Best Books for Teens Compared
Looking for the perfect book for a teenager? Jim compares the YA novels that have captured millions of hearts — from dystopia to romance to coming-of-age.
| Book | Rating |
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 The Hunger Games | 5/5
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 The Fault in Our Stars | 4/5
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 The Hate U Give | 5/5
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 Six of Crows | 5/5
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 The Perks of Being a Wallflower | 4/5
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 The Book Thief | 5/5
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Jim's Quick Takes
The Hunger Games
"Jim was literally on the edge of his leaf reading this one. Collins builds a world so tense that even a bookworm with no bones felt his spine tingling..."
Read full review →The Fault in Our Stars
"Jim cried so hard reading this that he nearly dehydrated — and for a worm, that's life-threatening. Green writes teenagers who actually sound like tee..."
Read full review →The Hate U Give
"Jim doesn't have a voice box, but this book made him want to shout from the rooftops. Thomas writes with urgency, authenticity, and a deep love for he..."
Read full review →Six of Crows
"Jim would absolutely join Kaz's crew — every heist needs someone who can fit through tiny gaps. Bardugo assembled a cast so compelling that Jim fell i..."
Read full review →The Perks of Being a Wallflower
"Jim is basically the ultimate wallflower — he literally lives in a wall (of soil). Chbosky nails the feeling of being on the outside looking in, and C..."
Read full review →The Book Thief
"A book about the power of books? Jim was MADE for this review. Zusak's decision to let Death narrate is a stroke of genius — haunting, darkly funny, a..."
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