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Top Realistic Fiction Books for Young Adults: A Must-Read List

Are you a young adult eager to dive into the world of realistic fiction? Look no further! In this article, we will explore some of the top realistic fiction books that will surely captivate your imagination and keep you turning the pages for hours on end. These books not only entertain but also shed light on various facets of life and offer valuable life lessons. So, without further ado, let's dive in!

1. "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green:
This heart-wrenching yet beautiful novel tells the story of Hazel and Gus, two teenagers who meet at a cancer support group and fall in love. John Green's emotionally charged writing touches on themes of love, friendship, and mortality. Prepare to laugh, cry, and be inspired by this unforgettable masterpiece.

2. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee:
Harper Lee's timeless classic explores racism and injustice through the eyes of Scout Finch, a young girl growing up in the 1930s American South. This powerful novel teaches important lessons about empathy, tolerance, and standing up for what is right.

3. "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas:
Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this thought-provoking book follows sixteen-year-old Starr Carter, who witnesses the fatal shooting of her unarmed friend at the hands of a police officer. Angie Thomas skillfully tackles themes of race, identity, and activism in this compelling and necessary read.

4. "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell:
Set in the 1980s, this tender and bittersweet romance narrates the story of two misfits, Eleanor and Park, who forge a deep connection despite their differences. Rainbow Rowell's vivid storytelling and relatable characters make this novel an absolute treat for young adult readers.

5. "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson:
"Speak" tackles the difficult topic of sexual assault and its aftermath. The protagonist, Melinda, struggles with finding her voice and overcoming trauma. Laurie Halse Anderson's sensitive writing sheds light on the importance of speaking up and lends a voice to those who have been silenced.

For more incredible realistic fiction novels, you can explore authors such as Jodi Picoult, Rainbow Rowell, Sarah Dessen, and Jay Asher. These authors have crafted numerous impactful stories that resonate with young adults. 

To access these books, you can visit popular online platforms like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Book Depository. These websites offer an extensive collection of books in various formats, including paperback, hardcover, and e-books.

Remember, these books not only provide an enjoyable reading experience but also provoke thought and empathy. So, embark on this literary journey and get lost in the captivating world of realistic fiction!
Joyful Farm Gate Fiction
Joyful Farm Gate

Waking up to find herself transformed into a weak and easily bullied village woman, 'Little Melon Wife', with two adorable little buns by her side calling her mother, Li Xiangli feels overwhelmed. Rolling up her sleeves, she decides to make big money, achieve great wealth, defeat enemies, raise children, and live a prosperous life. However, things take a sudden turn when a war-god prince claims to be the father of her children. A completed novel by Duoduo, 'Fierce Farm Girl', with the usual refreshing writing style. Welcome to join!

280.26 Million words | 2022-12-16 05:07Update

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From the Beginning of Extinction Fiction
From the Beginning of Extinction

"Mom, are there really humans in the world?" "Silly child, humans are just creatures we imagine. How could there be other civilizations on Earth before our orc civilization?" "But there really are humans in the world." "Why is that, Dad?" "Scientists have discovered human fossils that look exactly like the skeletons depicted in folk stories." (PS: The completed W-book is already available, with stable updates. Feel free to dive in!)

20.14 Million words | 2022-04-03 15:38Update

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Devil's Shackles Fiction
Devil's Shackles

Three years before the arrival of the apocalypse, a sudden series of pitch-black wormholes appeared, sealing off the Earth like chains. The demons' game began, and ten thousand people were sent into the "Demon Shackles," transported to a post-apocalyptic Earth three years in the future. Slaughter, survival, evolution points... Li Canghuang, a retired special forces soldier, woke up to find himself in a massive ancient arena, surrounded by countless demonic statues. Humans with faces filled with unknown and fear were all around, from Asians to Europeans to Americans... a total of ten thousand people. This was a terrifying space called the "Demon Shackles." It was a path of evolution from ordinary humans to demons. Here, only the strongest survived, and failure meant death. The mission of the "Demon Shackles" was to traverse the post-apocalyptic Earth three years into the future and complete the assigned tasks. Those who succeeded would enjoy the rewards... while the failures would be eliminated!

113.79 Million words | 2021-01-24 20:34Update

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Monster Martial God Fiction
Monster Martial God

Monster — Born to Bring Disaster! An accident destroyed Fang Bai's body, and another accident led him onto the path of bringing calamity to the world. Amidst the chaos and conflicts, he defied the heavens and overturned the stars, ultimately becoming the greatest monster of all time!

422.10 Million words | 2022-10-20 13:47Update

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The Diary of a Reserved Woman Fiction
The Diary of a Reserved Woman

The physical copy of this book has been officially renamed as 'Embracing/Fulfilling Destiny'. At this very moment, there are approximately twenty thousand people on Earth who are suitable life partners for you... (George Bernard Shaw) If you knew that no matter which direction you go, there will always be someone waiting for you, would you still be content with being a reserved woman?

