6-“Eleanor & Park” by Rainbow Rowell:
A tender and bittersweet love story, this novel explores the complexities of first love and tackles themes of family, friendship, and identity.
7-“The Giver” by Lois Lowry:
A classic dystopian novel, it tells the story of Jonas, a young boy who lives in a seemingly perfect society until he discovers its dark secrets and must make a choice that could change everything.
8-“A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas:
This captivating fantasy series follows Feyre, a young huntress who is drawn into a dangerous and magical world, filled with faeries, romance, and high-stakes battles.
9-“Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli:
This heartwarming and humorous novel centers around Simon Spier, a gay teenager who navigates coming out, friendship, and first love with the help of email exchanges with an anonymous classmate.
10-“Six of Crows” by Leigh Bardugo:
Set in the Grishaverse, this gripping heist fantasy novel follows a crew of skilled criminals as they undertake a dangerous mission that could make them rich beyond their wildest dreams, or cost them everything.
These books have garnered critical acclaim, resonated with readers, and made significant impacts on the young adult literary landscape in the past decade.
