The 'In可视系列' by Fleur Beale is also popular. It deals with real - life issues that young people face in a New Zealand setting, like family problems and growing up, all wrapped up in engaging fictional stories. The books in this series are very relatable for young adults in New Zealand.
Sure. 'Maddigan's Fantasia' by Margaret Mahy is a great choice. It has an exciting adventure story that young adults would enjoy.
'The Changeover' by Margaret Mahy is another one. It has elements of magic and mystery, which are very appealing to young adults. It's set in New Zealand and the local context adds to the charm of the story.
'The Poet X' by Elizabeth Acevedo is also a good new realistic fiction book for young adults. It's written in verse and tells the story of a girl finding her voice through poetry while dealing with family, religion, and her own identity.
Sure. 'An Ember in the Ashes' series by Sabaa Tahir is quite popular among young adults. It has a great mix of action, adventure, and a touch of romance in a fantasy world. Another good one is 'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo. It features a group of misfits on a heist in a complex fantasy setting. 'Shadow and Bone' by the same author is also a great read for young adults.
Sure. 'One of Us Is Next' by Karen M. McManus is a great new release. It's a mystery thriller that will keep young adults on the edge of their seats. Another one is 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' by Suzanne Collins. It's a prequel to 'The Hunger Games' series and gives a lot of backstory. And 'Fevered Star' by Rebecca Roanhorse is also good. It's a fantasy book with strong characters and an interesting plot.
Sure. 'The Fault in Our Stars' is a well - known and great realistic fiction book for young adults. It deals with the heavy topic of cancer in a way that is both heart - breaking and inspiring for young readers. 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' is also wonderful. It's about a gay teen coming to terms with his identity and dealing with the challenges of high school life. Another one is 'Thirteen Reasons Why', which although controversial, does a good job of exploring issues like bullying and teen suicide from a different perspective.
Yes. 'They Both Die at the End' by Adam Silvera is a great choice. It has gay characters and explores themes like friendship, love, and living in the moment. Another one is 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' which was later made into the movie 'Love, Simon'. It's a relatable story about a closeted gay teen trying to come out in a high - school setting.
Sure. 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas is a really cool new(ish) young adult fiction. It deals with important issues like racism and police brutality in a very engaging way. Another one is 'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo. It has a great group of characters on an exciting adventure. And 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi is also cool, with a richly imagined fantasy world.
Sure. 'The Hunger Games' series by Suzanne Collins is still quite popular among young adults and is a relatively new addition to the fiction world for this age group. It's set in a dystopian future where teenagers are forced to fight to the death in an arena. Another great one is 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' series by Rick Riordan. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day adventures of a young demigod Percy Jackson.
One of the top picks would be 'Ghost Boys' by Jewell Parker Rhodes. It's a story about a young boy who is killed by a police officer and how he becomes a 'ghost boy' observing the aftermath. It's a very relevant and impactful urban fiction for young adults. Also, 'Patron Saints of Nothing' by Randy Ribay is a good choice. It's about a Filipino - American teen who travels to the Philippines to learn about his cousin's death and in the process, discovers a lot about urban life there and the political situation.
One of the best is 'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo. It has a diverse cast of characters and a heist plot set in a world with different kinds of magic. Also, 'An Ember in the Ashes' by Sabaa Tahir has magic within its military - like setting and a story of a slave girl and a soldier boy. The magic in these books is really exciting for young adults.
Yes. 'Looking for Alaska' by John Green is a heartbreaking YA book. It deals with themes of loss, love, and the search for meaning. The events in the story, especially towards the end, are really sad. 'Before I Fall' by Lauren Oliver is another one. The main character relives the same day over and over again until she figures out how to make things right, and in the process, there are a lot of heart - breaking revelations. 'We Were Liars' by E. Lockhart is also a great option. The mystery and the family secrets that unfold are quite sad and will leave young adult readers with a heavy heart.