67.16 Million words | 2023-01-07 20:25Update

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Husband, Please Board the Sedan Fiction
Husband, Please Board the Sedan

She walked against the wind, holding a bloody spear, with fierce and merciless eyes. Wherever she passed, there were millions of floating corpses and blood flowing for miles. Stepping on a pile of white bones, she bloomed like a delicate and dewy rose in a chaotic and bloody era. She had been swallowed by darkness, living a suppressed and miserable existence day after day. With her loved ones gone, no one in this world loved her. She emerged from the filthiest swamp, tearing through this dirty world with her anger. She had no faith, did not accept fate, only becoming a sharp blade to disrupt this turmoil and break through the heavens...

11.67 Million words | 2022-09-12 20:01Update

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Intelligent Marriage with Cold-hearted Wife Fiction
Intelligent Marriage with Cold-hearted Wife

【New Novel: World of Red Makeup: The Arrogant Princess is a Martial Artist】When she first met him, he was the star of the night scene. And she was looking for fun, caught sight of him, and said, 'Come with me, alright?' He chuckled and replied, 'If you can afford me, then I'll follow you!' She smirked and said, 'My wealth is at your disposal!' From then on, he devoted himself to her side. She thought he was just an ordinary person. But little did she know, he suddenly transformed into her greatest enemy! He proposed, 'Let's get married!' She sneered and said, 'Ha, I wouldn't even spare a glance at leftovers from last night, let alone a man I'm tired of playing with!'

499.40 Million words | 2022-08-21 01:17Update

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The Divine Doctor Poison Consort is Stunningly Explosive Fiction
The Divine Doctor Poison Consort is Stunningly Explosive

He meows! Who dares to disturb this lady's rest! Ye Yunyi suddenly transmigrated and woke up in a prison cell, and the man before her, filled with killing intent, turned out to be her husband? "Go away! Stinky man!" "Are you playing hard to get?" "Of course, my dear prince!" The tone suddenly changed, and she kicked at Mo Zifeng underneath —— What the hell! A generation of military doctors followed the trend and transmigrated, but ended up becoming a prince's concubine, and a neglected one at that! Who cares about this lousy concubine! But unexpectedly, someone couldn't shake her off. "If the concubine wants a divorce, how about offering herself to this prince?" A certain prince cornered Ye Yunyi against a wall, looking down at the furious little one.

198.80 Million words | 2020-08-15 07:47Update

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Salesperson at the funeral clothing store Fiction
Salesperson at the funeral clothing store

Wu Yu, who is about to become a father, encounters unprecedented bizarre events at the moment of impending happiness. Is fate playing a joke on him? Or is someone manipulating his tragedy behind the scenes? The ancient and profound Chinese culture awaits this tragic man to unveil its mysterious veil! Desire has been the catalyst for human progress for thousands of years, but it is also the poison that guides civilization towards destruction. What will be the result when human desires are out of control and puppets are manipulated? Will it be the favor of destiny or liberation from the shackles of fate? The plot of this book is characterized by its perplexing nature, and we welcome friends who are able to understand it to join our QQ group for discussion! QQ Group Number: (Okay! Shamelessly advertising my new book again! "The Ghost Hidden Behind a Smile" has more drafts this time, and I hope everyone will support it.)

147.18 Million words | 2020-12-19 15:41Update

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The Divine Doctor Silly Royal Concubine Fiction
The Divine Doctor Silly Royal Concubine

She was an international assassin in the 21st century, but a twist of fate led her to become an abandoned fool and an ugly freak in the eyes of others. He was the feared Prince of Dilin, but he showed tender affection only to her. Scene 1: 'What are you looking at? Haven't you seen a beautiful woman before? Redneck!' 'Uh, I've never seen a self-absorbed beauty like you!' Scene 2: 'Can you please stop touching me all the time?' a certain woman rolled her eyes helplessly. 'I can't help it. My hands just can't resist running all over you. I have no control over them,' a shameless man replied. Witness how a modern assassin and a quiet man from ancient times ignite sparks of love...

359.92 Million words | 2022-07-09 19:20Update

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Ugly-faced Abandoned Consort, Fiercely Alluring Fiction
Ugly-faced Abandoned Consort, Fiercely Alluring

She was a cold and resentful deposed queen in the palace, but she was treated as a gift and given to the playboy prince! She planned to use him for revenge, but unexpectedly, love grew between them over time! Where should love that is built on manipulation go? How long can the flower of love in a conspiracy bloom?

439.93 Million words | 2021-08-24 21:38Update

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Love Entanglement: The Dominant CEO and the Sweetheart Fiction
Love Entanglement: The Dominant CEO and the Sweetheart

I recommend a new book by Xiaoge, "Sweet and Loving Hidden Marriage: CEO, So Doting!" Before marriage, Chi Enen thought that marrying Li Beijue would allow her to dominate the city of Lin. However, after marriage, she finally realized that it was the crabs that walked sideways, and the one she married was Li's wife! In front of others, he is a cold-hearted, young and wealthy empire CEO. But only Chi Enen knows how domineering and unpredictable this man is behind closed doors. Finally, one day, the exasperated Li's wife exploded. "Li Beijue, what do you want from me?" "I want you to fall in love with me!" Everyone knows that the CEO is an extremely possessive and paranoid man! He would even hate to be a second away from his wife, and if he can't see her for a second, his paranoia would kick in...

