Also, is it just me or are YA books really heavy lately? I'm trying to think of some YA (and I read a LOT of YA) that isn't sad and I'm coming up blank.
Twilight? That's not sad. Total drivel, but not sad. I can't think of much else unless you go younger than teens.
I cried so much when Edward left in the second one.
I just read "Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" because it's my daughter's very favorite book. Read it. It's sweet and touching and lovely.
I just read "Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" because it's my daughter's very favorite book. Read it. It's sweet and touching and lovely.
I WAS AN EMO KIIIID. I said  I'd see myself out.Â
How far do you want to sink? Like boxcar children and little house on the prairie?Â
Lol. I'm saddened by life and the news, I do not need to retreat all the way to 2nd grade.
Like, I just read the entire Princess Diaries series. I loved Anna and the French Kiss. I am not into Dr. Seuss.
Hm. I read Princess Diaries when I need to cry. I know most of them are pure fluff but 8 or 9 is all depression and sadness.
I think you're picking wrong.
My comfort ya books are HP, Princess Diaries and Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. 'Fangirl' is my favorite Rowell book so far and I love, love, love it. 'Dumplin' wasn't terrible and wasn't really sad. 'This Is What Happy Looks Like' was okay. 'I'll Give You the Sun' was pretty good. It's lgbtq ya though.
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.
It's official, you're my favorite. Never would I have thought that anyone would understand my envy, there.
I just finished reading The War that Saved My Life. Definitely not a light read, but so incredibly good. It's about a girl evacuated from London from an abusive mother during WWII. I finished it in less than 24 hours which never happens now that I have a toddler.
Yes, these are great! Keira is into these right now. Also the Babysitters Club graphic novels, which I've enjoyed reading for nostalgia's sake.
Cambria is into Percy Jackson, The Maze Runner, Harry Potter (of course, I'm sure you've read them), and right now she's reading some series about time travel by Kerstin Gier. She's on the first book but is liking it so far. I haven't read it yet but I probably will after her.
Amending this to comply with the "nothing sad" stipulation: anything by Sarah Dessen EXCEPT "Dreamland"
I was 19 and and in an abusive relationship when I read that book and related WAY too well to the story. That was actually how I realized it was an abusive relationship in the first place.
I'm also going to second everybody that suggested the Janet Evanovich "Stephanie Plum" books-they aren't YA, but they're easy reads and absolutely hilarious.
Also the "Jessica Darling" series by Megan McCafferty. The first one is called "Sloppy Firsts", and the whole series is pretty light and funny.
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.
L.J. Smith was the best when I was in HS. I wanted to live in the Secret Circle world. I need to read FG again and Dark Visions.
I didn't read all the posts yet but I love Sarah Dessen - pretty much anything would be good. Also I second the Jessica Darling books. Emery Lord is amazing but stick to Open Road Summer and The Start of You and Me.
Other recs - Breakfast Served Any Time by Sarah Combs In Real Life - Jessica Love Alienated and Invaded (series) or Starflight (different series) - by Melissa Landers
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.
L.J. Smith was the best when I was in HS. I wanted to live in the Secret Circle world. I need to read FG again and Dark Visions.
L.J. Smith was the best when I was in HS. I wanted to live in the Secret Circle world. I need to read FG again and Dark Visions.
Ididnt realize these were by LJ Smith. I'm still pissed over what they did to her over Vanpire Diaries.
Confession: I actually liked what they did with the show in TVD. I've never read the ghostwritten stuff.. But I thought the writers of the show really did a great job. Also, I don't think they could've found a better Damon than Ian Somerhalder.
nicbreeful, I agree! I was worried at first that they would mess it up when the show came out, but I'm glad that they went into a different direction almost right away. That made it easier for me to distance it from the book series. And Ian is the perfect Damon.
And I just had to explain to my husband why I'm reading the princess diaries. (He assumed the princess bride, and then was all "wait like the Disney movies??)
I was all "one of the smartest ladies on "the nest" read it, and it just came available on e-book from the library, be glad I didn't buy it, don't judge me" then I explained which one you were and he was all okay..
Fuck you husband who didn't start reading things until two years ago and only reads sciencey, fact learning books. You don't know my life.
YA: Tamora Pierce. Almost all of her books are good. The Terrier series is rather recent, and it's good. Megan Turner's The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, and The King of Attolia Alison Croggon's Pellinor Series. The Naming is the first book.
These aren't YA, but they're mindless easy reading and fun: Michelle Sagara's Cast in... (Shadow, Flame, Courtlight, etc.) Series Sharon Shinn's 12 Houses series Kristen Britain's Green Rider series. Definitely Green Rider and the next one or two. All of them are decent, but they get a little odd as the series progresses.
If you have any interest in urban fantasy, Ilona Andrews and Patricia Briggs are fun.
Patrick Rothfuss' The Kingkiller Chronicles books are good, but they're heavier.