Fantasy & Sci-Fi:
* The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins: A dystopian adventure with political intrigue, action, and a strong female protagonist.
* The Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas: A fantasy series with a strong female protagonist, magical creatures, and a romantic subplot.
* The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien: A classic fantasy epic with timeless themes of good vs. evil, friendship, and courage.
* Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo: A heist fantasy with a diverse cast of characters and a fast-paced plot.
* A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas: A captivating fantasy romance with a captivating heroine and a rich world-building.
* The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini: A fantasy series with a young dragon rider and a quest to save his homeland.
* Red Rising by Pierce Brown: A dystopian sci-fi series with a gladiatorial tournament and a fight for freedom.
Contemporary:
* The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: A powerful story about race, police brutality, and activism.
* The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky: A coming-of-age story about a sensitive teenager navigating high school.
* Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell: A heartwarming story about first love and finding yourself.
* Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz: A beautiful story about friendship, identity, and self-discovery.
* Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli: A funny and heartwarming coming-of-age story about a teenager who is coming out.
* The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie: A poignant and humorous story about a Native American teenager who leaves his reservation to go to an all-white high school.
* To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han: A sweet and romantic story about a teenager whose secret love letters get sent to her crushes.
Historical Fiction:
* The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: A moving story about a young girl in Nazi Germany who steals books.
* The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne: A heartbreaking story about the friendship between a young boy and a Jewish boy in a concentration camp.
* Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein: A thrilling story about two young women who are spies during World War II.
* The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah: A powerful story about two sisters in France during World War II.
* The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman: A prequel to the His Dark Materials series, set in a world where a young boy journeys to save a baby from an evil force.
Other Notable Titles:
* The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater: A magical realism series about four boys who search for a Welsh king.
* The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater: A fantasy romance about a young woman who competes in a dangerous horse race.
* The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells: A sci-fi series about a security robot who just wants to watch TV.
* The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau: A dystopian adventure about two teenagers who must find a way to save their underground city.
* The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold: A haunting story about a young girl who is murdered and watches over her family from heaven.
This is just a small sample of the many amazing young adult books out there. I recommend browsing lists of award-winning titles and checking out recommendations from friends and book bloggers.
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