Kids/Teens Book Club discussion

Hello I'm new here

So I love reading but am having trouble finding YA books that are not Romance
I'm trying to find books that have paranormal things (vampires, werewolves, angels, ghosts etc) but little romance

I like harry potter and maximum ride for this they have little bit of romance but a lot of action and likable characters
I should have been a bit more specific so far the suggestions are ok and I thank you for helping.
With harry potter I was thinking more along the lines of books 4, 6, and 7 Dark and edgey and with maximum ride well..just read some of it it'smaximum ride >_> YA preferably anything a 10-college student would read..ish?

So any advice on what books to read that are similar ?

cirque du freak has a little and is amazing

percy jackson and the olympians is da best! it has everything :D i highly recomend it, if you havent already read it that is

I love that book its so good

Yeah, read Percy Jackson.

yea i have but now im on the 3rd book so dont give things away

Don't worry, I won't :)

cirque du freak trust me4 I lent them out I haven't had them for months everybody is borrowing them

K thanks

Raven add me cuz friends are fun wrote: "cirque du freak trust me4 I lent them out I haven't had them for months everybody is borrowing them"

I read three of them before giving up a little To violent for me XD
but thanks anyway

what they weren't like his other series trust me way more violent and then you can try skulduggery pleasant that is also my favorite

My book is fantasy but not really paranormal. Not a romance, but plenty of action/adventure. A Measure of Disorder

wat about the Twilight series??
u might even like it if *SPOILER...


u dnt have a problem wid sparkling vampires:p

Skulduggery Pleasantby Derek Landy

Bahar wrote: "wat about the Twilight series??
u might even like it if *SPOILER...


u dnt have a problem wid sparkling vampires:p"

Read all four books thank you
but I'm trying to find something NON romantic but paranormal or just cool see? I have read twilight, shiver, beautiful creatures, and loads of others

mine is like no romance paranormal skeleton detective and 100% pure awesomeness

Raven add me cuz friends are fun wrote: "mine is like no romance paranormal skeleton detective and 100% pure awesomeness"

Yes but it is also aimed at age groups 9- 12 grades 5-9
Childens books bore me
Hence why I said Harry poter 4,6 and 7 while yes harry potter is a childrens sieres those ones are aimed at the age range of 14-17, Maximum ride is a YA book young adult NOT a childrens book

wow this is kinda a pun but don't judge a book by its cover

Raven add me cuz friends are fun wrote: "wow this is kinda a pun but don't judge a book by its cover"

lol I'm not I judge a book on the first few pages I can read on amazon

This is just an observation, but it seems that the best paranormal/fantasy books that have little romance are found in the INTERMEDIATE/MG section...

Most YA stories have some element of romance, and usually the story places a heavy emphasis on that, so when I get sick of romantic angles (and love triangles - grrr) I go to the Intermediate section of the bookstore: There's that Nicholas Flamel series (my cousins read that and loved it), and there's the Artemis Fowl series (that may be more "teen fiction") and though there's a little bit of romance, the Looking Glass Wars series is really really good!

PS I'm a college student and I love intermediate/MG level stuff...probably better than YA. It doesn't seem like reading beneath my level at all!

the cover is eye catching its a freakin skeleton detective with the power of elements

Amelia (Imagination in Focus) wrote: "This is just an observation, but it seems that the best paranormal/fantasy books that have little romance are found in the INTERMEDIATE/MG section...

Most YA stories have some element of romance,..."

yes..Omgosh!yes! thank you thats seems to be my problom see I never knew there was something between YA and Adult fiction (which I don't want) I too am a college student so..could I look though your bookshelf for ideas? or do you have it on privet too ?

well technically I guess it would go:
MG-Intermediate
YA
Adult

but I have hardly ever been disappointed by MG/Intermediate fiction. Most of the best are fantasy/paranormal, and IF they have love story elements, they're very secondary and (in my opinion) much more realistic and sweet than a lot of the weirdo/emo stuff in YA.

I'd recommend:
Skulduggery Pleasant (my cousins love that), Nicholas Flamel (I already said that I know), Inheritance Cycle, Percy Jackson series, The Looking Glass Wars series, I've heard good things about Michael Grant's GONE series...

oh and this is just a personal observation, but I've been a lot happier with guy authors lately than girl ones. If it's written by a man, it'll probably be low on romance and high on action, which seems like what you want.

hmmm this book doesnt have any paranormal in it but i would recomend it to anyone, montmorency by Eleanor updale its really cool, not to much violence but some cool action, very little romance.

