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Because there's nothing like a high school crush.

When it comes to heart rate-rising, twitterpated, can't eat, can't sleep, over the fence, out of the park, World Series kind of stuff, nobody does romance like young adult novels. And that probably has a lot to do with the all-in nature of first love. Think back to your own high school crushes. We're willing to bet there was a lot of doodling new last names in math homework margins, giggling by your locker with your BFF and stealing glances across the school dance floor or cafeteria. There's just something about falling in love as a teenager that makes it all feel so much more intense, and that kind of high-stakes drama makes for an equally great read.

Our favorite teen romance books also feature diverse characters, LGBTQ+ storylines and a wide range of experiences because it's especially important for teens and young readers to see themselves in fiction. Whether you're shopping for a book to help a heartbroken teenager realize there's another love out there for them, to encourage your child to stay true to themselves or just need a fun page-turner for a Valentine's Day (or anytime) gift, there's something on this list that fits the bill. And if you're a little outside the target demographic and want to pick up one or more of these books yourselves, you've got our blessing.

Eleanor and Park know that first love almost never lasts, but that doesn't mean they won't give it their best shot. It's a classic story of two star-crossed misfits, plus lots of delightful 80's references.

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Grab the tissues before you crack into this heart-wrenching story of two teens who meet in a Cancer Kid Support Group and fall in the kind of love that only comes from going through a difficult shared experience.

Despite his name, Felix Love has never been in love, and as a Black, queer, transgender teen, has started to think he's destined never to find it. But when someone starts posting anonymous transphobic messages online, Felix goes out for revenge and finds himself in an unlikely love triangle as a result.

Bollywood fans will love this twist on the classic Only You. A psychic prophesied that Winnie Mehta would meet her true love before she turned 18 and that his name would start with an R, so of course her boyfriend Raj is the one. But then they break up, and she meets a fellow film geek who doesn't check those boxes. It's funny, sweet and just the right amount of familiar.

Natasha Kingsley is about to be deported, even though life in the U.S. is all she's ever known. She's trying to figure out how her family can stay when she meets Daniel, who's unhappy with his place in life, too. As they fall in love over the course of one fateful day, you'll also get invested in their probably-doomed love story.

This stunning multi-award winning book in verse follows Dominican American Xiomara (Xio), a Harlem teen trying to navigate her mother's overbearing Catholicism, love, lust, religion and sexual harassment as a first-generation American.

When Rufus and Mateo find out it's their last day on Earth, they both want to make the most of it. Enter Last Friend, an app that connects people like them. In their attempt to cram as much as they can into their final 24 hours, they find more than distraction from their impending ends.

As if growing up "a fat, brown girl" in a mostly-white suburb isn't hard enough, Charlie finds out her new main squeeze Brian actually asked out her white, athletic bff Amelia first. It's a funny, wry look at the complicated machinations of teenage romance, all wrapped up in an empowering package.

When they first meet at the pool, Aristotle and Dante don't seem to have anything in common. But you know what they say about opposites. As they grow closer, they learn a lot about themselves, their place in the world and the people they want to become.

After Zayneb gets suspended from school for confronting her Islamaphobic teacher, she gets sent to her aunt in Qatar for a couple of weeks to cool off. Then she meets Adam, who's dealing with his recent multiple sclerosis diagnosis by making art, trying to keep his mom's memory alive and keep his illness from his grieving father. Their connection is special, and a powerful look at destiny and self-discovery.

Told in alternating voices, this is the story of Trinidadian Audre, who's sent to live in the U.S. after her mother catches her with a girl; and Mabel, who's trying to navigate a lingering illness and her feelings about her ex and her bff. When Mabel falls hard for Audre, she's determined to help her survive American high school. But when Mabel gets some worrying test results, the tables suddenly turn.

When Sunny G's brother dies, he leaves him his notebook, which Sunny decides to fill with a series of rash decisions. First up? Ditching his turban, shaving his beard and debuting his new, decidedly non-Sikh look on prom night. When Mindii Vang steals Sunny's notebook, it turns into one of those all-night adventures that are the stuff of rom-com legend.

In this genre-bending romance, it's the year 2083, the world is ending and time travel is real — but only forward. Some people have chosen to stay in the "now," including Romeo and her star-crossed lover, Romeo. But because of their doomed romance, Jules is estranged from her family and Romeo's in a coma. When a mysterious traveler offers Jules an opportunity to wake Romeo and change her future, she has a choice to make.

In this touching coming-of-age graphic novel, the shy Charlie who sits next to popular rugby player Nick and a friendship soon blossoms. As it tips over into something more, the two grow closer, while dealing with the inevitable drama of high school.

Mark your calendars for the much-anticipated release of the latest from the bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue and One Last Stop. This one has it all: rivals who share a shocking kiss, a mysterious disappearance, an unexpected alliance and the kind of page-turning drama that makes McQuiston one of the best in the game. You won't want to miss this one.