Top 10 Young Adult (YA) Books You Should Read
1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
In a dystopian future, teen Katniss Everdeen volunteers for a televised survival competition. Coming-of-age, resilience and sacrifice drive this fast-paced YA classic. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
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A realistic YA novel about two teens with cancer who fall in love and explore life, loss and meaning. Emotional, accessible and memorable. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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In a seemingly utopian society, a teen named Jonas is assigned the role of Receiver of Memory. He begins to question his world and yearn for real feelings. A potent YA classic. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
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In a future society divided by personality factions, teenager Tris Prior challenges the system and discovers hidden truths about identity and loyalty. High-energy YA with themes of self-discovery. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
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Set in WWII Germany, this YA novel features a young girl stealing books and sharing them while death narrates. Richly written and deeply affecting. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
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A thoughtful coming-of-age diary-style novel exploring first love, mental health and friendship through teen Charlie’s perspective. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
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Though also fantasy, this YA-market-defining novel features an 11-year-old Harry discovering magic, friendship, and courage. A foundation for many YA readers. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
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After a traumatic event at a summer party, Melinda withdraws and begins to use art to find her voice. A powerful YA story about trauma, growth and expression. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
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Starr Carter navigates between two worlds — her poor neighborhood and the affluent prep school — after witnessing a fatal shooting. A timely YA novel about race, identity and activism. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
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Liz Lighty, feeling too black, too poor, and too awkward, enters a prom-queen scholarship contest and finds unexpected love and self-acceptance. Bright, queer, and uplifting YA. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
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