I think 'The Sun Is Also a Star' was quite popular in 2016. Its exploration of love, family, and immigration made it resonate with a lot of young adult readers. Another popular one was 'Scythe'. The unique concept of a world without natural death and the role of the scythes really caught people's attention.
Among the popular 2016 young adults fiction books, 'This Savage Song' stands out. It has a great world - building with its own rules about monsters and how the world functions. Also, 'A Study in Charlotte' was popular as it brought a fresh take on the Sherlock Holmes story for a younger audience. It had all the elements of a mystery that young adults love, like boarding school setting and teenage relationships.
Definitely 'Twilight'. It has vampires and werewolves and a love triangle that many young adults were drawn to. The story of Bella and Edward's love was very popular. Another popular one is 'The Maze Runner'. The mystery of the maze and the boys trying to escape kept readers on the edge of their seats.
The 'Harry Potter' series is extremely popular. It's a magical world full of wizards, witches, and adventures that has captured the hearts of millions of young adults. Another popular one is 'The Maze Runner'. It has a thrilling plot with a group of boys trapped in a maze trying to find a way out.
'Felix Ever After' by Kacen Callender is another popular choice. Felix is a transgender teen who is on a journey of self - love and discovery. The book shows his experiences with online dating, his family, and his art, which all contribute to his growth as a person. It's well - loved for its positive portrayal of a ftm character and its engaging plot.
Well, 'Tash Hearts Tolstoy' is quite popular. Young adults can relate to Tash's experiences in high school, her dreams, and how she manages her asexual identity in a world full of typical romantic expectations. It gives a positive portrayal of asexuality.
One of the popular ones is 'The Hunger Games' series. While not strictly about cyborgs, there are elements of advanced technology and modified humans which can be related to the cyborg concept. Another is 'Divergent'. In this series, the characters have different factions which are somewhat related to different forms of human - technology integration like what we might see in a cyborg - related society.
Among young adults, 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' is really popular. It has a relatable story about a closeted gay teen trying to figure out his life and love while dealing with high school drama. 'Heartstopper' is also very popular. It's a graphic novel series that shows a sweet and innocent mlm relationship developing between two boys at school.
'Hunger Games' could be considered in a way. The main character Katniss has to be in great physical shape to survive in the arena. Her hunting skills and physical endurance are a big part of the story.
'The Black Flamingo' by Dean Atta is also quite well - liked. It's a coming - of - age story about a young, queer person of color exploring their identity, including their transgender identity, through the art of drag. It's both inspiring and educational for young readers.
The 'Percy Jackson' series is extremely popular. It makes Greek mythology accessible and exciting for young readers. For example, in 'The Sea of Monsters', Percy and his friends embark on a dangerous quest to save their camp. Another popular one is 'The Song of Achilles'. It's a retelling of the Trojan War from a different perspective. And 'Circe' which gives a fresh look at the story of the sorceress Circe.
Among young adults, 'Turtles All the Way Down' by John Green is quite popular. The main character, Aza, struggles with mental health issues including social anxiety. It's relatable for young adults as it deals with the pressures of growing up, relationships, and dealing with one's own mind. The way Green writes about Aza's thought processes gives a very real look into social anxiety.