Anna Merlo, University of Queensland, Australia
With seven novels under her belt, this notable feminist author has cracked the YA genre — and she’s taking on adult fiction next.
With seven novels under her belt, this notable feminist author has cracked the YA genre — and she’s taking on adult fiction next.
From young adult to adult fantasy, this author has become a worldwide phenomenon, but what is it that makes her stories so popular?
From young adult to adult fantasy, this author has become a worldwide phenomenon, but what is it that makes her stories so popular?
Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University
Are you an avid YA reader? If so, you can’t miss the top books of this year so far.
Are you an avid YA reader? If so, you can’t miss the top books of this year so far.
Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University
Despite its familiar premise, the strong chemistry between the main characters is what really holds the young adult series together.
Despite its familiar premise, the strong chemistry between the main characters is what really holds the young adult series together.
Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University
Complete with twists and an unexpected ending, this series cannot be passed up by anyone who loves young adult mystery novels.
Complete with twists and an unexpected ending, this series cannot be passed up by anyone who loves young adult mystery novels.
Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University
Darcie Little Badger’s young adult debut is a charming story of magical realism featuring Lipan Apache representation and a murder mystery waiting to be solved.
Darcie Little Badger’s young adult debut is a charming story of magical realism featuring Lipan Apache representation and a murder mystery waiting to be solved.
Samantha Havela, University of Michigan
As readers await the release of ‘A Court of Silver Flames,’ it’s a good time to revisit the series’ unbelievably intricate worldbuilding, strong women and realistic character development.
As readers await the release of ‘A Court of Silver Flames,’ it’s a good time to revisit the series’ unbelievably intricate worldbuilding, strong women and realistic character development.
Katherine Brand, University of Michigan
Kacen Callender’s young adult novel features a queer trans person of color amid friendships, love and a heartwarming journey of self-acceptance.
Kacen Callender’s young adult novel features a queer trans person of color amid friendships, love and a heartwarming journey of self-acceptance.
Katherine Brand, University of Michigan
This plot device is one of the most overdone romantic clichés out there. Should it be left behind, or is there a way to make it new again?
This plot device is one of the most overdone romantic clichés out there. Should it be left behind, or is there a way to make it new again?
Juliana Fujii, Biola University
The novel explores the long process of a guarded teenager finding belonging in her last foster home after a lifetime of letdowns.
The novel explores the long process of a guarded teenager finding belonging in her last foster home after a lifetime of letdowns.
Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara
We stan the biromantic, asexual woman of color protagonist in Claire Kann’s new novel.
We stan the biromantic, asexual woman of color protagonist in Claire Kann’s new novel.
Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University
Many of these books are criticized for their unrealistic portrayal of the world; however, that may be their greatest strength.
Many of these books are criticized for their unrealistic portrayal of the world; however, that may be their greatest strength.
Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University
Holly Black ties up the loose ends in her sweeping ‘Folk of the Air’ young adult fantasy series.
Holly Black ties up the loose ends in her sweeping ‘Folk of the Air’ young adult fantasy series.
Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University
Whether she’s writing as V.E. Schwab or Victoria Schwab, her wide range of books are always worth the read.
Whether she’s writing as V.E. Schwab or Victoria Schwab, her wide range of books are always worth the read.
Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University
The nuances of mental health can be hard to nail in fiction, but these novels do it perfectly.
The nuances of mental health can be hard to nail in fiction, but these novels do it perfectly.
Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University
Anyone who denigrates literature for appealing to teenagers is forgetting what makes reading worthwhile.
Anyone who denigrates literature for appealing to teenagers is forgetting what makes reading worthwhile.
Filled with everything from forbidden love to Greek mythology, each of these best sellers hits the spot.
Filled with everything from forbidden love to Greek mythology, each of these best sellers hits the spot.