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Contemporary YA is kind of my thing. Throw in some romance and I'm hooked. BUT not all YA contemp novels are created equally... and some of those potentially great love stories fall flat. Luckily, I'm here to point you in the direction of a few that didn't disappoint!
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The Catastrophic History of You and Me by Jess Rothenberg
Rothenberg's debut surprised me... I wasn't really expecting, or looking for depth, but that's what I ended up finding. And the characters have just sort of stuck around in my head. Loved it!
Rothenberg's debut surprised me... I wasn't really expecting, or looking for depth, but that's what I ended up finding. And the characters have just sort of stuck around in my head. Loved it!
Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally
To be honest, I've always kind of hated football. Luckily, Kenneally writes a pretty fantastic love story - and you don't have to care about football one bit to fall for this book.
Stay by Deb Caletti
This is my favorite Deb Caletti book, hands down. I adored the comparison of the main character's past unhealthy relationship to new, healthy one that develops throughout the novel.
Saving June by Hannah Harrington
Why are road trips so damn amazing? The music and romance in this book kept me glued to its pages.
Why are road trips so damn amazing? The music and romance in this book kept me glued to its pages.
Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley
This book is so romantic to me. Some of my all time favorite quotes originate within its pages as well.
This book is so romantic to me. Some of my all time favorite quotes originate within its pages as well.
The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
I'm pretty sure I almost hyperventilated while reading this book. Such a powerful novel in general, but it features a pretty steamy romance as well.
I'm pretty sure I almost hyperventilated while reading this book. Such a powerful novel in general, but it features a pretty steamy romance as well.
Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
My favorite part of this romantic plot line was the humor... I was officially in love with Roger by the end of the book.
My favorite part of this romantic plot line was the humor... I was officially in love with Roger by the end of the book.
The DUFF by Kody Keplinger
Love/Hate relationships usually suck in real life, but Keplinger made me want one anyway. Plus the romantic lead bears a happy resemblance to Logan Echolls (in my mind at least).
Love/Hate relationships usually suck in real life, but Keplinger made me want one anyway. Plus the romantic lead bears a happy resemblance to Logan Echolls (in my mind at least).
Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols
I don't think Echols will ever write a romance that I love more than this one. I think John After is my ultimate book boy crush... Gotta love a man in uniform!
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Oh, St. Clair. There aren't even words for you
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Also, in writing this post, I've realized that most of my favorites are a bit old... Do you have any titles (recent or older) that you recommend I pick up???
I did a list of contemporary reads, and The Sky is Everywhere made it to mine, too. There are no words to describe that book. I could gush about it for days.
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The only one of these I've read is 'The Sky is Everywhere' which was my favourite read of 2010. A couple of others are sitting on my shelf, waiting. I'll have to check some of these out!
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ReplyDeleteI also loved The Duff, great choice!
I'm also your newest follower :) Here is my choice...
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I have to admit, I don't tend to read a lot of contemporary YA, but I have heard a lot of good things about some of the books on your list - maybe I should give them a go!
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Tara @ Hey, Tara
I'm so into YA Contemporary right now that I almost can't read anything else. It doesn't interest me. I'm in a mood or something. I've read most of the books on your list but a few I haven't so I'm deffo putting them on my list because I need something new!
ReplyDeleteI'm embarrassed to admit that I haven't read a single book on your list but 6 of the our on my TBR list. Graffiti Moon is staring me in the face right this minute, maybe that's a sign...
ReplyDeleteBesides Anna (ST. CLAIRRRR) most of these books are on my TBR list! I really need to read more cont YA, I love it so much! Great picks!
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Agnieszka @ Nook of Books
My YA choices are older than yours! But I would throw in Stargirl and Speak for your consideration.
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I adored a bunch of these! I read Stay recently and really enjoyed it. I also LOVE Amy & Roger and Going Too Far. Great list!
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I loved Stay as well... good list!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've only read Stay and Anna, but I own every single other book on this list! I should be ashamed of myself! I would add If I Stay/Where She Went and The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight to this list if it were mine! Happy Reading
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I haven't read any of these, but I have heard some great things about them.
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Oh I love your list!
ReplyDeleteSt. Clair is so swoony. I have a hard time deciding who I like more -- him or Cricket.
If I had to recommend or add any -- I would say anything by Sarah Dessen. She's like the queen of contemporary YA with romance.
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ReplyDeleteThe Catastrophic History of You and Me sounded great but I haven't heard much about it, glad to know someone enjoyed maybe I'll pick that one up.
ReplyDeleteAnd if you haven't tried it yet Ditched is a great YA Contemp- Rom just out in January.
Want to check out my list? http://epiphanyrenee.blogspot.com/2012/03/top-10-classic-books.html
I loved The DUFF, The Sky is Everywhere and Anna and the French Kiss! I'll have to check out the other ones on your list. Here's my Top Ten Tuesday post
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