YA Literature

Have you ever noticed how hard it is to find low-violence YA books without swinging wide into romance territory? I discovered this intriguing phenomenon early in my search for clean YA fiction recommendations: You either have kissing or blood. As I said in Violence in Clean YA Fiction: How Much… Read More »9+ Low-Violence YA Books (That Aren’t Just Romance)

Reading is supposed to be relaxing, like a walk on a soft, sandy beach or a cup of hot cocoa during a snowstorm. When you pick up a book, you should be allowed to sink fully into the world in which your characters live and forget your own for a… Read More »Great Teen Fiction: 17+ Squeaky-Clean YA Romance Novels

With the popularity of YA fiction novels like The Hunger Games and All American Boys, you could say violence is on the minds of many young readers. Not surprising, given the rise of violence in our culture. I still remember how horror swept the country for months after the Columbine… Read More »Violence in Clean YA Fiction: How Much is Too Much?

When it comes to young adult literature, sci-fi, fantasy, and dystopia continue to be strong-selling genres even as diversity gains traction in the YA scene. There’s something about stretching the boundaries of reality that appeals to teens (and the many adult readers of young adult literature). But of course, finding… Read More »Books for Christian Teens: Clean YA Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Dystopia

What defines classic literature?  It pretty much boils down to one premise: Works of classic literature transcend time. More than just brilliant writing, classics generally offer revelatory insight into universal themes like love, morality, and adversity, and often include a gripping plot or intensely evocative time period or place. Many… Read More »Great YA Literature: Clean Classic Books For Teens

Adrenaline-packed fiction doesn’t have to compromise faith.  If you’re the kind of bookworm who likes the feel of your heart slamming against your ribcage but sometimes forgoes the latest horror flick on account of questionable content, I’ve got you covered. The five YA Christian fiction thrillers, suspense novels, and horror… Read More »YA Christian Fiction Thrillers, Suspense, & Horror: 10 Books to Keep You on Edge