Top Young Adult Books in Various Genres
Fantasy
Fantasy books for young adults are filled with enchantment, mythical creatures, and captivating worlds. Here are some top picks:
- "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling
- "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series by Rick Riordan
- "The Hunger Games" trilogy by Suzanne Collins
- "Throne of Glass" series by Sarah J. Maas
- "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien
Mystery/Thriller
For readers who enjoy suspense and thrilling plots, these young adult mystery and thriller books are worth diving into:
- "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn
- "One of Us Is Lying" by Karen M. McManus
- "The Maze Runner" series by James Dashner
- "Six of Crows" duology by Leigh Bardugo
- "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
Romance
Love and relationships take center stage in these captivating young adult romance novels:
- "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
- "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" trilogy by Jenny Han
- "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
- "Anna and the French Kiss" by Stephanie Perkins
- "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
Dystopian
Exploring grim, futuristic societies, these dystopian young adult novels capture readers with their thought-provoking premises:
- "Divergent" trilogy by Veronica Roth
- "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
- "Delirium" trilogy by Lauren Oliver
- "The 5th Wave" trilogy by Rick Yancey
- "Legend" series by Marie Lu
Contemporary
These young adult contemporary novels delve into real-life issues and experiences faced by teenagers:
- "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
- "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
- "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
- "Fangirl" by Rainbow Rowell
- "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky