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17 Forbidden Love Books to Read and Root For

The forbidden love trope is the slow-burn we need. Featuring stories about princesses, K-pop stars, and otherworldly beings, read on!

27 Books Featuring Jewish Protagonists

May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Let's celebrate by reading these fantastic YA books featuring Jewish protagonists (this month & always!)

40 YA Book Titles That Are Mind-Blowingly Creative

There’s no denying the power of a truly great book title. So let’s take a moment to appreciate this list of the best and most intriguing YA book titles!

20 YA Book Characters with Secret Lives

It's hard to live a double-life, but we can live vicarously through our favorite book characters with secret lives!

8 Exciting Books to Read If You’re a Fan of Percy Jackson

Have you heard the news? Rick Riordan is gracing us with a new installment of the Percy Jackson series with...

23 YA Books about First-Generation American Teens

Being a first-generation American teen is complex experience, and we've compiled a list of YA books that delve into it. Pick one up and start reading now!

What YA Book to Read Based on Your Favorite Rom Com

If you’re itching for a read that will fill you with the same warm emotions as your fave Broadway show, look no further! Here are some YA book recs for you.

15 Inspiring Reads Navigating Sexual Assault and Survival

These are the YA books that put the #MeToo conversation front and center and provides perspective and solidarity, because we all deserve to have our voices be heard.

36 Slow Burn Romances We Are Burning For

We are obsessed with the slow-burn romance (which often but does not always include friends-to-lovers.) If you don't like slow-burn, you should reconsider.

44 Books with Love Triangles That We Simply Adore

Love is messy, and few books capture that sentiment as well as these epic YA romances. These love triangle books are the best in the game!

25 Young Adult Books with Muslim Main Characters

Are you ready to add some incredible books to your TBRs? These YA books with Muslim main characters absolutely fit the bill. Start reading now!

11 Books For Fans of ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’

There's nothing quite like Everything Everywhere All at Once, and that's what makes it so special. Here some books that cover similar themes!

16 YA Books Without Romance to Add to Your TBR

Fantasy, horror, contemporary fiction, ghosts, and thrillers, there’s something for everyone—all without the love story if that's what you're searching for.

12 YA Historical Romance Novels

We love history, and we love romance. Combined? Even sweeter! Check out these incredible YA historical romance novels, and get reading!

13 YA Books With Morally Grey Characters You’ll Be Emotionally Conflicted Over

You may not approve of some of a morally grey character's misdeeds or moral bankruptcy, but there is always more to them that captivates us.

17 Sex Positive YA Books

It's so important to educate yourself on safe sex. Check out these sex positive YA books that btoth entertain and educate!

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