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Best Teen Fiction Books

December 2024

The Maze Runner

In a world turned upside down, Thomas wakes up in a mysterious elevator, memories wiped clean. He’s thrust into the Glade, a sprawling enclosure surrounded by towering stone walls that shift and change each night. Surrounded by other boys who share his confusion, Thomas must unravel the secrets of the Maze that imprisons them. As he pieces together fragments of his past, he realizes their survival depends on his ability to lead them out. But escape may come at a terrible cost, and the truth waiting beyond the walls could be even more terrifying than the Maze itself.

Mockingjay

Katniss Everdeen, the girl on fire, has survived the Hunger Games twice, but she’s still not safe. With the Capitol and President Snow blaming her for the unrest in the districts, Katniss must become the rebels’ Mockingjay—no matter how uncertain she is about leading the revolution. As the war that will determine the fate of Panem escalates, Katniss must choose between protecting those she loves and her role in the plans to save them all. In this gripping finale, Suzanne Collins takes readers on an unforgettable journey filled with heartbreak, hope, and the brutal reality of war.

Breaking Dawn

As the final chapter in the Twilight saga unfolds, Bella Swan’s journey takes an unexpected turn. Now married to Edward Cullen, she faces the ultimate transformation—becoming a vampire. But her choice brings unforeseen consequences, testing the bonds of family and friendship. With a new threat looming, Bella must embrace her newfound strength to protect those she loves. Meyer’s captivating prose draws readers into a world where love conquers all, even in the face of immortality’s challenges.

Paper Towns

Quentin Jacobsen has spent a lifetime loving the magnificent Margo Roth Spiegelman from afar. So when she cracks open a window and climbs back into his life—dressed like a ninja and summoning him for an ingenious campaign of revenge—he follows. After their all-nighter ends and a new day breaks, Margo has disappeared. But Q soon learns that there are clues—and they’re for him. As he navigates the hidden corners of their town, he discovers a different Margo, leading him on a journey that is equal parts thrilling and heart-wrenching.

The Catcher in the Rye

Holden Caulfield’s story, “The Catcher in the Rye,” resonated deeply with me when I first read it in high school. Holden’s journey through New York City, his unfiltered thoughts, and relentless search for authenticity struck a chord. Salinger captured the angst and alienation of adolescence so vividly. Each chapter felt like a conversation with an old friend who just gets it. This book isn’t just a classic; it’s a window into the fragile beauty of finding one’s place in a bewildering world.