Some libraries have digital collections that include graphic novels available for free borrowing. You can check with your local library to see if they offer an e - lending service for graphic novels. Additionally, some independent authors may post their graphic novels for free on their personal websites.
I'd recommend 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth. It's set in a dystopian society where people are divided into different factions based on their personalities. The main character, Tris, discovers secrets about her world and herself. Another great one is 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' by Stephen Chbosky. It's a coming - of - age story that deals with themes like friendship, mental health, and first love.
Definitely 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It's about two teenagers, Hazel and Augustus, who fall in love while dealing with serious illness. It's a very moving and beautiful love story. Another good one is 'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell. It shows the budding love between two misfit teens, Eleanor and Park, in the 1980s.
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is an excellent 2017 fiction for young adults. It deals with the important topic of police brutality and racial inequality through the eyes of a young girl, Starr. Starr witnesses the shooting of her unarmed friend by a police officer and has to find her voice to speak out about it, all while dealing with the normal pressures of being a teenager.
The 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling is also highly recommended. It takes readers on a magical adventure with Harry, Ron, and Hermione at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
One of the top ones is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It has a strong female lead and an intense dystopian setting that really hooks young adults. 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth is also popular. It's set in a world where people are divided into different factions based on their personalities. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green is a great choice too. It's a heart - wrenching love story about two teenagers with cancer.
Adults can get free comic books on rare occasions. Maybe through giveaways by comic book companies on their websites or as part of community outreach programs. But you have to keep an eye out for such opportunities.
One great free short story for young adults is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's a thought - provoking story that shows how blindly following traditions can be dangerous.
Definitely 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. It tells the story of two boys, Aristotle and Dante, and their deepening friendship that has elements of bisexuality as they grow and discover themselves. The book is beautifully written, with themes of family, identity, and friendship intertwined with the budding romantic feelings between the two characters.