Best Books for Teens! 6 Exciting Debuts and Unmissable Classics

Whether you’re a seasoned bibliophile or just beginning your literary odyssey, there’s something here for every teen eager to explore the world through the transformative magic of literature.

Here, we list six books tailored for teens, blending the excitement of new voices with the timelessness of literary gems. From thrilling debuts that capture the spirit of today’s youth to enduring classics that have stood the test of time, this collection promises to ignite the imagination, provoke thought, and stir the soul.

Not Like Other Girls by Meredith Adamo

Cheats. Liars. Fakes. Friends? Not Like Other Girls is a breathtaking contemporary YA thriller – serious questions and hot romance in an irresistible twisty mystery. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, We Were Liars and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.

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The Love Interest by Helen Comerford

A swoony, speculative and entirely electric YA debut with a humorous and satirical take on the conventions of the superhero-verse, for fans of Michelle Quach’s Not Here To Be Liked and the Marvel Universe. It’s out June 4th, and a necessary addition to your winter TBR pile.

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Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin

How can Liz let go of the only life she has ever known and embrace a new one? Or is it possible that a life lived in reverse is no different from a life lived forward? From the acclaimed author of Sunday Times no. 1 bestseller Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, comes a YA novel of hope, love and redemption about Liz’s life after life. We know so many love this book, and this new edition of Zevin’s classic is a fantastic read.

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Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin

And we have another one by Gabrielle Zevin! Who are you at 16, if you can’t remember anything about your life since you were 12? Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac is a brilliant exploration of identity and love for YA readers. When a girl loses three-and-a-half years, she gets a chance to reinvent herself. After all, who is to say that everything has to stay the same? This is the new edition of this fantastic story!

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The Last Bloodcarver by Vanessa Le

When Nhika is caught using her bloodcarving abilities during a sham medical appointment, she’s captured by underground thugs and sold to an aristocratic family to heal the last witness of their father’s murder. But as Nhika delves deeper into their investigation amidst the glitz of Theumas’ wealthiest district, she begins to notice parallels between this job and her own dark past. This is riveting, compelling and the perfect YA fantasy read.

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Dancers of the Dawn by Zulekhá Afzal

Aasira can remember little of her life before the Temple, a school for dancers deep in the desert. She is one of the Temple’s elite students. Not only a dancer but the queen’s most powerful weapon: forced to use her powers to execute enemies of the crown. But when memories of the past begin to flood back, Aasira questions who she was before she came to the temple and whether she was truly born to kill. This will have you gripped from page one and reading late into the wee hours of the night. This is a must-add to your TBR pile. It’s out June 4th.

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