'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han is great for young adults. It's about Lara Jean and her secret love letters. When the letters get sent out, it sets off a series of cute and romantic events as she deals with her feelings for different boys.
The 'Fault in Our Stars' by John Green is a great choice. It tells the story of two young people, Hazel and Augustus, who fall in love while dealing with serious health issues. Their relationship is sweet, poignant, and full of hope. Another is 'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell. It's about two misfit teenagers who find love and acceptance in each other. The story is set in the 80s and has a great nostalgic feel.
For young adults, 'The Luxe' by Anna Godbersen is a great choice. It's set in 1899 New York City and has a lot of romantic intrigue among the upper - class society. Another is 'I Capture the Castle' by Dodie Smith. It's set in 1930s England and has a sweet, coming - of - age romantic story. 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak also has some elements of romantic historical fiction for young adults, as it's set during World War II and has a touching story of friendship and love.
A good choice is 'Let the Right One In' by John Ajvide Lindqvist. It's a dark and gritty tale about a young boy and a vampire girl. While there are some complex relationships, it's not a romantic story in the traditional sense. It's more about the two outcasts finding a connection in a cruel world.
Well, 'Anne of Green Gables' by L.M. Montgomery is a classic. Anne has her little crushes and the story is set in a historical Prince Edward Island. It's very charming and modest. 'The Little Princess' by Frances Hodgson Burnett also has a sense of friendship that could be seen as a form of innocent romance in a historical context. And 'A Little Princess' is great for young adults. 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' by Mildred D. Taylor has a young love story within its important historical narrative about the African - American experience in the South.
Definitely 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han. It's a super cute and light - hearted romantic story that many young adults can relate to. Lara Jean writes love letters to all her past crushes and then they accidentally get sent out, leading to a series of fun and romantic events.
'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' is another excellent young adult romantic comedy novel. Simon is a gay teenager who is being blackmailed after his emails to a boy he likes are discovered. The story deals with themes of coming out, friendship, and first love in a very relatable and often humorous way.
Start by creating relatable characters. Young adults can connect with characters facing similar emotions and experiences. Also, focus on a simple but engaging plot. Add a touch of drama and some unexpected twists.
Another one is 'Wolves of Mercy Falls' series which includes 'Shiver', 'Linger' and 'Forever'. These books are great for young adults as they explore themes of first love and identity while also having the werewolf element. The relationship between the human and werewolf characters is very poignant.