Adam Silvera was born and raised in the Bronx, New York and is tall for no reason. He was a bookseller before shifting to childrens publishing where he worked at a literary development company, a creative writing website for teens, and as a book reviewer of childrens and young adult novels. He lives in New York City.
Starside (2026) (Starside, book 1) Alex Aster "If The Hunger Games was a dark fairy tale, you'd get the vicious and enchanting Lightlark. Get ready to be transported into a dazzling world where love is a death sentence and the romances between competitors are even fiercer than the curses plaguing the islands."
After Life (2024) Gayle Forman "After Life is a beautifully woven, extraordinary page-turner about a girl who has miraculously come back to life. But is it actually a miracle? I was consumed by this thought-provoking, deftly written, multilayered novel. Gayle Forman reigns as the queen of breaking hearts with a touch of magic."
I Loved You in Another Life (2023) David Arnold "I LOVED YOU IN ANOTHER LIFE will have your soul soaring! With unmatched lyricism, David Arnold has written a timeless love saga for the ages about two teens whose love outlasts even death itself. I love this book so much."
The Infinite Miles (2023) Hannah Fergesen "Never meet your heroes--even the fictional ones. The Infinite Miles is a wild and unforgettable ride through time and space that lures you in with nostalgia and sharply turns to unpredictable and unforgettable places. Hannah Fergesen's debut is a cosmic achievement."
If I See You Again Tomorrow (2023) Robbie Couch "What's better than a love story set over the course of a single day? Reliving that day over and over. Or is it? Sometimes dreamy, sometimes nightmarish, If I See You Again Tomorrow is a brilliant time loop romance I never wanted to end. You'll love following Robbie Couch's lonely hero as he seeks someone to spend infinity with, even when it plays with your heart time and time (and time and time) again."
Stars and Smoke (2023) (Stars and Smoke, book 1) Marie Lu "A propulsive and thrilling joyride from start to finish . . . The dynamic romance will have your heart racing just as much as the mission itself. I haven't smiled through a mystery like this since Knives Out."
This Is Why They Hate Us (2022) Aaron H Aceves "Legit instant love for This Is Why They Hate Us. This remarkable debut is told in an unfiltered voice that's hilariously chaotic and profound. I genuinely wish I could've read this queer Latine book as a teen, and I'm so happy it exists for this generation and beyond."
If You Change Your Mind (2022) Robby Weber "A romantic hero's journey with a happy ending that will leave you smiling and swooning. If You Change Your Mind shows readers they have the power to write their own stories, even when their hearts are pulling them in different directions. I loved it!"
All My Rage (2022) Sabaa Tahir "All My Rage is an unflinching, profound force that will rattle your heart and toughen your soul. Sabaa Tahir's razor-sharp writing never shies away from the world's harshness while always finding the light in the dark for our special, unforgettable narrators."
Hurricane Summer (2021) Asha Ashanti Bromfield "Hurricane Summer is a gorgeous story that radiates with resilience and bravely drops hard truths. Asha Bromfield will take readers by storm in her captivating debut about discovering yourself when your world is out of control."
The Summer of Everything (2020) Julian Winters "I always smile my way through a Julian Winters book. Remy's story of self-discovery is empowering and lovely."
How It All Blew Up (2020) Arvin Ahmadi "Arvin Ahmadi's finest hour is here with How It All Blew Up. The compelling cast, heart-in-your-throat tension, eye-opening joy, and epic discoveries count down to a dramatic ticking time-bomb of a finale that will leave readers astonished."
Red Skies Falling (2019) (Skybound Saga, book 2) Alex London "Black Wings Beating[has]epic thrills, heart-punching romance, and a marvel of a hero."
Frankly in Love (2019) David Yoon "I fell fast for David Yoon's masterful debut that's big-hearted, honest, hilarious, and achingly romantic. I smiled, I laughed, I cried, and I closed this book wiser. Get ready to fall in love with Frank, world!"
This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story (2018) Kacen Callender "This is Kind of an Epic Love Story is a bighearted rom-com that belongs on the big screen. This hilarious and breathless love story of two boys on the path to their happy ending beyond lives up to its title."
Ramona Blue (2017) Julie Murphy "Julie Murphy delivers a fresh and glorious love story that addresses all the complexities of one's heart. Ramona Blue’s discovery of limitless love is total beauty."
The Hate U Give (2017) (Carter Family , book 1) Angie Thomas "This is tragically timely, hard-hitting, and an ultimate prayer for change. Don't look away from this searing battle for justice. Rally with Starr."
(b.1990)
