YA Books You Need to Read This Summer.

Even in Paradise.

Even in Paradise is about an unexpected summer, unconventional true love, and fancy beach parties full of dancing and champagne under the stars.

Read this book if...

-You liked The Great Gatsby and stories along those lines.

-You like summer love stories that aren't cut and dry exactly like you would expect.

See it on Goodreads.

Paper Towns. 

Paper Towns is one of the best books I've read in a long time. The characters are hilarious, and it manages to be entertaining and light-hearted while at the same time covering the deep issues of figuring out who you are and what you want.

Read this book if...

-You like John Green. Really, that's the only reason you need.

-You plan on seeing the movie this summer.

-You like unique adventures.

See it on Goodreads.

We Were Liars.

It's so hard to talk about this book without spoiling things, but I will say it's a summer read that will keep you on your toes. You'll either love it or hate it, but I say it's worth a read either way.

Read this book if...

-You like mysteries that aren't just about figuring out who the murderer is.

-You like YA novels with sophisticated prose.

See it on Goodreads.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower. 

Sometimes you need to switch up your light-hearted summer reading and read something that really makes you think and ask yourself a lot of questions. This book will do that. 

Ps: This book has nothing to do with summer, except that the first time I read it was on a cruise in the middle of the ocean. So it makes me think of summer, even though the setting is in fall and winter. 

Read this book if...

-You like coming-of-age stories.

-You saw the movie. The movie was great, but the book is incredible.

-You're in the mood for a summer read that isn't just light and fun.

See it on Goodreads.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Series. 

I'm a sucker for reading books that make me nostalgic during the summer. This one will do that for sure. The older I get, the more I appreciate true friendships, and that's what this book is all about. 

Read theses books if...

-You like books that focus on the ins-and-outs of friendship

-You have a little bit of wanderlust.

See the first one on Goodreads.

The Truth About Forever. See also: Every Sarah Dessen book, ever.

Sarah Dessen is my favorite author, and her books are the BEST for summer reading. If you want to get real wild and crazy, I say you should try and read all of her books this summer. They're that good.

Read this book if...

-You like flawed characters you can relate to.

-You want a book that you will miss the second you finish it.

-You want to get lost in a summer that isn't all about happiness and having fun.

See it on Goodreads.

Happy to be Alive, Because.

Read this book if...

-You like to read my blog.

-You like summer stories set at the beach.

-You think sometimes the best love stories are those that have to do with friendship.

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Summer reading is my favorite, so I'm sure I'll have several more posts like this. Cheers to days by the pool losing yourself in a good story!

What's on your summer reading list?