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Romance - Teens

Whether you're in love with messy love-triangle stories or sweeping historical epics; bittersweet romantic tragedies or hilarious meet-cute mishaps, this list has something for you! Featuring a diverse range of characters and settings, there's bound to be something on this list to set your heart a-flutter. This list is loosely ordered from ‘light’ to ‘gritty’ reads. A Christchurch City Libraries’ list.

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  • Taylor Blake wants nothing more than for her life to be like the rom-coms she so enjoys writing. When French exchange students arrive at her school, Taylor sees her chance - after all, they must know everything about kissing, right? A funny,…
    Book, 2024London : Bloomsbury YA, 2024. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • As Lily counts down the final days of boarding school, she can't help but wish she'd taken more risks and embraced the full experience. When a mysterious note invites her to join the senior prank, she jumps at the chance to rewrite her reputation.…
    Book, 2023Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Fire, [2023] — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • Delilah would rather stay behind the scenes than take center stage, but somehow, she has ended up singing in her friends’ punk band. Reggie leads epic D&D quests and writes secret essays under a fake name, hiding his passion from his family that…
    Book, 2023New York : Balzar + Bray, [2023] — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • Liz has always believed in rom-com perfect love stories, and Michael was supposed to be hers. Now that he’s back in town she’s determined to make him notice her, even if it means teaming up with Wes Bennet, her infuriatingly charming neighbor and…
    Book, 2024London : Simon & Schuster, 2024. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • In this hilarious and heartwarming romcom, Cerys is determined to escape the friendzone and win over her longtime crush Jake. Her plan? Dive headfirst into his favorite fandom, even if she doesn’t get the hype. But when cosplay, conventions, and a…
    Book, 2025London : Penguin Books, 2025. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • A charming graphic novel series about Charlie, an openly gay teen, and Nick, a soft-hearted rugby player, whose friendship at an all-boys school slowly blossoms into something more. With simple yet expressive illustrations, Heartstopper tenderly…
    Graphic Novel, 2019London : Hodder Children's Books, [2019] — YOUNG ADULT GRAPHIC NOVEL
  • Whit and Zay have been frenemies for years since their middle school breakup, so when Zay is invited to become vice president of the Fall Fest Committee that Whit is so passionately preparing for, it becomes a total disaster. As Whit and Zay are…
    Book, 2023New York : Holiday House, [2023] — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • Everyone likes Hani Khan. She’s easygoing, popular, and always tries to keep the peace. But when she comes out as bisexual, her friends dismiss it, claiming she can’t be bi if she’s only dated boys. In a panic, Hani says she’s dating Ishu Dey, the…
    Book, 2021London : Hodder Children's Books, 2021. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • Set in 1910 Chicago, The Davenports follows four young Black women navigating love, ambition, and family expectations within one of the city’s wealthiest households. A richly layered historical romance inspired by real events.
    Book, 2023London : Penguin Books, 2023. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • Sadie Wen has spent years perfecting her image, keeping her real thoughts tucked away in unsent emails. But when those emails accidentally go public, her carefully curated life unravels. With classmates furious and her reputation in freefall, the…
    Book, 2024[Australia] : Penguin Books, 2024. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • A chance meeting in LA leads cello prodigy Jenny to an elite arts academy in Seoul, straight into the world of K-Pop. But falling for Jaewoo, a forbidden idol, could cost her everything she’s worked for.
    Book, 2021New York : HarperTeen, [2021] — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • Sadie lands a spot at her dream college, finally one step ahead of her longtime rival Seb. But when he’s unexpectedly admitted, their rivalry reignites as they both chase the same coveted position on the school’s zine. Between sharp banter, buried…
    Book, 2025London : Macmillan, 2025. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • Belly lives for summer. It’s when the beach house comes alive, and she gets to spend time with Jeremiah and Conrad at Cousins Beach. But this summer something feels different between them. Feelings deepen, truths surface, and Belly begins to see her…
    Book, 2009New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2009. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • A world at war, sundered by the whims of the gods. Two reporters, each filled with ambition and, although rivals, perhaps closer than they guessed. Fall in love with Iris, a winning heroine who holds many troubles close to her heart. With a little…
    Book, 2023London : Magpie Books, 2023. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • Amber wants to be cheer captain, but her team is reeling from tragedy and a new quarterback is shaking things up. Jack Walsh is talented, confident, and (surprise!) a girl. As tensions rise and feelings grow, Amber must choose between fitting in and…
    Book, 2022New York : Wednesday Books, 2022. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • A heartfelt coming-of-age romance set in a small Aussie town. Jonah is the new kid, trying to fit in, heal from the past, and maybe get closer to Harley, the boy who makes his heart race. Joining the footy team feels like a fresh start, but figuring…
    Book, 2024Crows Nest, New South Wales : Allen & Unwin, 2024. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • Zayneb is angry, tired of the Islamophobia surrounding her. Adam is struggling to cope with his recent multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Then one day they meet and fall in love. A moving love story between two practicing Muslims who stay true to…
    Book, 2019New York : Salaam Reads, [2019] — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • Juliette’s touch can kill, and for that she’s been locked away for 264 days. The world outside is falling apart and The Reestablishment wants to use her as a weapon to control it. But Juliette is done being silent. As war brews and secrets unravel,…
    Book, 2011Allen & Unwin, 2011 — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • A fierce, addictive fantasy full of enemies-to-lovers tension and deadly court drama. Jude is a mortal girl trying to survive in the glittering, dangerous world of Faerie. Prince Cardan is cruel, gorgeous, and impossible to ignore. As Jude schemes…
    Book, 2018London : Hotkey Books, 2018. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • Grace has always been drawn to the wolves in the woods, especially the yellow-eyed one who feels more familiar than wild. When she meets Sam, a boy with those same eyes, she uncovers a secret that blurs the line between human and animal. As the cold…
    Book, 2009New York : Scholastic, 2009. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION