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My favorite ya book recs
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items the books I was reading in middle school that I think you should also read too
If you’re in the mood for a very solid ya romance that also deals with friendships
Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson, Paperback
college girl finding herself set in Europe and with a whimsical twist. also reps anxiety so so well
Again, but Better: A Novel by Christine Riccio, Paperback
this book is made for the kids that were weird in high school and are now looking for a good cry
If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin
if you are looking for a cutsie ya romance that also has more to the plot
Love & Gelato - Welch, Jenna Evans: Books
if you liked Again, But Better because of the whimsical aspects… then you might love this books too
Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer (9781250618818)
the book that hands down started my obsession with fantasy and fairytale retellings. BEST. SERIES. EVER.
Cinder - Marissa Meyer: Books
made for those that want to run away in a circus. yes, this deserves the hype it gets on BookTok
Caraval: 9781250095251: Garber, Stephanie: Books
my generation had to read this book, so now you do too. im not saying this is the most excellent dystopian book in the world, but I am saying its a right of passage into cheesy YA books
The Selection: 9780062059949: Cass, Kiera: Books
I read this in middle school and still think about it to this day, yeah its pretty good. I know you want a guilty pleasure ya fantasy with romance in it… so just pick this book up please
The Cruel Prince (Folk of the Air, 1)
I probably read this once a year starting in like 6th grade all the way through high school. if you are a nerd that loves to read and write and dreams of the cutest nerd romance… then why wouldn't you want to read this ???
Fangirl: A Novel by Rainbow Rowell
I have never heard anyone talk about this book… and I have no idea why. a funny mystery and romance that had me laughing the entire time. yes it is so good… then again it might also be very cheesy. in a good way though duh
Holding Court - K.C. Held: Books
I will forever reccomend every single Marissa Meyer book so you may as well pick this one up too, especially if you like super heros and villians and those who are in the grey area
Renegades - Meyer, Marissa: Books
one of the best anxiety reps ever and also had a cute romance and made my nerd heart happy. the mixed media in the book is also SO COOL
Eliza and Her Monsters - Zappia, Francesca: Books
I cried during the majority of this book. anxiety rep and deals with family topics
Starfish - Bowman, Akemi Dawn: Books
yeah I had a lot of anxiety growing up so once again amazing anxiety rep and and the coolest mystery and the sweetest romance
Truly Devious: A Mystery by Maureen Johnson
woah this book had my mind blown… in middle school. lowkey kinda twisted and yeah its a “bad boy” romance. and the craziest twists and turns and an unreliable narrator. kinda want to reread this now. . .
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer 1)