DCPL 's Teen Love & Sex (Some Romance) Booklist, for OWL

YA books about Love & Sex. Started with one of 14 award-winning Booklists for Teens, created by librarians at DC Public Library in Washington, DC--with some additions by elissa and other voters. The focus of this list is to be comprehensive, from a mostly liberal point of view.

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1	Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1) by Simone Elkeles (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 258,222 ratings score: 53,687, and 538 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.64 avg rating — 6,284,301 ratings score: 30,430, and 309 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 221,315 ratings score: 28,370, and 290 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Just Listen by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 245,506 ratings score: 27,276, and 279 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins 4.33 avg rating — 8,170,011 ratings score: 26,789, and 272 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 177,818 ratings score: 24,852, and 252 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 633,155 ratings score: 20,051, and 206 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 205,089 ratings score: 17,346, and 182 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins 4.31 avg rating — 3,337,675 ratings score: 16,889, and 177 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Rules of Attraction (Perfect Chemistry, #2) by Simone Elkeles (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 87,272 ratings score: 16,861, and 173 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 148,797 ratings score: 14,837, and 157 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Leaving Paradise (Leaving Paradise, #1) by Simone Elkeles (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 42,868 ratings score: 13,390, and 137 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 686,496 ratings score: 13,177, and 139 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 359,221 ratings score: 12,551, and 133 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Notebook (The Notebook, #1) by Nicholas Sparks (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 1,624,874 ratings score: 12,369, and 129 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Blood Promise (Vampire Academy, #4) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 307,261 ratings score: 11,911, and 125 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 347,946 ratings score: 11,117, and 119 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Two-Way Street by Lauren Barnholdt (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 45,618 ratings score: 11,088, and 117 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 38,374 ratings score: 10,898, and 114 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins 4.08 avg rating — 3,033,944 ratings score: 10,677, and 116 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 102,599 ratings score: 10,540, and 115 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 473,852 ratings score: 10,277, and 107 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 4.28 avg rating — 4,054,640 ratings score: 10,114, and 103 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	When It Happens by Susane Colasanti (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 35,904 ratings score: 10,033, and 105 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1) by Stephanie Perkins (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 444,697 ratings score: 9,841, and 106 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, #4) by Stephenie Meyer 3.73 avg rating — 1,639,134 ratings score: 8,840, and 96 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Chain Reaction (Perfect Chemistry, #3) by Simone Elkeles (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 63,222 ratings score: 8,512, and 91 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer, #1) by Jenny Han (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 662,892 ratings score: 8,368, and 92 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Host (The Host, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.86 avg rating — 987,392 ratings score: 8,213, and 90 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Forever... by Judy Blume (Goodreads Author) 3.63 avg rating — 60,847 ratings score: 8,004, and 84 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1) by Jamie McGuire (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 665,395 ratings score: 7,957, and 84 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (Sisterhood, #1) by Ann Brashares 3.83 avg rating — 691,079 ratings score: 7,909, and 83 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Dreamland by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 80,899 ratings score: 7,835, and 86 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Evermore (The Immortals, #1) by Alyson Noel (Goodreads Author) 3.59 avg rating — 286,841 ratings score: 7,693, and 83 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Looking for Alaska by John Green (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 1,525,485 ratings score: 7,279, and 78 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy, #5) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 289,195 ratings score: 7,200, and 81 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1) by Kristin Cashore 4.07 avg rating — 450,148 ratings score: 7,011, and 77 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Crescendo (Hush, Hush, #2) by Becca Fitzpatrick (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 316,742 ratings score: 6,924, and 76 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Return to Paradise (Leaving Paradise, #2) by Simone Elkeles (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 33,376 ratings score: 6,744, and 77 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Perfect You by Elizabeth Scott (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 22,008 ratings score: 6,476, and 68 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 114,360 ratings score: 6,010, and 63 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 167,469 ratings score: 5,975, and 66 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 67,083 ratings score: 5,928, and 68 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Forget You by Jennifer Echols (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 26,525 ratings score: 5,737, and 64 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	If I Stay (If I Stay, #1) by Gayle Forman (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 873,393 ratings score: 5,601, and 64 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 333,027 ratings score: 5,595, and 62 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Pants on Fire by Meg Cabot (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 17,923 ratings score: 4,765, and 51 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	It's Not Summer Without You (Summer, #2) by Jenny Han (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 445,884 ratings score: 4,761, and 55 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	That Summer by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 3.46 avg rating — 56,084 ratings score: 4,644, and 54 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn 3.69 avg rating — 83,908 ratings score: 4,476, and 49 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Marked (House of Night, #1) by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 482,963 ratings score: 4,443, and 50 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 941,901 ratings score: 4,414, and 51 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Bloom by Elizabeth Scott (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 13,586 ratings score: 4,159, and 44 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging (Confessions of Georgia Nicolson, #1) by Louise Rennison 3.75 avg rating — 133,374 ratings score: 3,837, and 41 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 49,900 ratings score: 3,747, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 93,436 ratings score: 3,681, and 43 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 4,888,834 ratings score: 3,640, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 547,476 ratings score: 3,585, and 41 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	What My Mother Doesn't Know (What My Mother Doesn't Know #1) by Sonya Sones (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 14,473 ratings score: 3,540, and 37 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 40,292 ratings score: 3,432, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Tempted (House of Night, #6) by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 164,467 ratings score: 3,404, and 39 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Betrayed (House of Night, #2) by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 262,490 ratings score: 3,324, and 39 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	The Book of Luke by Jenny O'Connell 3.73 avg rating — 13,385 ratings score: 3,289, and 37 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 789,529 ratings score: 3,261, and 37 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare 3.74 avg rating — 2,514,382 ratings score: 3,105, and 34 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Untamed (House of Night, #4) by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 232,013 ratings score: 3,058, and 36 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Secret Vampire, Daughters of Darkness, and Enchantress (Night World, #1-3) by L.J. Smith (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 64,155 ratings score: 2,908, and 33 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Honey, Baby, Sweetheart by Deb Caletti (Goodreads Author) 3.56 avg rating — 7,519 ratings score: 2,616, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	Hunted by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) (co-author) 3.92 avg rating — 179,268 ratings score: 2,569, and 31 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	How to Deal by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 6,654 ratings score: 2,529, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Kissed by an Angel/The Power of Love/Soulmates (Kissed by an Angel, #1-3) by Elizabeth Chandler 4.08 avg rating — 26,473 ratings score: 2,497, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	Fire (Graceling Realm, #2) by Kristin Cashore 4.10 avg rating — 182,273 ratings score: 2,348, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	Tithe (Modern Faerie Tales, #1) by Holly Black (Goodreads Author) 3.70 avg rating — 93,449 ratings score: 2,333, and 26 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
74	Dark Angel, The Chosen, and Soulmate (Night World, #4-6) by L.J. Smith (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 58,770 ratings score: 2,261, and 26 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
75	Forever Princess (The Princess Diaries, #10) by Meg Cabot (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 36,503 ratings score: 2,253, and 25 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
76	Anatomy of a Boyfriend (Anatomy, #1) by Daria Snadowsky (Goodreads Author) 3.39 avg rating — 5,102 ratings score: 2,247, and 25 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
77	Endless Summer (The Boys Next Door, #1-2) by Jennifer Echols (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 19,968 ratings score: 2,236, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
78	After by Amy Efaw (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 19,842 ratings score: 2,013, and 23 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
79	Summer Boys (Summer Boys, #1) by Hailey Abbott 3.69 avg rating — 6,771 ratings score: 1,973, and 23 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
80	Something Like Fate by Susane Colasanti (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 19,936 ratings score: 1,883, and 23 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
81	Uglies (Uglies, #1) by Scott Westerfeld (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 645,832 ratings score: 1,816, and 22 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
82	Story of a Girl by Sara Zarr (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 17,141 ratings score: 1,796, and 21 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
83	Chosen (House of Night, #3) by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 240,245 ratings score: 1,742, and 21 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
84	The Vincent Boys (The Vincent Boys, #1) by Abbi Glines (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 74,124 ratings score: 1,690, and 19 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
85	Avalon High by Meg Cabot (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 45,897 ratings score: 1,657, and 20 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
86	Jason & Kyra by Dana Davidson 4.21 avg rating — 2,095 ratings score: 1,648, and 18 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
87	Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 282,481 ratings score: 1,541, and 18 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
88	Dark Visions (Dark Visions, #1-3) by L.J. Smith (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 37,996 ratings score: 1,481, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
89	Princess on the Brink (The Princess Diaries, #8) by Meg Cabot (Goodreads Author) 3.70 avg rating — 25,295 ratings score: 1,436, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
90	Night World, No. 3 (Night World, #7-9) by L.J. Smith (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 65,170 ratings score: 1,400, and 16 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	Delirium (Delirium, #1) by Lauren Oliver (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 460,562 ratings score: 1,397, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
92	Romiette and Julio by Sharon M. Draper (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 6,223 ratings score: 1,396, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
93	The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 104,502 ratings score: 1,364, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
94	North of Beautiful by Justina Chen (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 35,450 ratings score: 1,339, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
95	The Boyfriend League by Rachel Hawthorne 3.92 avg rating — 8,778 ratings score: 1,283, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
96	Second Helpings (Jessica Darling, #2) by Megan McCafferty (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 26,097 ratings score: 1,281, and 14 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
97	What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know (What My Mother Doesn't Know, #2) by Sonya Sones (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 6,981 ratings score: 1,261, and 14 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
98	Vegan, Virgin, Valentine (V Valentine, #1) by Carolyn Mackler (Goodreads Author) 3.61 avg rating — 5,191 ratings score: 1,240, and 14 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
99	Beach Blondes: June Dreams / July's Promise / August Magic (Summer, #1-3) by Katherine Applegate 4.07 avg rating — 5,560 ratings score: 1,220, and 13 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
100	Good Girls by Laura Ruby 3.65 avg rating — 2,061 ratings score: 1,219, and 14 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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message 1: by elissa (last edited Jul 02, 2008 08:32AM) (new)

