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In a world plagued by a mysterious enemy, a young girl trains to pilot a spaceship and uncover the secrets of her past.
Suzanne Collins
Katniss Everdeen faces new challenges as she becomes the face of rebellion against the oppressive Capitol while being forced to compete in the deadly Hunger Games again.
E. Lockhart
A wealthy family gathers on an island each summer, but their perfect life is shattered after a tragedy, and the narrator struggles to remember what happened.
Julie Murphy
Willowdean Dickson, a confident plus-size teen, enters a beauty pageant to prove that she is not defined by her weight, challenging societal norms and discovering her self-worth.
Kendare Blake
A ghost hunter's encounter with a ghost who kills everyone and the connection that develops between them, blending horror with a touch of romance.
Rick Yancey
After a series of alien attacks devastates Earth, a young girl must navigate the dangers of both aliens and humans to save her brother.
Alice Oseman
The story follows Tori, a high school student who feels disconnected from her peers, struggling with depression and self-isolation. As she navigates her emotional turmoil, she learns about relationships and personal growth.
Emily Austin
A young woman named Gilda struggles with loneliness and the pressure of modern life, navigating her relationship with death and her own personal struggles.
Maggie Stiefvater
A love story between a girl named Grace and a boy named Sam, who is a werewolf. It explores themes of love, loss, and transformation.
Kelly Quindlen
A slow burn love story about two childhood friends whose bond is tested over time as they navigate their identities, friendship, and the magic of summer memories.
Tara Sim
In a world where time is controlled by the mysterious Clock Towers, a young clock mechanic discovers love while trying to save his timekeeper boyfriend from a tragic fate.
Holly Black
In a world where vampire outbreaks lead to quarantined towns, a girl struggles to survive while confronting her own dark desires and feelings for a vampire she admires.
Aiden Thomas
A trans boy named Yadriel attempts to prove himself as a brujo and summon the ghost of his murdered cousin, but instead accidentally summons the ghost of a charming boy named Julian.
Garth Nix
Follows a young noble who uncovers dark secrets in a seemingly straightforward quest.
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Poppy, a young woman chosen to be the Maiden, lives a life of strict rules and isolation. However, when she meets Hawke, a guard who challenges her beliefs and awakens her desires, she must choose between duty and the passion that ignites between them.
Jennifer Echols
A charming summer romance between two childhood friends who rekindle their relationship through their shared passion for swimming.
Holly Black
The second book in the Folk of the Air series, it continues the political intrigue and romance between Jude and Cardan in the faerie realm.
Emily A. Duncan
In a war-torn world where divine magic is an illusion, three misfits must team up to overthrow a tyrant and navigate a dangerous web of deception, betrayal, and forbidden romance.
Stephanie Perkins
Anna is sent to a boarding school in Paris, where she meets Étienne St. Clair, navigating friendship and romantic feelings in a charming setting, but it's light on spice.
Brandon Sanderson
In a dystopian future, where superhumans known as Epics rule, a group of rebels attempts to take down Steelheart, a ruthless Epic with god-like powers.
Philip Pullman
In a parallel universe, a young girl named Lyra embarks on a journey to rescue her kidnapped friend, discovering daemons and uncovering dark secrets along the way.
Jenny Han
A story about Lara Jean, whose secret love letters are accidentally sent to her past crushes, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements.
Rainbow Rowell
A love story between two misfit high schoolers in the 1980s as they find common ground through music and comics, amidst the challenges of adolescence.
Angie Thomas
A teenage girl witnesses the police shooting of her best friend and grapples with speaking out against the injustice while navigating her life in different communities.
Raina Telgemeier
A group of girls runs a babysitting business and navigates the challenges of friendship and growing up.
Lois Duncan
A group of high school students takes a sinister plan too far when their prank on their teacher leads to unforeseen consequences.
Alex Bell
A chilling story about a girl who discovers a haunted secret regarding her family's past while visiting a remote Scottish boarding school. As the winter weather traps her, the haunting becomes increasingly sinister and personal.
Markus Zusak
Set in Nazi Germany, the story is narrated by Death and follows a young girl who finds solace in stealing books and sharing them with others while her family hides a Jewish man from the Nazis.
Neal Shusterman
In a world where mortality is eradicated, two teens are selected to become Scythes, tasked with controlling the population by 'gleaning'. They must learn the ethics of life and death in a society that has perfected immortality.
Neal Shusterman
In a future where parents can choose to 'unwind' their teenage children, the lives of three teens intertwine as they fight against their fate of being harvested for their body parts.
Maureen Johnson
A charismatic girl interested in true crime investigates a cold case at an elite boarding school, leading to new mysteries.
Sara Shepard
A group of friends is haunted by the return of a former friend who knows all their secrets, leading to a suspenseful unraveling of mysteries.
Rainbow Rowell
A college freshman navigates family dynamics, fandom culture, and her first love while discovering herself.
Shannon Hale
A semi-autobiographical graphic novel recounting the author's experiences with friendships and self-discovery during her youth.
J.W. Lynne
A suspenseful tale involving a group of kids kidnapped, unraveling mysteries and twists that keep readers engaged.
Marieke Nijkamp
A story revolving around friendship and art, following a group of girls pursuing their passions in a creative world.
Holly Jackson
A high school student investigates an old murder case, unraveling layers of lies while facing her own challenges.
Gabrielle Lord
A suspenseful series following a teenager on the run for an entire year, uncovering hidden truths surrounding his family's past.
Marie Lu
In a dark future, a prodigious girl and boy from opposing sides uncover the truth about their society during a thrilling chase.
Kass Morgan
A group of juvenile delinquents is sent back to Earth after nuclear apocalypse to determine if it is habitable again, facing new challenges.
Kiera Cass
In a dystopian future, a competition is held to find a bride for the prince, mixing romance and societal challenges.
Holly Black
A mortal girl navigates the treacherous world of Faerie, seeking to gain power and revenge against those who have wronged her.
Victoria Aveyard
In a world divided by blood, where the elite have silver blood and commoners have red, a young woman discovers her own powers and seeks to change her fate.
Marissa Meyer
In a futuristic city, a cyborg mechanic must confront her identity and the fate of her world in this retelling of Cinderella.
Veronica Roth
In a society where people are divided into factions based on virtues, a girl must hide her divergent identity to survive and uncover a conspiracy.
Sabaa Tahir
A tale set in a brutal world inspired by the Roman Empire, following a girl who is fighting for her brother's freedom and a soldier battling his own demons.
Leigh Bardugo
A young soldier discovers a power that could change her war-torn world, setting her on a journey into darkness and light.
Amie Kaufman
Two star-crossed lovers crash on an unknown planet and must work together to survive, unraveling dark secrets in the process.
Laini Taylor
A blue-haired art student discovers her origins in a world filled with angels and monsters, leading to an epic love story.
Naomi Novik
A young woman is taken away from her village to serve a powerful wizard and must confront an ancient evil threatening her home.
Alexandra Bracken
Teenagers develop mysterious powers after surviving a pandemic that has killed most children, and must fight for survival against Government oppression.
Lori Z. Scott
Sara Ella
Sarah Arthur
Rachelle Nelson
China Miéville
A whimsical and imaginative tale that follows two friends thrown into an alternative London filled with quirky characters and strange occurrences.
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
A girl inherits a billionaire's fortune and has to solve puzzles to claim her inheritance while being pursued by the billionaire's relatives.
Patricia C. Wrede
A humorous take on the fantasy genre where a princess offers to deal with dragons in a new way, challenging traditional roles.
Anne McCaffrey
A young girl, Menolly, finds her true calling as a dragon rider and musician in the land of Pern.
TJ Klune
A story that blends fantasy elements and LGBTQ themes focusing on a werewolf protagonist and their quest for normalcy in life.
Susan Beth Pfeffer
A young girl's diary chronicles her family's struggles to survive after a meteor strikes the moon and disrupts the Earth's environment.
Gary Paulsen
A young boy survives a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness and learns to fend for himself against the challenges of nature.
Gordon Korman
A YA series about kids who are stranded and must survive on a desert island.
Unknown Author
A group of teenagers with the ability to see ghosts, meeting on or near a boat. One character, possibly named Caspian, discovers their connection to the boat's ownership and navigates potential romance.
Unknown
A group of teenagers frequents meetings on or near a boat, where one character can see ghosts and has a connection to the boat's owner.
Unknown
A group of teenagers meets regularly on a boat, where one member has the ability to see ghosts. As they embark on various adventures, they confront the supernatural while dealing with personal relationships and budding romance.
Sohn Won-pyung
The story of a boy born without the ability to feel fear or anger, who navigates the complexities of growing up and human relationships.
Kathleen Glasgow
A poignant story about a girl coping with the death of her mother and her journey through grief and self-discovery.
Kathleen Glasgow
A teenage girl who has experienced profound loss and trauma tries to cope and find healing while dealing with life, love, and friendships.
Stephen Chbosky
A narrative written as letters from a socially awkward teenager, covering themes of friendship, love, and mental wellness.
Brunt Rifka
A fourteen-year-old girl navigates loss and family in the 1980s, forming an unusual bond with her deceased uncle's partner.
Adam Silvera
In a world where people receive a notice of their impending death, two boys meet on their last day and form a deep connection.
Leslye Walton
A unique story about a girl born with wings, her family's love, heartache and the pursuit of happiness across generations.