Young Adult Starting Points (49 books)

At the beginning of 2012, I decided to dive back into the world of reading. I went online and randomly found the first books in several series, that I have eventually come to enjoy the entire series. This list is only for the 1st book of any series that will appeal to young adults, so that hopefully others may find their starting points!

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1	Against the Tide by John F. Hanley (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 180 ratings score: 1,400, 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
2	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling 4.47 avg rating — 11,228,461 ratings score: 1,090, and 11 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 Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins 4.35 avg rating — 9,741,729 ratings score: 887, and 9 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	City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 2,147,849 ratings score: 476, 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
5	Tail of the Devil (Mathias Drvar #1) by Danielle DeVor (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 222 ratings score: 397, 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	Divergent (Divergent, #1) by Veronica Roth (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 4,331,792 ratings score: 395, 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	Across the Universe (Across the Universe, #1) by Beth Revis (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 119,249 ratings score: 391, 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	Under the Never Sky (Under the Never Sky, #1) by Veronica Rossi (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 115,227 ratings score: 386, 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	Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1) by Kristin Cashore 4.06 avg rating — 478,622 ratings score: 382, 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	Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.67 avg rating — 7,214,264 ratings score: 286, 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
11	The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 1,658,169 ratings score: 284, 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
12	Matched (Matched, #1) by Ally Condie (Goodreads Author) 3.62 avg rating — 812,370 ratings score: 282, 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
12	Finding Sky (Benedicts, #1) by Joss Stirling (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 22,591 ratings score: 282, 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	I Thirst by Gina Marinello-Sweeney (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 85 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
14	Paradox Love by Dorothy Gravelle (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 74 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
16	Say Goodnight, Gracie by Julie Reece Deaver 4.40 avg rating — 2,206 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
17	Gone (Gone, #1) by Michael Grant (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 209,472 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
18	The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, #1) by James Patterson (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 232,688 ratings score: 191, 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
18	Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 871,935 ratings score: 191, 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
20	The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 3,382,850 ratings score: 190, 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
21	Starters (Starters, #1) by Lissa Price (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 45,296 ratings score: 188, 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
22	The Mortal Instruments Boxed Set: City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments, #1-3) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.55 avg rating — 68,884 ratings score: 182, 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	If I Stay (If I Stay, #1) by Gayle Forman (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 961,480 ratings score: 181, 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
24	Harry Potter Series Box Set (Harry Potter, #1-7) by J.K. Rowling 4.73 avg rating — 301,256 ratings score: 178, 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
25	Elfblood (Elfblood, #1) by Kyra Dune (Goodreads Author) 3.50 avg rating — 20 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
25	Wavering by Virginia Frazier (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 9 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
25	Assimilate by Emily Jack Hayden (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 39 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
25	Hannah (Daughters of the Sea, #1) by Kathryn Lasky 3.68 avg rating — 3,660 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
25	Quest Theater (Bones in the Basement, #1) by Lora Gray (Goodreads Author) 4.62 avg rating — 16 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
25	Redwall (Redwall, #1) by Brian Jacques 4.14 avg rating — 127,967 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
31	Captivate (Submerged Sun, #1) by Vanessa Garden (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 1,867 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
31	The Watchers (The Watchers, #1) by Lynnie Purcell (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 2,390 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
31	The Dark Portal (The Deptford Mice, #1) by Robin Jarvis 3.83 avg rating — 2,626 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
34	Thorn Ogres Of Hagwood (The Hagwood Trilogy, #1) by Robin Jarvis 3.80 avg rating — 404 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
35	Into the Wild (Warriors, #1) by Erin Hunter 4.32 avg rating — 118,866 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
35	The Summoning (Darkest Powers #1) by Kelley Armstrong (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 176,091 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
37	The Merchant of Death (Pendragon, #1) by D.J. MacHale (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 52,245 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
37	Starling (Starling, #1) by Lesley Livingston (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 5,040 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
39	The Goose Girl (The Books of Bayern, #1) by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 147,996 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
39	Born at Midnight (Shadow Falls, #1) by C.C. Hunter (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 94,685 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
41	I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies, #1) by Pittacus Lore 3.93 avg rating — 350,927 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
42	The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxset (The Hunger Games, #1-3) by Suzanne Collins 4.50 avg rating — 233,185 ratings score: 91, 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
43	The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer 3.94 avg rating — 122,673 ratings score: 90, 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
44	Noughts & Crosses (Noughts & Crosses, #1) by Malorie Blackman (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 81,716 ratings score: 89, 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
45	My Name Is Memory by Ann Brashares 3.72 avg rating — 34,492 ratings score: 88, 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
46	Just Listen by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 250,246 ratings score: 87, 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
47	Delirium (Delirium, #1) by Lauren Oliver (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 477,956 ratings score: 86, 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
48	Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 70,424 ratings score: 83, 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
49	Numbers (Numbers, #1) by Rachel Ward (Goodreads Author) 3.48 avg rating — 26,503 ratings score: 81, 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