ActuallyADHD Characters (68 books)

I found it really hard to find any books with characters who are ADHD. So this list is full of the books I've found with canon ADHD characters. Some books listed might not explicitly state it, but are heavily implied.

All the books listed here are books I've read, or plan to read, and focus on a positive/neutral/normal representation, without making their disabilty the sole focus of the story. (Eg.: it's not a plot *about* ADHD).

I kept away from negative representations, 'educational resources', and books aimed at really-young-kids. Because I wanted to read fictional stories about people like me, all these books are mostly aimed at young teen, young adults, and general adults in age range.

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1	Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 1,213,658 ratings score: 700, and 7 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	Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1) by L.M. Montgomery 4.33 avg rating — 1,105,338 ratings score: 582, and 6 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 Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 3,407,311 ratings score: 446, and 5 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	Call of the Sea by Emily B. Rose (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 141 ratings score: 398, and 4 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 Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus, #5) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 387,750 ratings score: 383, and 4 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	The House of Hades (The Heroes of Olympus, #4) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.57 avg rating — 479,476 ratings score: 379, and 4 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	The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 934,845 ratings score: 375, and 4 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	The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 663,361 ratings score: 371, and 4 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	The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, #3) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.47 avg rating — 670,440 ratings score: 367, and 4 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	The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.55 avg rating — 1,138,606 ratings score: 363, and 4 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	The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 1,208,828 ratings score: 359, and 4 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	The Titan’s Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #3) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 1,205,139 ratings score: 355, and 4 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	The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 1,351,736 ratings score: 351, and 4 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	The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily: A Hilarious and Heartbreaking Debut YA Romance by Laura Creedle 3.82 avg rating — 3,540 ratings score: 300, and 3 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	Promising Young Man by Elias Axel (Goodreads Author) 4.60 avg rating — 47 ratings score: 300, and 3 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	Focused by Alyson Gerber (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 2,312 ratings score: 299, and 3 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	Cemetery Boys (Cemetery Boys, #1) by Aiden Thomas (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 108,121 ratings score: 299, and 3 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	The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo, #1) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 229,307 ratings score: 287, and 3 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	Moojag and the Auticode Secret (Moojag, #1) by N.E. McMorran (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 66 ratings score: 200, and 2 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	Worthy of Love by Quinn Ivins (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 617 ratings score: 200, and 2 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	Devil in Spring (The Ravenels, #3) by Lisa Kleypas (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 44,147 ratings score: 200, and 2 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	Hannah Edwards Secrets of Riverway by Ashley Hards (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 82 ratings score: 200, and 2 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	Sharp Zero: Phase 1 (Sharp Zero, #1) by Robotsharks 4.54 avg rating — 98 ratings score: 199, and 2 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	A Duke by Default (Reluctant Royals, #2) by Alyssa Cole (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 9,398 ratings score: 199, and 2 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	The Geographer's Map to Romance (Love's Academic, #2) by India Holton (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 7,169 ratings score: 199, and 2 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	This Vicious Grace (The Last Finestra, #1) by Emily Thiede (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 17,066 ratings score: 198, and 2 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	Sharp Zero: Phase 2 (Sharp Zero, #2) by Robotsharks 4.52 avg rating — 58 ratings score: 197, and 2 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	What If You & Me (Say Everything, #2) by Roni Loren (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 8,631 ratings score: 197, and 2 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	Gloam (Monstrous, #4) by Lily Mayne (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 11,701 ratings score: 195, and 2 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	Treasure by Rebekah Weatherspoon (Goodreads Author) 3.60 avg rating — 1,448 ratings score: 194, and 2 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	Lakelore by Anna-Marie McLemore (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 3,650 ratings score: 187, and 2 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 Burning Maze (The Trials of Apollo, #3) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 113,624 ratings score: 177, and 2 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	The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo, #2) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 139,254 ratings score: 175, and 2 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	Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1) by Leigh Bardugo (Goodreads Author) 4.46 avg