good books to read young adults

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is an excellent 2017 fiction for young adults. It deals with the important topic of police brutality and racial inequality through the eyes of a young girl, Starr. Starr witnesses the shooting of her unarmed friend by a police officer and has to find her voice to speak out about it, all while dealing with the normal pressures of being a teenager.

Another good option is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling. It takes readers into a magical world full of adventure, friendship and the battle between good and evil.

'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell is also a wonderful choice. It tells the story of two misfit teenagers who fall in love on the school bus. The book beautifully captures the awkwardness, the first love, and the family issues that many young adults can relate to.

The 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak is an excellent choice. Set in Nazi Germany, it tells the story of a young girl who steals books and the relationships she forms during that dark time. It gives a unique perspective on the war and the power of words.

Another excellent choice is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling. It follows the life of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The story is filled with magic, mystery, friendship, and the battle between good and evil. It has captivated millions of young adults around the world.

For young adults, 'The Gilded Wolves' by Roshani Chokshi is a great 2019 fiction read. It has a diverse cast of characters, a heist - like plot set in a richly detailed Parisian world filled with magic, and a lot of twists and turns.

One great young adults science fiction book is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It's set in a dystopian future where teens are forced to fight to the death in an arena. Another is 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth. It presents a society divided into factions based on different virtues. And 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is also a classic, following a child prodigy in a military training for an interstellar war.

Some popular must-reads for young adults include 'The Hunger Games' series by Suzanne Collins. It's full of action, adventure, and thought-provoking themes.

You could also try 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' by Becky Albertalli. It's a fun and engaging story about Simon, a high schooler who is gay but not out yet. When his emails to another closeted boy are accidentally made public, it sets off a chain of events. It's a great read for young adults as it has humor, romance, and important messages about acceptance.

The 'Heartstopper' series by Alice Oseman is a wonderful read for young adults in 2023. It's a graphic novel that follows the sweet and innocent love story between two boys at school. It's very relatable for young people dealing with first love, friendship, and acceptance.