Of Princes and Promises by Sandhya Menon is a romantic twist on the tale of The Frog Prince. It follows the main character Caterina DeValle who is on top of the social ladder at St. Rosetta’s Academy. However, after an ugly fallout with her boyfriend Alaric, her status is left shaken. Rahul Chopra, the other main character, is a classic nerd — socially awkward and highly intelligent.
Of Dreams and Destiny by Sandhya Menon is a romance-fantasy mix with a thrilling twist on the classic childhood tale of Sleeping Beauty. The plot of this book follows Daphne Elizabeth — DE — as she recovers from past betrayals of her love interest and her family. A snowstorm traps all the students in the school with no communication with the outside world. However, a historic secret unfolds as this storm starts to get very mysterious and people start falling into death-like sleep.
Just for the Summer follows Emma and Justin, two people cursed with bad relationship luck who agree to spend a summer together to break the cycle. What starts as a lighthearted arrangement soon turns into something deeper, forcing them to confront their fears about love and commitment. With witty banter, undeniable chemistry, and emotional depth, their story unfolds in a way that is both heartwarming and engaging.
Twisted Love follows Ava, a photography student with a traumatic past, and Alex, her brother’s best friend, who is cold and driven by his own dark secrets. As their paths intertwine, their intense connection grows, but buried pain and dangerous truths threaten to tear them apart. The story unfolds with unexpected twists, deep emotions, and a love that blurs the line between obsession and devotion.
The Fault in Our Stars is a heartbreaking yet beautiful book that explores love, loss, and the search for meaning. The story is about Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old girl with thyroid cancer that has spread to her lungs, and Augustus Waters, a 17-year-old in remission from osteosarcoma. They meet at a cancer support group, where they quickly form a deep connection, bonding over literature, philosophy, and their shared understanding of how life is temporary.
This popular Tiktok book will bring you to tears. It follows Autumn, a high schooler who loves her boyfriend and has the best friend group. Except it's not perfect, there's someone always on Autumn's mind, and that is her childhood best friend Finn. Autumn and Finn are neighbors and their moms are best friends. They spent every single moment together when they were younger but something caused them to fall out of touch.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is a young adult romance about two teenagers, Hazel and Augustus, who fall in love while dealing with cancer. Hazel is a survivor, and Augustus has his own health struggles. The book explores tough topics like illness and loss, but also showcases the beauty of life and love, even when it doesn't last long. I give this book four stars because it was a very emotional but satisfying read. This book made me empathize for Hazel and Augustus because of their unfortunate fate.
Powerless is a fantasy and romance book that is the first in a trilogy. It is told through the eyes of the two main characters Kai, one of the princes of Ilya, and Paedyn, a thief from the town of Loot. They come from very different backgrounds and when the trials occur in Ilya they are forced to compete against each other forcing them both to make tough choices. I like how you are able to hear the perspective of both the main characters in this book. My favorite characters in this book are Paedyn and Adena.
Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan is a unique story that highlights the recovery of trauma and vulnerability. This small-town fiction follows Bree Prescott, who moved out of her hometown and is now settled in Pelion, Maine, where she is looking for a quiet new life away from her tragedy. She crosses paths with a mysterious and handsome man, Archer Hale. Who is known to not be able to speak due to an accident.
If He Had Been with Me is a realistic fiction teen romance novel that follows Autumn, through her high school years. Her neighbor and childhood best friend, Finny, has finally grown apart and she doesn’t know how to feel about it. Instead, she falls in love with a boy on the Steps of Nowhere and makes the closest friends she’s ever had, besides Finny. Their families still spend holidays together, but it’s not the same.
