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Best YA Vampire Books

08.08.2022 by Jen Ryland // 5 Comments

My list of Best YA Vampire Books looks at Young Adult Vampire books throughout the decades.

Back in the early 2000s, young adult fiction was all paranormal romance all the time. Then reading trends put a stake through the heart of teen vampire fiction and the number of vampire romance books for teens dropped dramatically. But cold blooded vampire fiction is heating up again! Whether you’re a longtime fan looking for new books like Twilight or Vampire Academy or someone just starting to explore YA vampire book series, I have suggestions for you!

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Categories // Fandoms, Lists Tags // list, YA list, YA paranormal, YA romance

Dark Academia Aesthetic Book List

03.17.2022 by Jen Ryland // 22 Comments

Whether you’re a long-time fan of Dark Academia (like me) or are just discovering this compelling genre (and aesthetic), check out my Dark Academia Aesthetic Book List. Let’s talk about what Dark Academia is (and isn’t) and discuss some of our favorite Dark Academia books, movies and shows!

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Categories // Lists Tags // adult fiction, gothic, list, suspense, thriller, YA, YA list, YA suspense

YA and Romance Books With Reality TV Elements

02.15.2022 by Jen Ryland // 5 Comments

Do you love reading AND love reality TV? Check out my list of YA, Dystopian and Romance Books That Feature Reality TV Elements!

YA and Romance Books With Reality TV Elements

I love reality TV! After watching Survivor way back in the day, I have gone back to it again during the pandemic and I love it. I got a little tired of Amazing Race, but I’m ready to try it again. I LOVED The Circle on Netflix. Still watching Top Chef! Excited about S2 of Love is Blind! I’m kind of over The Real Housewives – there’s enough drama in real life these days. What I don’t really watch is The Bachelor, but no judgement if you do!

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Categories // Lists Tags // adult fiction, romance, YA, YA contemporary, YA dystopian, YA list, YA romance

Best New YA Boarding School Books

08.10.2021 by Jen Ryland // 7 Comments

I love boarding school books and if you do too, I’m sure you have checked out my master list of the best YA Books Set in Boarding School. This is my list of some brand new YA Boarding School titles released from 2019-2022!

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Categories // Lists Tags // YA, YA contemporary, YA dystopian, YA list, YA mystery, YA sci-fi

YA Books About Wilderness Survival

06.30.2021 by Jen Ryland // 12 Comments

Looking for dramatic YA Books About Wilderness Survival, or heart-stopping, heartbreaking books about YA characters facing natural disasters, like wildfire or an earthquakes? Here’s a list of YA Wilderness Survival Stories! If you are looking for my list on YA Climate Fiction, you can find that here on YA All Day!

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Categories // Lists Tags // YA contemporary, YA list, YA suspense

Best YA Books Set the Summer Before College

06.25.2021 by Jen Ryland // 12 Comments

The summer before college is a time when you get ready to leave your old life behind and embark on an exciting new one. Check out my list of YA Books Set the Summer Before College. Updated for summer 2025!

YA Books Set the Summer Before College
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Categories // Lists Tags // YA contemporary, YA list

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