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Top 10 Must-Read Young Adult Realistic Fiction Novels

Are you a fan of realistic fiction? Do you love immersing yourself in the lives of relatable characters facing familiar challenges? If so, then young adult (YA) realistic fiction novels are perfect for you! In this article, we will explore the top 10 must-read YA realistic fiction novels that will captivate your imagination and tug at your heartstrings.

1. "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green:
This heart-wrenching tale of two teenagers with cancer navigating love and the fragility of life has touched the hearts of millions. John Green's emotional storytelling makes this an unmissable read.

2. "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell:
Set in the 1980s, this story follows two misfit teenagers who find solace and love in each other's company. Rainbow Rowell beautifully captures the essence of young love and the struggles of growing up.

3. "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson:
This powerful novel tackles the difficult subject of sexual assault and its aftermath. Laurie Halse Anderson's raw and honest portrayal of a young girl finding her voice will leave a lasting impact.

4. "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas:
Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this novel delves into the life of Starr Carter, a young girl torn between her two worlds after witnessing a police shooting. Angie Thomas explores themes of racial injustice, identity, and finding one's voice.

5. "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher:
Clay Jensen receives a series of cassette tapes recorded by his classmate, Hannah Baker, who tragically took her own life. In this gripping novel, Jay Asher addresses sensitive issues like bullying, depression, and teen suicide.

6. "Looking for Alaska" by John Green:
A boarding school setting forms the backdrop of this coming-of-age story. John Green's exploration of love, loss, and the search for meaning resonates deeply with readers.

7. "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman:
Mia, a talented cellist, finds her life hanging in the balance after a devastating car accident. Gayle Forman's emotional rollercoaster of a novel forces readers to question what truly makes life worth living.

8. "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky:
Through a series of letters, we follow Charlie's journey through high school as he grapples with mental health issues and the complexities of friendship. Stephen Chbosky's iconic novel is a timeless exploration of adolescence.

9. "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon:
Maddy, a young girl with a rare illness that confines her to her home, falls for the boy next door. Nicola Yoon's beautiful storytelling and themes of risk, love, and self-discovery make this a compelling read.

10. "Before I Fall" by Lauren Oliver:
Samantha Kingston re-lives the last day of her life over and over again, learning valuable lessons along the way. Lauren Oliver's thought-provoking exploration of second chances and self-reflection captivates readers from start to finish.

For further recommendations and browsing, check out websites like Goodreads and BookBub, where you can find more extraordinary YA realistic fiction novels and discover new authors to dive into. Happy reading!
The Rise of the Cool Man in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Rise of the Cool Man in the Three Kingdoms

Who pursued the lost deer? The Liangzhou horse, long dominating the world. The Hegemon of Xizhou keeps an eye on the Central Plains, while the youth of Liang seek glory. The melodious Qiang flute plays a tune of heroes strategizing for the nation. With a single phrase: The valiant warriors of Liang, who can rival them in the world? The diligent author continues to write, so rest assured and collect the stories. Thank you all for your company. Book club: On the right side of the consecutive update days, there is a "Add to Bookshelf" button, please click on it, which is what we call "collection".

418.61 Million words | 2023-06-01 20:06Update

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Monster's Life Fiction
Monster's Life

My older brother is mentally challenged. He loves me, cares for me, protects me, and takes the blame for me. He gets beaten up because of me, and because of him, I am constantly looked down upon. I hate him, I'm annoyed by him... My weakness and damaged self-esteem have hurt him, and my life has changed because of it. It's the starting point of an ordinary person, an extraordinary journey, a demonic life... ................................................................. Click the star to bookmark, check it out here ↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑ [Please bookmark, recommend, donate, and support, I'm begging on my knees] [Group number: Protector of Virtue, enter at your own risk!] [Don't leave hastily

212.70 Million words | 2020-08-20 13:08Update

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Imprisoned Pet Contract Wife: Poisonous Love with the Cold-Blooded CEO Fiction
Imprisoned Pet Contract Wife: Poisonous Love with the Cold-Blooded CEO

Since she could remember, she knew that her life was destined to be a mess. A father who was addicted to gambling and never learned his lesson; a mother who abandoned their family and ran off with someone else years ago; a younger brother with a congenital illness who required constant care. Her life was cursed from the very beginning, doomed to a tragic ending. All her coldness and indifference were forced out of her, to the extent that when she heard the news of her father's death, she didn't shed a single tear. She had hoped that all her misfortunes would end with his death, but little did she know that a hefty loan with exorbitant interest rates would thrust her into another world...

