Can you recommend some best 21st - century novels for young adults?

Sure. 'Platform' by Michel Houellebecq is a significant work. It deals with themes of globalization, tourism, and sexual relationships in a rather cynical and critical way. It's a reflection of the modern world through Houellebecq's often controversial lens.

Yes. 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a significant novel. It's about a woman who is punished for adultery in a Puritan society. 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville is a classic tale of Captain Ahab's obsessive quest for the white whale. 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte is a beautiful love story of a young governess and her employer, Mr. Rochester, and also deals with themes of class, gender, and morality.

Sure. 'The Girl on the Train' is a great 21st - century crime novel. It tells the story from the perspective of an unreliable narrator who may have witnessed a crime. Then there's 'The Widow' which also has a very engaging plot. The widow of a suspected murderer has her own secrets to hide. And 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' by Michelle McNamara is also excellent as it's about the hunt for the Golden State Killer.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great one. It has a strong female lead, Lisbeth Salander, who is a hacker and helps solve a decades - old mystery. The story is full of dark secrets and complex relationships.

Well, 'Ophelia After All' by Racquel Marie is also a 2023 best novel for young adults. It's a coming - of - age story about a girl named Ophelia who is trying to figure out her identity, especially in terms of her sexuality. It's a heartwarming and relatable story that deals with themes of self - discovery, friendship, and first love in a very honest and inclusive way.

Sure. 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' by V.E. Schwab is a great 2020 novel for young adults. It follows the story of Addie who makes a deal that has long - lasting consequences. Another is 'Raybearer' by Jordan Ifueko, which has an interesting fantasy world and a strong - willed protagonist.

Sure. 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt is a great one. It's a coming - of - age story that also delves into the world of art and the underworld. Another is 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' by Jennifer Egan, which has an interesting structure and tells stories about different characters over time.

Sure. 'Fangirl' by Rainbow Rowell is a great coming - of - age novel. It follows Cath, a college freshman who is a fangirl of a popular book series. As she navigates college life, new relationships, and her own writing, she grows and matures. It's relatable for many young adults.

Sure. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green is a great choice for beginners. It's a young adult novel that's easy to read and has a very touching story about love and illness. Another good one is 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night - Time' by Mark Haddon. It has a unique narrative style as it's told from the perspective of a boy with autism.

Sure. 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry is a great choice. It's a short and charming book with deep philosophical undertones. Another good one is 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White. It's a heartwarming story about friendship between a pig and a spider.