This year has been quite a strong one in Young Adult literature. Here are some of my favorites:
5. Insurgent by Veronica Roth
A sequel stronger than its gripping debut, Insurgent explored the complexities of the world it's set in and added many dimensions to its brave and daring heroine, Tris Prior.
4. Unwholly by Neal Shusterman
The Unwind sequel provides so much more than the twisted science fiction and runaway teenagers the first book so wonderfully put together. With a revolution, uncovering truths, and a whole new cast of characters to both love and hate, Unwholly sets the trilogy in a promising direction.
3. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
John Green somehow managed to write a story about cancer, without actually writing a story about cancer. This character-driven romance brings together two stunnigly realistic teenagers in an incredibly unfortunate situation and makes you laugh as often as it makes you cry.
2. City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare
Such a strong follow-up to the disappointing fourth book City of Fallen Angels. City of Lost Souls follows a variety of different characters from Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series and creates an aggregation of parallel journeys that ultimately cultivate into what could be Clare's most jarring and suspenseful story to date.
1. Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan once again combines humor, young and shockingly realistic heroes, and adventure in his busiest book to date--and I mean busy in the good way! With four different demigod perspectives, Riordan delivers the most shocking, emotional, and outstandingly-paced novel yet.