Can you recommend some of the best urban fiction books for young adults?

One of the top picks would be 'Ghost Boys' by Jewell Parker Rhodes. It's a story about a young boy who is killed by a police officer and how he becomes a 'ghost boy' observing the aftermath. It's a very relevant and impactful urban fiction for young adults. Also, 'Patron Saints of Nothing' by Randy Ribay is a good choice. It's about a Filipino - American teen who travels to the Philippines to learn about his cousin's death and in the process, discovers a lot about urban life there and the political situation.

The 'Monster' by Walter Dean Myers is another best - selling urban fiction for young adults. It's about a young man on trial for a crime, and it gives a great insight into the justice system and the life of a young person in an urban setting. The story is told through the form of a screenplay, which makes it unique and interesting for young readers.

Sure. 'The Hate U Give' is a great choice for young adults. It's not only an engaging read but also educates about social justice issues. The characters are relatable and the story is very relevant to the experiences of many young people today.

Sure. 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han is a really good one. It's a charming story about Lara Jean and her love letters that accidentally get sent out. It has a lot of teen - appropriate romance and family dynamics.

For young adults in 2018, 'The Cruel Prince' by Holly Black was really popular. It has a dark and alluring world of faeries, with a strong - willed protagonist. 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea' by Tahereh Mafi is also a good pick. It's set in the post - 9/11 era and tells the story of a Muslim girl dealing with prejudice and finding love. It's both heart - warming and thought - provoking.

Sure. 'The Sun Is Also a Star' by Nicola Yoon is a great urban fiction book for young adults. It's a love story that takes place in New York City. Another one is 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' which is set in an urban high school environment and deals with LGBTQ+ issues. And 'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell is also popular among young adults, set in a city and showing the relationship between two misfits.

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' series by Suzanne Collins can be considered urban - influenced fiction for young adults. It presents a post - apocalyptic urban - like world where the Capitol controls the districts. Another is 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner. The Glade and the Maze are like an urban - style setting within a strange world for the young characters. 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth also fits. The factions in the story are like different urban communities with their own rules and cultures.

Sure. 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton is a classic in urban fiction for young adults. It tells the story of two rival groups in a city, the Greasers and the Socs, and the experiences of Ponyboy Curtis. It's a great exploration of class differences and friendship in an urban setting.

Sure. 'Concrete Rose' by Angie Thomas is a great 2020 urban fiction book for young adults. It gives a look into the life of a young man in an urban environment, dealing with family, love, and the challenges of growing up in a tough neighborhood.

For young adults, 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' series by Rick Riordan is really good. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day adventures. 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer was very popular among young girls, with its vampire - human love story. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a thought - provoking book about a seemingly perfect society. 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner, where the characters are trapped in a maze and have to find a way out. And 'Throne of Glass' by Sarah J. Maas, which has a strong female protagonist in a fantasy world.