Young adult books
Rumble Fish
What is Rumble Fish about?
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, teenage Rusty-James badly wants to be like his legendary older brother, the Motorcycle Boy. He's drawn to a life of rebellion and danger, but soon realizes the path he's chosen is leading him down a destructive road. "Rumble Fish", published in 1975, still remains relevant for the modern readers of different generations.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
What is Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow about?
"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" uniquely combines coming-of-age story with videogames, complicated friendships, and even a bit of Shakespeare. Childhood friends Sam and Sadie reunite after years of being practically strangers, and bond over the shared desire to create videogames. If you like the stories about people dedicating their lives to doing what they love and appreciate deep characters, read this book!
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
What is The Perks of Being a Wallflower about?
Stephen Chbosky shows his young character Charlie through the letters the boy is writing to a "Dear Friend." Charlie's story deals with coming of age, encountering love and friendships, and learning more about oneself. This books has already become a cult classics in young adult fiction, so if this genre is something you want to explore —this is a great choice!
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
What is Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe about?
"Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" is a popular coming-of-age novel. Ari and Dante, two Mexican-American teenagers in 1980s El Paso, seem to have nothing in common but later start building a meaningful relationship. Together, the boys deal with the complexity of growing up and human relationships, searching for the answers.
Ready Player One
What is Ready Player One about?
"Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline takes place in a dark future in the year 2045. The story is about a teenager named Wade Watts who is trying to find a hidden prize inside a huge virtual reality game. Once you finds it, you will win loads of money and take control of the game. Ready Reader One?
The Hunger Games
What is The Hunger Games about?
One of the favorite works of YA fiction fans, this book paints the dystopian world of Panem, where the children from 12 districts have to participate in The Hunger Games. When her younger sister Prim gets selected as a tribute, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to participate instead. She will have to survive in the system designed to kill people like her for the entertainment of the elite.
The Catcher in the Rye
What is The Catcher in the Rye about?
All lonely and rebellious young people can identify with the spirit of "The Catcher in the Rye." Holden Caulfield tells the story of his seventeen years as a high school dropout who travels through New York City while he destroys everything that seems dishonest or meaningless. Everyone views him as either an annoying, privileged kid or a lonely, honest character.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
What is A Good Girl's Guide to Murder about?
In the tradition of The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, a high school senior Pip sets out to solve a murder case that happened in her town. A girl named Andie was supposedly killed by her boyfriend Sal, although Pip believes that this is not true. Will she find out what really happened despite all the dangers of the case? Read to find out!
The Fault in Our Stars
What is The Fault in Our Stars about?
Hazel Grace Lancaster’s life is defined by her cancer diagnosis, but everything changes when she meets Augustus Waters at a support group. Gus is charismatic, funny, and just as obsessed with big ideas as Hazel. Their story isn’t just a story about illness — it’s a story about borderless love, loss, and what it means to leave a mark on the world.
The Lord of the Rings
What is The Lord of the Rings about?
"The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien isn't for everybody as it's a pretty long one, but once you read it, you will definitely be engrossed in it. It depicts the struggle between good and evil, amazing adventures, true friendship, and eternal love. So, follow Frodo's epic quest to destroy the One Ring and learn if it can be destroyed for good.
Six of Crows
What is Six of Crows about?
Everything has a price, not only in our world; Kaz Brekker's world is pretty similar. He is a young criminal genius in Ketterdam striving to be extremely rich. To do it, he gathers a team of six outcasts, each with special skills and dark pasts. If you are looking for a fast-paced fantasy with unforgettable characters, "Six of Crows" is definitely worth reading.
The Maze Runner
What is The Maze Runner about?
In his novel "The Maze Runner," James Dashner writes: “If you ain’t scared… you ain’t human.” And the characters of this novel are definitely scared, though they keep on running to survive. Will they ever get out of the maze or be its eternal slaves?
Delirium
What is Delirium about?
Has love ever made you feel miserable, and you dreamt of curing this "disease?" It's the reality for Lauren Oliver's characters in "Delirium." Yet one of them experiences love, and her life turns upside down. Will she be alone in her fight against the system?
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
What is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children about?
