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In this list there really is a bit of everything - coming of age stories, magical stories about enemies to lovers, boarding school drama, LGBTQ+. funny, heartbreaking, and everything in-between. Some of these are older and some are brand new, but all of them are Young Adult (no super spicy scenes here!) and all include a romance storyline to swoon over.
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell is a heartwarming young adult novel about two misfit teenagers who form an unlikely bond on the school bus. Set in the 1980s, the story follows their journey as they navigate first love, identity, and the challenges of high school. Their shared love of music and comics helps them cope with personal struggles and societal pressures, creating an emotional and unforgettable tale of friendship and romance.
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Counting Down with Theodore Brown is not my usual genre but I absolutely adored every page of this novel about Theodore Brown, a 19 year old navigating the challenges of love and life, mental health and friendships. On top of all of that Theodore also has the complicated addition of being able to see a number in people's eyes that reveals how long they will be in his life.
This book is perfect if, like me, you love John Green's coming of age stories, or if Perks of Being a Wallflower made you feel seen unlike anything else. It's life affirming, full of lovable characters and great lines that had me laughing out loud.
Our Infinite Fates is a star-crossed lovers romance that spans a millennia, perfect for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, They Both Die at the End, and One Day. "Impossible to put down" — V.E. Schwab, international bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. They've loved each other in every lifetime. They've killed each other in every one. Evelyn can remember all her past lives. She can also remember that in every single one, she's been murdered before her eighteenth birthday. The problem is that she's quite fond of the one she's in now, and more importantly, her sister needs her for bone marrow transplants to stay alive. So now she has to: find the centuries-old enemy who hunts her through each life and...
The unmissable first novel from bestselling and award-winning author of The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down. “In the dark beside me, she smelled of sweat and sunshine and vanilla and on that thin-mooned night I could see little more than her silhouette, but even in the dark, I could see her eyes – fierce emeralds. And beautiful.” BEFORE. Miles Halter’s whole life has been one big non-event until he starts at anything-but-boring Culver Creek Boarding School and meets Alaska Young. Gorgeous, clever, funny and utterly fascinating, she pulls Miles into her world, launches him into a new life, and steals his heart. But when tragedy strikes, and Miles comes face-to-face with death, he discovers the value of living and loving unconditionally. AFTER: Nothing...
In They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera, two teenagers, Mateo and Rufus, receive a notification that they have just 24 hours to live. Brought together by an app called Last Friend, they decide to spend their final day creating memorable experiences together and finding life in their last moments.
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman is a charming graphic novel that follows the blossoming relationship between shy Charlie and rugby player Nick at an all-boys grammar school. Through heartwarming and authentic storytelling, it explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery.
I read this book as an adult and still thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a story of two teenage boys trying to figure themselves out - whilst overcoming internalised homophobia, fear of rejection and navigating the line between friendship and something more. The book is beautifully written and it’s hard to not be inspired by the story and the characters. An easy read that I’d recommend to adults and young people alike.
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han is a coming-of-age romance that follows Belly, a girl who measures her life in summers. Each summer, she spends her holidays at the beach with her family and friends, specifically with Jeremiah and Conrad, two brothers. As she matures, the dynamics between the trio shift, leading to a summer filled with discoveries, heartache, and love.
Divine Rivals is a love story to defy the gods. This epic enemies-to-lovers fantasy novel, filled with hope and heartbreak, comes from number one Sunday Times bestseller Rebecca Ross. A love that conquers all. Eighteen-year-old Iris dreams that one day her writing will make a difference. A war between gods is raging, and she’s landed a prestigious job at the Oath Gazette. But at home, she's barely holding it together. Her brother is missing on the frontline, her mother is lost in a haze of addiction, and each night Iris pours her heart out in letters to her brother. Letters that will never be answered. Or so she thinks... Rivals drawn together by ink and magic. Her letters have made their way into the hands of the last...
A swoon-worthy and angst-filled forbidden romance about star-crossed lovers at an elite boarding school, perfect for fans of Maxton Hall and Eden Falls. From the author of YA sports romance sensation Rival Darling Secrets. Lies. Betrayal. I've only been at my exclusive new boarding school a few weeks, but I've already encountered my fair share of each. The truth about my upbringing is out, I'm starting to learn more about my family's past, and I finally know why my long-lost father warned me to stay away from Noah Hastings. It's clear now that Noah and I can never be together. But my heart doesn't seem to care. The boy is everywhere I look. Taunting me. Toying with me. Tempting me – and he's not the only one. Surviving...
In The Do-Over by Lynn Painter, a young girl finds herself stuck living Valentine's Day over and over again. As she navigates this mysterious time loop, she learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and self-discovery. This engaging young adult novel is filled with humour and heart.
Rip-roaringly romantic, fast-paced and funny - discover the brand new Sapphic historical fantasy adventure from the author of Café Nero Award shortlisted, YA Book Prize winner and Books Are My Bag Reader's Award winner, Gwen and Art Are Not in Love. ‘You aren’t merry,’ said Clem to her captor. ‘And you aren’t all men. So there’s been some marketing confusion somewhere along the line.’ Mariel, a newly blooded captain of the Merry Men, is desperate to live up to the legacy of her grandfather, the legendary Robin Hood. Clem, a backwoods assistant healer known for her new-fangled cures, just wants to help people. When Mariel's ramshackle band kidnap Clem as retribution for her guardian helping the Sheriff of Nottingham, all seems to be going (sort of) to plan......
*This paperback edition features a gorgeous new cover design!* From the No. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series, Once Upon a Broken Heart is the first book in the beloved series about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after. HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR HAPPILY EVER AFTER? For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in happily ever after. Until she learns that the love of her life is about to marry another, and her dreams are shattered. Desperate to stop the wedding, and heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time...
In Check & Mate, Mallory Greenleaf's unexpected chess prowess puts her on a collision course with the competitive world of chess and its reigning star, Nolan Sawyer. As their rivalry intensifies, so does an undeniable attraction, blending high-stakes competition with a heartfelt romantic journey.
All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown is a gripping young adult novel about two boys who find themselves as unlikely companions in a post-apocalyptic world. In the wake of a devastating pandemic, they must navigate survival, confront their pasts, and form a bond that could be the key to their future.
