Reads for young adults - picks by Brisbane librarians

A good book (or two) can be the perfect boredom buster. Check out Brisbane City Council’s libraries to help your teen or young adult find their next book. 

When romance and fantasy combine  

Fans of romantasy will love Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas, two authors who excel in this genre.

Black is the bestselling author of the Folk of the Air series. Book lovers enjoy her stories about faeries and humans coexisting in unexpected ways.

Sarah J. Maas's bestselling Throne of Glass series is another favourite. They follow the journey of a young assassin navigating a dangerous world of politics and power.

Explore coming-of-age stories 

For stories about the challenges of growing up, we recommend Rhiannon Wilde and Gary Lonesborough.

Rhiannon Wilde's novel, Henry Hamlet’s Heart, explores the changes that come with finishing school, navigating friendships and more.

Set in rural Australia, The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough is a moving story for all ages.

Escape to other worlds 

For a thrilling adventure that transports you to other worlds, check out Lili Wilkinson and Amie Kaufman.

Lili Wilkinson's After the Lights Go Out is a gripping post-apocalyptic tale set in a remote Australian town. Follow the protagonist as she navigates a world without power and faces tough choices to protect her family.

Amie Kaufman fills The Isles of the Gods series with magic, romance, and slumbering gods.

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