12 Best Young Adult Romance Series to Read in 2025
Searching for your next young adult romance series? We highlight the sweetest, funniest, most exciting stories for every new romantic reader.
Picking the best young adult romance series is no small task, but someone had to do it, so here we are (and yes, we brought snacks). We looked for swoon-worthy love stories, characters who felt real (even if they had wings or fangs), and enough plot twists to keep us up past bedtime. Drama? Yes, please. Love triangles? At least two! For this list, we wanted young adult romance series that made us laugh, gasp, and sometimes want to throw the book across the room—but in a good way. If you want the most heart-thumping, page-turning stories in the world of young adult romance series, you’re in the right place.
On this list:
12 To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
This book kicked off a huge wave of young adult romance series. It’s about Lara Jean, who writes secret letters to her crushes and then, surprise—those letters go public! Jenny Han brings humor, real feels, and enough second-hand embarrassment to last a lifetime. We picked this one for how it nails awkward teenage love and family.
11 Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Set in Paris—so you get croissants AND love drama. This young adult romance series opener serves up feelings, foreign adventure, and a guy with a British accent. We loved Anna for her humor and awkwardness, which, frankly, reminded us too much of Steve at high school dances.
10 The Selection by Kiera Cass
Think The Bachelor, but with sparkly dresses and a dystopian twist. America Singer must choose between love and duty—lots of drama, tears, and, somehow, zero coffee spillage. We love this for the wild plot twists and the royal fluff.
9 The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Yep, Jenny Han again. She’s the queen of young adult romance series. This one packs beach vibes, family drama, and a love triangle that’ll leave you yelling at your book. We can’t help but love the messy, warm-hearted summer saga.
8 Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Vampires. Werewolves. Sparkles. We all know this young adult romance series, and even if you groan, we dare you to not get hooked. Edward’s mood swings are legendary, and Bella’s clumsy antics are a mood. We picked this for its huge pop-culture buzz—and nostalgia points.
7 Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
Juliette has a lethal touch and a million guy problems. This young adult romance series packs more drama than our group chat. The writing style is wild—crossed-out words, vivid feelings—and the romance will hook you even if you’re team ‘just friends.’
6 Legend by Marie Lu
If you like romance with your sci-fi action, ‘Legend’ works wonders. June and Day are perfect opposites—she’s a prodigy, he’s a rebel. There’s loads of action, but the enemies-to-lovers romance steals the show. We kept talking about this one during game night.
5 Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Angels with attitude! Nora gets tangled up with Patch, who is both mysterious and possibly dangerous. There’s plenty of twists, sarcastic banter, and supernatural romance. We like it for its fast pace and because Patch sounds exactly like that guy we all had a crush on for some reason.
4 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Clary Fray learns she’s part-angel and then, bam, demons, secret crushes, and runes everywhere. The romance is full of snarky dialogue and, yes, too many unspoken feelings. We picked this for the worldbuilding and shipping drama.
3 Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin
Witches forced into fake marriage with witch hunters—awkward! This young adult romance series opener mixes magic, sass, and real tension. It made us laugh, swoon, and cheer. We love it for its fresh take on enemies-to-lovers.
2 Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
A world split by blood color, political drama, and a main character who cannot catch a break. The romance is slow-burn but delicious, and the betrayals? Whew, we needed chocolate after every chapter. We like it for the fantasy and unpredictable twists.
1 The Folk of the Air Trilogy (The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, The Queen of Nothing) by Holly Black
We think ‘The Folk of the Air’ is the best young adult romance series out there. The story follows Jude, a mortal girl battling for power (and survival) in a magical faerie court. The love story between Jude and Cardan has more sparks than our old microwave. From bitter rivalry to unexpected romance, the tension kept us reading at stoplights (don’t tell our moms). Holly Black gives us sharp twists, snappy banter, and morally gray characters—even our group chat was split over who to root for. This isn’t just a fantasy with a dash of romance; it’s a survival show with crowns, daggers, and serious sass. It’s the top pick because the romance and power play are both wild and real, making it perfect for both new and seasoned fans of young adult romance series.
