Addicted to YA discussion

Hello! It's my first time posting a discussion here. I came to realize that recntly, I've been getting books that are part of a series, and some of which are not yet complete/finished. I'd like to know what you guys would recommend as a stand alone novel. I'm fine with any theme as long as it does not solely revolve on romance.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is one of my favourite stand alone books. It isn't really romance based though there is an element of it, and it gives a whole new meaning to war novels - being both from the point of view of Death and from the side of the Germans. It's a really interesting book and it's both heartwarming and heartbreaking so I would recommend you give it a try :)

I quite enjoyed Charisma by Jeanne Ryan, although the reviews seem mixed.

If you like fantasy, Juliet Marillier's Heart's Blood is a good one.

Or you could try my standalone novel, Once Confronted. :-)

I haven't read it, but I've heard a lot of good things about We were liars :)

Contemporary

Historical

Sci-fi/Fantasy/Paranormal


I gave all of these books 5 stars and they either have no or very little romance (at least, as far as I recall).

I loved The First Time She Drowned by Kerry Kletter!

by Jessica Khoury - fantasty, Aladdin re-telling.
by Roxanne St. Claire - mystery/thriller
by Kekla Magoon - contemporary, with social justice issues (police brutality)
by Nina LaCour - contemporary, LGBT+

I recently made a standalone recommendation post on my blog. You can check it out here if you want to see some more great standalones!

If you're looking for classics, I recommend Jane Eyre, Of Mice and Men or the Great Gatsby. Also, I love Jane Austen's books - they're all standalones too. Now as for contemporaries, I recommend Fangirl, Emmy and Oliver and Catching Jordan :)

Hi guys! Thanks so much for the recommendations, will definitely check them out! :D

The Universe Versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence is very very good.
If you're looking for a feminist Multicultural, gay character, Juliet takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera is amazing.
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult and Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty are also interesting.