I second the Inheritance Cycle, though it has some romance and it is annoying (to me) they have plenty if action and I think, most of the time at least, the romance is secondary.

There's romance in the Inheritance Cycle? Really?
LOL I never would have guessed - my brothers said that the reason they read the books was because there was "no stupid romance stuff" or so they said

There's a tiny bit between Eragon and Arya, but it's rather one-sided with only Eragon sharing those feelings 'cause Arya shuts him down.

Exactly. It actually bugs me really bad when I read it. It could be completely left out and would be the better.! ( : They are like 100 years apart in age because she is an elf!

The book I'm reading right nowThe Shadow Hunt, could be considered "paranormal": it has elves, ghosts, goblins/demons, etc. but the main characters are 14ish and any "romance/feelings" are only hinted at :) It goes on sale 6/1.

try any LJ Smith books because they're really a mix of both. And you should seriously consider The Darkest Powers by Kelley Armstrong. And also Vampire Academy! Its the love of my life, VA, and I think you'd really enjoy it if you're looking for crazy paranormal and romance!

...she said she didn't want romance, and the Vampire Academy series is practically nothing but.

Amelia (Imagination in Focus) wrote: "The book I'm reading right nowThe Shadow Hunt, could be considered "paranormal": it has elves, ghosts, goblins/demons, etc. but the main characters are 14ish and any "romance/feeling..."

Thank you! sounds and looks amazing I can't wait till it comes out ^_^

yah,it does..sound amazing i mean=)

Amelia (Imagination in Focus) wrote: "The book I'm reading right nowThe Shadow Hunt, could be considered "paranormal": it has elves, ghosts, goblins/demons, etc. but the main characters are 14ish and any "romance/feeling..."

That description reminds me of Fablehaven. It sounds pretty similar.

Everlost. For sure.

Its very fantasy-ish, full of adventure and has a few very nifty action scenes.
THere is also a tiny bit of romance, which fits nicely with the plot, though it takes a back seat.

*Highly* recomended

High Priestess of all Vampyres wrote: "yea i have but now im on the 3rd book so dont give things away"
I'm only just starting on 2nd

Lindsey wrote: "I second the Inheritance Cycle, though it has some romance and it is annoying (to me) they have plenty if action and I think, most of the time at least, the romance is secondary.".
You know, there is a fourth one coming out?

I like the young wizards series. It's mostly action with a side of romance kind of teen fiction.-good seris

Is that the series by Diane Duane?

You should read the Darkest Powers series. It has werewolves, witches, sorcerors(spelled that wrong sorry) and necromancers(they see,talk to, and can raize the dead) It's by Kelley Armstrong. The first book is The Awakining. It has some romance but not too much.

yes, it is by diane duane. the ninth one just came out in april

I've only read the first one and the fifth one. I had no idea there were nine book out. Maybe I'll go back to the series. I don't really remember the ones I read much.

Kylee wrote: "Lindsey wrote: "I second the Inheritance Cycle, though it has some romance and it is annoying (to me) they have plenty if action and I think, most of the time at least, the romance is secondary.". ..."

Yes I did, I can't wait!!

Kylee wrote: "Lindsey wrote: "I second the Inheritance Cycle, though it has some romance and it is annoying (to me) they have plenty if action and I think, most of the time at least, the romance is secondary.". ..."

There is, but Christopher Paolini doesn't work with a deadline, so who knows when it's gonna come out.

I know, I've looked for a realease date a couple of times but I havn't seen one yet ):

He never works to a deadline. The only hope we have of getting info is checking his site.

don't publishers set deadlines though?

IDK, I would guess so. Maybe he just doesn't make it public?

I would definitely recommend THIRST by Christopher Pike. There's two books in the sereies, but they each have three books in them, so technically I guess the series is 6 books?

Anyway, I'm 18 and I was looking for paranormal with no romance and this satisfied me. It is for an older age group (no younger than 16 or 17 should be reading) and has little romance. It's from the perspective of the oldest, and last, vampire in the world. Another reason I enjoyed it was because it was about a totally kick-ass FEMALE vampire who was not dependant on any male, which is a nice change. It is HIGHLY recommended, and one of my favorite sereis, which I have read MANY.Thirst No. 1: The Last Vampire, Black Blood, Red Dice <<

sounds interesting,but im 15..cnt read it,rite??=(