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My Bookshelf

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Some of the best YA books I've read
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Fantasy/Sci-Fi

 
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Feels like a knockoff of the Hunger Games and Shatter Me at the beginning, but it's actually really good, so don't give up on the book because it's boring at the start. I recommend reading Powerful right after Reckless, a lot more will make sense in ...
The Powerless book series by Lauren Roberts
 
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Every book is interesting in it's own way, the 4th and 5th books in the series are the saddest. The storyline is fast and action packed.
Gone series by Michael Grant
 
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A classic, the 3rd book is the best, read the books before watching the movie. The movies leave out a lot of the details.
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
 
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Long series but very quick paced, slightly cringey.
Shatter Me Series by Tahereh Mafi
 
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The whole series is amazing, I recommend finding the original fairytales for reference. It's cool how Marissa Meyers twisted the classic tales into this series.
The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyers

Sad

 
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Make sure you have tissues when reading the second half of this book, it gets sad quick. The four different perspectives make the book complete.
This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp
 
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I love how the book incorporates mental health awareness, the topic isn't included in many books.
Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow
 
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A classic, I love the point of view from death, it makes the book very unique.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

John Green

YA author

 
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Paper Towns is extremely sad, funny, and interesting; all at the same time. It makes you think hard about the clues that Margo gives.
Paper Towns by John Green
 
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One of the best books by John Green. Like all of his books, it's funny and sad. Alaska adds a crazier aspect to the plot.
Looking for Alaska : John Green
 
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The ending is super sad, it's a great book for meaningful quotes. Definitely read the book before watching the movie. There's also lot's of fandoms for people who like those.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
 
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Funny and sad at the same time.
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
 
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Colin is a thoughtful character, hearing about all of the Katherines is interesting
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

Holly Jackson

Murder mystery author

 
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Very interesting series, includes a lot of plot twists. It's cool how Holly Jackson shows Pip's capstone notes in the first book and later her texts in the third book and prequel.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series by Holly Jackson
 
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The book is fast paced, especially for a singular setting.
Five Survive by Holly Jackson, Paperback
 
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The best book by this author, includes lots of suspense.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
 
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Wouldn't recommend reading when alone at night
Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson

Karen M. McManus

Murder mystery author

 
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Plot twists, also Jake sucks
One Of Us Is Lying Series by Karen M. McManus
 
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The plot twist were crazy and unexpected
Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus
 
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Slightly creepy
The Cousins by Karen M. McManus
 
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Feels a bit dark, but overall an amazing book
Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
 
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My favourite book from this author
Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus
 
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There were a lot of interesting revelations
You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus