Clean YA Book Club discussion

Here you can Introduce Yourself with your name, age, favorite genre(s), etc... Just share what you feel comfortable with! I'll start:
My name is Samantha Nagel. I am 14 years old, and I really like YA novels, Fantasy, and Romance :)
I really hope to be an author some day and I have several drafts I am working on!

Hi my name is Emma and I'm 18 years old. I've not read a lot of YA, but what I have read I loved!

Hello! My name is Katelyn and I'm 16 years old. I love historical fiction and romance genres.

Hey Katelyn! 😁

Hello everyone! I am glad you could join this group. Right now I am working on brain storming all the clean YA books I have read to put on a list on here!

Samantha wrote: "Hello everyone! I am glad you could join this group. Right now I am working on brain storming all the clean YA books I have read to put on a list on here!"

Have you read Hagenheim or Thornbeck series by Melanie Dickerson? Or Noble Knights by Jody Hedlund? Those are good lnes!! 😃

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Emma wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Hello everyone! I am glad you could join this group. Right now I am working on brain storming all the clean YA books I have read to put on a list on here!"

Have you read Hagenheim..."

No I sadly have not. But they are on my "to-read" self on Goodreads! :)

Samantha wrote: "Emma wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Hello everyone! I am glad you could join this group. Right now I am working on brain storming all the clean YA books I have read to put on a list on here!"

Have you r..."

You definitely should read them soon!! I've almost all of them twice! 😄 (and I'm ready to again!😉)

Emma wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Emma wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Hello everyone! I am glad you could join this group. Right now I am working on brain storming all the clean YA books I have read to put on a list on h..."

Really?! Isn't there like 12 books in the series?

Samantha wrote: "Emma wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Emma wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Hello everyone! I am glad you could join this group. Right now I am working on brain storming all the clean YA books I have read to put o..."

In the Hagenheim series, there's almost 11, the 11th coming July 7. Ive reread the first 7. The 8th was NOT my favorite, so I'm having a hard time rereading it. And the 9th and 10th I've read more recently, but still REALLY want to reread them! Just gotta make time... 😁 The Thornbeck series I've not reread, but been thinking about it maybe soon.

Emma wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Emma wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Emma wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Hello everyone! I am glad you could join this group. Right now I am working on brain storming all the clean YA books I h..."

That sounds like they are really good! What was it about the 8th book that you didn't like as much about? You don't have to say if it would contain spoilers...

Samantha wrote: "Emma wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Emma wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Emma wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Hello everyone! I am glad you could join this group. Right now I am working on brain storming all the clean..."

I guess I just didn't like the story, I felt like it was written by a completely different author! It had a lot of flashbacks, and I guess the main thing I didn't like, I shouldn't say, for it would be a spoiler. 😋😄completely
But, that's just my opinion. I know some people have really liked it. I would still encourage you to read it! (And the whole series!) AMAZING series! 😄

Sorry I have no idea why it says completely up there. 🤦‍♀️

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Thank you for recommending them! I borrowed book one from my library and I should be able to read it in about 6 weeks :)

Hi! My name's Allyson and I'm 16 years old. I like a lot of different genres! Really, if it's clean, interesting, and adventurous I'll read it. I do really like young adult though so I'm looking forward to finding some more good ones!
I also hope to be an author one day, Samantha! I love writing!! BTW, you said you like fantasy, do you have any you could recommend? I'm interested in reading more fantasy but it's hard to find clean fantasy!

Hello Allyson and Gabriella!

Allyson wrote: "Hi! My name's Allyson and I'm 16 years old. I like a lot of different genres! Really, if it's clean, interesting, and adventurous I'll read it. I do really like young adult though so I'm looking fo..."

There is one trilogy you might be interested in called The Traitor's Game. I have only read book 1 and 2 so far. The only thing is the books have a bit of violence. I looked it up on common sense media (a clean app) and it said ages 12+ should be able to read it. There is some kissing. No sex. No language. I think you'd like it :)

Thanks! I'll look it up!😀 I don't mind some violence as long as it doesn't go into to much detail.

Allyson wrote: "Thanks! I'll look it up!😀 I don't mind some violence as long as it doesn't go into to much detail."

I was fine with the violence and I am 14, but I have been called a more mature reader I guess.

Definitely looks good!! But I don't have any access to it!!😫 I'll have to order it from another library so it'll be awhile before I'll be able to read it.

Allyson wrote: "Definitely looks good!! But I don't have any access to it!!😫 I'll have to order it from another library so it'll be awhile before I'll be able to read it."

Oh, bummer!

