Recommend some YA lit

[fumbalina]

My favorite YA tend to be dystopian, so have probably too much sadness. I love everything by Rick Riordan, liked the first five Pretty Little Liars books, The Chronicles of Berenfell, and various other series.

I recently read a book titled ReVamped which was about a teenager being turned into a vampire. I don't recall the author but it was a fun light read.


For easy mindless reading I do like Stephenie Plum books by Janet Evanovich. I also like the entire Myth series by Robert Lynn Aspirin, though if you do not like puns they probably will not read well.

Forum feel good reading I often go back to Dragon riders of Pern, although they can tug at heartstrings. I also like The Warlock in Spite of Himself by Christopher Stasheff. Stasheff also has a Wizard in Rhyme that I love.

Once I read those I find myself wanting to read Terry Brooks especially The Magic Kingdom of Landover series. This is a little darker but ultimately leaves me feeling happy.

[somersault72]

The Princess Diaries. I'm only half kidding.

[papie]

I just finished The Royal We and loved it. I daydreamed my way through it like a teenager, lol. Now I want to get drunk and have wild sex with prince Harry.

[lostlenore]

I liked a few of the books other people suggested, like Royal We and the selection series. I also recommend the Graceling series by Kristin Cashore. I liked those so much I actually re-read them last year.

[candreco]

Jun 14, 2016 22:44:36 GMT -5 gozf said:

This isn't YA, but....

When I was at the beach, I read a Nora Roberts book that was about good witches saving the universe from bad witches, and it was so stupid, but I was 173% riveted.

Nora Roberts!!! What's next, Danielle Steele?!?!

ETA: it was called Stars of Fortune. I am so ashamed I liked it.

The second book came out yesterday

Nora Roberts is my favorite mindless read author. Still can't stand Danielle Steele though!

[OG Jo]

My favorite book of all time that I make EVERYONE in my life read is Summer Sisters by Judy Blume. It's not YA, but... Judy Blume!

[gozf]

Jun 15, 2016 8:52:02 GMT -5 candreco said:

Jun 14, 2016 22:44:36 GMT -5 gozf said:

This isn't YA, but....

When I was at the beach, I read a Nora Roberts book that was about good witches saving the universe from bad witches, and it was so stupid, but I was 173% riveted.

Nora Roberts!!! What's next, Danielle Steele?!?!

ETA: it was called Stars of Fortune. I am so ashamed I liked it.

The second book came out yesterday

Nora Roberts is my favorite mindless read author. Still can't stand Danielle Steele though!

Did it? Omg, I have to buy it.

[candreco]

Jun 15, 2016 8:53:35 GMT -5 gozf said:

Jun 15, 2016 8:52:02 GMT -5 candreco said:

The second book came out yesterday

Nora Roberts is my favorite mindless read author. Still can't stand Danielle Steele though!

Did it? Omg, I have to buy it.

Bay of Sighs, just in time for beach season!

[lust2hart]

Jun 14, 2016 22:27:04 GMT -5 frenchies said:

I love all the books by Tamora Pierce. Her Alanna series is great (girl disguised as a boy to become a knight) and doesn't have anything really sad until the 4th book. Then there are a bunch of spinoff series from that one if you enjoy that world.

The Selection series by Kiera Cass is good--some political intrigue but also it's a Bachelor - style contest where a bunch of girls try to win the hand of the prince (in a post-America world).

Oh my gosh, I haven't thought about these books in YEARS. I LOVED them. Must go check them out today for a re-read!


cville, I just finished a new release called "A Study in Charlotte" which is about Holmes's and Watson's great-great-(great-?) high-school-aged grandkids meeting each other and solving mysteries. 

[rodeored]

Crown Duel and Court Duel by Sherwood Smith. I agree with previous suggestions of Tamora Pierce as well, her books are great.

[sugarbear]

Jun 15, 2016 6:55:59 GMT -5 frannyr said:

"I'll Give You the Sun" - Jandy Nelson

It's a YA novel and maybe the best one I've read as an adult.        

I was coming in to recommend this.

Also, same author, The Sky is Everywhere.

We Were Liars
Will Grayson, Will Grayson (I mean, anything by John Green, but this is my favorite)
If I Stay and Where She Went (2 book series)
The Unwind Series by Neil Shusterman (not light, but YA, and really interesting premise about the U.S. having banned abortion)
The Mara Dyer trilogy

[sugarbear]

Jun 15, 2016 8:51:28 GMT -5 lostlenore said:

I liked a few of the books other people suggested, like Royal We and the selection series. I also recommend the Graceling series by Kristin Cashore. I liked those so much I actually re-read them last year.

Oh, and I can't do fantasy and sci-fi, typically, but I LOVED this series.

[cjcouple]

Jun 14, 2016 22:25:08 GMT -5 franklin said:

I really like the Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum series. Super easy to read, easy to jump in and out of, some mystery, and nothing to tug at your emotions.

I literally cry with laughter with these books. I used to sit on the train (commuting) and more whole body would shake laughing silently. Bahaha

[sugarbear]

Jun 15, 2016 10:00:14 GMT -5 loonylunalovegood said:

Isnt John Green stuff usually sad?

Not always.
Will Grayson, Will Grayson is worth reading, in any mood. So good.

