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Some readers might hear the term young adult literature and turn up their noses to it.
Some of your favorite books may be looped into the YA genre.

The YA genre has become a cultural phenomenon.
Readers across age ranges have fallen in love with authors and stories this year.
We have compiled a list of the best young adult novels to hit shelves this year.

Anderson is being pulled in several directions.
A beautiful but heartbreaking story.
“ABSOLUTELY BUY THIS BOOK,” a reviewer onAmazonwrote.

The story surrounds a pair of twins, Mars and Caroline.
Caroline was always the perfect twin.
La Sala shared onInstagramthat the storyline surrounding loss was inspired by the death of his own sister.

Gallant by V.E.
Schwab
Are you a fan of gothic, fantasy novels?
Then “Gallant by V.E.

Schwab should be added to your reading list ASAP!
This book has everything: fantasy, murder, romance, and royalty.
“This book was absolutely everything I needed and MORE!!!”

gushed one reviewer onAmazon.
Teo’s identity as a trans man brings a layer of depth to the storyline.
“Clever, vibrant, & convention-shattering.

shared Romina Garber, a New York Times-bestselling author (perAmazon).
“If you love Jewish stories and/or ‘Good Omens,’ I absolutely recommend this book!
Look no further than “I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston.

The story follows Chloe Green, who falls for her valedictorian rival and the prom queen, Shara Wheeler.
However, it all changes when Shara suddenly disappears.
Chloe finds herself searching for answers.

Fans onGoodreadscan’t get enough of the novel, ranking it an impressive 4.25 stars out of 5.
Jani, the story’s main character, is sick of her average, boring life.
She wants an escape and finds one when the Hotel Magnifique comes into town.

The traveling hotel is filled with magic, but it’s not always positive.
One reviewerpenned, “I disliked nothing.
The story was so well thought out and every little detail made me feel I was there.

It was magical and wonderful.
Definitely read this book.”
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
Calling all historical fiction fans!

“I Must Betray You” by Ruta Sepetys is a powerful account of European historical fiction.
The thrilling story takes place in Communist Romania, where citizen spies have taken over and devastated the area.
Cristian, a teenager living in the area with his family in 1989, is struggling.

The story is thrilling and will keep you glued to the pages.
Salahudin and Noor, two best friends, have become a chosen family as they navigate life as outcasts.
This is a story of immigrants struggling to make it in Juniper, California.

It was a group of students who found his body in the woods.
This is not your Disney version of the fairytale.
Check out “How to Survive Your Murder” by Danielle Valentine.

