1. It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
The book It Ends with Us became popular among readers in TikTok, and recently a movie was made about it with popular Hollywood actors. The main character Lily works hard to make her dreams come true. Having moved to another city, she not only opens her business but also meets her love, Ryle. However, her life story is full of obstacles that Lily has to overcome to be happy. A quick warning — this book deals with the topic of domestic violence.
2. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
This fantasy has conquered thousands of TikTok users' hearts! The main character is Feyre, who gets into a fairyland where many interesting and at the same time, dangerous adventures await her. A Court of Thorns and Roses book also reveals the story of passionate love, which arose from the initial mutual dislike between the characters.
3. Fourth Wing Rebecca Yarros
Fierce battles, huge dragons, and passionate love — all this is about the Fourth Wing book. The main character Violet Sorrengail wants to live a calm and peaceful life, but fate has other plans for her... Her mission is to become a brave warrior and ride a real dragon!
4. Verity by Colleen Hoover
In the center of the plot is the writer Lowen Ashleigh, who is going through a career crisis. One day she is hired to finish writing a popular series of books by the late author Verity Crawford. But she unexpectedly gets her hands on information that can reveal the terrible secret of the writer's death... Verity by Colleen Hoover can intrigue readers until the very end!
5. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
This story is known not only to Tiktok users but also to Netflix fans because, based on the book Red, White & Royal Blue, a popular TV series was filmed! In this novel, the themes of love, aristocratic life, and political machinations are skillfully combined.
6. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
In the town of Fairview, there was a real commotion that scared all the residents — a girl was killed in high school, and later her boyfriend, who everyone thought did it, ended his life by suicide. Five years have passed, and the case has long been closed, but the main character Pip does not let go of the feeling that this story has many secrets, and she takes up the investigation.
7. The Atlas Six by Olivia Blake
At the heart of this exciting story is The Alexandrian Society, which is made up of the most talented magical academics in the world. Every decade, the society gives a chance to six talented magicians to join them. The Atlas Six book tells about bold dreams and tough competition that stand in their way.
8. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by Victoria E. Schwab
Outside the eighteenth century, France. Addie LaRue is a woman who is in despair; because of this, she turns to dark forces to grant her the opportunity to live forever. At the same time, she gets a curse: everyone who knows her will forget the woman over time. However, everything changes 300 years later when a man mentions Addie's name. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue book is a fascinating and mysterious story that can be read in one sitting.
9. A Little Life Hanya Yanagihara
The book A Little Life tells about four friends who move to New York together in search of a better life. They are all different: everyone has their dreams to realize and traumas to overcome. Nevertheless, they overcome difficulties together and move forward. What awaits the boys in the future?
10. Normal People by Sally Rooney
The main characters of the book Normal People, Connell and Marianne, are completely different personalities. Connell is a popular boy at school and the star of the football team, while Marianne, on the contrary, is a shy and reserved girl. At first glance, it seems as if they have nothing in common, but young people feel a special bond between them, which grows stronger over the years.
11. My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
This is a novel about the friendship between two women, Elena and Lila, whose lives are filled with interesting stories and adventures. The book My Brilliant Friend reveals the nature of female friendship through touching stories. Moreover, in addition to philosophical topics, the author vividly describes the beauty of Italy and its culture.
12. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
The book Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow tells a love story, but it is not at all like the ones you are used to reading. First, the main characters were inseparable childhood friends, then successful business partners in the development of video games, but what awaits them next? Will they be able to win the game called "love?"
13. Beach Read by Emily Henry
The main characters of this novel are two writers, Augustus and January, who are completely opposite people in terms of their character and creativity. Augustus is a horror fan, and the characters in his books never have a happy ending. At the same time, January's works, on the contrary, are filled with joy and optimism. Once, they made an agreement to switch genres for a year... Read what happened next in the Beach Read book.
14. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
If you are an active user of TikTok, you have at least once come across the book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Old Hollywood movie star Evelyn Hugo decided to write her biography, so she hired an unknown journalist Monique Grant. The girl is surprised but accepts such an amazing opportunity to write a book about a famous actress. However, as this story later turns out to be much more interesting than it seemed at first…
15. The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
This novel can be found in all of Tiktok's best books for teenagers, and it's no surprise! The Love Hypothesis book is a light and, at the same time, fascinating story about a love experiment between doctoral candidates, which seems to have gotten out of control.
16. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
The flashy title of this memoir flooded not only TikTok but also other social networks! However, the title of the book I'm Glad My Mom Died isn’t just a good publicity stunt or a hype tool. Behind the bright cover lies Jennette McCurdy's touching story about her childhood and how it affected her later life. You can read more about this in our I'm Glad My Mom Died summary.
17. Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
This is a novel about love, which is closely intertwined with rivalry. Anastasia Allen is a successful ice hockey player who worked hard for success on the US Figure Skating Team and eventually received a scholarship to study at the University of California. However, Nate Hawkins, the captain of the hockey team, with whom Anastasia and her girls are forced to share the field, became an obstacle to her success. Icebreaker is a light and interesting book about how rivalry to love can be just one step.
18. Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
The main characters of the book Things We Never Got Over simultaneously found themselves in a crisis situation in their lives. Knox was completely disillusioned with love and made a firm decision never to complicate her life with a relationship again, while Naomi faced financial and family difficulties that left her feeling like her life was falling apart. However, at such a difficult moment, they managed to find each other and believe in true love.
19. Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
It is a fascinating and sometimes creepy story about two writers, June Hayward and Athena Liu, who planned to achieve success together. However, Athena had much more talent for writing, which made June very jealous. One accident in which Athena died has changed everything. June decided to take a chance by stealing her unfinished novel and passing it off as her own. Will June be able to make it so that no one notices? Read more in the book Yellowface!
20. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
In the center of the plot is a 17-year-old girl Juliette, who has the ability, or rather a curse, to kill others with a touch. Society found the only solution in this situation: to isolate Juliette from others. But is it really a curse? Maybe this is a gift that needs to be revealed differently. The answers to these questions can be found on the pages of the book Shatter Me.
BookTok has opened up new horizons for young readers, and thanks to it, we can learn about great modern books. Through this community, many readers find books that might have otherwise passed them by and share their recommendations. So if you're looking for the next exciting story, check out BookTok — a real literary treasure is waiting for you!
