Young Adult

Books written for readers between the ages of 12 and 18, often dealing with themes relevant to teenagers.

Fangirl: A Novel Cover
Rating: 4/5

Fangirl Review

'Fangirl' wraps you in the warm blanket of Cath's story, a college freshman who juggles family drama, romance, and fandom. An engaging read with relatable humor and heartfelt growth. A slight pacing hiccup, but still worth exploring.

Bones & All Cover
Rating: 3.5/5

Bones & All Review

Maren, our young protagonist, is navigating life with an unusual craving for human flesh. Love and identity intertwine with dark twists. Pacing feels rushed sometimes, but it's a thrilling ride. Readers will find macabre beauty in DeAngelis' prose.

It Ends with Us: A Novel (1) Cover
Rating: 4.5/5

It Ends with Us Review

Colleen Hoover grabs your heart, squeezes it, and then tosses it in a blender. You’ll laugh, cry, and maybe need a stiff drink after. Not a fairytale, but real, raw, and punchy. Worth every page.

Looking for Alaska Cover
Rating: 4/5

Looking for Alaska Review

Get ready to laugh, cry, and question life with 'Looking for Alaska'. Green's storytelling packs an emotional punch. Characters are relatable, plot a tad melodramatic, but heartfelt. Perfect for readers seeking both depth and teen nostalgia.

Turtles All The Way Down: Vaccine Science and Myth Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Turtles All The Way Down Review

Green nails the awkward bits of teen life and mental health without making it boring. The plot zig-zags a bit, but Aza's voice stands out. You'll laugh, cringe, and maybe want to hug a turtle. Solid read.

The Hate U Give: A Printz Honor Winner Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

The Hate U Give Review

Starr’s life swings between two worlds faster than me running for the last slice of pizza. The book hits hard but stays real, never preachy. Only downside? Some parts felt a bit long, but it’s worth the trip.

Beautiful Disaster: A Novel (Beautiful Disaster Series) Cover
Rating: 3.3/5

Beautiful Disaster Review

Travis and Abby argue like my parents picking dinner, but wow, the sparks fly! If you like drama, hot guys, and college parties, 'Beautiful Disaster' will either make you laugh, cringe, or possibly text your ex. Proceed with snacks.

Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Red, White & Royal Blue Review

Red, White & Royal Blue is a big, gay, royal mess in the best way. Alex and Henry made me laugh, swoon, and cringe—sometimes all on the same page. The banter alone is worth missing your bedtime.