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Ten Books To Read To Get Into YA

Ten Books To Read To Get Into YA

April 12, 2016 Posted by angelreads Features, Top Ten Tuesday 14 Comments

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Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list that members at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. All bloggers are then welcomed to join. This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is: Top Ten Books For Every X To Read. I picked the X of – people who want to read YA; young adult.

When I first started to read YA, when I was 12/13 it was all to do with Vampires, Werewolves and Angel’s – I was 12 when the first Twilight movie came out so it was when the movement was strong. I have put a list together in different genre for those people who want to read YA and don’t really know where to start. 

These are in no order, but to me a good indication on where to start in the big world of YA. Sometimes I have an author instead of a book, because I think any of their books will do. 

Books To Read YA1

Contemporary:
John Green: Any books by John Green is a good way to start in contemporary, it’s how I started and I think they are easy to read and understand. I love Looking for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars. 

Morgan Matson: She is a newer author to me, even though I have been reading her books for over 2 years. She books with hurt, but they are quite beautiful. Book Review: Since You’ve Been Gone. My review on The Unexpected Everything will be up soon too – hint – I loved it. 

Stephanie Perkins: Her books are fluffy, cute and they always out me in the a good mood. 

Books To Read YA2

Fantasy
The Winner’s Trilogy by Maire Rutkoski: Okay this is my favourite fantasy trilogy – even though it’s not really fantasy, but it is. It’s all confusing – just read it. The Winner’s Curse | The Winner’s Crime | The Winner’s Kiss

Percy Jackson World: So this again is a little round about on fantasy – however I feel that when trying to get people into fantasy and giving them a big 600 page+ fantasy book with lots of world building would deter them. However, if they start off with the Percy Jackson books, they are on a good start as the books go on the characters get older. 

Books To Read YA3

Urban Fantasy
The Mortal Insturments by Cassandra Clare: I know this isn’t the first books in the world, however they are modern-ish, easy to read and both males and females will enjoy it. 
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead: This is how I got into reading YA. There is killing, romance and everything in between. 

Books To Read YA4

Science Fiction
Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer: A world that isn’t too heavily complicated, with cyborgs and androids, theses books are so fun to read. 

These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner: This is such a good read for those who like science fiction and space – I cannot wait to read more. 

That is this for this week! What would you recommend for people trying to get into YA? Do we share anything the same? Let’s Chat. 

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  • Cait @ Paper Fury
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    April 12, 2016 at 8:55 PM

    Ahhh these are SUCH good picks. I LOVE IT. :’) Although I’m curious to why you say The Winner’s Curse isn’t fantasy? XD I’m reading The Winner’s Kiss right now and asfjdklsafsd ALL THE FEELS. *hyperventilates quietly* Oh oh and John Green and Cassandra Clare are definitely CLASSIC needs for all YA readers to at least try. Also Suzanne Collins. 😀

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    • angelreads
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      April 12, 2016 at 9:04 PM

      ITt is but it isn’t – it doesn’t have any ‘magic’ per say. So I feel if I say it’s full fantasy people will expect that, you get me? You are going to die. I tried to keep my review spoiler free, but damn it was hard haha. I could have written so much more.

      Yes, they don’t have to like them, but they have to try. I forgot about The Hunger Games..opps hah.
      Thanks for the comment.

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  • Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
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    April 12, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    Yes, there are now so many wonderful YA books, from every genre. Thanks for sharing these.

    http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2016/04/inspiring-books-about-inspiring-people.html

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  • Giovanna
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    April 13, 2016 at 1:13 AM

    You have some really great picks on this top ten! I really loved reading The Vampire Academy series. I would also recommend Looking For Alaska and Anna and The French Kiss. I can’t wait to get my hands on The Unexpected Everything. It sounds SO GOOD! 😀
    My TTT.

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    • angelreads
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      April 13, 2016 at 3:10 PM

      I adored VA – so it had to be on my list haha. Looking for Alaska is prop by favourite John Green. Hope you enjoy The Unexpected everything as much as I did. Thanks for commenting.

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  • Lauren
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    April 13, 2016 at 3:58 AM

    I loved Anna, The Winner’s Curse and Cinder!! I really need to jump on the Cassandra Claire bandwagon – I have literally only read one of her books that she co wrote with Holly Black! Great list!

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    • angelreads
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      April 13, 2016 at 3:11 PM

      Yes read Cassie! haha. I push everyone to read her haha. Thanks for commenting.

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  • JJ
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    April 13, 2016 at 4:33 AM

    Love the Percy Jackson books, it’s one of my favourite series.
    My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2016/04/12/top-ten-tuesday-52/

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  • BookSophisticate
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    April 13, 2016 at 9:13 AM

    Just finished the Starbound Trilogy. Love them!

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  • Mica
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    April 13, 2016 at 10:29 AM

    Percy Jackson is everything that’s good with the world! And it’s a perfect start of the fantasy genre, I agree.
    I was never able to get into John Green books myself but I can appreciate his clever writing 🙂

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  • Lisa @ Lost in Literature
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    April 13, 2016 at 12:19 PM

    These are FANTASTIC picks!!!! Definitely 100% stand behind Morgan Matson and Stephanie Perkins for Contemps. I’m a total contemporary reader, so I love those ladies!!! I’d also recommend Kasie West, Rainbow Rowell and Sarah Dessen. I still need to read The Winner’s Trilogy. I KNOW! I really need to get on that. I LOVED the Lunar Chronicles!!! Such an amazing list! ♥

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    • angelreads
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      April 13, 2016 at 3:12 PM

      Thank you! Ohh I forgot about Kasie West – she is pretty amazing. Yes you need to read them! My love for those books are crazy. Thanks for commenting.

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  • Carrie
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    April 14, 2016 at 6:33 AM

    Anna and the French Kiss is on my list to read in the next couple of days & I’m determined to read The Lunar Chronicles this year! My TTT

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    • Carrie
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      April 14, 2016 at 6:58 AM

      argh. I gave you the wrong link. Here’s the correct one – My TTT

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