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19 Books That Absolutely Radiate the Grumpy/Sunshine Trope

Ah, the Grumpy/Sunshine trope...two characters who couldn’t be more different create the perfect setup for romances and friendships in books!

26 YA Royal Romance Books to Swoon Over

Whether you grew up as a The Princess Diaries stan or you got swept up in the epic love stories of Bridgerton, here are some more royal romances to read!

12 YA Books About Siblings That’ll Make You Want to Hug Yours

Sometimes you love them, sometimes you hate them, and these books about siblings perfectly capture those complicated relationships.

Rank the Saddest Quotes From These Devastating YA Novels

These stories may be fiction but our tears are very real. Brace yourselves for the saddest quotes from YA novels that made us sob our eyes out!

23 Books to Fill That Stranger Things Hole in Your Life

If mornings are for coffee and contemplation, then fall is definitely for creepy books and Stranger Things. And, seriously, what are...

30 Books Like ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ to Read Once You’ve Devoured the Series

Was 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' your gateway to the fantasy genre? No problem! We know just which books you should read next.

32 YA Books That Show Us What It Means to Be a Family

You gotta love family, especially when they're in your favorite books. Check out our favorite families in YA books, from newer faves to total classics!

28 Romances That Will Melt Your Heart

From enemies-to-lovers to love triangles to fake dating, these YA romances will melt your heart! Time to get Booked on a Feeling!

20 YA Books to Spark All of Your Senior Year Feels

These senior year YA books perfectly capture the angst, heartbreak, and utter joy of senior year for all of the soon-to-be graduates out there!

AAPI-Owned Bookstores to Support All Year Round

When gearing up for your next book haul, deciding where to shop is just as important as choosing which titles...

16 Road Trip Books That Will Cure Any Reader’s Wanderlust

We're tackling our wanderlust and challenging you to read some road trip books. Discover new places near and far!

Which Selection Series Character Are You?

The Selection Series turns 10 years old this year! Celebrate the anniversary by finding out which Selection character you are.

11 Books Set in the UK Perfect to Read Over Tea

The United Kingdom holds holds irresistible charm, and here are some stories featuring our neighbors from across the pond!

19 YA Plot Twists That We Never Saw Coming

Who doesn't love a good plot twist? We know we do. Here's our list of 17 plot twists in YA that took us completely by surprise!

What Your Favorite Kiera Cass Dress Says About You

They're all iconic, but your favorite Kiera Cass dress says a lot more about you than you might think. See what yours says about you!

Messy, Complicated Relationship Books for People Who Love Drama

We live for the drama in messy, complicated relationship books! Take a look at some of our YA favorites and start reading now.

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