10 Best Friendship Young Adult Books that Warm the Heart
Prepare to laugh, to cry, and to feel all the feels with these remarkable young adult novels centered around one of the most beautiful human connections - friendship. Nestled within the vivid pages of these books are narrations that portray the strength, comfort, and power of friendship.
These tales are skillfully weaved to illustrate how friendships can survive against odds, evolve over time, and have the potential to transform lives. Our recommendations cater to a wide variety of tastes, be it those seeking an emotional rollercoaster that leave them teary-eyed, or those in search of comedic relief blended with touching moments that evoke warm fuzzy feelings. Our list also appreciates diversity by celebrating friendships across different races, socioeconomic backgrounds and beliefs.
Expect to find yourself deeply entrenched in these narratives, each page prompting you to reflect on your own friendships, and crave creating more. These novels deftly handle a variety of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, adventures, and overcoming adversities, while maintaining the essence of friendship at their core.
Take a break from the rigors of reality and dive right into these friendship-themed young adult books. A gentle reminder that tissues, comfort snacks and a cozy reading nook are essentials for this fulfilling reading journey!
『Radio Silence』
The second novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, the author of the million-copy bestselling Heartstopper books—now a major Netflix series. What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong? Frances has always been a study machine with one goal: elite university. Nothing will stand in her way. Not friends, not a guilty secret—not even the person she is on the inside. But when Frances meets Aled, the shy genius behind her favorite podcast, she discovers a new freedom. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiences true friendship, unafraid to be herself. Then the podcast goes viral and the fragile trust between them is broken. Caught between who she was and who she longs to be, Frances’s dreams come crashing down. Suffocating with guilt, she knows that she has to confront her past… She has to confess why Carys disappeared… Meanwhile at university, Aled is alone, fighting even darker secrets. It’s only by facing up to your fears that you can overcome them. And it’s only by being your true self that you can find happiness. Frances is going to need every bit of courage she has. A coming-of-age read that tackles issues of identity, the pressure to succeed, diversity, and freedom to choose, Radio Silence is a tour de force by the most exciting writer of her generation.
Author | Alice Oseman |
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Price | $10.99 |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Release Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
Source | Google Books |
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『The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, Book 1)』
An all-new series from the masterful, #1 New York Times bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater! Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue never sees them--until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks to her.His name is Gansey, a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble.But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can't entirely explain. He is on a quest that has encompassed three other Raven Boys: Adam, the scholarship student who resents the privilege around him; Ronan, the fierce soul whose emotions range from anger to despair; and Noah, the taciturn watcher who notices many things but says very little.For as long as she can remember, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love to die. She doesn't believe in true love, and never thought this would be a problem. But as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she's not so sure anymore.
Author | Maggie Stiefvater |
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Price | $7.99 |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Release Date | Sep 18, 2012 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Henna Wars』
"Impossible to put down." - Kirkus, starred review Nishat doesn’t want to lose her family, but she also doesn’t want to hide who she is, and it only gets harder once a childhood friend walks back into her life. Flávia is beautiful and charismatic, and Nishat falls for her instantly. But when a school competition invites students to create their own businesses, both Flávia and Nishat decide to showcase their talent as henna artists. In a fight to prove who is the best, their lives become more tangled—but Nishat can’t quite get rid of her crush, especially since Flávia seems to like her back. As the competition heats up, Nishat has a decision to make: stay in the closet for her family, or put aside her differences with Flávia and give their relationship a chance.
Author | Adiba Jaigirdar |
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Price | $9.99 |
Publisher | Page Street YA |
Release Date | May 12, 2020 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Darkest Minds』
"Sixteen-year-old Ruby breaks out of a government-run 'rehabilitation camp' for teens who acquired dangerous powers after surviving a virus that wiped out most American children"--
Author | Alexandra Bracken |
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Publisher | Hyperion |
Release Date | Dec 18, 2012 |
Source | Google Books |
『I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter』
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “stunning” (America Ferrera) YA novel about a teenager coming to terms with losing her sister and finding herself amid the pressures, expectations, and stereotypes of growing up in a Mexican American home. “Alive and crackling—a gritty tale wrapped in a page-turner. ”—The New York Times Perfect Mexican daughters do not go away to college. And they do not move out of their parents’ house after high school graduation. Perfect Mexican daughters never abandon their family. But Julia is not your perfect Mexican daughter. That was Olga’s role. Then a tragic accident on the busiest street in Chicago leaves Olga dead and Julia left behind to reassemble the shattered pieces of her family. And no one seems to acknowledge that Julia is broken, too. Instead, her mother seems to channel her grief into pointing out every possible way Julia has failed. But it’s not long before Julia discovers that Olga might not have been as perfect as everyone thought. With the help of her best friend Lorena, and her first love, first everything boyfriend Connor, Julia is determined to find out. Was Olga really what she seemed? Or was there more to her sister’s story? And either way, how can Julia even attempt to live up to a seemingly impossible ideal?
