The 10 Best Teen Romance Books

While these girl-meets-vampire novels' reputations remain contentious, the Twilight Saga is, nevertheless, one of the most popular entries in the genre. In fact, Stephenie Meyer's pop culture phenomenon is still the highest-selling series of all time.

Nicole Yoon's debut novel Everything, Everything is the story of Madeline, a girl with a rare genetic disease that makes her unable to go outside the confines of her home. While the twists in the plot are fairly predictable, the writing contains some beautiful imagery.

Popular young-adult writer David Levithan's Every Day centers on a character named A — a being that takes over a different body every 24 hours. The chapters that explore the lives of teens from various backgrounds are highly engrossing.

On top of being a relationship drama, The Beginning of Everything is a coming-of-age tale that provides a realistic look at the various obstacles young adults face on the path to becoming a better person. It's an excellent read for high schoolers.

As the title suggests, 180 Seconds is about how a 3-minute encounter results in two different teenagers forming a deep connection with one another. Many young readers will find its themes of isolation and emotional longing very relatable.

The rare coming-out story that isn't sappy or overly melodramatic, Just Juliet by Charlotte Reagan is an engaging book for straight and LGBT readers alike. Its a tale of love and acceptance that doesn't gloss over important details about being a young lesbian.

Not only is Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda a page-turner but, as the title suggests, it's also a novel about a young gay man's struggles in a not-always sympathetic world. It won an annual award for young adult literature from the American Library Association.

If you don't let the heavy themes of depression and suicide deter you from reading All the Bright Places, you'll be rewarded with a funny and poignant tale of love and loss, all told in Jennifer Niven's compelling writing style.

Eleanor and Park seems like a typical story of two young outcasts finding comfort in each other, but it gets into some pretty serious subject matter such as racism and bullying. Rainbow Rowell's eclectic writing style and affection for her characters make this a must-read.

Before it was adapted into a heartbreaking box-office hit, The Fault In Our Stars was a massive nationwide bestseller. It tells the story of August and Hazel, two articulate, wisecracking teens who meet through a cancer support group and embark on a powerful romance.