What are you reading this summer? ☀️

📚✨ TOP TEEN FICTION BOOKS YOU ACTUALLY WANT TO READ ✨📚(Yes, even if you "don’t like reading"... 👀)

Hey gang — whether you're into action, drama, heartbreak, or just looking for something that isn't boring,(and might even impress your English teacher).Perfect for boys and girls!

💥 For Drama + Real Life Feeling. These hit you right in the heart:

Wonder – R.J. Palacio A boy with a facial difference. A school year that changes everything. You’ll cry. Then smile.
A Monster Calls – Patrick Ness Grief, monsters, and a story that’ll stick with you forever.
The Hate U Give – Angie Thomas Speaking up. Taking a stand. A powerful modern classic (KS4 +).
The Boy at the Back of the Class – Onjali Q. Raúf Friendship, kindness

🔥 For Fast-Paced Action + Strong Characters. Even if you hate reading, these will pull you in:

Ghost – Jason Reynolds A kid who runs from more than just other racers. Super short. Super good.
Skulduggery Pleasant – Derek Landy A talking skeleton detective. Enough said.
Percy Jackson – Rick Riordan Greek gods, monsters, banter. Think Harry Potter but with more sass.
The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins A girl with a bow and the guts to take on the world. You’ve heard of it—now actually read it.

🌍 Books that Open Your Eyes You might think differently after these:

Noughts and Crosses – Malorie Blackman Love, race, power, and a seriously clever twist on history.
The Crossing – Manjeet Mann Told in verse. Quick to read, hard to forget. Boats, borders, and bravery.
I Am Malala (Young Readers Edition)True story. A girl who stood up for education and got shot for it.

🧠 Feeling Smart? Try These: These are deeper but 100% worth it:

The Book Thief – Markus Zusak Set in Nazi Germany. Narrated by Death. It’s genius.
Lord of the Flies – William Golding Boys on an island. No rules. Total chaos. It’s wild.
They Both Die at the End – Adam Silvera The title spoils it... but the story still hits hard.

📝 Whether you're into fantasy, real-world drama, or just want something different from the usual school stuff — there’s something here for you. Start with one. You might actually like it. 👀

Drop your favourite books in the comments ⬇️

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