22 Best Young Adult Romance Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 22 best young adult romance books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Young Adult Romance books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best young adult romance books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
22 Best Young Adult Romance Books
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To All the Boys I've Loved Before
To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Book 1
The Fault in Our Stars
Also recommended by
3 people
Elon Musk recommended this bookElon Musk
"Must admit to liking [this book]. Sad, romantic and beautifully named." - Elon Musk
Elon Musk's recommendation of this book 
Taylor Swift recommended this bookTaylor Swift
"My. Favorite. Author." - Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's recommendation of this book 
Emma Watson recommended this bookEmma Watson
"I stayed up til 4 finishing [this book]." - Emma Watson
Emma Watson's recommendation of this book
Anna and the French Kiss
Anna and the French Kiss, Book 1
Red, White & Royal Blue
A Novel
Also recommended by
2 people
Debra Akins recommended this bookDebra Akins
"" - Debra Akins
Debra Akins's recommendation of this book 
Jack Edwards recommended this bookJack Edwards
"A really heartwarming love story." - Jack Edwards
Jack Edwards's recommendation of this book
Carry On
Simon Snow, Book 1
Everything, Everything
Geekerella
Once Upon a Con, Book 1
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Creekwood, Book 1
When Dimple Met Rishi
Dimple and Rishi, Book 1
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Aristotle and Dante, Book 1
Also recommended by
1 person
John Green recommended this bookJohn Green
"Tender and generous to the reader." - John Green
John Green's recommendation of this book
I'll Give You the Sun
Also recommended by
1 person
DeRay Mckesson recommended this bookDeRay Mckesson
"It's such an incredible book!" - DeRay Mckesson
DeRay Mckesson's recommendation of this book
Autoboyography
Counting Down with You
Eleanor & Park
Five Feet Apart
Love from A to Z
Love From, Book 1
My Life Next Door
Only Mostly Devastated
A Novel
Pushing the Limits
Pushing The Limits, Book 1
Saint Anything
The Truth About Forever
Tweet Cute
A Novel
Sources
- 1
Teen Romance Books
whatshotblog.com
- 2
The 29 Best Young Adult Romance Books to Read in 2022
businessinsider.com
- 3
30+ Best Young Adult Romance Books You Can't Miss Out On | Reedsy Discovery
reedsy.com
- 4
YA Romance Books: The Ultimate List | The Candid Cover
candidcover.net
- 5
The 44 Best Romance Books in YA According to Team Epic Reads
epicreads.com
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