From dystopian to romance, these young adult books stole our hearts in 2014. *Ranked in no particular order*
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Cress, Marissa Meyer
Published: Feb. 4
Amazon Review: 4.8/5 stars
Series: The Lunar Chronicles (Book 3)
The Lunar Chronicles is a wonderfully addictive series, and the third installment does not fall short. Each book focuses on a fairy tale and a new character, and this is about an isolated genius girl named Cress (Rapunzel). The stories are all interconnected and all three girls (Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress) find themselves fighting together against the Lunar Queen. The book is thrilling and utterly captivating, keeping us impatiently waiting for Winter.
Macmillan
Isla and the Happily Ever After, Stephanie Perkins
Published: Aug. 14
Amazon Review: 4.5/5 stars
Series: Anna and the French Kiss (Book 3)
In this spellbinding and swoon-worthy romance novel, Isla and the Happily Ever After is a perfect read for those who don't mind breaking down into an emotional mess. The third installment of Anna and the French Kiss, this story follows Isla and Josh, a young couple who met at school in Paris, and the struggle of falling in love at an early age. The characters are honest and realistic while maintaining a fairy tale-like essence that will keep you up all night. The novel also includes cameos from Anna, Etienne, Lola, and Cricket, and the ending will leave you in a puddle of joyous tears.
Penguin Group
The Infinite Sea, Rick Yancey
Published: Sept. 16
Amazon Review: 4.2/5 stars
Series: The 5th Wave (Book 2)
The Infinite Sea continues Cassie Sullivan's fight to survive in a world of alien attacks and a human race rid of its humanity. The first book was highly hypnotizing and the second isn't any different. It's impossibly entertaining and you won't be able to put the book down!
Penguin Group
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