When Jacob’s grandfather dies under mysterious circumstances, his last words lead Jacob to a remote Welsh island. There, he discovers Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. It was a crumbling orphanage stuck in a time loop where children with extraordinary abilities (some of them being capable of levitation, invisibility, and summoning fire) hide from monsters. But those monsters are real, and Jacob may be the one to save the peculiar children.
Fourth Wing
What is Fourth Wing about?
Fans of fantasy romance and dragons have probably heard of this incredibly popular book. Its protagonist, Violet, has to study in a war college for dragon riders, despite wishing for a different path. Embark on this journey with her, immersing yourself in the dynamic world of danger, secrets, and exciting characters.
I’ll Give You the Sun
What is I’ll Give You the Sun about?
"I'll Give You the Sun" is a young-adult novel about twin siblings, Jude and Noah, who tell their stories in between two timelines. Noah narrates his side of the story when he is 13 and Jude when she’s 16 — but they grow apart later due to serious hardships. It's a book about family and loss, and most of all about adolescence.
Call Me by Your Name
What is Call Me by Your Name about?
"Call Me by Your Name" by Andre Aciman depicts a passionate Italian romance. Just one summer on the Italian Riviera connects two people unprepared for love. This novel is a modern classic teaching us the complexities of love and desire.
Divergent
What is Divergent about?
In a future Chicago divided by virtues, Beatrice Prior — Tris — makes a choice that changes everything. She leaves her selfless family in Abnegation to join the daring Dauntless, a faction where courage is everything. But Tris is Divergent, someone who doesn’t fit neatly into one category, and that makes her dangerous.
Throne of Glass
What is Throne of Glass about?
A glass castle. Twenty-three deadly opponents. A charming Crown Prince. And a loyal Captain of the Guard. It will be a thorned way to freedom for Celaena Sardothien, a skilled assassin. What dangers lie ahead for Celaena, and how will she confront the darkness threatening the kingdom?
Eleanor and Park
What is Eleanor and Park about?
Two misfits. One bus ride. A love story that’s anything but typical. Eleanor and Park captures the awkward, beautiful mess of first love in a way that feels painfully real. Set in the ’80s, it’s a nostalgic trip through mixtapes, comics, and the feeling that maybe, just maybe, someone finally sees you for who you are.
The Winner's Curse
What is The Winner's Curse about?
Kestrel is a girl from a privileged family, living in the society, where enslavement is the norm. She meets a slave named Arin, and buys him, feeling that he is someone special. "The Winner's Curse" explores love and moral ambiguity, as well as imperialistic themes, and does so in a gripping manner.
Anne of Green Gables
What is Anne of Green Gables about?
"Anne of Green Gables" is an iconic story of Anne Shirley, a girl who enchants almost everybody she meets. You won't be an exception, too. Anne grows up, dreams, hopes for the best and loves. Once an orphan, this girl finds a real family.
The 5th Wave
What is The 5th Wave about?
An eerie book about the alien invasion, "The 5th Wave" by Rick Yancey, tells the story of a girl named Casey who is trying to find her brother. In a world where there has been a massive destruction of humanity, no one can be trusted, but eventually Casey meets friends along the way. How can she find light in the remains of a dead planet and save her brother from interplanetary invaders?
Heartstopper
What is Heartstopper about?
"Heartstopper" is a popular graphic series about British teenagers. At Truham Grammar School for Boys, Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson meet each other and start falling in love. Readers love this story for its wholesome and sensitive atmosphere, so if you're looking for a cute queer love story, this one is a good choice.
The Vampire Diaries
What is The Vampire Diaries about?
What’s worse for a girl than falling for a bad boy? Falling for two of them, both of whom are vampires. In "The Vampire Diaries", Elena Gilbert finds herself caught between the dangerous, mysterious Stefan Salvatore and his irresistible, darker brother, Damon. Published in the 90s, L.J. Smith hit series is packed with twists, turns, and a love triangle that keeps readers from different generations hooked.
Uglies
What is Uglies about?
Your self-esteem will definitely suffer if you're considered ugly until you turn 16. "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld shows a society where it's the norm. But once teenagers turn 16, they undergo surgery to become "Pretty." But does everyone like this system?
The Giver
What is The Giver about?
"The Giver" by Lois Lowry starts as a story without pain and conflict. But is good possible without evil? And how long could such a perfect society exist until somebody wants to break free? Follow the 12-year-old protagonist, Jonas, and find out.
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