228.22 Million words | 2020-07-05 16:00Update

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The aloof husband knows how to act cute. Fiction
The aloof husband knows how to act cute.

[Star Brain Hole King] Participation Work: "Injecting abortion drugs, pregnant women who don't eat have no right to bear children." "You feed me so much every day, I'm getting fat. I want to lose weight!" "Meeting another man again? Do you want to come back and see my dead body?" "That's my dad!" "Taking the child back to my mother's house? Tie...wife, I was wrong, can I kneel and offer durian to apologize? Please don't be angry anymore." The most mysterious figure in the capital city, with immense power, cruelty, ruthlessness, and possessive madness, a Yama who is so black-hearted that even his soul is black. But he spoils his wife, dotes on her. When she gets angry, he instantly transforms into a soft and cute giant baby, begging to be held, seeking kisses, acting cute and helpless, going to great lengths for her. (One-on-one cherished wife story) (Light-hearted and funny) (Clean in body and mind, occasionally stimulating the heart, occasionally stimulating the kidneys.)

343.78 Million words | 2022-04-26 02:04Update

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Seize the Dawn Fiction
Seize the Dawn

【Dual Male Protagonists, Female Lead not naive】A considerate and strategic gentleman, and a cool and impulsive badass, since youth cannot be relived, then try everything! But why are there so many green tea bitches and white lotus in life, and countless demons and gods in games? Moreover, they have to face the challenges of the college entrance exam and family crises. Can they have a peaceful love life? Fortunately, they are not alone in leveling up and fighting monsters, as the two male protagonists provide intellectual support! However, ultimatums must be made, who should she choose in the end? Youth is like a stage play, everything happens within the drama, and everything can also happen spontaneously... Welcome to join the Q group and predict who will accompany the female lead until the end~

19.63 Million words | 2021-03-10 04:09Update

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Karmic Cycle in the Incense Burner Fiction
Karmic Cycle in the Incense Burner

Three sticks of incense, a lifetime of cycles; observing the fragrance foretells events, discerning good from evil is difficult; seeking in the incense, ending in ashes; raising one's head three inches, fortune and misfortune are determined by heaven. A peculiar individual who divines through fragrance and foretells the future, a series of unravelled events, in the end, the karmic cycle within the incense burner... has long been predetermined!

21.05 Million words | 2022-05-25 13:06Update

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Come into the Bowl, Husband! Fiction
Come into the Bowl, Husband!

The proudest moment of Su Yimo's life is being engaged to Gu Yanbai so that she can openly be with him. But who would tell her what's wrong with her? Why does Gu Yanbai hate her so much? Not only does he look down on her, but he also conspires with Ling Feiyan to torment her. Hmph, even a rabbit bites when it's cornered. They shouldn't underestimate her!... Let's see how the little white rabbit transforms into a glorious figure, making the domineering CEO submit obediently.

67.81 Million words | 2022-08-11 10:05Update

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The CEO Sends Money to Me Every Day Fiction
The CEO Sends Money to Me Every Day

Completed sweet novel. Xia Liusheng did something big for the first time in her life and ended up angering the youngest and wealthiest CEO in the city, Gu Yihan! She thought she would die a miserable death, but unexpectedly, her life took a turn for the better. She became entangled with Gu Yihan, who is clingy and insists on relying on her for a lifetime. Gu: 'Wife, come here! I'll help you get revenge, slap the bad guys. How will you thank me?' Xia Liusheng frowned: 'Well, here's our son.' Gu: 'Just one? Not enough, let's have more for a perfect family.'

425.15 Million words | 2021-05-12 15:53Update

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The Prime Concubine Fiction
The Prime Concubine

One wrong move, and all is lost. In her past life, Chu Hengrong had no choice but to navigate through the treacherous game played by those in power, until she met her tragic end in the cold palace. In this lifetime, she vows to break free from her fate as a pawn and become the one who controls the game! Those who framed her, manipulated her, looked down upon her, they will all face her vengeance, blood for blood! But why did the tyrannical and unpredictable young emperor from her past life suddenly reappear?

39.87 Million words | 2023-03-02 01:19Update

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Imperial Kitchen Maiden Fiction
Imperial Kitchen Maiden

She was originally a chef in a modern restaurant, but due to the booming business, she was targeted by others. During the argument, she outdebated her opponent, who then took out a fruit knife commonly used by chefs to slice fruits and stabbed her in the chest. She immediately lost consciousness and when she woke up, she unexpectedly found herself transported to an era she had never known before...

284.20 Million words | 2021-07-22 12:57Update

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Final Hatred Fiction
Final Hatred

I hate it! Why are you all so cruel? Oh fate! It is you who pushed me into hell! Good and evil, right and wrong, they are nothing but the hypocritical embellishments and deception of the secular and weak! I am not even afraid of death, so what else can make me fearful? Kill! O demon named Nightmare! I sell my soul to you. From now on, I, under the name of hatred, shall seize power and slaughter everything.

381.53 Million words | 2023-06-07 06:38Update

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