A Court of Thorns and Roses' has a female lead who is bookish and geeky in her own way. The series has a strong romantic sub - plot along with a fantasy world filled with magic and adventure.
Sure. 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' is great. It's about a gay teen, Simon, who is also a bit of a geek. His online relationship and how it unfolds in real life is really engaging.
The 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' series has elements of geekiness. Lara Jean is a bit of a romantic geek with her love letters, and the series is full of sweet romance and teen - related situations.
Another good option is 'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell. The two main characters, Eleanor and Park, are both outsiders in their own ways. They bond over their love for comic books and music. Their relationship is slow - burning and very relatable for young adults, set against the backdrop of high school life.
Another good one is 'Fangirl'. The main character is a fangirl, which has a geeky side to it. She falls in love while navigating college life and her own insecurities. It's a great read for those into geek hero romance.
A great one for young adults is 'Code Name Verity' which has strong female characters and a story of friendship and heroism during World War II that also has some romantic undertones. Another is 'All the Light We Cannot See' which is about a blind French girl and a German boy during the war, and there are elements of heroism and a touch of romance. 'Between Shades of Gray' also tells a story of survival during war with some romantic elements.
The 'Hunger Games' series can be considered in a sense. Katniss Everdeen has to 'cheat' the Capitol's rules to survive in the Games. She uses her wits and skills that are not always what the Capitol intended. It's a great series for young adults that shows a form of a 'cheating hero'.
Well, 'Teenage Romance in the Homeland' is also suitable. It tells the story of teenagers falling in love in a setting that emphasizes national pride and local traditions. The characters grow both in their relationships and in their understanding of their homeland.
'An Ember in the Ashes' by Sabaa Tahir is a great choice. It has a strong female protagonist, Laia, who becomes involved with Elias, a warrior in training. The story is set in a brutal, militaristic world and their relationship develops against the backdrop of a fight for freedom and survival.
Yes. 'The Maze Runner' is a non - romance novel for young adults. It tells the story of a group of boys trapped in a maze and their struggle to escape. The focus is on mystery, survival, and teamwork. 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' is another good one. It has elements of mystery, fantasy, and adventure. Romance is not the central theme at all. And 'The Giver' is a thought - provoking book about a seemingly perfect society and a boy who discovers its dark secrets, with no real romance involved.
'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green, although not extremely new, is still very relevant in the young adult romance category. It tells the heartbreaking yet beautiful love story of two teenagers with cancer. It has deeply emotional moments and memorable characters that have made it a classic in the genre.
Sure. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green is a great one for young adults. It's about two teenagers with cancer who fall in love. It's a very moving story. Another is 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han. It has a cute and relatable story of a girl whose love letters get sent out accidentally. And 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' by Becky Albertalli also has a lovely young adult romance.
A great option for young adults is 'Caraval' by Stephanie Garber. It has a circus - like setting called Caraval, filled with magic, mystery, and a budding romance. The main character enters this world of Caraval in search of her sister, and along the way, she meets a charming love interest.