Fans of dystopian fiction know Uglies has one of the most creative plotlines out there. Three hundred years in the future, a young teenager named Tally is one of the so-called “ugly” people in society. She’s only weeks away from the popular cosmetic surgery that will transform her into one of the privileged Pretties, an … Read more
Cassandra Clare’s six-book series The Mortal Instruments captured the imagination of all who dwelled within its pages. Mythical monsters, secret worlds, romance, high-stakes adventure – what’s not to love? If you couldn’t get enough of this imaginative, edgy fantasy and romance book series, fear not. We’ve hand-picked 20 books like The Mortal Instruments to satisfy … Read more
In the acclaimed Every Last Word, a teenage girl finds herself struggling with an OCD diagnosis. Here are 20 amazing similar YA picks for your TBR list! Please note that this article may contain subjects that could be uncomfortable to some readers. The young adult genre has become one of the most popular in recent … Read more
Everything, Everything is a bestselling book about a girl who falls in love and risks everything to live free of restrictions. Here are 20 similar books that will amaze and move you! About Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon In this hit young adult novel-turned-film, Maddy Whittier lives confined to her house with severe combined immunodeficiency, … Read more
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, and Divergent, by Veronica Roth, are two of the most beloved YA dystopian stories today. Both have been made into films and are New York Times Best Sellers. These novels combine the struggles of strong teenage protagonists bravely working through problems far and above those of the typical young … Read more
Karen McManus’ best-selling novel, One of Us Is Lying, is one of the young adult mystery fiction that lives up to its name. The perfect manner in which Karen combines drama, mystery, suspense, and romance, keeps you constantly at the edge of your seat, wanting to know what will unfold next. Five Bayview High Schoolers … Read more
“Whatever you’ve heard about Caraval, it doesn’t compare to the reality. It’s more than just a game or performance. It’s the closest you’ll ever find yourself to magic in this world.” Let’s face it: most of us would love to be swept out of our humdrum daily existence into a world of magic, adventure, and–ahem–steamy … Read more
When it comes to young adult romance books, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a book that captures the spirit of the genre better than Rainbow Rowell’s Eleanor & Park. This book grabs readers’ attention and hearts with the nostalgic flashback to 1986 (mixtapes? Yes, please!), the simplicity of the meet-cute happening on a school bus, … Read more
The Outsiders is a legendary YA novel about the socioeconomic and violent consequences of rival gangs. These 20 gritty YA books similar to the literary classic explore equally fascinating and engrossing topics. About The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton Widely read in schools and celebrated for over 50 years, The Outsiders is an intense, lionhearted … Read more
The dystopian YA Thriller, The Maze Runner, by James Dashner, is the story of Thomas, a teen boy who wakes in an elevator with his memory mysteriously wiped. Thomas emerges into the glade, a community of 60 teenage boys who also arrived via elevator without an intact memory. Surrounding the glade is the maze. Some … Read more