Also, NewOrleans recommended Dumpin, which I just read and loved.

[lostlenore]

Jun 15, 2016 9:59:48 GMT -5 sugarbear said:

Jun 15, 2016 8:51:28 GMT -5 lostlenore said:

I liked a few of the books other people suggested, like Royal We and the selection series. I also recommend the Graceling series by Kristin Cashore. I liked those so much I actually re-read them last year.

Oh, and I can't do fantasy and sci-fi, typically, but I LOVED this series.

Me too!!

[suzannesugarbaker]

The Raven Boys by Maggie Steifavater
The Grisha series by Leigh Bardugo
My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick (pretty sure this isn't sad, but it has been a while since I read it)
My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
The Seven Realms series by Cinda Williams Chima

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Jun 15, 2016 2:17:26 GMT -5 scottyderp said:

"Dear God, It's Me, Margaret."

That is fvcking sacrilege, lemon.

I was soooo drunk last night. I'm cracking up at my posts. I looked up the name.... NOT EVEN CLOSE... 

[cuddlyevil]

It's not YA (L would probably love it too), but Mercy Watson by Kate Decamillo would be super fun. Her other books are not good for sad times (DD and I cried our way through chapters of "The miraculous journey of edward tulane").

[cashews]

Jun 15, 2016 2:18:51 GMT -5 scottyderp said:

I think you're too smart for these, but The Forbidden Game trilogy from the nineties? was good. Something about an elven king turned hot boy luring a smart girl into a game. Idk, I liked them.

Do you mean this series? www.amazon.com/Forbidden-Game-Hunter-Chase-Kill/dp/1416989404

Because I totally remember that one. I actually read them again a couple of years ago. Mindless, but fun.

[hymen]

Oh, and I LOVE The Westing Game.

[silva]

Graphic Novels.

El Deafo
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[nicbreeful]

Jun 15, 2016 2:18:51 GMT -5 scottyderp said:

I think you're too smart for these, but The Forbidden Game trilogy from the nineties? was good. Something about an elven king turned hot boy luring a smart girl into a game. Idk, I liked them.

I didn't think I could possibly love you more but here we are.

And he wasn't Elven.. I won't spoil it but he was something else.

Confession: I named my first car after the boy (Julian) because I loved those books so much.  I was just thinking about rereading them the other day, I have them on my kindle.

[scottyderp]

Jun 15, 2016 13:34:44 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Jun 15, 2016 2:18:51 GMT -5 scottyderp said:

I think you're too smart for these, but The Forbidden Game trilogy from the nineties? was good. Something about an elven king turned hot boy luring a smart girl into a game. Idk, I liked them.

I didn't think I could possibly love you more but here we are.

And he wasn't Elven.. I won't spoil it but he was something else.

Confession: I named my first car after the boy (Julian) because I loved those books so much.  I was just thinking about rereading them the other day, I have them on my kindle.

I forget what he was.  I need to re-read these.  And, wow, that you named your car after him, that's awesome.  I thought the illustration of him on the newer books (had a hot pink binding, I think) was totally swoon-worthy.

[nicbreeful]

Jun 15, 2016 13:41:21 GMT -5 scottyderp said:

Jun 15, 2016 13:34:44 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

I didn't think I could possibly love you more but here we are.

And he wasn't Elven.. I won't spoil it but he was something else.

Confession: I named my first car after the boy (Julian) because I loved those books so much.  I was just thinking about rereading them the other day, I have them on my kindle.

I forget what he was.  I need to re-read these.  And, wow, that you named your car after him, that's awesome.  I thought the illustration of him on the newer books (had a hot pink binding, I think) was totally swoon-worthy.

Yeah, I was a bit of a dork.  He was totally hot though.  Jenny, that lucky bitch.  Getting to choose between Julian and Tommy.  *swoon*

My 14 year old self is having the BEST daydreams right now.

[jodinia]

A little late, but the Chronicles of Narnia.

[spwspw]

Jun 14, 2016 22:50:20 GMT -5 shananagins said:

Did you read the rest of the Anna and the French Kiss books? There are two more and they are just as fluffy and adorable. The second one is here smile.amazon.com/Lola-Next-Door-Stephanie-Perkins-ebook/dp/B004RKXHZY/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1465962478&sr=1-1&keywords=lola+and+the+boy+next+door

Also, the Cinder series is great. It sounds really ridiculous if you read the description, but I promise it's just what you're asking for. Good, fluffy, not sad YA, and they're decently written. smile.amazon.com/Cinder-Lunar-Chronicles-Book-1-ebook/dp/B005KJJ4F8/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1465962548&sr=1-1&keywords=cinder

I second these recs!

[stephm0188]

I Will Always Write Back. It's a memoir, but it's really sweet and uplifting.

www.amazon.com/Will-Always-Write-Back-Changed/dp/0316241318

[Doggy Mommy]

Some of these recs are for 5th graders, not what I think of as YA. I love Anna and the French Kiss and the two others that follow it. They're so great and overall very happy. A Court of Thorns and Roses and the sequel A Court of Mist and Fury are awesome if you like YA fantasy.

[notreal]

Anything that Sarah Addison Allen has written, all of her books are candy floss. I particularly liked Garden Spells.

[donutsmakemegonuts]

Anything by Sarah Dessen
The Shopaholic Series