Top 3 Teen Novels And Series You Should Be Reading | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Top 3 Teen Novels And Series You Should Be Reading

What's better than lounging by the pool with a great book?!

27
Top 3 Teen Novels And Series You Should Be Reading
Odyssey Online

As an adolescent, free time can come up very often, and reading may be a way of filling up that void in your life. Since childhood, reading and writing gave me this pursuit of happiness, and doing so has shown me so many things, which include being aware of what a well-written novel is and how it differs from any other. There are millions of different teen novels out in bookstores, but some are better then others. In this article, you will be reading what three novels and series I would highly recommend to those around me.

3. The "Twilight" Series

The "Twilight" Series, written by Stephanie Meyer, had great success and even made millions in revenue due to the making of the motion picture films. The novels’ lovely stories surrounding the supernatural love between a vampire and a human were a huge craze around 2010 and are even still widely popular. For many years, "Twilight" was known as a guilty pleasure kind of series because many had thought that the plot lines were unintelligent and uninteresting. In my opinion, I disagree with that notion. The novels were very intriguing and I would easily read them again.

Rating of Book:

If I could rate the novels, I would rate them a 4.5 out of 5 stars mainly due to the fact that I found myself bewildered every once in awhile, needing to reread the page I had been stuck on, due to unclear writing. Other than that, the novels are really something you shouldn’t miss out on.

2. "The Fault in Our Stars"

This acclaimed piece of work by John Green wasn’t your regular run-of-the-mill novel. Writing about cancer patients falling in love was a whole new take on writing and even broke many hearts as readers will discover once they reach the end of the book. My reasoning behind completely and emotionally falling in love with this novel was how John Green captured each character's feelings and emotions so well that you felt you were the antagonist in the novel. As much as I had been wary of not enjoying the novel due to its depressive outlook on life, I couldn’t help myself from the pleasure I had experienced while reading the novel.

Rating of Book:

The rating I would give for John Green’s ginormous success of a novel would easily be 5 out of 5. There wasn’t a single thing I had disliked about the novel. If you read it, you’ll completely agree.

1. "The Kite Runner"

At first, knowing that my English teacher was forcefully making her classes read Khaled Hosseini's "The Kite Runner" wasn’t something I would have easily indulged myself in. The truth is that although this was my original view of the novel, I had jumped the gun too quickly, as I soon realized what an amazing novel "The Kite Runner" really was. The main reason as to why I found this novel so enticing was because it had a more than normal amount of history written in it. To many, history is something only meant for school, rather than having your free time be reading a history novel at home. Although there were many who hadn’t liked the novel, as it was very dramatic and depressing going through an Afghani boy’s eyes and seeing him grow, I loved every page of it. This novel isn’t only highly recommended by myself but others as well, which is just another great reason for you to grab your own fresh copy of the novel.

Rating of the Book:

If I were to give a rating for the novel, I would give it a clear 3 out of 5. My reasoning for this score was mainly because, like the "Twilight" series, it had also been very unclear to read, which along with the sections of writing in Arabic, caused me to be quite lost. I still enjoyed every second of it and consider it to be one of the best novels ever written, which is why I consider it to be one of the best three books in the world.

Reading these novels will not only better your education, but will aid you in reading new and exciting books that will spark your interest. So do yourself a favor and get to reading!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

452
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

283
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

199217
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

20275
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments