The teenage years can be a time of great change and self-discovery. As girls navigate new friendships, relationships, and responsibilities, they often turn to books for guidance and inspiration.
This blog post highlights 19 of the best books for teens girls in 2023. These books cover a wide range of topics, from coming-of-age stories to fantasy novels to self-help guides. Whether you’re looking for a book to escape into or one that will help you make sense of the world, you’re sure to find something on this list that you’ll love.
Here are The 19 Best Books for teens girls in 2023
- 1. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 2017
- 2. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie 2007
- 3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 1999
- 4. Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon 2015
- 5. The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert 2018
- 6. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 2006
- 7. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson 1999
- 8. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 2018
- 9. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 1960
- 10. The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon 2016
- 11. Coraline by Neil Gaiman 2002
- 12. All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven 2015
- 13. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger 1951
- 14. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 2012
- 15. The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 2020
- 16. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 2011
- 17. Circe by Madeline Miller 2018
- 18. The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett 2020
- 19. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro 2005
1. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 2017
Starr Carter is a 16-year-old black girl who witnesses the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend by a white police officer. Starr must navigate the complex racial landscape of her community as she tries to make sense of what happened and what it means for her future. This powerful and timely novel is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Black Lives Matter movement and the challenges that black people face in America today.
2. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie 2007
Junior is a 14-year-old Native American boy who leaves his home on the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend a white high school in Reardan, Washington. Junior struggles to fit in, but he also finds new friends and opportunities that help him to discover his own identity. This funny, heartwarming, and thought-provoking novel gives voice to the Native American experience and is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges of being a minority in America.
3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 1999
Charlie is a shy and isolated freshman who befriends two seniors, Patrick and Sam. Charlie learns about love, loss, and friendship as he navigates the challenges of high school. This sweet, funny, and heartbreaking novel is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.
4. Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon 2015
Mia is a 16-year-old girl who has a rare disease that prevents her from going outside. When she meets a boy named Olly through a computer screen, she begins to fall in love with him. Mia must decide if she is willing to risk her life to be with him. This romantic, hopeful, and thought-provoking novel is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt trapped or isolated.
5. The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert 2018
Fifteen-year-old Hazel lives in a mysterious house called Hazel wood, where she and the other girls are kept safe from the outside world. But when Hazel starts to question the rules of Hazelwood, she discovers that there is more to the house than she thought. This mysterious, magical, and suspenseful novel is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery.
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6. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 2006
Liesel Meminger is a 10-year-old girl who is sent to live with foster parents in Nazi Germany during World War II. Liesel learns to read and steals books, which she shares with her foster father. This heartbreaking and beautiful novel is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the horrors of war and the power of the human spirit.
7. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson 1999
Melinda is a 13-year-old girl who is struggling to recover from a sexual assault. Melinda is silent for most of the novel, but her story is told through her thoughts and actions. This powerful and important novel is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost or alone.
8. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 2018
Kya Clark is a young girl who is raised in isolation in the marshes of North Carolina. Kya learns to live off the land and eventually becomes a suspect in the murder of a local boy. This coming-of-age novel is a mystery with a twist that will keep you guessing until the very end.
9. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 1960
Atticus Finch is a lawyer who defends a black man accused of rape in the Jim Crow South. To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic novel that explores themes of racism, courage, and the importance of standing up for what is right.
10. The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon 2016
Natasha and Daniel are two teenagers who meet in New York City on the day before Natasha’s deportation to Jamaica. They fall in love, but their time together is limited. The Sun Is Also a Star is a romantic and hopeful novel that explores the power of love and the importance of fighting for what you believe in.
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11. Coraline by Neil Gaiman 2002
Coraline Jones is a young girl who moves to a new house with her parents. She soon discovers a parallel world that is a mirror image of her own but with some sinister differences. Coraline must use her wits to escape the Other Mother, the evil ruler of the parallel world, and return to her own life.
12. All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven 2015
Violet and Theodore are two teenagers who meet in a grief support group. They embark on a journey together, exploring the beauty and pain of life. All the Bright Places is a powerful and moving novel that explores the themes of grief, loss, and hope.
13. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger 1951
Holden Caulfield is a 16-year-old boy who is expelled from prep school and goes on a journey around New York City. Holden is a complex and troubled character, but he is also deeply relatable. This coming-of-age novel is a classic that is still relevant today.
14. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 2012
Hazel and Gus are two teenagers who meet at a cancer support group. They fall in love and embark on a journey together. The Fault in Our Stars is a beautiful and heartbreaking novel that explores the power of love and the importance of living life to the fullest.
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15. The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 2020
Linus Baker is a caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He is sent to an orphanage where six dangerous magical children reside, but he soon learns that they are not as dangerous as he thought. The House in the Cerulean Sea is a heartwarming and charming novel that will make you believe in magic.
16. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 2011
Achilles is a young prince who is destined to be a great warrior. He is taken to live with the centaur Chiron, who trains him in the ways of war. Achilles makes friends with Patroclus, a young boy who is also training to be a warrior. The Song of Achilles is a beautifully written novel that tells the story of Achilles and Patroclus’s love for each other.
17. Circe by Madeline Miller 2018
Circe is a powerful witch who lives on the island of Aiaia. She is the daughter of the sun god Helios and the nymph Calypso. Circe is a fascinating character who is both feared and respected. She is a master of magic and can transform people into animals. Circe is a beautifully written novel that tells the story of Circe’s life and her relationships with the gods and mortals.
18. The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett 2020
Stella and Desiree are twin sisters who run away from their home in the South. Stella passes for white and becomes a doctor in New York City. Desiree stays in the South and raises her biracial daughter alone. The Vanishing Half is a powerful novel that explores the themes of race, identity, and family.
19. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro 2005
Kathy, Tommy, and Ruth are friends who grow up in a seemingly idyllic orphanage. They are raised to be organ donors, and they eventually realize that their lives are not what they seem. Never Let Me Go is a haunting and thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.