The Best Romance Teen & Young Adult Books 2024

1. I'll Meet You There (Paperback) by Heather Demetrios

I'll Meet You There

ISBN: 9781250080073 Condition: New Trade paperback Language: English Pages: 416 Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 416 p. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. Skylar Evans, seventeen, yearns to escape Creek View by attending art school, but after her mother's job loss puts her dream at risk, a rekindled friendship with Josh, who joined the Marines to get away then lost a leg in Afghanistan, and her job at the Paradise motel lead her to appreciate her home town.

2. Boys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots (Paperback)

"McDonald composes a fun summer read, examining the conflict between sticking to one's beliefs and learning the art of compromise." --Publishers Weekly Jenna may hail from the 'burbs of New Jersey, but Green Teen activism is her life. When she gets a chance to visit her hippie godmother, Susie, up in rural Canada, Jenna is psyched to commune with this nature she's heard about -- and the cute, plaid-wearing boys she's certain must roam there. But after some run-ins with local wildlife (a larger-than-life moose, Susie's sullen Goth stepdaughter, a hot but hostile boy named Reeve), Jenna gets the idea that her long-held ideals, like vegetarianism and conservation, don't play so well with this population of real outdoorsmen. A dusty survival guide offers amusing tips on navigating the wilderness, but can Jenna learn to navigate the turns of her heart?

"McDonald composes a fun summer read, examining the conflict between sticking to one’s beliefs and learning the art of compromise." —Publishers Weekly Jenna may hail from the ’burbs of New Jersey, but Green Teen activism is her life. When she gets a chance to visit her hippie godmother, Susie, up in rural Canada, Jenna is psyched to commune with this nature she’s heard about — and the cute, plaid-wearing boys she’s certain must roam there. But after some run-ins with local wildlife (a larger-than-life moose, Susie’s sullen Goth stepdaughter, a hot but hostile boy named Reeve), Jenna gets the idea that her long-held ideals, like vegetarianism and conservation, don’t play so well with this population of real outdoorsmen. A dusty survival guide offers amusing tips on navigating the wilderness, but can Jenna learn to navigate the turns of her heart?

3. Sorta Like a Rock Star (Paperback)

Amber Appleton lives in a bus. Ever since her mom's boyfriend kicked them out, Amber, her mom, and her totally loyal dog, Bobby Big Boy (aka Thrice B) have been camped out in the back of Hello Yellow (the school bus her mom drives). Still, Amber, the self-proclaimed princess of hope and girl of unyielding optimism, refuses to sweat the bad stuff. But when a fatal tragedy threatens Amber's optimism--and her way of life, can Amber continue to be the rock star of hope? With an oddball cast of characters, and a heartwarming, inspiring story, this novel unveils a beautifully beaten-up world of laughs, loyalty, and hard-earned hope. The world is Amber's stage, and Amber is, well...she's sorta like a rock star. True? True.

Juno meets Stargirl in this fresh, funny, and heartbreaking novel that inspired the major motion picture All Together Now. Amber Appleton lives in a bus. Ever since her mom's boyfriend kicked them out, Amber, her mom, and her totally loyal dog, Bobby Big Boy (aka Thrice B) have been camped out in the back of Hello Yellow (the school bus her mom drives). Still, Amber, the self-proclaimed princess of hope and girl of unyielding optimism, refuses to sweat the bad stuff. But when a fatal tragedy threatens Amber's optimism--and her way of life, can Amber continue to be the rock star of hope? With an oddball cast of characters, and a heartwarming, inspiring story, this novel unveils a beautifully beaten-up world of laughs, loyalty, and hard-earned hope. The world is Amber's stage, and Amber is, well...she's sorta like a rock star. True? True.

4. Walk of the Spirits (Paperback)

When Miranda Barnes first sees the sleepy town of St. Yvette, Louisiana, with its moss-draped trees, above-ground cemeteries, and her grandfather's creepy historic home, she realizes that life as she knew it is officially over. Almost immediately, there seems to be something cloying at her. Something lonely and sad and . . . very pressing. Even at school and in the group project she's been thrown into, she can't escape it. Whispers when she's alone, shadows when no one is there to make them, and a distant pleading voice that wakes her from sleep. The other members in Miranda's group project, especially handsome Etienne, can see that Miranda is in distress. She is beginning to understand that, like her grandfather before her, she has a special gift of communicating with spirits who still walk the town of St. Yvette. And no matter where she turns, Miranda feels bound by their whispered pleas for help . . . unless she can somehow find a way to bring them peace.

