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By Reading, Writing, and Me

Here are some of the books I've enjoyed the most this year in the YA contemporary books. From super fun, summery reads to ones that will make you think or cry, there's something for everyone.

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Look

Zan Romanoff 

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$17.99

$16.73

A small time social media influencer at glamorous LA prep school makes new friends and learns more about her sexuality. (Awesome bi rep)

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I'll Be the One

Lyla Lee 

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Hardback

$17.99

$16.73

K-Pop competition. Do you need to hear anything else? (Also, more amazing bi reps. Both love interests are bi!)

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The Gravity of Us

Phil Stamper 

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Hardback

$17.99

$16.73

What if we sent astronauts back to the moon and made a reality show about it? Gravity of Us answers that questions while also featuring an esteemed teen journalist and and complex family dynamics.

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Parachutes

Kelly Yang 

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Hardback

$18.99

$17.66

Kelly Yang is one to watch. Claire and Dani stole my heart and told an extremely important intertwining stories about the prevalence of sexual assault. I also love the friendship story that forms between Claire and Dani.

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You Should See Me in a Crown

Leah Johnson 

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Hardback

$17.99

$16.73

This book is pure joy. If you went to prom and want to reminisce or (like me) didn't get to go, this book will give you the whole prom experience. (Also, two girls in love is always a plus).

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Running

Natalia Sylvester 

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Hardback

$17.99

$16.73

I love this quiet YA about finding your voice and learning that your thoughts can be different from your parents. Mari has to speak out in a big way, and her support system of friends help her get there without judgment.

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More Than Maybe

Erin Hahn 

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$17.99

$16.73

Erin Hahn is auto buy for me. This book does not disappoint. As a music lover, I fell in love with aspiring songwriter British boy, Luke, and aspiring music journalist, Vada.

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Today Tonight Tomorrow

Rachel Lynn Solomon 

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Hardback

$19.99

$18.59

If you're graduating high school, this book will hit you right in the feels. I'm only a 1/4 in but I love Rowan's voice, and her nostalgia matches mine. It's voicey and fast paced and a total joy.

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What I Like about You

Marisa Kanter 

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Hardback

$18.99

$17.66

Halle and I were so much alike it kind of scared me. She's a teen book blogger moving to New York for college. The book is also about online love and friends and learning to understand your family.