rating — 1,141,960 ratings score: 173, and 2 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	The Tyrant’s Tomb (The Trials of Apollo, #4) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 93,869 ratings score: 162, and 2 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	The Tower of Nero (The Trials of Apollo, #5) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.47 avg rating — 85,771 ratings score: 160, and 2 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	To Stand in the Light by Kayla Bashe (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 73 ratings score: 100, and 1 person 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	Under Shifting Stars by Alexandra Latos (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 742 ratings score: 100, and 1 person 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	Fresh by Margot Wood (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 3,271 ratings score: 100, and 1 person 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	Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key: (National Book Award Finalist) by Jack Gantos (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 16,960 ratings score: 100, and 1 person 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	This Kid Can Hyperfocus: An Inclusive Story of Friendship and Determination by Patty DeDurr (Goodreads Author) 4.54 avg rating — 48 ratings score: 100, and 1 person 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	A Cat Café Christmas by Codi Gary (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 5,220 ratings score: 100, and 1 person 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	Tides of Magic (Charley Deacon, #1) by Andi R. Christopher (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 41 ratings score: 100, and 1 person 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	I'll Stop the World by Lauren Thoman (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 14,722 ratings score: 100, and 1 person 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	I'll Conjure For You (The Beck Sister Hauntings, #2) by Charish Reid (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 66 ratings score: 100, and 1 person 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	Little Goddess (Black Resorts, #3) by Layla Frost (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 2,689 ratings score: 100, and 1 person 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	Us in Ruins by Rachel Moore (Goodreads Author) 3.55 avg rating — 3,973 ratings score: 100, and 1 person 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	Pegasus Summer (Shifter Cub Camp #2) by Zoe Chant (Goodreads Author) 4.61 avg rating — 1,081 ratings score: 100, and 1 person 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	A Bee and A Shadow: Paranormal obsessions - book 2 by Lina C. Eleste (Goodreads Author) 4.64 avg rating — 44 ratings score: 100, and 1 person 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	The Very First Damned Thing (The Chronicles of St Mary's, #0.5) by Jodi Taylor (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 7,734 ratings score: 99, and 1 person 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	Motorcycles, Sushi & One Strange Book (Real Life, #1) by Nancy N. Rue 3.88 avg rating — 570 ratings score: 99, and 1 person 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	What Would Joey Do? (Joey Pigza, #3) by Jack Gantos (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 1,159 ratings score: 99, and 1 person 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	What Could Have Been (Lake Lenora, #1) by Heather Guerre (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 1,162 ratings score: 99, and 1 person 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	Pitcher Us (Boston Blues #1) by Mollie Goins (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 4,952 ratings score: 99, and 1 person 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	L.O.S.T. (L.O.S.T., #1) by R.S. Collins 3.97 avg rating — 112 ratings score: 98, and 1 person 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	My Name Is Markham (The Chronicles of St Mary's, #7.6) by Jodi Taylor (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 4,273 ratings score: 98, and 1 person 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	Joey Pigza Loses Control: (Newbery Honor Book) (Joey Pigza, 2) by Jack Gantos (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 5,140 ratings score: 98, and 1 person 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	Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark (Magnolia Parks Universe, #5) by Jessa Hastings (Goodreads Author) 4.32 avg rating — 68,774 ratings score: 98, and 1 person 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	Born of Mist and Dragonfire (Songs of Adimos, #1) by Ava Thorne (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 490 ratings score: 97, and 1 person 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	Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home (Magnolia Parks, #3) by Jessa Hastings (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 107,691 ratings score: 97, and 1 person 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	Last Call at the Local (Love, Lists & Fancy Ships, #3) by Sarah Grunder Ruiz (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 10,429 ratings score: 97, and 1 person 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	Connection Error (#gaymers, #3) by Annabeth Albert (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 3,479 ratings score: 96, and 1 person 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	Moon Blooded Breeding Clinic (Cambric Creek, #3) (Hemming Brothers, #1) by C.M. Nascosta (Goodreads Author) 3.48 avg rating — 11,753 ratings score: 96, and 1 person 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	Magnolia Parks (The Magnolia Parks Universe, #1) by Jessa Hastings (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 259,906 ratings score: 96, and 1 person 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	The Sledding Hill by Chris Crutcher 3.71 avg rating — 1,883 ratings score: 95, and 1 person 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	You're It by Cleo White (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 1,607 ratings score: 95, and 1 person 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	Kat and Meg Conquer the World by Anna Priemaza (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 960 ratings score: 94, and 1 person 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	Her Elysium (Flowers and Keyboards #1) by Emmy Engberts 3.78 avg rating — 174 ratings score: 93, and 1 person 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