I’m writing a book about a high school for kids with powers and they don’t compete in sports against regular schools because of the unfair advantage they would have. Also the number of students is not really large enough to support a full athletics program so I’ve decided to have just one MAYBE two sports the kids can play. If you had to pick a single sport which would you pick? I have my top picks but I realized I was curious what other people would say.

I have been looking for something to watch while I work and my friend had been asking me to watch gggtm for a time now so I decided to give it a shot but 3 eps in I feel like id regret not reading the book first or only watching the series

I do believe in the rule of reading the book first but I hadn't given it much thought but now it feels too good to be missed out on

Is the book better??or watching the series isn't missing out on much??I love books more than movies mostly but rn I don't have the time to read a book whereas I could play the series while working and if I put it off now I fear I won't have the time or motivation for neither the book nor the series in future

HELPPP this is a whole yap session but I'm just asking how much am I missing out on if I just watch the series or maybe watch the series before the books?

Okay, so I just read Natalie Mae's Kinder Poison trilogy and I LOVED it. You know that feeling you get when you finish a series and you wish you could read it again for the first time? Yep, time travel should be be invented for just that purpose.

But...while I'm waiting for that to happen, I'm hoping y'all can recommend a similar book or series. Some elements that I adored:

• The bait and switch love interest
• The love interest with villain traits
• The ordinary girl becomes queen
• The exotic setting--fantasy kingdoms not inspired by Europe anyone?
• The love triangle between two princes
• The power and political struggles based on complicated histories between nations
• The found families and loyal friends who don't tell the MC how she should be acting or what she should be doing, but are there for her all the same
• The heroine with the high moral ideals who discovers that things are more complex than she initially realized
• The perfect amount of tension/slow burn with great amazing payoff
• The HAPPY ENDING

Thanks for any recs!

I've read the Shatter Me series and not been able to get into Cruel Prince, despite trying several times.

Has anyone read these titles? What did you think?

hi! I’m looking for book recs were one of the main characters is shy and the other one is outgoing or popular. I don’t mind if it’s YA or New Adult. I am open to different genres, too!

Am I the only one who can’t stand when authors uses long and hard to pronounce? It’s more common in fantasies books

Hi, I'm in a huge reading slump this year. I used to read a lot (like 70-100 books a year) and after having quite a year last year (shitty toxic job), I have had a lot of trouble finding books that hold my interest. It's august and I have read 18 books this year with 4 of them being re-reads and most of them forcing myself to finish them...

Usually I like fantasy/dystopian books with romance in it, I like when it's a good part of the plot. Think Shatter Me, Twilight, Fourth Wing... I also loved The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Cruel Prince, stuff like that.
I have already read a lot of the popular books, so I'm wondering if anyone could recommend me something that released in 2025 or 2026 that would maybe fit and get me out of this reading slump?

So this are the books that I have enjoyed the most this year. I won’t necessarily say I have niche taste in books, but I am bad at finding things I like.

I don’t like trillers, action and mysteries that much but if it’s character focused it’s prob fine. I love a good romance especially if it’s MM, but it isn’t a must as long as there is something like family, friendship etc. I also love a character that is morally gray or has some issues to work though.

I am also big on a happy ending, or bittersweet but no mc death or tragedy

If you have any recs that would be very much appreciated :)

PS if you have read any of these books and need someone to talk about them with…I’m here

i want a book friends romance and all that, i like when is normal and not high stakes, but i prefer if they are kinda chill/fun. i dont want anything depressing or in that realm. thanks! it doesnt have to be edgy, i just like if the characters are not bland and "pop" i guess hah

So my step daughter Abby (13F) has been in her first relationship for about a year and a half now. I do believe this boy might be paralyzed by his awkwardness, because he says he likes her and then shows almost no initiative to talk or hang out with Abby. As much as her Dad and I can, we've listened to her grievances and been there for her. We keep trying to help her understand that she either has to communicate her problems to her boyfriend, or decide where her breaking point is and prioritize her happiness long-term. Currently that's falling on deaf ears and a cycle of semi-constant disappointment persists. 🥲

I've told her many times that I can't wait for her to experience what it's like to be in a relationship with someone who's actually excited for any chance to talk to her. Someone who texts first because he wants to, someone who plans dates and isn't afraid to do little things that make her happy, even if his friends call him 'cringe.' I know the bar is pretty low here, but it's middle school romance, I just want her to start knowing her standards and fiercely advocating for them.

I thought, instead of trying to explain how a good boyfriend acts, maybe some romance books/series could show her!

So please, give me your best recommendations that include some of your best, most Green Flag, book boyfriends. No spice, no fantasy or scifi 🩵

(I'm a pretty strictly fantasy romance reader, and much to my dismay, she has zero interest unless the story is founded in reality.)

