week’s blog we have some Young Adult recommendations perfect for teens. These YA novels promise to take you to far-off lands. They will introduce you to unforgettable characters, and let you explore human emotions.
We have got everyone covered with young adult books that tug at heartstrings, involve magical adventures, unravel mysteries and use technology to fight the villains.
But first, let’s clear up something….
What are YA Novels?
Young Adult novels are books aimed at teenagers but enjoyed by readers of all ages. They usually feature teenage protagonists and explore themes like identity, friendship, and first love.
Compared to adult novels, young adult books often focus more on the experiences and challenges specific to young people. Thus, making them the perfect selections of books for teens to read.
With that let’s dive in to exploring some of the best young adult books.
Romantic Books for Teens
These swoon-worthy YA novels that will make you believe in the magic of first crushes, sweet kisses, and happily-ever-afters. Get ready to fall head over heels in love!
ASAP by Axie Oh
Sori has worked her whole life to become a K-pop idol, until she realizes she doesn’t want a life forever in the spotlight. But that’s not actually up to Sori—she’s caught between her exacting mother’s entertainment company and her father’s presidential aspirations. And as the pressure to keep her flawless public image grows, the last person she should be thinking about is her ex-boyfriend.
Nathaniel is off-limits—she knows this. A member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world and forbidden from dating, he isn’t any more of an option now than he was two years ago. Still, she can’t forget that their whirlwind romance was the last time she remembers being really happy. Or that his family welcomed her into their home when she needed it most….
So when Nathaniel finds himself rocked by scandal, Sori offers him a hideaway with her. And back in close quarters, it’s hard to deny their old feelings. But when Sori gets an opportunity to break free from her parents’ expectations, she will have to decide: Is her future worth sacrificing for a second chance at love?
Kismat Connection by Ananya Devarajan
Madhuri Iyer is doomed. Doomed for her upcoming senior year to be a total failure, according to her astrology-obsessed mother, and doomed to a happily-ever-after with her first boyfriend, according to her family curse.
Arjun Mehta is also at the mercy of the stars, but he isn’t complaining. His astrological reading destines him for success, and he resolves to use his year of good luck to show Madhuri that they should be more than just childhood best friends.
But as their opposing prophecies slowly become true and real feelings begin to cloud their experiment, Madhuri will have to decide if charting her own destiny is worth breaking Arjun’s heart — and her own.
Fantasy Books for Teens
In this enchanted corner of our blog, discover our collection of YA fantasy novels. Prepare to go on epic quests, meet mythical creatures, and ignite your imagination like never before.
The Stolen Heir and The Prisoner’s Throne by Holly Black
In the frozen north, Lady Nore reigns with icy vengeance, summoning snow monsters from ancient relics. Suren, runaway queen of the Court of Teeth, hides in the human world, haunted by past torment. Prince Oak, manipulative and charming, seeks her aid against Nore. Reluctant but intrigued, Suren faces a choice: help the prince and confront her demons or remain in isolation. Amidst betrayal and danger, their quest may shatter them both.
The Prisoner’s Throne, the second book in the Stolen Heir Series, Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude ready to use any means necessary to retrieve their stolen heir, should Oak attempt to regain the trust of the girl he’s always loved, or remain loyal to Elfhame and hand over the means to end her reign – even if it means ending Wren too…
With war looming and treachery lurking in every corner, neither Oak’s guile nor his wit will be enough to keep everyone he loves alive. He will have some terrible choices to make.
Buy Now – The Stolen Heir & The Prisoner’s Throne
The Ivory Key & The Crimson Fortress by Akshaya Raman
In this epic YA fantasy duology, magic, a prized resource, is the only thing between peace and war. When magic runs out, four estranged royal siblings must find a new source before their country is swallowed by invading forces. The first in an Indian-inspired duology that’s perfect for fans of There Will Come a Darkness, The Gilded Wolves, and We Hunt the Flame.
Buy Now The Ivory Key & The Crimson Fortress
Mystery Books for Teens
Get ready to solve puzzles and collect clues with our deceives. Sluth your way through twists and find the killer before the book ends!
The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland
FIVE WOMEN ARE DEAD. The killer leaves no fingerprints, no DNA. Police are utterly stumped. In a world where only women can use magic and the men who know about it seek to eradicate them, three damaged young women – one cursed, one hunted, one out for revenge – will team up to track down and take out a brutal supernatural killer.
Jude Wolf is rich as sin and handsome as the devil. But she’s also cursed. Her immortal soul is tethered to a rather hateful demon – and she wants the hell out of the deal. What Jude needs is a cursewriter – and she thinks the string of dead women, all of whom she suspects are messing with the occult, might just be able to lead her to one.
Zara Jones has also been tracking the murders since they began. Her older sister was the killer’s first victim. Zara doesn’t just want revenge, she wants to find a way to bring her sister back. What Zara needs is a witch, a sorcerer, a necromancer – in fact, what Zara needs is a cursewriter. At the apartment of the fifth victim, Jude and Zara meet by chance, and there they find a clue that brings their paths crashing together: a strange business card bearing three words.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
18-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness. Rachel is gone, presumed dead.
The case is dragged up from the past when the Price family agree to a true crime documentary. Bel can’t wait for filming to end, for life to go back to normal. But then Rachel Price reappears, and life will never be normal again …
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