Well, 'Dumplin'' by Julie Murphy has elements of teen romance. Willowdean, the main character, has a love interest while also dealing with body image issues and competing in a pageant. 'Pride and Prejudice' can also be considered a great influence on modern teen romances. Its themes of love, first impressions, and social class are still relevant today. And 'The Sun Is Also a Star' by Nicola Yoon is a great modern teen romance as it weaves together the story of two teens from different backgrounds who meet and fall in love in a single day.
I think 'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell is among the best. It shows the relationship between two misfit teens, Eleanor, who has a difficult home life, and Park, a quiet boy. Their love story is beautifully written. 'Fangirl' by the same author is also good. It's about Cath, a fangirl who falls for a boy while dealing with college and her love for a fictional series. Also, 'Anna and the French Kiss' by Stephanie Perkins is a popular modern teen romance with its charming story set in Paris.
The 'Vampire Academy' series by Richelle Mead is also great. It follows Rose Hathaway, a Dhampir (half - vampire, half - human), and her relationship with Dimitri Belikov while they are at a school for vampires and Dhampirs. There are complex relationships, battles against evil vampires, and a lot of teen angst.
One of the best teen romance novels is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It tells the story of Hazel and Augustus, two teens with cancer who fall in love. Their relationship is beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.
One of the best is 'Alex Rider' series by Anthony Horowitz. It follows the adventures of a teenage spy. Another great one is 'Gallagher Girls' series which features a school for girl spies. And 'CHERUB' series is also quite popular, with its own unique take on teen spies.
I highly recommend 'Red, White & Royal Blue'. It's a story of a relationship between the son of the US President and a British prince. It's modern, funny and full of heart. 'Since You've Been Gone' is also good. It's about a girl who gets a list from her best friend that changes her summer and her love life. And 'Six of Crows' has some great teen relationships within its action - packed plot.
For me, 'The Fault in Our Stars' is at the top. It's a very emotional and beautiful love story between two ill teens. Their love is so pure and the way they face life together is inspiring. Another good one is 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' as it has that light - hearted, girly - feel romance that many teen girls can relate to. 'Eleanor & Park' is also great. The way it describes the first love between the two main characters is really touching.
Well, these novels often provide an escape for teen readers. Take 'Eleanor & Park'. It shows two teens from different backgrounds coming together. Teens reading it can understand that love doesn't care about social differences. And in 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda', it helps teens who might be struggling with their identity see that they can find love and acceptance. These books also influence how teens view relationships in real life, as they learn about communication, respect, and the importance of being true to oneself through the characters in the romance novels.
One of the best 2020 teen novels is 'Concrete Rose' by Angie Thomas. It's a prequel to 'The Hate U Give' and delves into the backstory of Starr's father. Another great one is 'Clap When You Land' by Elizabeth Acevedo. It tells the story of two girls who are connected by a tragic plane crash. And 'You Should See Me in a Crown' by Leah Johnson is also a top pick. It's about a girl running for prom queen in a bid to get a scholarship.
One of the well - known 1999 best selling teen romance novels was 'She's All That' which was later made into a movie. It had a great plot that appealed to teen audiences, with the classic story of a makeover and unexpected love.
The 'CHERUB' series is great. It has a really interesting concept where kids are trained as spies. They go on various missions, and it shows how they use their wits and skills. 'The Naturals' is also a cool one. The teens in this book have natural abilities like reading people, which they use to solve crimes, much like spies would. It's a page - turner for sure.
For teen readers, 'The Distance from Me to You' by Marina Gessner is a great choice. It has a touch of amnesia in the story that blends well with the teen romance. Another is 'The Fill - In Boyfriend' by Kasie West. It has a plot that involves some memory - related twists in the romance. And 'When Dimple Met Rishi' by Sandhya Menon also has elements that could be considered amnesia - like in the context of how the characters understand each other's pasts in the romance.