The Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead is a hit. It combines action, romance, and vampire lore in an engaging way. Another one is Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz, which has an interesting take on vampire society.
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer is super popular. It's got a lot of fans for its romantic vampire story.
Well, there's The Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine. It's known for its unique setting and diverse characters. Also, Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber is quite popular among YA readers for its charming and mysterious plot.
One popular vampire romance YA novel is 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer. It follows the relationship between Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, a vampire. Another is 'Vampire Academy' by Richelle Mead which has a complex world of vampires and their guardians. And 'The Vampire Diaries' novels by L. J. Smith also feature exciting vampire romance plots.
Some unique vampire YA novels include 'The House of Night' series by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. It has an interesting premise where a girl is marked to become a vampire and attends a special school for vampires. 'Half Bad' by Sally Green also involves vampires in a unique way. It's about a boy who is half - white witch and half - black witch (where black witches are considered more like vampires in terms of being feared), and his journey in a world full of magic and danger.
In 2022, 'Ophelia After All' was a notable YA novel. It's about a girl named Ophelia who discovers things about herself and her sexuality. It's a heartwarming story about self - discovery and acceptance. 'Tokyo Dreaming' is another one. It's a sequel and continues the story of a girl in Tokyo dealing with family, love, and her own dreams in a different culture.
Well, 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' is a great YA novel. It's about a boy who discovers he's a demigod and has to go on all kinds of quests. 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth is quite popular too. In a world divided into factions, the main character has to find her place. Also, 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green, a heart - wrenching story about two teens with cancer.
Some 2017 YA novels that are worth mentioning are 'They Both Die at the End' by Adam Silvera. It has a unique premise where two boys receive a call that they will die that day and they decide to spend their last day together. 'Dear Martin' by Nic Stone is also important. It tackles the topic of racial profiling and justice. And 'The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue' by Mackenzi Lee, which is a historical - fiction - adventure - love - story all in one, full of fun and diverse characters.
Typically, there is a lot of drama and conflict. In 'The Vampire Academy', there's conflict between different vampire clans and also the struggle of the main characters to fit in and survive. Also, the settings can be quite diverse, from normal high - school settings like in 'Twilight' to more elaborate vampire - only worlds as in some other novels.
Some popular ones could be 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. It's a classic that introduced many of the common vampire tropes we know today. Another might be 'Interview with the Vampire' by Anne Rice, which delved deep into the psyche of vampires. And 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer was also extremely popular, especially among young adults, with its own take on vampire lore and a love story intertwined.
Some popular ya graphic novels include 'Speak: The Graphic Novel' which tackles important issues like sexual assault in a powerful way. Another is 'Nimona' with its unique story of a shape - shifting girl and her adventures in a medieval - like world.
One popular contemporary YA novel is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It tells a poignant love story between two teenagers with cancer. Another is 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth, set in a dystopian society where people are divided into factions based on their personalities. 'Thirteen Reasons Why' by Jay Asher is also well - known, though it's a rather dark exploration of a girl's reasons for suicide.
Well, there are several indie ya novels that have gained a following. 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' is a classic indie ya novel. It delves deep into the life of a high - school freshman, Charlie, as he navigates through friendship, love, and mental health issues. It has a very relatable and poignant narrative. 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs is another interesting one, with its blend of strange photos and a unique story about a group of children with special abilities.