ISBN: 9780142410509 Condition: New Trade paperback Language: English Pages: 336 Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 336 p. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. From the author of" April Fools" comes a haunting, lyrical new novel of paranormal romance about a young woman with a special gift of communicating with the spirits who still walk around a small Louisiana town.

5. Kingdom of Exiles -- Maxym M. Martineau

Eragon meets Furyborn in this gripping first installment of an epic new YA fantasy series I will not fall. I will not flee. I will not break. As a Charmer, Leena Edenfrell can tame the rare magical beasts that inhabit her world. When she's falsely accused of using her magic to charm a human, she's exiled and forced to sell her beloved creatures to survive. It's heartbreaking work, but if she can just make it through the next week, she'll have everything she needs to prove her innocence and return to the only home she's ever known. That is, until she learns that the Charmer's Council has sent Noc, the realm's deadliest assassin, to find her. And Noc will stop at nothing until she's dead. Determined to evade capture, Leena offers the dangerous hunter a deal: four magical beasts in exchange for her life...beasts with powers strong enough to break the curse that's killed everyone he's ever loved. Noc needs Leena. Yet as these unlikely allies cross the realm in search of mythical creatures, Leena can't help but feel that Noc is hiding something--and that, no matter how hard she fights, her time may soon be running out. Thrilling, intense, and impossible to put down, Kingdom of Exiles is perfect for readers looking for: books like Sarah J. Maas' Kingdom of Ash and Kalyn Josephson's Storm Crow high fantasy with paranormal and romance elements multidimensional characters and expert world-building a unique premise and a plot to die for The Beast Charmer Series: Kingdom of Exiles The Frozen Prince (coming soon) Book 3 (coming soon) Author: Maxym M. Martineau Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Published: 03/03/2020 Pages: 480 Binding Type: Paperback Weight: 0.95lbs Size: 8.00h x 5.50w x 1.40d ISBN: 9781728213798 Age Range: 14-17

ISBN13: 9781728213798 ISBN10: 1728213797 Format: Paperback Author: Maxym M. Martineau Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Publication Date: 2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z Pages: 480

6. The Geek's Guide to Wizarding Mastery in One Epic Tome: The Complete Tale of Bryant Adams (Paperback)

Not all wizards were born to be heroes. This Epic Tome contains all four books in The Tale of Bryant Adams. Not all wizards were born to be heroes. Things not to do when you find out you're a wizard: #1 Do not destroy your apartment with magical fire. You WILL NOT get the security deposit back. #2 Do not form an alliance with the guy who is trying to murder you. This will end badly. #3 Do not drag the girl you're desperately in love with into your wizard mess. You risk her watching you fail miserably. #4 Under no circumstances should you get in the middle of an epic magical battle. Death will happen. Lots of death and bad things. This Epic Tome contains all four books in The Tale of Bryant Adams: How I Magically Messed Up My Life in Four Freakin' Days Seven Things Not to Do When Everyone's Trying to Kill You Three Simple Steps to Wizarding Domination Five Spellbinding Laws of International Larceny Praise for How I Magically Messed Up My Life in Four Freakin' Days "This is a magical, fast-paced, fantasy packed-with a lovely dose of modern day teen-ride." - Tonja "How I Magically Messed Up My Life in Four Freakin' Days by Megan O'Russell is the funniest book for teens/middle grade I have read in so long!" - M.W. "Megan O'Russell's heart-stopping magical adventures get better and better and I can't wait for her next one!" - Sherry Author Interview Why did you choose to write a fantasy book that heavily involves a cell phone? Phones are a huge part of everyday life. Smart phone are these tiny pieces of massive technology we use everyday without really thinking about how astounding they are. But what if phones could be used for more than just scrolling through social media? What if an entire magical library could be hidden in your pocket? I wanted modern convenience to meet magic in a new way. What does Bryant Adams bring to the world of wizards that readers haven't seen before? Bryant Adams is not your standard hero. He is not the chosen one, and the world may be doomed if he's in charge of saving us all. Bryant is a geek-the nerdy sidekick of the coolest kid in high school-who's trying really hard to survive being a wizard but is too terrified to talk to the girl of his dreams. He's just a boy trying to get through his teen years without too much emotional damage...and then magic happens. Who would enjoy this book? If you like humor with a touch of snark, romance with a hint of wit, and magic that might destroy the world as we know it, Bryant Adams is the wizard for you. The Tale of Bryant Adams is a humorous paranormal survival story told in four books following the misadventures of a teen in New York City who opens a seemingly non-magical fire app on a phone and causes epic chaos of modern wizard proportions. What follows is a hilarious romp through (and under) the streets of Manhattan. Get ready to laugh out loud as Bryant faces mythical beasts, legendary witches, and worst of all...the horrors of high school. The complete series of The Tale of Bryant Adams is now available, so get ready for a binge-worthy fantasy adventure!

