For young adults, 'The Gilded Wolves' by Roshani Chokshi is a great 2019 fiction read. It has a diverse cast of characters, a heist - like plot set in a richly detailed Parisian world filled with magic, and a lot of twists and turns.
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.
I think 'The Sun Is Also a Star' was quite popular in 2016. Its exploration of love, family, and immigration made it resonate with a lot of young adult readers. Another popular one was 'Scythe'. The unique concept of a world without natural death and the role of the scythes really caught people's attention.
Definitely 'Twilight'. It has vampires and werewolves and a love triangle that many young adults were drawn to. The story of Bella and Edward's love was very popular. Another popular one is 'The Maze Runner'. The mystery of the maze and the boys trying to escape kept readers on the edge of their seats.
The 'Harry Potter' series is extremely popular. It's a magical world full of wizards, witches, and adventures that has captured the hearts of millions of young adults. Another popular one is 'The Maze Runner'. It has a thrilling plot with a group of boys trapped in a maze trying to find a way out.
One great young adults science fiction book is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It's set in a dystopian future where teens are forced to fight to the death in an arena. Another is 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth. It presents a society divided into factions based on different virtues. And 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is also a classic, following a child prodigy in a military training for an interstellar war.
Another good option is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling. It takes readers into a magical world full of adventure, friendship and the battle between good and evil.
'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell is also a wonderful choice. It tells the story of two misfit teenagers who fall in love on the school bus. The book beautifully captures the awkwardness, the first love, and the family issues that many young adults can relate to.
The 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak is an excellent choice. Set in Nazi Germany, it tells the story of a young girl who steals books and the relationships she forms during that dark time. It gives a unique perspective on the war and the power of words.
Some popular must-reads for young adults include 'The Hunger Games' series by Suzanne Collins. It's full of action, adventure, and thought-provoking themes.