Vampires have held people’s attention forever, and how can they not? They’re beautiful, powerful, strong, and can love you for eternity. That sounds perfect. Well, if you can get over that whole drinking people’s blood thing. But there is something about vampires that we love and can’t ignore. Whether it be the pull of danger … Read more
The YA or “young adult” category of books exploded in popularity when one boy wizard hit the shelves in the late 90s, and it hasn’t shown any signs of slowing since then. After the Twilight craze, books in the subgenre “young adult romance” also dominated the bestseller lists. If you are a fan of YA … Read more
Romance is such a common genre and there are so many romance books out there. Though a lot of them aren’t geared toward tweens, there are also so many that are appropriate for young adults and just as exciting. All of the books on this list have crushes, drama, and romance, and they are perfect … Read more
There’s something special about first love: from the butterflies in your stomach to the emotions you’ve never experienced before, everyone’s first love is something truly special. That’s part of what makes teen romance such a compelling subgenre — whether you’re a teen yourself or an adult who’s reliving the nostalgic feeling of a budding romance. … Read more
YA fantasy has spent 20 years at the top of the most esteemed bestseller lists, but what are the best young adult fantasy novels you can read right now? We’ve picked 20 contenders for you to check out below. Twilight. Red Queen. A Court of Thorns and Roses. The Wrath and the Dawn. You’ve no … Read more
Fantasy has been around for a long time, and it’s a genre that can be appreciated at any age. Fantasy lets us explore new locations and discover new lands while feeling like we truly know the characters we’re reading about. People love the chance to escape the world we live in for one where true … Read more
Dystopian novels were prevalent a few years ago and are making a massive comeback. Our world is constantly changing, and no one knows the future. However, stories of this nature show what the world could look like in the future, and you’ll find that people are fascinated with the thought of what the future could … Read more
The Young Adult genre has been thriving for centuries, but Black Young Adult literature has seen significant growth in the last few decades! Empowering stories about identity and self-discovery told through heartbreakingly detailed stories about complex societal problems, mental health issues, and trauma are just as prevalent in the genre as lighthearted and sweetly romantic … Read more
Looking for the best in lesbian fiction? We’ve picked out the 20 best WLW young adult books for you below, from classic fantasy to contemporary coming-of-age stories. Diversity in publishing still has a long way to go before we see everyone’s experiences represented equally on the page, but LBGTQ+ narratives have become steadily more commonplace … Read more
If you need some F/F romance novels to round out your TBR this year, we’ve got you covered with the 20 must-read lesbian YA books on the list below. Although they aren’t technically all F/F pairings, as there are some nonbinary main characters and love interests thrown into the mix, these sapphic romances all feature … Read more