40.73 Million words | 2022-07-09 15:28Update

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The Strategy to Capture the Academic Genius and Heartthrob Fiction
The Strategy to Capture the Academic Genius and Heartthrob

He, a talented master of law, meticulous and reserved, was regarded as a god-like presence by his classmates; a rare talent in the eyes of his professors. She, a master of media studies, gentle and joyful, enjoyed peace and quiet. The two met during a mock court competition, where he was a high and mighty judge, and she was the presenter and secretary. When they met again, she stopped him in his tracks and casually said, "Hey, do you remember us meeting before?"

202.91 Million words | 2021-07-11 17:47Update

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The Golden Age of Rebirth in Online Literature Fiction
The Golden Age of Rebirth in Online Literature

During the time when China hosted the Olympics and was actively involved in earthquake relief efforts, online literature was thriving. Meanwhile, Yang Luo, who was reborn after an accident, embarked on his golden age. "Potato Unsealed Divinity" had not yet been published, and author Chen Dong was still serializing his new book. Hmph, a new era of platinum status had arrived with the birth of "Falling Leaves." This book revolves around online literature, and welcomes all friends to join in. Recommendations, clicks, collections, and rewards are sought after. I am currently serializing "The Entertainment Era" (already signed and released) and "Traveling to the Fantasy World with a System" (slow updates, aiming to become a high-quality work). Official group number: Welcome to join and provide feedback.

473.75 Million words | 2021-11-10 15:10Update

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Peerless Dan Pharmacist: Ghost King Demonic Consort Fiction
Peerless Dan Pharmacist: Ghost King Demonic Consort

She, Mu Ruyue, a descendant of a prestigious medical family in China. Due to being harmed by her enemies, she transmigrated into the useless Miss of the Mu family in the Godly Martial Continent who was beaten to death. In the Golden Palace, with a marriage decree in hand, she accepted the decree with a smile and married the most famous Ghost King of the Violet Moon Kingdom. The world knew that the Ghost King was foolish and silly, with a ghost-like appearance. But who would know that he was the most sinister person? Everyone laughed at the match between the useless Miss and the fool, but little did they know that she was the unparalleled genius of the ancient times. Mu Ruyue looked at the handsome man in front of her, her teeth clenched: "Ye Wuchen, how

500.94 Million words | 2022-11-08 04:08Update

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Pampered Command Fiction
Pampered Command

The favor has been repaid, the hatred avenged, and she is regretless - reborn! Same era, same name, different loved ones. She sighs with contentment, intoxicated by happiness. Father, an expert military general, vows to protect his daughter with a sword and eradicate any threat to their household. The protagonist advises against using brute force in the struggle for power within the household. The resourceful and ambitious mother vows to give the best of everything to her daughter. The protagonist remains speechless, as it is not what she desires. A certain prince says, "Marry me, marry me. I can warm your bed, sell cuteness, be treacherous, be loyal

234.60 Million words | 2021-12-30 10:39Update

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A life of failure Fiction
A life of failure

Goddess! Tremble before mortals!

60.61 Million words | 2021-06-05 09:11Update

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My List of Superpowers. Fiction
My List of Superpowers.

Cold body, strange appearance. Head pounding, seeming like a fool. Abandoned by the noble Yang family, enduring unimaginable pain and ridicule for over a decade. Finally, one day, the bitter turns sweet as he obtains the pinnacle of extraterrestrial technology - the superpower catalogue. Over a hundred superpowers across seven categories, his extraordinary life begins. Instant teleportation, vision through walls, telepathy, dream construction, electromagnetic storms, size manipulation, invisibility, time stoppage, space folding... All the incredible superpowers you can imagine. Upholding justice, promoting goodness, eliminating evil and vanquishing monsters, he creates businesses and enriches the nation with the power of medicine, earning the admiration and applause of the people.

237.28 Million words | 2020-11-13 18:54Update

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Marriage Journey: The Lady is Not a Substitute Fiction
Marriage Journey: The Lady is Not a Substitute

"My family has chosen you." The stepmother's simple words determined Su Miao's fate for the rest of her life.

547.28 Million words | 2023-05-31 01:31Update

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Fairyland Anecdotes. Fiction
Fairyland Anecdotes.

Yao Huang slipped through and found herself in a fictional world. There, she had a virtuous older sister and a sickly brother-in-law. They had a seven-year-old brother and a one-year-old nephew. With no one in the family able to work, they relied on Yao Huang's sister to do sewing work to earn money and support the family. Their difficult lives were unimaginable. Determined to prevent the family from starving, Yao Huang tried various ways to earn money to help with expenses. Luckily, there was a nearby mountain where they could sell goods and feed the family. One day, while Yao Huang was in the mountains, she was chased by a wild beast and took

142.70 Million words | 2021-10-27 10:50Update

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Journey of a Waste Material in Cultivation Fiction
Journey of a Waste Material in Cultivation

What is the pinnacle of ancient martial arts masters? What is the highest point of cultivating immortality? What is the treatment of waste materials? Let's see how Jin Min, who falls from the sky of ancient martial arts masters into the abyss, seizes resources and counterattacks in the world of cultivating immortality.

