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Long Way Down

Long Way Down is a 2017 young adult novel in verse by American author Jason Reynolds, widely notable for its real-time s...

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8.4 Great

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The Poet X

The Poet X is a 2018 young adult novel-in-verse by Elizabeth Acevedo, notable for winning the National Book Award and ex...

Contemporary Standalone 2010S Verse Novel

8.0 Great

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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is a 2015 young adult novel by American author Becky Albertalli that won the William C...

Contemporary Standalone Romance Lgbtq+

7.6 Good

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Looking for Alaska

Looking for Alaska is the debut young adult novel by American author John Green, published in 2005 and winner of the 200...

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7.5 Good

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Eleanor & Park

Eleanor & Park is a 2012 young adult romance novel by American author Rainbow Rowell, notable for its 1980s setting and...

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7.5 Good

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They Both Die at the End

They Both Die at the End is a 2017 young adult novel by Adam Silvera, notable for its premise of two boys living their f...

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7.5 Good

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I Am the Messenger

I Am the Messenger is a 2002 young adult novel by Markus Zusak, notable for following a young cab driver who receives my...

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7.5 Good

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Clap When You Land

Clap When You Land is a 2020 young adult novel-in-verse by Elizabeth Acevedo, notable for exploring the aftermath of a p...

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7.5 Good

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Fangirl

Fangirl is a 2013 young adult coming-of-age novel by American author Rainbow Rowell that heavily explores themes of fan...

Contemporary Standalone College Coming Of Age

7.4 Good

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The Black Flamingo

*The Black Flamingo* is a 2020 young adult novel written in verse by British-Cypriot author Dean Atta, following a mixed...

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7.4 Good

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On the Come Up

On the Come Up is a 2019 young adult novel by Angie Thomas, notable for following a teenage aspiring rapper and serving...

Contemporary Standalone Hip Hop 2010S

7.3 Good

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With the Fire on High

With the Fire on High is a 2019 young adult novel by Elizabeth Acevedo, notable for portraying a teenage mother in Phila...

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7.3 Good

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Hoot

*Hoot* is a 2002 young adult mystery novel by Carl Hiaasen, recognized as a Newbery Honor book for its comedic take on F...

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7.3 Good

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I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter is a 2017 young adult novel by Erika L. Sanchez, a National Book Award finalist e...

Contemporary Standalone Grief 2010S

7.2 Good

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Cemetery Boys

*Cemetery Boys* is a 2020 paranormal young adult novel by Aiden Thomas, notable for its transgender Latinx protagonist a...

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7.2 Good

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Felix Ever After

*Felix Ever After* is a 2020 young adult novel by American author Kacen Callender that explores a Black transgender teen...

Contemporary Romance Lgbtq+ Transgender

7.2 Good

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Will Grayson, Will Grayson

Will Grayson, Will Grayson is a 2010 young adult novel co-authored by American writers John Green and David Levithan, no...

Contemporary Standalone Romance Lgbtq+

7.1 Good

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The Rest of Us Just Live Here

*The Rest of Us Just Live Here* is a 2015 young adult novel by Patrick Ness that subverts the "chosen one" trope by focu...

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7.1 Good

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Grown

*Grown* is a 2020 young adult novel by American author Tiffany D. Jackson that examines the dark realities of grooming a...

Contemporary Standalone Thriller Grooming

7.0 Good

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The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

*The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School* is a 2022 young adult novel by Mexican-American author Sonora Reyes that tackl...

Contemporary Standalone Romance Lgbtq+

6.9 Fair