Page turning teen reads

The Fault In Our Stars

John Green | Romance Fiction

Hazel, a young teenage girl diagnosed with lung cancer, joins a support group where she meets Augustus. The story takes you on a journey through life’s ups and downs.

These school holidays, it’s time to ditch the screens and snuggle in with a good book and enjoy the journey it takes you on. These are some of the favourite picks from Darling’s teen book reviewer, Cara.

Books available at your favourite local book store.

The Book Thief

Markus Zusak | Historical Fiction

This book beautifully depicts book-lover Liesel’s coming-of-age story where she learns maths, reading, writing, moral ethics, friendship, and prejudice in Nazi Germany during World War II.

We Are Liars

E. Lockhart | Mystery Fiction

Narrated by 17 year old Cadence, this novel is a shocking mystery of the dark secrets of the seemingly perfect Sinclair family, who hide their lies and flaws behind their beautiful and handsome image.

Red Queen

Victoria Aveyard | Fantasy Fiction

The story of 17 year old girl, Mare Barrow, living in a world where her blood determines her status is a thought-provoking read. People with red blood are commoners, yet those with silver blood are royals with special powers highlighting the societal divisions.

All The Bright Places

Jennifer Niven | Romance Fiction

Theodore Finch and Violet Markey are two teenagers who badly want to escape from their lives. A beautiful, tragic romance where a girl learns how to live from a boy who wants to die.