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34 Novels for the Hopeless Romantic Teenager

romantic novels for teens

September 2, 2022 //  by Rachel Cruz

These books will get their attention if you have a teenager going through the crush phase! Your teenager will swoon over the awkward moments, first crushes, and first kisses that all of these books hold.

1. Paper Towns by John Green

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Paper Towns is a must-read teen romance book. John Green perfectly encaptures the essence of being a teenager in love and doing anything to make it work.

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2. A Walk To Remember by Nicholas Sparks

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A Walk to Remember is a classic love story that any teenager will love. Full of romance and tragedy, your teen will be swooning over this novel and the other books by Nicholas Sparks.

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3. That Summer by Sarah Dessen

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That Summer is a novel written by romance author Sarah Dessen. This book is about a summer romance with an older sister's ex-boyfriend and how change can be good in your life. It is perfect for any teenage girl!

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4. Crave by Tracy Wolff

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Crave is the first book in the Crave series written by Tracy Wolff. This book series is full of vampires, mystery, and tragedy, along with the perfect amount of romance! So much so that your teen will be begging to read the next book!

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5. Divergent by Veronica Roth

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Divergent is the first novel of the book series by Veronica Roth. These fantasy novels are full of action and romance, making them perfect for book lovers.

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6. Looking For Alaska by John Green 

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Looking For Alaska by John Green is another novel that will pull at your teenage heartstrings. It showcases what love can do for people and how we influence each other's lives.

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7. Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven

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In this novel, teenagers will learn to love and what it means to love someone for who they are. Jennifer Niven captures what it's like to be a teenager struggling with self-love and teaches how important it is to love yourself for who you are.

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8. The Paper Girl of Paris

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The Paper Girl of Paris follows a teenage girl spending a summer in Paris. Yet, when she gets there, she doesn't recognize it. Follow along as she discovers all the secrets of her family and the tragedies they endured during the Holocaust, all while finding her true love.

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9. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

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The Summer I Turned Pretty is a contemporary romance novel for middle school girls. Your teenager will swoon over the romance between Belly and the boys, which helps her realize everything happens for a reason.

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10. Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter

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Better Than The Movies is a novel that will take real life and make it better than the movies! Your teenager will take great pleasure in this book's romance and all the adventures that it holds.

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11. Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman

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Nick and Charlie is a contemporary novel that showcases different types of love. This romance book focuses on a boy in school and his neighbor. Your teenager won't be able to put this book down as they learn about the different types of love and how they make us feel.

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12. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

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The Red Queen is a thrilling fantasy novel with intense romance and surprises. Any teenager that loves Game of Thrones will be dying to read this book.

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13. Today, Tonight, Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon

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Today, Tonight, Tomorrow is a hilariously romantic novel perfect for middle school girls. Follow along as the characters experience the different emotions of relationships and what they mean.

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14. Dumplin by Julie Murphy

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Dumplin' is a New York Times best-seller and a film on Netflix. This book centers on a girl that is uncomfortable in her skin but participates in a beauty pageant, learning to love herself just as much as she loves others.

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15. Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales

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Only Mostly Devastated captures what it feels like to be a teenager in love. Similar to Grease, teenagers will fall in love and have their hearts warmed as they read this summer romance novel.

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16. Emergency Contact by Mark H. K. Choi

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Emergency Contact will make readers feel like the characters are real! The perfect life isn't real, and Mark H.K. Choi teaches readers this through their experiences and journey of love.

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17. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

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Bridgerton is a book series as well as a show on Netflix. Perfect for teenage or adult romance, fall in love with characters as Julia Quinn creates a story that combines Jane Austen, Harlequin, and her twist!

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18. The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth

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he Falling In Love Montage is one of the best age-appropriate books for teens. With hopeless romantic dates like going to the fair and walking in the park, your teenager will be dreaming of a romance like this!

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19. Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales

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Perfect on Paper is a novel by the same author as Only Mostly Devastated. If your teen likes this novel, they'll love any other story by Sophie Gonzales.

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20. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

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The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a heartbreaking tale that occurs during the Holocaust. If your teenager likes historical fiction and romance, this book is perfect.

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21. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

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We Were Liars is an excellent story for any hopeless romantic. Full of lies, romance, tragedy, and truth, teenagers will want to reread this story as soon as they finish!

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22. A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole

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A Thousand Boy Kisses is a great story for girls interested in romance. This story tells how one kiss can last a lifetime, let alone 1000! These two characters are made for each other, and you can see how their lives intertwine.

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23. UnEnchanted: An Unfortunate Fairy Tale by Chada Hahn

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UnEnchanted is a fairy tale of tragedy but full of romance and love. Any girl looking for a good romance novel should read this one by Chada Hahn!

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24. The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller

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The Shadows Between Us is a mysterious, romantic novel that connects fantasy and real life. Kings and Queens and their plot for the throne, will Alessandra meet her true love and take the throne?

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25. Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Bloom

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Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret is a hilarious romantic novel perfect for teenage girls! This story is incredibly relatable and will have any teenager laughing and dreaming of a romance like this.

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26. Two Can Keep A Secret by Karen M. McManus

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Two Can Keep A Secret is a thriller novel for teenagers. Will love get in the way of a friendship? See what happens as you read this thrilling story.

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27. American Royals by Katherine McGee

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American Royals is about a royal family in America. No, not the royal family of England, but actual American Royals! Which princess will find true love, and who will get the throne?

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28. Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone

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Every Last Word is a novel that centers on a popular girl with a deep secret no one knows about: OCD. How can she keep this a secret? How can she fit in like this? Find out as she discovers herself and her true friends in this romantic novel.

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29. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

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Vampire Academy by Michelle Mead is a romantic novel with a twist! From vampires to princesses to dramatic love, your teen will be unable to put this book down!

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30. Infernal Devices Trilogy by Cassandra Clare

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The Infernal Devices Trilogy is perfect for teenage girls that like fantasy books and books with an infuriating nemesis. Follow the twists and turns as the characters discover themselves and the romance that awaits them.

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31. The Breathing Series by Rebecca Donovan

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The Breathing Series is another trilogy that teenagers will love. Follow along with Emma on her journey to self-love and feel inspired by the hope she holds for her life.

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32. Paper Princess by Erin Watt

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The Paper Princess isn't your classic romance novel. One girl raised in poverty is thrown into a family with five boys named the Royals. Will she be able to deal with these rotten, wealthy boys? Or will she fall in love while looking for the means to escape?

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33. That Boy by Jillian Dodd

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That Boy by Jillian Dodd is your classic romance novel. This heartwarming story will have your teen swooning over the pages and looking for love, just like this.

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34. The Left Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix

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The Left-Handed Booksellers of London may not seem like a romance novel, but you'll be surprised what can happen in this fantasy world! Take a trip to an alternate universe, explore London with the three children, and see what life holds for them.

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