My list of books for teens to read for either boy or girl. This list includes Ya fiction, romance and fantasy. these books don’t include any explicit scenes or inappropriate language and very much suitable to ages 14-17.
Books for teens
Table of Contents
1. Percy Jackson
Author: Rick Riordan
Genre: Fantasy
Percy a teenage boy with dyslexia and ADHD, discovers he is a demigod, the son of Poseidon. He embarks on epic adventures at cam half-blood, a training ground for demigods, and encounters gods, monsters, and mythical creatures from Greek mythology. Alongside his friends Annabeth and Grover, Percy faces numerous challenges to save the world from various threats while navigating the complexities of being a demigod.
The series is filled with action, humor, and themes of friendship, bravery, and identity.
2. All This Time
Author: Mikki Daughtry
Genre: Ya Fiction
kyle’s life is shattered after a car accident kills his girlfriend, Kimberly, and leaves him recovering from a brain injury, struggling with grief and guilt, Kyle meets Marley, a girl with her own tragic past. As their bond deepens, they find solace and healing in each other, but unexpected revelations challenge their newfound connection and force them to confront their pasts.
3.Tokyo Ever After
Author: Emiko Jean
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary romance
The story follows Izumi Tanaka, a Japanese- American teen who discovers Shes the illegitimate daughter of the crown prince of Japan. Izzy travels to Japan, where she navigates the complexities of royal life, cultural differences, and her newfound identity. Along the way, she discovers love, friendship, and the true meaning of family.
4.Legends And Lattes
Author: Travis baldree
Genre: Fantasy
After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time. The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But rivals old and new stand in the way of success-not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is.
5. A Tale As Old As Time
Author: liz braswell
Genre: Fairytale
A Retelling of the classic Disney story “beauty and the beast” with a twist. In this version< belle’s mother, Rosalind, is the one who curses the beast, and belle must unravel the mystery of her mother’s past to break the curse.
6. Once Upon A Dream
Author: liz braswell
Genre: Fairytale
A reimaging of Disney’s ” sleeping beauty” with a dark twist. In this alternate version, princess aurora never wakes up after pricking her finger on the spindle, and Maleficent reigns over the kingdom for decades when prince Phillip arrives to rescue aurora, he discovers a kingdom shrouded in darkness and secrets. As Phillip delves deeper into the mystery, he must confront Maleficent and break the curse to save aurora and his kingdom.
7. A Whole New World
Author: liz braswell
Genre: Fairytale
A reimaging of Disney’s “Aladdin” with a twist. In this version, Jafar gets his hands on the lamp before Aladdin and uses his first wish to rule Agrabah. As he manipulates the genies powers, the city falls under his tyrannical rule. Aladdin and jasmine must navigate a dark and dangerous Agrabah, finding allies and uncovering secrets to reclaim their kingdom and restore peace.
8. red queen
Author: Victoria Aveyard
Genre: Dystopian, Fantasy , romance
mare barrow lives in a world divided by blood- red and silver. reds are commoners, while silvers possess superhuman abilities and rule over them. when mare, a red, discovers she has powers of her own, she is thrust into the dangerous world of the silvers. as she navigates palace intrigue, rebellion, and romance, mare must decide where her loyalties lies and how far she’s willing to go to change her world.
9. The Selection
Author: Kiera Cass
Genre: Dystopian, romance
America singer lives in a caste- based society where her life takes an unexpected turn when she is chosen t compete in a televised competition called the selection. the competition is to win the heart of prince Maxon and become the next queen of Illea. caught between her secret love for a lower caste boy and the opportunity for a better life, America navigates palace politics, rivalries, and her own conflicting emotions.
10. Caraval
Author: Stephanie Garber
Genre: Ya Fantasy
Scarlett Dragna has dreamed of attending Caraval, an annual magical gam hosed by the mysterious legend, but their controlling father has always forbidden it. When Scarlett’s sister Tella, arranges for them to attend, Scarlett finds herself caught in a dangerous game of illusions and deception. As she searches for her sister Amidst the elaborate and immersive performances of Caraval, Scarlett must decipher what is real and what is merely part of the game.
Books for Teens
that concludes my list of the best books for teens to read. These can all be found on amazon.com. Happy reading!
