I think the main reasons for my aversion to reading this genre is that there are two categories often represented that I'm not particulary big on - romance and 'things that centre too much around high school.' Okay, so I made that last category up but even when I was at high school (and for the record I loved my high school years, I just don't think they are the best time of our lives. Trust me no-one wants to peak that early) I was never that interested in reading about them. But, I know these type of books only take up a teeny tiny smidgeon of what's on offer from YA fiction.
So, if you've got a book you particularly enjoyed please let me know! My first and only foray into YA was with The Diviners by Libba Bray and it might just be the best book I will read this year so I really am looking forward to finding some gems from this genre. To the comments with your suggestions!
Sorry I am a bit late in seeing this post but maybe since as a librarian I have worked with YA clientele I can suggest a couple of titles that might interest you. Just off the top of my head I can think of a couple of books by Australian authors, one is a tense account of an Australian Pakistani girl who finds herself back in Pakistan facing an arranged marriage, the book is called Marrying Ameera by Roseanne Hawke more a thriller that explores some pretty complex issues than what you usually get with YA. Or maybe Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley about a group of four teenagers who are on the point of finishing high school and starting adult life. Still a book that involves some romance and high school but mostly about entering adulthood and I really liked the way the book also discussed art. The whole novel takes place over a 24 hour period. Another author who writes quite compelling YA is Melina Marchetta, I would suggest On Jellicoe Road. Just some random ideas but maybe something there will catch your eye.
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