8 Young Adult Books That Will Make You Cry

8 Young Adult Books That Will Make You Cry

YA books are often underappreciated in that people think they are superficial and meant for children. Here are 8 Young Adult Books That Will Make You Cry.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

The quintessential tearjerker that tore the hearts of millions, this is the story of Louisa Clark and Will Traynor.

Love Letters to the Dead

Love Letters to the Dead

In this book, we follow a high schooler who is grappling with the suicide of her beloved sister. When a school assignment requires her to write letters to express herself.

All The Bright Places

All The Bright Places

This stunning exploration of mental health and the place love has within it is not your everyday YA read.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

In this piece of Latin American young adult fiction, two boys develop an unlikely friendship over the course of a summer.

Thirteen Reasons Why

Thirteen Reasons Why

In this piece of YA literature, a young girl commits suicide. But there is a twist in the tale. Hannah leaves thirteen tapes behind, for thirteen people.

The Perks of Being A Wallflower

The Perks of Being A Wallflower

The protagonist of this famous book is perhaps the most endearing person ever – with the wonderful innocence and naïve way of looking at life.

Allegiant

Allegiant

This is the third and final book in the Divergent trilogy. Here, we follow a dystopian world where the population is divided into factions based on their most powerful qualities.

The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars

This is perhaps the quintessential tear jerker for the young adult generation of the 2010s. The book basically follows Hazel Grace, a cancer patient.