Jul 01, 2008 04:55PM

The first 22 were on the original list, and then I added 20 more, most of which were published more recently than DCPL's booklist.

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message 2: by elissa (last edited Apr 17, 2009 10:16AM) (new)

Apr 17, 2009 10:13AM

Lots more books have been added by other voters. Although I do like it, I'm not really sure that Pride and Prejudice belongs on this list! Dedication is an adult novel, but it sounds like it has some teen appeal.

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message 3: by elissa (last edited Oct 09, 2009 06:29AM) (new)

Oct 09, 2009 06:29AM

I first added this list to GR for a sex ed class that I teach at church (OWL). It's a very comprehensive but extremely liberal class, so very conservative books about love and sex don't fit.

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message 4: by αςΗΓεϒ♥♪ (new)

Jan 01, 2010 09:27PM

so these booka have sex in them?

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message 5: by elissa (last edited Jan 02, 2010 05:04AM) (new)

Jan 02, 2010 04:57AM

This list says it's books about LOVE and sex (and some romance), so not all of them have sex, but many of them do. Some of the non-fiction ones are about sex. Does that answer your question, Ashley?

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message 6: by αςΗΓεϒ♥♪ (new)

Jan 03, 2010 09:18PM

yess it does thank youu!!
vause it says sex up there so i was like some of these dont have it so i got confusedd.

thankk youu!! :)

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message 7: by elissa (new)

Jan 04, 2010 07:11AM

You're welcome. :)

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message 8: by Jenn (new)

Feb 13, 2010 05:39PM

Twilight? No sex in there, and its not love. Its a creepy stalker relationship.

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message 9: by αςΗΓεϒ♥♪ (new)

Feb 13, 2010 05:49PM

Jenn{OuR lAdY pEaCe LuVa!!!} wrote: "Twilight? No sex in there, and its not love. Its a creepy stalker relationship."

hahaha

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message 10: by elissa (new)

Feb 14, 2010 11:24AM

TWILIGHT would fall in the "some romance" part of this list. It's definitely not one of my favorites, either, but lots of people love the romance of it. "Creepy stalker relationship" is one opinion, but not the only one!

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message 11: by Jenn (new)

Feb 25, 2010 05:36PM

True, true, but really? Im a teen, and while I recognize a creepy, controlling relationship, many other girls I know dont. Should we really be defining things like that as 'love'?

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message 12: by elissa (new)

Feb 26, 2010 08:10AM

My point, Jenn, is that some people don't see it as a "creepy stalker relationship", including some adults. I'm not sure I'd go quite that far myself. There are some people that just see it as romantic, and while I don't completely agree I'm willing to acknowledge it as a valid point of view. It's not MY definition, but its inclusion on this list just acknowledges, rather than defines. Does that makes sense?

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message 13: by elissa (last edited Feb 26, 2010 08:27AM) (new)

Feb 26, 2010 08:18AM

I have no idea why somebody put MOCKINGJAY on this list when it's not even out until August!! I don't think it'll fit here, anyway. Even though there's some romance in that series, it's definitely not the focus! I think we should take HUNGER GAMES and CATCHING FIRE off of here, too (even though I'm completely and utterly in love with this trilogy myself), but a lot of people seem to be voting for them here. I'd really like to keep this list under 100 books if possible, please, so can we keep it to a minimum with the fantasy/SF additions? Thanks!!

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message 14: by Rachelkathleen (new)

Apr 08, 2010 03:17AM

Shiver? x

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message 15: by elissa (new)

Apr 08, 2010 08:41PM

I haven't read Shiver, but I'd really like to keep this list focused on books ABOUT love & sex, as much as possible. From what I know of Shiver, I don't think that's the focus of the book. I put Twilight on the list because it's a popular romance, but now I wish I hadn't!!

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message 16: by Emilyandherlittlepinknotes (new)

May 04, 2010 08:00AM

Have you read "Diary of a kiss" by Sarra Manning? It's quite old and it's a trilogy that focuses on love & sex
After so many years it's still my favourite ya romantic series. Oh and what about Megan McCafferty? "Second Helpings" can fit perfectly here.

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message 17: by elissa (new)

May 04, 2010 08:24AM

I've never read "Diary of a Crush". Both books look like good additions to this list. Feel free to add them in, Emily. :)

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message 18: by Emilyandherlittlepinknotes (new)

May 04, 2010 08:35AM

done, Sarra Manning is a british writer (used to have a column on a newspaper)I realize she is not as popular outside Britain, she is great and I never get tired of recommending her books

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message 19: by elissa (new)

May 04, 2010 09:27AM

Thanks for the recommendation, Emily! I just put a hold on French Kiss (we have all 3 in my library system, but not at my branch), and I'm looking forward to reading it.

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message 20: by April*procrastinator and proud* (new)

Jul 22, 2010 03:33PM

Jenn{WeEzEr LuVa!!!!} wrote: "True, true, but really? Im a teen, and while I recognize a creepy, controlling relationship, many other girls I know dont. Should we really be defining things like that as 'love'?"

I agree with you completely.

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message 21: by elissa (new)

Aug 23, 2010 07:33PM

OK, ladies. We can't "define" love for anybody else, we can only describe our own experience of it. Love is an individual thing, and every person experiences it differently, just like many things. What's "right" for one person certainly may not be "right" for another.

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message 22: by Laura (new)

Dec 12, 2010 07:45AM

Are there any novels you'd like removed from the list?

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message 23: by elissa (new)

Dec 13, 2010 07:44AM

I do think that it's too long, and that it's a little too heavy on the paranormal romance, but I'm OK with it the way it is. If there's something I REALLY thought was out of place, I'd remove it myself. At least I thought that all GR librarians could still remove books from lists, as long as you heed the dire warning. :)

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message 24: by Esther (new)

Jan 27, 2011 04:35PM

Jenn{InCuBuS lUvA!!} wrote: "Twilight? No sex in there, and its not love. Its a creepy stalker relationship."

hahahah! good one![:

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message 25: by Jenn (new)

Feb 17, 2011 03:35AM

elissa wrote: "OK, ladies. We can't "define" love for anybody else, we can only describe our own experience of it. Love is an individual thing, and every person experiences it differently, just like many things..."

Ok, true, you cannot define it for other people. But really? Really? Someone breaking into your home to stare at you while you sleep, that's not creepy? That's not stalker? Someone telling you who you can and cant be friends with, where you can and cant go, that's not controlling?

Dont get me wrong, Im not saying teens shouldnt be allowed to read it for these reasons (For many other reasons, such as the terrible writing), however, I dont really think we should say that these types of behaviors are okay and romantic. It will just breed more stupid teen girls that cant figure out what's okay and what's not.

