5 Must-Read Coming of Age Novels
Get ready to embark on a journey of youth, passion, and finding oneself with these new and essential young adult coming-of-age books. Happy Reading!
In One Life and Out Another
by J Mercer
Release Date: May 16, 2023
In One Life and Out Another will appeal to fans of E.Lockhart, John Green, and Jandy Nelson, as well as readers who enjoyed the sliding door premise of Maybe In Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Told in alternating chapters, this story looks at whether the person changes the life, or the life changes the person.
Buy on AmazonThe Battle For Sam Jacinto: Marshall Morris Joins the Marines
by Robert John DeLuca
Release Date: April 13, 2023
The Battle of Sam Jacinto is written in a style certain to provoke amusement among young adult readers. It also explores life lessons about misplaced racial prejudice, and the frailty of romance, all in a historical context.
Buy on AmazonRubi Ramos’s Recipe for Success
by Jessica Parra
Release Date: May 16, 2023
A joyful novel of first romance, new possibilities, and the chance to define yourself, Rubi Ramos’s Recipe for Success will find its way into your heart.
Buy on AmazonTo Shape a Dragon’s Breath
by Moniquill Blackgoose
Release Date: May 9, 2023
Anequs and her dragon may be coming of age, but they’re also coming to power, and that brings an important realization: the world needs changing—and they might just be the ones to do it.
Buy on AmazonImogen, Obviously
by Becky Albertalli
Release Date: May 2, 2023
With humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship in this timely new novel.
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