Author | Erika L. Sánchez |
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Publisher | Ember |
Release Date | Mar 05, 2019 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Serpent King』
Named to ten BEST OF THE YEAR lists and selected as a William C. Morris Award Winner,The Serpent King is the critically acclaimed, much-beloved story of three teens who find themselves--and each other--while on the cusp of graduating from high school with hopes of leaving their small-town behind. Perfect for fans of John Green's Turtles All the Way Down. "Move over, John Green; Zentner is coming for you." —The New York Public Library “Will fill the infinite space that was left in your chest after you finished The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” —BookRiot.com Dill isn't the most popular kid at his rural Tennessee high school. After his father fell from grace in a public scandal that reverberated throughout their small town, Dill became a target. Fortunately, his two fellow misfits and best friends, Travis and Lydia, have his back. But as they begin their senior year, Dill feels the coils of his future tightening around him. His only escapes are music and his secret feelings for Lydia--neither of which he is brave enough to share. Graduation feels more like an ending to Dill than a beginning. But even before then, he must cope with another ending--one that will rock his life to the core. Debut novelist Jeff Zentner provides an unblinking and at times comic view of the hard realities of growing up in the Bible belt, and an intimate look at the struggles to find one’s true self in the wreckage of the past. “A story about friendship, family and forgiveness, it’s as funny and witty as it is utterly heartbreaking.” —PasteMagazine.com “A brutally honest portrayal of teen life . . . [and] a love letter to the South from a man who really understands it.” —Mashable.com “I adored all three of these characters and the way they talked to and loved one another.”—New York Times
Author | Jeff Zentner |
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Price | $7.99 |
Publisher | Ember |
Release Date | Jun 06, 2017 |
Source | Google Books |
『Turtles All the Way Down』
The critically acclaimed, instant #1 bestseller by John Green, author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and The Fault in Our Stars A NEW FILM, COMING SOON TO MAX “A tender story about learning to cope when the world feels out of control.” —People “A sometimes heartbreaking, always illuminating, glimpse into how it feels to live with mental illness.” – NPR John Green, the award-winning, international bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed, returns with a story of shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant novel of love, resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship. Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there’s a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from Pickett’s son Davis. Aza is trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts.
Author | John Green |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Penguin |
Release Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
Source | Google Books |
『Loveless』
"Georgia nunca ha besado a nadie. Ni se ha enamorado. Y no entiende por qué. Como la romántica empedernida fanática de los fanfiction que es, está segura de que muy pronto la situación va a cambiar. La universidad está a la vuelta de la esquina y allí tiene que encontrar el amor. Sin embargo, algo no cuaja. Cuánto más lo intenta, más lo fuerza. Y más confundida se siente. ¿Será que el romance no fue hecho para ella? ¿Acaso está destinada a vivir sin amar? Georgia tendrá que aprender y aceptar que el verdadero amor no es necesariamente romántico en este nuevo libro de la aclamada autora de HEARTSTOPPER."
Author | Alice Oseman |
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Price | $9.99 |
Publisher | VRYA |
Release Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
Source | Google Books |
In conclusion, these novels and comics perfectly encapsulate the essence of friendship in a way that is both touching and inspiring. By delving into the rawest aspects of adolescent friendships, these stories offer deep insights and warm the heart. They respectively deal with the highs and lows of friendship, the joy of shared laughter, the sorrows of shared pain, the exhilaration of shared adventures, and most importantly, the growth shared over time. Demonstrating in a heartfelt way how the bonds forged in youth have the ability to shape one's life not only during adolescent years but well into adulthood. Each story is a gentle reminder of the extraordinary strength and comfort found in friendships, instilling hope and resilience amid life's trials. If you're looking for a tale that will tug at your heartstrings and perhaps even remind you of your own cherished friendships, then these are the perfect picks for you. As you turn each page, these books will remind you just how magical, delightful, and crucial friendships really are to navigation through life's stormy as well as sunny days. So, curl up, grab a box of tissues, and prepare to embark on a journey filled with laughter, tears, and an overwhelming appreciation for the friends in your life.
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