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message 26: by elissa (new)

Feb 17, 2011 08:35PM

As I've said before in these comments, I'm not a fan of Twilight myself, BUT even many adult women find them romantic. It's not just teenagers reading them. I try not to judge other people's tastes, just as I don't want my own judged.

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message 27: by Via (new)

Mar 04, 2011 11:12PM

Jenn{OuR lAdY pEaCe LuVa!!} wrote: "Twilight? No sex in there, and its not love. Its a creepy stalker relationship."Yeah, there's sex in Breaking Dawn, but not Twilight.

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message 28: by elissa (new)

Mar 05, 2011 06:46AM

Many women consider Twilight a romance. I don't myself, but its inclusion on this list is an acknowledgment of that opinion. Not all of the books on this list have sex. Some are just about love and/or romance.

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message 29: by ♫♫RiTA♫♫ (new)

Sep 09, 2011 11:51PM

great list..........

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message 30: by elissa (new)

Sep 13, 2011 07:29PM

thanks, RiTA!

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message 31: by elissa (new)

Oct 25, 2011 03:08PM

In the interest of keeping the list a manageable length, I'd love to keep any more paranormal romance off of the list, and concentrate on realistic fiction (about love between people). That's not a comment of whether paranormal romance is "good" or not, just a comment on the focus of this list. Like I said in an earlier comment, I put Twlight on the list shortly after it came out, because it was a popular romance. Now I wish that I hadn't opened that can of worms with this particular list, because I think it's more useful to keep the length of the list shorter than it is now, and the intention of this list is not to be comprehensive in terms of YA romance.

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message 32: by [deleted user] (new)

Oct 25, 2011 03:11PM

elissa wrote: "In the interest of keeping the list a manageable length, I'd love to keep any more paranormal romance off of the list, and concentrate on realistic fiction (about love between people). That's not ..."

I didn't add anything like I usually do on lists. I am glad you have Twilight as its the best.

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message 33: by elissa (new)

Oct 25, 2011 04:13PM

Thanks for not adding more paranormal fiction, Alice! :)

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message 34: by littlebookbosomed (new)

Oct 31, 2011 08:15PM

Perfect Chemistry!!! <3<3<3

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message 35: by [deleted user] (new)

Nov 17, 2011 02:17PM

Skyla wrote: "Perfect Chemistry!!! <3<3<3"

IMO the guy in Perfect Chemistry is promiscuous and so NOT a good idea for a role model. He has definitely been sleeping around altho Brittany is a virgin. Is there a double standard here?

Perfect Chemistry

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message 36: by Jack (new)

Feb 17, 2013 04:39AM

Hi everyone,

I have created a new group called Goodreads All Sorts and I'd love for people to join it or just even just give it a look. It's a group that discusses anything and everything. There will be monthly group reads, movies, and music. There is a folder for everything you could think of. I'd really like if people could spread the word because I'd love for the group to be a success. Here is the link to the group:

http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/9...

Thanks very much,
Jack :-)

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message 37: by Maddison (new)

Mar 13, 2013 11:11PM

hi i just checked it out but heaven,texas is adult

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message 38: by elissa (new)

Mar 14, 2013 05:20AM

People have added all sorts of adult books to this list, unfortunately. :(

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message 39: by inga (new)

Jun 04, 2013 09:57AM

Ffs, Fifty Shades of Grey is decidedly NOT a YA book. Someone edit the list please?

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message 40: by elissa (new)

Jun 04, 2013 11:25AM

I took it off. Hopefully it won't be added again...

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message 41: by inga (new)

Jun 04, 2013 11:39AM

Thanks! ;)

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message 42: by David (new)

Oct 30, 2013 09:57AM

Jenn wrote: "Twilight? No sex in there, and its not love. Its a creepy stalker relationship."
haha :D so true

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message 43: by RAM (new)

Mar 05, 2016 02:58PM

you should try the v girl . it's all about love and sex from the perspective of an 18 year old girl and it's quite good.

try also a book called firsts. it's about a teen girl helping guys to have their first time because hers was cathastrophic.

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message 44: by elissa (new)

Jan 08, 2018 05:23PM

On the last 2 pages of this list, there are lots of authors advertising their own books. I wish that authors would not add their own books to lists. Let your readers add them if they want to!

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