Hi! My name is Emma and I am 17. My favorite genre is probably Christian Historical fiction but I really read anything that’s clean. I haven’t read as many YA books as I would like to so hopefully I can get some great recommendations from this group. ;)

Emma wrote: "Hi! My name is Emma and I am 17. My favorite genre is probably Christian Historical fiction but I really read anything that’s clean. I haven’t read as many YA books as I would like to so hopefully ..."

Hi Emma! 😄

Hi everyone! My name is Casey, and I am almost 17. I will read pretty much any book you give me, as long as it is clean, but I enjoy fantasy, contemporary, and historical fiction the most. I am looking forward to finding new books, and adding them to my ever extending TBR list!

Nice to meet you Casey! :)

Hey everyone! My name's Maria and I'm 15.
My favourite genres are historical fiction and fantasy, but I will read just about anything fiction :D
Although YA isn't what I mainly read, I do love them when I read them, so I'm hoping to add more great YA novels!

Hi, my name is Bree. I read a lot of dystopian novels and write them as well, in addition to some contemporary.

Hello Maria and Bree! I can't wait to share some great book ideas!

So glad you joined Maria! :)
Nice to meet you Bree!:)

Hi there! I go by the-artsy-bookworm here and on my tumblr. I love reading YA, especially dystopian, historical fiction, and books with characters from all backgrounds. Some of my faves include the Legend Series, books by Becky Albertalli, books by John Green, and the Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue (currently re-reading). I hope to meet and connect with other YA lovers on her, feel free to reach out to me :)

Nice to meet you!

Samantha wrote: "Nice to meet you!"

Thanks, charmed to meet you too! :)

My name is Nichole, or Nikki, whichever you prefer. I like Science fiction, Fantasy, dystopian, realistic fiction and sometimes historical fiction. I am also an aspiring author like some of you had said, and I’ve got a book in the works. Yay! Nice to meet you everyone!

Nichole wrote: "My name is Nichole, or Nikki, whichever you prefer. I like Science fiction, Fantasy, dystopian, realistic fiction and sometimes historical fiction. I am also an aspiring author like some of you had..."

I am so glad you could join, Nichole!

Sorry I'm a little behind! 😁
So nice to meet you arty-bookworm and Nikki! 😄

Hey Le'Kiss! Glad you could join us! :) I also love to sing!

Glad you joined Le 'Kiss!

Hi Le’Kiss!! Glad u joined!! <3 :)

Hi! My name is Ava Charnley and I am 16 years old. I enjoy reading fantasy, romance, and historical fiction. I enjoy writing in my free time and hope to have a short story of mine published before I graduate.

Nice to meet you Ava!

Thank you! It is nice to meet you too.

Hi Bree!
Hi Le'Kiss! I also love music :)
Hi Ava!

Welcome Ava! :D

Hey Everyone!
My name is Husna and I'm 17 years old, and hopefully in my final year of high school (I don't know if I can handle an extended matric year :( )
I mainly read YA, but recently I've unconsciously been drifting into adult fiction. I'm not quite ready to grow up though, so I won't explore more o the adult section just yet. I'm a huge fan of historical fiction, and anything that's has psychological suspense. My favourite book, The Thief, by Megan Whalen Turner, is a perfect example of that.
If you haven't read it, please do, then tell me what you think. I'm hoping that the entire series will one day become a classic. :)

Ava wrote: "Hi! My name is Ava Charnley and I am 16 years old. I enjoy reading fantasy, romance, and historical fiction. I enjoy writing in my free time and hope to have a short story of mine published before ..."

Hi Ava. I also wanted to have my writing published before I graduate, but I don't think that's working for me. But I hope you get yours published.
What short story are you writing? (genre, target audience, etc.) (if you don't mind me asking).
If you need help finding a publisher, you could try queryletter.com, I subscribed to them awhile ago, and they send some really good tips on how to find a publisher, and how to land a deal (disclaimer: I haven't tried it, so I can't say if it works, but it sounds good so ;) ....)

Nice to meet you Husna, and welcome to the group 😊

Husna wrote: "Hey Everyone!
My name is Husna and I'm 17 years old, and hopefully in my final year of high school (I don't know if I can handle an extended matric year :( )
I mainly read YA, but recently I've unc..."

Hi Husna! Glad you could join us! 😄

Hey, I've just got to say for fellow writers on here y'all should check out the young writers workshop. It's a place for young writers to learn about writing and it has a wonderful community where you can chat with other writers and get opinions and critique on your work! I hope to join sometime after I graduate this fall! 😁

Allyson wrote: "Hey, I've just got to say for fellow writers on here y'all should check out the young writers workshop. It's a place for young writers to learn about writing and it has a wonderful community where ..."

Thanks Allyson! 😄👍