Staff Writer
For a lot of students, reading can
be a total drag and completely tedious. However, there’s actually a wide
selection of riveting, enjoyable books that teens will love (when they give it
a chance). In fact, here’s a list of some great Young Adult fiction books that
will keep you reading all summer:
1. The Divergent Series: This three part
dystopian series (Divergent, Insurgent, and
Allegiant) tells the story of a
teenage girl escaping her family’s plain, selfless faction to join the daring
environment of the Dauntless faction. It’s exciting, intense, and romantic all
at once; you’ll never want to put it down.
2. The
Fault in our Stars: TFIOS, soon to be released as a film, is the
not-so-average love story of a 16-year-old girl with thyroid cancer who quickly
catches the eye of a quirky, cute seventeen-year-old boy. This page-turner is
adorable, tear-jerking, and is sure to make you fall in love with the
characters and their story.
3. The
Maze Runner: Can you imagine waking up with not a single memory in a
secluded field enclosed in a colossal maze with dozens of strangers? For
Thomas, this is his reality; he has to find a way to escape the maze and
(hopefully) remember how he and his fellow ‘Gladers’ got there. This mystery
novel will leave you wanting answers and keep you fully engaged.
4. The
Hunger Games Series: The highly proclaimed Hunger Games movies were based off of this intense three-part book
saga. The plot follows 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen and the hardships she faces
after she volunteers to save her sister and take part in the 74th
annual Hunger Games: a fight to the death for ages 12-18. Take a journey
through Katniss’ mind as she faces her toughest challenge yet: staying alive.
These are just a few of the many captivating titles out
there. Instead of watching TV or spending the day online, read a good book! Not
only is it educational, but it’s an entertaining way to pass the time.