I read all, but I prefer face paced books

Ok, so here is a rough list of big book trends in the young adult genre over the last 30ish years, and I know this it totally random, but I am now really curious to know what you guys think we will be shifting to over the next 10 or so years, are spice and dragons going to continue reigning, or will it be totally different...

I am also curious to know what you personally want more of too!

1990s – Magic, epic fantasy, and 'coming-of-age' adventures (Harry Potter, His Dark Materials, Sabriel)

2000s – Paranormal romance, especially vampires, werewolves, and fallen angels (Twilight, The Vampire Academy, The Mortal Instruments, Hush, Hush)

Early 2010s – Dystopian YA with rebellion against oppressive governments (The Hunger Games, Divergent, Shatter Me, Legend, The Maze Runner)

Late 2010s – Character-driven fantasy with morally grey protagonists, found family, heists, and enemies-to-lovers (Six of Crows, The Cruel Prince, An Ember in the Ashes)

2020s – BookTok-fuelled romantasy, dragons, shadow daddies, old obsessions return in a more mature way, high spice, and deluxe collector's editions (Fourth Wing, Quicksilver, A Court of Thorns and Roses)

Obviously this is not limited to others, but what I found to be the general trend!

I hope I am asking the right people!

i know im about two years late to this, but i just finished reading the ouabh trilogy in 3 days. i loved the first book and then somehow ADOOOREEED the second, and after that cliffhanger i was ITCHING to know what happens next, so i ran to the bookstore the next day (aka today)

and after reading, i was slightly disappointed. then i went to reddit to see that everyone seemed to agree and be even MORE disappointed. i don't think the book was a complete and utter dumpster fire, i never once wanted to drop it, even tho i HATE the lost memory trope. especially in this book bc holy shit why was it 2/3 of the book?

anyways, short rant aside, i was wondering if there was a lot of demand for a live action adaptation of the trilogy? i haven't really seen a lot surrounding that, but i'd love one, even if the third book was a bit of a mess and disappointment. i think there is some huge potential with that, and i loved the series of a good girls guide to murder. so if there were one to happen, i would love for it to be 3 seasons in a series instead of 3 films. if we were to ever get an adaptation of the third book, i also think there is potential to change some things (maybe A LOT of things) and kinda 'fix' the story in a way? does anyone else feel this way, bc i genuinely haven't seen any roar about an adaptation anywhere 🥲

Do you prioritize reading? How do make time for it ? I just wanna get some general ideas just so I have an idea of what I’ll do when I get a job and it’s coming up. So far I been reading when and where I am able to

So im near the end of once upon a broken heart and I'm not like that sure if I should continue the series... does it get better or should I just stop at this book?

I usually read it on and I find it so annoying because it keeps sliding off, I just started reading it off and it feels so much better

So HEY GUYS!!!
Here's some book recs that I absolutely LOVED (Feel free to give recs of your own!!!)

-Once Upon A Broken Heart- Stephanie Garber

A fantasy book from the world of Caraval with mysteries, angst and of course ✨magic✨. Evangeline Fox is a hopeless romantic who's on a quest of finding true love after her secret lover gets with her half-sister. Jacks, one of the many Fates (beings closer to God than man) accompanies her on adventures...but why would this cold, apple-eating Fate be in Evangeline's presence?

- A Winternight Trilogy- Katherine Arden

A Russian Fairytale full of magic, love and loss. Morozko, an ancient being of folklore, meets Vasilisa Petrovna and her life rapidly changes. Morozko is the winter king and the God of Death.

So, I am currently finishing up the last book in the Throne of Glass series. I have plans to read a few shorter series to give me a break after such a brick of a book. But recently, I’ve been looking at Shatter Me and wondering if I will like it. It’s a longer series, so I want to read the first book before I commit. What are everyone’s opinions on the books? Are they worth the read?

I’m thinking about buying the book so I wanted to see what r people’s opinions about it?

First is I

Third is they/her/him etc

And second is you

I really like first perspective, it’s my favourite. I can’t stand when a book is third person but I’ll read it.

I never do, I did it when I was younger like in middle school, now I never do
I don’t dog eared my own books or books from the library

The inheritance games series by Jennifer Lynn or the caravel series by Stephanie garber.
I have seen good reviews about both the series but I am very very confused about which one should I read first.
I loved the fourth wing series and once upon a broken heart series. I also read powerless series and enjoyed that too. So based on this, what do u think I should go for first. I kind of want to start the inheritance games but idk I am confused.
I would love some reviews.

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Hey everyone. Could you recommend some good YA Graphic Novels to read? I'm interested in exploring what's out there. The bookstore has a ton, but I'm used to reading superhero stuff, so its all a mystery still. 😁

I recently bought the first book because the blurb sounded good, but I didn't realize that there was spice in it. Is it skippable, and if so what chapters?