As a primarily contemporary reader, nothing excites me on the eve of a new year like the promise of new stories of brutal realism, light romance, psychological thrill rides, and everything in between. Being that contemporary is my absolute favorite genre, my “must-read” list is far longer than this, but apparently it’s frowned upon to […]
This month’s best new teen books include a two-tale sci-fi story from bestselling author Lauren Oliver, sequels to speculative books from Marie Lu and Amy Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, and the moving sophomore novel from the author behind last year’s mega-hit All the Bright Places. Here’s what should be on every teen reader’s radar right now.