5 Beautiful Book Recommendations For All YA Readers

” A book is a dream you hold in your hands.” – Neil Gaiman

Attention fanboys, fangirls and fanatics, if you’re tired of searching for the perfect book to fill the void in your heart, then worry no more. Cause you’ve landed in the right place. Scroll down to find the perfect book recommendations for all types of readers.

1. Keeper of the lost cities.

Age rating: 10+

An extraordinary elf-tale, the keeper of the lost cities, is a series of eight novels and one novella written by Shannon Messenger. They follow the protagonist Sophie Foster and her hilarious group of friends as they save the world. Perfect for the fans of Harry Potter, Keeper of the Lost Cities features famous tropes like found family, the chosen one, prophecy, and quests.

Though a middle-grade series, it displays a beautifully complex world, lovely language, and intense imagery. Sophie, Keefe, Fitz, Dex, Biana, Tam, Linh, Marella, Stina, Wylie, Maruca— the list of my favorite characters stretches on. I love them all. By the end of the book, you will too. And to the crazy shippers looking for heartwarming love stories, buckle up. You’re in for a wild ride.

Infinite ships, witty characters, magical worlds, and a powerful hero-villain duo, what else do you need? Go ahead, and grab a copy of all nine books. You won’t regret it.

P.S Beware of the cliffhangers.

2. Six Of Crows

Age rating: 13+

Yet another book series featuring the found-family trope, Six of Crows is a Duology written by the famous author Leigh Bardugo.

Set in Bardugo’s famous girshaverse, it tells the story of six traumatized teens carrying out a dangerous heist. The six main characters are sarcastic morons with grey morals. Naturally, I loved them. And, of course, there are ships. If you think hard enough, the whole book is just a dysfunctional triple-date.

Honestly, I went into Six of Crows with zero expectations. But I was pleasantly surprised. Six Of Crows is now one of my all-time favorite books.
It is an obvious fit for those who’ve already dabbled in the Grishaverse. But don’t worry if you haven’t already read Shadow and Bone. You can be new to the fandom and still understand the book.

I am yet to read the second book in the duology, Crooked Kingdom. But I have spoiled the whole plot for myself. Trust me when I say it is heartbreaking. So…if you’re prepared for a lot of sarcasm, a bit of heartbreak, and a ton of fun, then read the Six Of Crows ASAP.

3. Sorcery Of Thorns

Age rating: 13+

In Margeret Rogerson’s masterpiece, we visit a complex world where grimoires (books containing magical spells and incantations) come alive, sorcerers summon demons, and libraries are sacred. Elisabeth Scrivener has grown up in the Great Library of Summershall, surrounded by talking books and booklice, believing all sorcerors are evil. That is the only life she has known.

However, her dreams and beliefs get shattered when she gets framed in one act of sabotage. Sorcery of Thorns follows Elisabeth as she discovers an ancient plan in the making and embarks on a journey to unravel it and save the world. She is accompanied by the “evil-sorcerer” Nathaniel Thorn and his mysterious servant Silas.

With its complex plot and unique characters, Sorcery of Thorns made me close the book and spend a minute just staring at a wall marveling at its intricate plot. It is one of those books where everything clicks together with each revelation. Every scene has a reason. Every character has a purpose.
It is an intense, dramatic read with bits of humor that make you smirk. So if that’s one of the book recommendations you’re looking for, Sorcery of Thorns is perfect.

4. The House in the Cerulean Sea

Age rating: 10+

Sometimes, when life gets too intense, you need a lighthearted, cozy book that makes you smile. Not anything more, not anything less. The House in the Cerulean Sea is just that.

The House In The Cerulean Sea, written by T.J Klune, tells the story of Linus Baker, a 40-year-old workaholic living a dull and lonely life. However, his life changes when his job thrusts him into a world remarkably different from his. He is sent on an assignment to inspect an orphanage in a faraway house in the cerulean sea and determine whether the six magic children living here are so dangerous that they could bring about the end of days.

Much to his surprise, Linus finds an unexpected family among the strange children and their even stranger warden, Arthur Parnassus. The book follows the protagonist as he struggles to keep up with his orderly life and realizes his prejudiced point of view. It does a great job of presenting the social issues of an imaginary world while still making them relevant to an ordinary world.

The whimsical setting and vivid imagery make you wish you were Linus. I mean, being whisked away to a faraway island located near the ocean to live with six magical children, including the devil’s son, a forest spirit, a gnome with an affinity for burying things, a wyvern, an amorphous blob, a were-pomeranian and their charming master. What more do you want?

5.Truly Devious

Age Rating: 13+

Skillfully written by Maureen Johnson, Truly Devious is a series of murder mystery books. It follows Stevie Bell, an inexperienced high-schooler who loves anything crime-related and believes she can single-handedly solve the decades-old, unsolvable Ellingham murder case. And guess what? She might actually have a chance at doing so now that she gets accepted to the prestigious Ellingham Academy. But she doesn’t realize this: Trouble always finds its way to Ellingham.

The series features a diverse range of relatable characters. Stevie, our budding detective, has anxiety and loves moose. Her cheerful best-friend Janelle is a lesbian in STEM. Ellie is a crazy artist. Hayes and David are jerks. And we have my favorite, Nate. He is my spirit animal.

Ellingham Academy also provides the perfect setting. It’s a cozy yet dangerous place. It has an endless library, delicious food, and sits on a cold mountain which is why it precedes Hogwarts as my dream school.

If you love smartly crafted murder mysteries that glue you to their pages, this book is definitely for you!