79.59 Million words | 2022-07-28 07:36Update

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I rely on playing WeChat to calculate fortunes. Fiction
I rely on playing WeChat to calculate fortunes.

"Master, I have been facing setbacks in everything recently. Can you please offer some guidance?" The renowned actor arrived at Shen Qiong's shop late at night, seeking a divination. Shen Qiong glanced at the information on the WeChat profile (Acting: Dancing:), smiled faintly, and uttered four words, "Why not dance instead?" After a thunderstorm, Shen Qiong realized that his WeChat had been updated to a new version, where he could see others' health, abilities, and luck values, and more... From then on, using his phone to tell fortunes for others, he embarked on a journey to the pinnacle of life!!!"

90.35 Million words | 2022-09-27 13:42Update

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The Almighty Medical King. Fiction
The Almighty Medical King.

Baozhi Bao Hao, gynecology, internal medicine, surgery, there is no problem he cannot solve. Women, dignitaries, and the wealthy all flock to him. In the bustling city, watch as I, the versatile Medical King, demonstrate my skills.

197.69 Million words | 2022-09-27 20:30Update

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Fairy's farmland Fiction
Fairy's farmland

There is a village behind the mountain, and there is a field in the village. What should be planted in the field? Dragon fruits, peaches from the Heaven... Planting something will yield something. In winter, I want to eat peaches, and there are peaches. I want to eat watermelons, and there are watermelons. I want to eat waxberries, and there are waxberries. Oh no, oh no, what should we do if it doesn't rain today? Wait, let me perform a ritual to pray for rain... As someone who has returned from the immortal realm, I am known as Liu Banshen. I can hold ceremonies to pray for rain, plant and

273.04 Million words | 2022-05-30 13:49Update

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King of Environmental Protection Fiction
King of Environmental Protection

Ruduo was originally a technician at an environmental protection company. One day, he unexpectedly found a fairy girl from the future who claimed to be his "companion". The girl told him that the future was facing an apocalypse due to environmental pollution. In order to save the future calamity and protect the people he cared about, with the help of the fairy girl, Ruduo embarked on a path of environmental salvation. He developed the "Super Water Purification Series" to treat various water pollution and purify water sources. He created the "Love Home Treasure Series" to keep various pollutants away and ensure the health of

10.92 Million words | 2022-02-09 15:39Update

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Quick Transmigration: System Goddess Fiction
Quick Transmigration: System Goddess

In the year , the United Nations organization in China recruited gamers and developed a lifelike virtual reality game. This recruitment naturally attracted a lot of gamers. The game was named "The Capital of China". Play the game and inadvertently bring home a sarcastic and poisonous-tongued man.

309.25 Million words | 2022-11-18 02:06Update

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I don't want to inherit billions of fortune. Fiction
I don't want to inherit billions of fortune.

What is it like to deliver packages in a Ferrari? Because of poverty, Yang Xiaoji dropped out of college and became a delivery driver. Because of poverty, he and his mother depended on each other, living frugally. Because of poverty, his girlfriend cheated on him and humiliated him in public! However, until one day, an unexpected inheritance of billions of dollars fell from the sky, rendering money meaningless to Yang Xiaoji's life...

67.43 Million words | 2022-03-28 06:32Update

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Rebirth of a Noble Daughter in a Wealthy Family Fiction
Rebirth of a Noble Daughter in a Wealthy Family

They were twins, but one in heaven and one on earth. The younger sister, due to her fragile health, received all the love and attention, while she could only live in the shadow of that halo. The younger sister, beautiful and noble like the purest lily, she, plain and inferior like wild grass. Under the aristocratic family, she was always the one who was abandoned...

13.45 Million words | 2020-07-28 12:54Update

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Second Year Syndrome Must Fall in Love Fiction
Second Year Syndrome Must Fall in Love

Summary: Due to a dark history, Li Xiaobai, who despises girls from the bottom of his heart, declares, "All girls should die." However, in order to cure his misogyny, his homeroom teacher arranges two female classmates to sit next to him after a reshuffling. Yet, the two most beautiful girls in the class, one is feisty, and the other is icy cold, seem anything but normal. Thus, what appears to be a cozy arrangement turns out to be a brutal battleground in their school life... Summary: Chinese version of "My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected." (ID:-)

31.55 Million words | 2021-02-22 17:37Update

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