What are the best beauty and the beast romance novels for young adults?

One great 'Beauty and the Beast' - inspired romance novel is 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas. It has elements of a Beauty and the Beast - like relationship, with a strong - willed female lead and a mysterious, powerful male character. Another is 'Heart's Blood' by Juliet Marillier. The story has a similar theme of a woman coming to a strange place and forming a connection with a brooding, complex man. And 'Beastly' by Alex Flinn is also a good one, which is a modern retelling of the classic tale.

'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han is a classic in the young adult romance genre. The story of Lara Jean and her love letters that accidentally get sent out is both charming and full of teenage angst. It has been so popular that it was even made into a movie.

One of the best is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It tells the poignant love story between Hazel and Augustus, two teenagers with cancer. Their relationship is filled with humor, deep conversations, and a bittersweet understanding of life and death.

One of the well - known 'Beauty and the Beast' novels is the original fairy tale by Jeanne - Marie Leprince de Beaumont. It beautifully captures the essence of the story with its simple yet profound narrative.

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.

'Fangirl' by Rainbow Rowell has a romance aspect within the story of Cath's college experience. It shows her growth and her relationship with Levi, which is really cute and has that young adult charm.

One common theme is transformation. The beast often has to transform, either physically or emotionally, through the love of the beauty. For example, in the classic story, the beast turns into a prince at the end.

There's often a cast of magical servants. For example, in some versions, there's a talking candelabra like Lumière. He is charming and adds a bit of humor to the story. There could also be a clock named Cogsworth who is always fretting about time and order in the castle.

Sure. 'Second Chance Summer' by Morgan Matson is a great one. It's about a family's last summer together and the main character's chance at love during this difficult time. It's a tear - jerker but also has a really sweet romance.

Sure. 'Love from A to Z' by S.K. Ali is a great one. It follows two Muslim teens who meet during a spring break trip. It's a story full of cultural exploration and young love. Another is 'They Both Die at the End' by Adam Silvera. While it has a tragic ending, the relationship between the two main characters, who are both Latinos, is beautifully portrayed. And 'The Sun Is Also a Star' by Nicola Yoon. It's about a Jamaican - Korean girl and a black boy who fall in love in one day, exploring themes of fate and love.