Books matching: high school challenges
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Save:Anything But Okay by Sarah Darer Littman revolves around Stella, a high school junior dealing with the aftermath of her brother Rob's return from Afghanistan. The book delves into serious issues such as racial discrimination, PTSD in veterans, and the manipulation of truth on social media. Stella's attempt to help her brother leads to unexpected consequences, including a viral video that sparks a conversation about the complexities of truth and multiple perspectives.
Stella's journey in the book involves running for junior class president, facing off against the son of a politician inciting racism, and navigating the fallout of a viral video showing Rob assaulting one of her classmates. As Stella grapples with the challenges of high school life and family struggles, she is forced to confront difficult truths and make tough decisions that impact her relationships and sense of self.
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Save:'We Used to Be Friends' by Amy Spalding follows the story of James and Kat, who have been best friends since kindergarten but find themselves drifting apart during their senior year of high school. The narrative is structured in a unique way, moving forward and in reverse, expertly showing the dissolution of a friendship and the hurt it can cause. Readers appreciate the author's ability to portray the painful, awkward, and confusing aspects of a best friendship breakup, making the story both bitter and sweet with nostalgia and heart-wrenching realizations. Despite the friendship breakup being the central theme, the book also touches on the erasure of bisexuality in our culture, highlighting the importance of representation in literature.
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Save:An adorable, quick, and heartfelt teen love story. Not mind-blowing, but highly enjoyable for anyone craving a little hope, heart, and high school nostalgia.
The prospect of starting senior year next week without a real boyfriend is the worst. Not some math dork or physics geek I end up liking just because he’s there. I mean a boyfriend who’s everything I... - #4
Save:The series 'Fearless' by author Francine Pascal follows the story of a teenage girl named Gaia who lacks the fear gene, making her audacious and fearless in the face of danger. Gaia navigates her new life in New York City, dealing with romantic interests, enemies, and high school drama. The stories are filled with action, romance, and social alienation, portraying Gaia's no-nonsense attitude and tomboyish antics as she challenges societal norms and overcomes obstacles with her bold personality.
Losers with no imagination say that if you start a new school, there has to be a first day. How come they haven’t figured out how to beat that? Just think existentially. All you do is take what’s supp... - #5
Save:'Falling For Her' in the series 'The Callahans' by Monica Murphy revolves around the love story between Jake Callahan, the popular quarterback, and Hannah Walsh, the shy artist. Their unexpected attraction leads to a deep connection that both of them needed. The plot unfolds with various conflicts happening at a rapid pace, representing the challenges and changes in the lives of teenagers. Through the characters of Jake and Hannah, the author explores themes of self-discovery, relationships, and personal growth during the last year of high school.
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Save:A captivating, unpredictable YA contemporary with heart, humor, and a beautifully drawn cast - but approach with caution if you want clinical accuracy or neat endings.
I mean like how you can tell the difference between a dream and real life. When you’re in the dream you may not know it, but as soon as you wake up, you know that your dream was a dream and whatever h... - #7
Save:A page-turning, emotionally charged romance that isn’t afraid to go dark or deep - just be prepared for some heavy twists and serious subject matter along the way.
I’d like to think most of the decisions I’ve made throughout my seventeen years have been smart ones. Hopefully intelligence is measured by weight, and the few dumb decisions I’ve made will be outweig... - #8
Save:A twisty, energetic ride for YA mystery fans - and essential if you loved Shelter. Just be prepared for lingering questions and that urge to immediately grab book three!
I don’t mean little things like, say, what cereal turns out to be your favorite or whether you get into any AP classes or what girl you fall in love with or where you wind up living for the next twent...
(Also, see 37 recommendations for the series Mickey Bolitar ) - #9
Save:'Eighteen: 18' by J.A. Huss follows the story of Shannon, an 18-year-old girl who is forced to face challenges after the death of her family members. She meets Mateo, a PhD student by day and a math teacher by night, who challenges her to strive for more. The plot unfolds with a mix of hot and vanilla scenes, revealing a relationship between the two main characters filled with emotions and angst. The writing style is described as easy to read, with a realistic touch that some readers believe is loosely based on the author's real life.
“And I just explained to you,” Mr. Bowman says with forced patience. “You took your last math class”—he looks down at my schedule and his finger traces the line over to the class name—“AP Geometry, in... - #10
Save:Eva Walker, a math nerd high school senior with the ability to feel other people's emotions through touch, tutors students and struggles with her unique gift. When she meets Zenn, an artsy boy seeking help with math, they form a deep connection that leads to a complicated romance. The story unfolds as a sweet opposites-attract narrative with a twist that challenges their budding relationship. As their feelings and futures are tested, Eva and Zenn navigate personal struggles and uncertainties about their college prospects.
The TI-84 is my favorite lower-end calculator. Not many teenagers have a favorite calculator, much less favorite calculators in different price ranges, but I’m super cool like that. My dream calculato...
