Ah, adolescence. For some, it’s seen as that awkward time before adulthood, when you’re still not taken as seriously as you’d like. But for us at Snapplify, we know it’s one of the most awesome ages for delving into what has become a treasure trove of teen reads.
In the past few years, in particular, the young-adult book market has exploded with exciting publications. We’ve seen everything from dystopian settings to magical scenes. We’ve applauded authors tackling controversial, important themes, such as suicide and homosexual love. We’ve celebrated superb
Still, we don’t discriminate by publication date. While we love new releases as much as many readers do, our YA faves also encompass the contemporary classics – the timeless tales that remain pertinent today.
We’ve trawled through our best teen titles to bring you this mix of must-reads for the modern teenager. Some are recent; some are not-so-recent – but they’re all riveting and relevant.