Hi! I’m Sara, one of the owners here at Books Series Recaps, and I built this list for other Christian parents and readers like me. I’ve been on the lookout for great YA novels written by Christian fiction authors. Are you looking for Christian fiction books for teens recommended or written by Christian authors? Here are a few I’ve found and read, and some that were suggested to me by friends, family, and trusted authors. I wouldn’t consider all of these as having an obvious Christian message, but all are written from a Christian worldview.

**This page is in progress. Please help me build this list of Christian novels for teens by adding your suggestions in the comments! I would truly love your input, so I can pass those books on to my tween and teen kids. Thank you!

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All Christian Young Adult Fiction on our list are clean books. What is a clean book?

To me, a clean book has little to no language and no sex, sexual situations, or themes.

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**AUTHORS: We’re always looking for authors who write Christian YA fiction books. If that’s you, please list it in the comments below (no links, please). READERS, don’t forget to check the comments!

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List of Christian Authors who write YA books for teens

I’ll add to this list as I go, but here are a few Christian authors who write books for teens.

• Sara Watterson
• Nadine Brandes
• Sara Ella
• Candice Pedraza Yamnitz
• D.S. Fisichella
• Jennifer Kropf
• Ashley Bustamante
• Stefanie Lozinski
• Cathy McCrumb
• Kara Swanson
• Victoria McCombs
• Nova McBee
• C.J. Milacci
• Stephanie Daniels

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Best Christian youth fiction books for teens and tweens (in my opinion 😉 )

Here’s my list of YA books by Christian authors. Add your additional suggestions in the comments.

1. This Dreamer by Sara Watterson
   
   This is a young adult Christian fiction novel inspired by the Biblical story of Joseph and his dreams. It contains a strong message of forgiveness as well as finding purpose and belonging in your creator.
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2. A Soul as Cold as Frost by Jennifer Kropf
   
   This is a fun YA fantasy fiction with wintery Narnia vibes. Like, the Chronicles of Narnia books, this series carries a subtle Christian message.
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3. Wishtress by Nadine Brandes
   
   I haven’t finished this one, but it was recommended to me by a trusted source. YA Fantasy.
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4. Dreamer by D.S. Fisichella
   
   This is a YA contemporary Christian fiction novel for teens. It may be geared more toward teens than tweens. In this novel, the author shows that Christian teens often must deal with big issues. They make mistakes, they forgive, they deal with mental health problems and loss, and, through it all, they must reach out to those who need Jesus.
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5. Unbetrothed by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz
   
   I haven’t finished this one, but it was recommended to me by a trusted source. YA Fantasy.
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6. Vivid by Ashley Bustamante
   
   This is a fun YA fantasy fiction read with a touch of romance. Read a synopsis…
    
7. Recorder by Cathy McCrumb
   
   I enjoyed this YA science fiction by Christian author Cathy McCrumb.
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8. The Wonderland Trials by Sara Ella
   
   I haven’t finished this one, but it was recommended to me by a trusted source. YA Fantasy.
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9. Magnify by Stefanie Lozinski
   
   I haven’t finished this one, but it was recommended to me by a trusted source. YA Fantasy.
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10. Calculated by Nova McBee
    
    I loved this YA contemporary thriller by Nova McBee!
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11. Dust by Kara Swanson
    
    I haven’t finished this one, but it was recommended to me by a trusted source. YA Fantasy.
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12. Oathbound by Victoria McCombs
    
    I haven’t finished this one, but it was recommended to me by a trusted source. YA Fantasy.
    Read a synopsis…
     
13. Recruit of Talionis by C.J. Milacci
    
    I haven’t finished this one, but it was recommended to me by a trusted source. YA Dystopian.
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14. The Uncertainty of Fire by Stephanie Daniels
    
    I haven’t finished this one, but it was recommended to me by a trusted source. YA Historical Romance.
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**P.S. Find even more suggestions at Christian author Sara Watterson’s website on her post called Clean Books for Teens and Tweens.

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Please make your suggestions for Christian novels for teens and YA Christian book authors in the comments:

I would love your input. Readers and authors, please leave your suggestions for Christian fiction books for teens in the comments. My tastes lean mostly toward Christian fantasy authors, so I particularly need your help in finding a variety of genres for this list. Please let me know your favorite YA books by Christian authors below.