Young Adult Fiction is about 30% of my reading each year, and I love the character depth and coming-of-age growth. Below are 7 Young Adult Fiction novels that broke my heart, in the best possible way. I’d recommend these books for readers who enjoy: 7 Young Adult Fiction Recommendations An absolute gut punch of a story,Continue reading “Young Adult Fiction That Broke My Heart”
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The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings
The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings gave a view of womanhood and motherhood through the eyes of a dystopian and magical world, told from a character who is at critical juncture in her life.
More Than You’ll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez
More Than You’ll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez was an interesting dual-timeline crime mystery, told from dual POVs. The first is a woman at the center of a two-husband double life, Lore, and the second is a true crime blogger, Cassie.
We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story by Simu Liu
This year has given us celebrity memoir gold and We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story by Simu Liu is no exception. I loved it so much!
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
It’s no secret that I love Tiffany D. Jackson and have been eagerly waiting for her latest book, The Weight of Blood, to release. It did not disappoint! It has her classic YA horror style and, of course, a systemic issue in the spotlight.
Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola is a witty and heartwarming romance novel that was absolutely FUN to read.
The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa
The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa is a lighthearted romantic comedy that has the charm of a fake dating trope without the frenemies bits.
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka was incredibly hard to put down and I kept finding any excuse to keep reading it.
Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe
Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe was a powerful coming-of-age debut that I keep thinking about. It’s set in the southside of Chicago during the late nineties, in the Robert Taylor Homes.
Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson was both tense and heartbreaking, which I am coming to find is a specialty of the author. In this novel we meet Claudia, a teenager in Washington D.C. who is trying to find her missing friend, Monday.