Geek's Guide to Wizarding Mastery in One Epic Tome

7. Pre-Owned Wayward Son (Spanish Edition) (Paperback) 6073194714 9786073194716

La esperada continuaci n de Morir besando a Simon Snow, de Rainbow Rowell, la autora de Eleanor & Park. El Bestseller #1 instant neo del New York Times y la ansiosamente esperada secuela de Carry On. Esta historia es para los que quieren saber qu pasa con el Elegido despu s de que salve el mundo. Para los que sienten m s curiosidad por el segundo beso que por el primero. Simon Snow ha hecho todo lo que se supon a que hab a que hacer: vencer al malo, ganar la guerra... hasta se ha enamorado Simon y Baz ya pueden vivir felices y comer perdices... Pero entonces, por qu est Simon tirado en el sof ? Lo que necesita, seg n su mejor amiga, es un cambio de aires. Y as es como Simon, Penny, y Baz terminan cruzando el salvaje Oeste americano en un descapotable antiguo. Venga, Simon Snow. Aunque tu heroica misi n haya terminado, tu vida no ha hecho m s que empezar. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION THE HOTLY ANTICIPATED SEQUEL TO THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER CARRY ON Simon Snow is back and he's coming to America The story is supposed to be over. Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after... So why can't Simon Snow get off the couch? What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light. That's how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West. They find trouble, of course. (Dragons, vampires, skunk-headed things with shotguns.) And they get lost. They get so lost, they start to wonder whether they ever knew where they were headed in the first place. With Wayward Son, Rainbow Rowell has written a book for everyone who ever wondered what happened to the Chosen One after he saved the day. And a book for everyone who was ever more curious about the second kiss than the first. It's another helping of sour cherry scones with an absolutely decadent amount of butter. Come on, Simon Snow. Your hero's journey might be over - but your life has just begun.

Title: Wayward Son (Spanish Edition) Book Format: Paperback ISBN10: 6073194714 EAN: 9786073194716 Author: Rowell, Rainbow CONDITION - GOOD - Pre-Owned - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

8. Toxic Heart (Hardcover) by Theo Lawrence

9780385741620. New condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 353. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 353 p. Mystic City Trilogy. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. Aria believes she can bring together the warring elite and the magic-wielding mystics, save Mystic City, and win back Hunter's love but first she must risk everything to find the missing heart of a dead mystic that would give her untold powers.

The second MYSTIC CITY novel . . . it's Romeo & Juliet in a dystopic Manhattan. A city in flames. A trust betrayed. A perfect love destroyed. Has Aria lost Hunter, her one true love? Ever since rebellion broke out in Mystic City, pitting the ruling elite against the magic-wielding mystics, Aria has barely seen her boyfriend. Not surprising, since Hunter is the leader of the mystic uprising, and he'll do whatever it takes to win freedom for his people—even if that means using Aria. But Aria is no one's pawn. She believes she can bring the two warring sides together, save the city, and win back the Hunter she fell in love with. Before she can play peacemaker, though, Aria will need to find the missing heart of a dead mystic. The heart gives untold powers to whoever possesses it, but finding it means seeking out a fierce enemy whose deepest desire is for Aria to be gone—forever. "Recommended for dystopian fans."--School Library Journal

9. Pre-Owned Serendipity: Ten Romantic Tropes, Transformed (Hardcover) 1250780845 9781250780843

Love is in the air in Serendipity, a collection of stories inspired by romantic tropes and edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer. The secret admirer. The fake relationship. The matchmaker. From stories of first love, unrequited love, love that surprises, love that's been there all along, 10 of the brightest and award-winning authors writing YA have taken on some of your favorite romantic tropes, embracing them and turning them on their heads. Readers will fall for this collection of stories that celebrate love at its most humorous, inclusive, heart-expanding, and serendipitous. Contributors include Elise Bryant, Elizabeth Eulberg, Leah Johnson, Anna-Marie McLemore, Marissa Meyer, Sandhya Menon, Julie Murphy, Caleb Roehrig, Sarah Winifred Searle, and Abigail Hing Wen.

Title: Serendipity: Ten Romantic Tropes, Transformed Book Format: Hardcover ISBN10: 1250780845 EAN: 9781250780843 Author: Bryant, Elise; Eulberg, Elizabeth CONDITION - GOOD - Pre-Owned - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.