Young Adult

Young-adult fiction (often abbreviated as YA) is fiction written for, published for, or marketed to adolescents and young adults, roughly ages 13 to 18.

Young-adult fiction, whether in the form of novels or short stories, has distinct attributes that distinguish it from the other age categories of fiction. The vast majority of YA stories portray an adolescent as the protagonist, rather than an adult or a child. The subject matter and story lines are typically consistent with the age and experience of the main character, but beyond that YA stories span the entire spectrum of fiction genres. The ...more

New Releases Tagged "Young Adult"

The Crimson Throne (The Crimson Throne, #1)

The Demon and the Light (The Floating World, #2)

Fortress of Ambrose (House of Marionne, #3)

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Tessa Rising: (The Young Telepath Book 1)

Kfir Luzzatto (Goodreads Author)

Release date: Sep 26, 2025

This is the first book in the adaptation of the popular TESSA Extra-Sensory Agent series for young adults. We are giving away 100 copies. Enter today!
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The Stranger in Me

Russ Munson (Goodreads Author)

Release date: Sep 18, 2025

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Only for the Holidays

Abiola Bello (Goodreads Author)

Release date: Oct 07, 2025

The Spanish Love Deception meets The Holiday in this fake dating YA romance about a city girl and country boy’s The Spanish Love Deception meets The Holiday in this fake dating YA romance about a city girl and country boy’s lives colliding at Christmas. City girl Tia Thornton is dreading the festive period. She’s fresh out of a break-up and the last thing she wants to do is spend Christmas away from London. Arriving at Saiyan Hedge Farm, Tia takes an instant disliking to it. She’s chased by sheep, falls in horse manure and the Wi-Fi sucks. How is she meant to stalk her ex now and concoct a foolproof plan to win him back? Country boy Quincy Parker and his family run the farm, and this year they’ve been selected to host the biggest event in the village’s calendar – the Winter Ball. Preparations are underway, and Quincy is working around the clock to make it a success. The only problem is, he’s told everyone he has a date to the ball, when in reality that couldn’t be further from the truth. At first, Tia and Quincy don’t see eye to eye, until they realise they both have something to gain by pretending to be a couple. But when a snowstorm threatens to cancel the Winter Ball, their fake relationship is put to the test. Will Tia and Quincy be able to keep up the pretence and save the day, or will real feelings get in the way? PRAISE FOR ABIOLA BELLO'S LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND: ‘A screen-worthy holiday romance.’ Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry ‘Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you'll fall head over heels for.’ Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places ‘I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. A treat to read any time of year.’ Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns ‘A wonderfully warm love story.’ Candice Brathwaite, author of Cuts Both Ways ‘A warm and cosy read that pulls you into the perfect winter romance. Abiola has given us all a gift to swoon over.’ Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead ...more
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Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor

Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air

12,085 books — 12,195 voters

YA Dystopia Novels

1,774 books — 11,230 voters

Sheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master by K. Ritz

Books That Were Way Better Than I Thought They Would Be

10,534 books — 7,384 voters

Harry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. Rowling

Best Young Adult Fiction

3,599 books — 6,904 voters

YA Novels of 2013

1,517 books — 10,493 voters

City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

YA Novels of 2011

1,116 books — 6,650 voters

Young Adult Books

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Harry Potter, #1)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)

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High School
Young Adult Fantasy
Young Adult Romance
Young Adult Contemporary

Young Adult Paranormal
Young Adult Science Fiction
Young Adult Historical Fiction
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“ Gansey had once told Adam that he was afraid most people didn't know how to handle Ronan. What he meant by this was that he was worried that one day someone would fall on Ronan and cut themselves. ...more ”
― Maggie Stiefvater, The Raven Boys

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