Welcome! Thanks for joining us in our quest to find clean teen reads for young teens, older teens, and even adults. If you’re having a hard time finding books without all the language, sex, or mature situations for you and your teens, you’re not alone. Lots of kids and parents are looking for them, and we’ve found some great suggestions. (Scroll down if you want to know more about our search for clean books.)
-Sara & Stacy
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Looking for clean reads for your holiday shopping? I’ve got you covered.
A note from Sara:
Hello! I’m Sara, one of the owners here at Book Series Recaps, and I curate the clean book lists on this website. I’m also a writer and a part-time high school teacher.
If you and your kids are looking for clean book recommendations for the Thanksgiving break or your holiday shopping, I’ve got you covered.
In this newsletter, you’ll find three categories:
- Clean contemporary romance titles for teens
- Great books for Fall and Winter
- Clean YA fantasy, sci-fi, and contemporary books
And you’ll find even more clean teen reads for young teens and older teens here: Clean YA Books for Teens, Tweens, or anyone.
Happy reading! -Sara
Good Romance Books for Teens
As you may know, contemporary romance books are popular among teen and tween girls right now. I’ve heard from tons of parents who are seeking clean options for their teens. Don’t worry; I’ve been reading up and have found lots of good romance books for teens that they will love!
Books for the chilly months:
Are you looking for something fall or wintery to read this time of year? Here are four great suggestions.
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My Favorite Color is The Golden Hour
by Eva Austin
YA Contemporary Romance
A fun, light-hearted, and clean teen romance novel that starts in the fall and ends just before Christmastime. The perfect read for Thanksgiving break.
From Amazon: “When her childhood best friend turned enemy arrives back in town after three years, a girl must decide whether to hold onto that grudge or open her heart and finally forgive.”
A Soul as Cold as Frost
by Jennifer Kropf
YA Fantasy
An exciting, wintery, clean fantasy for teens.
From Amazon: “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good fright…”
Feathers of Snow
by Alice Ivinya
YA fantasy fairy tale romance
From Amazon: “In Brianna’s new world of ice and snow, the coldest things by far are the eyes of her betrothed…”
More clean YA fantasy, sci-fi, and contemporary books
This Dreamer
by Sara Watterson
YA Fantasy Adventure
A genre mashup. It’s described as an urban and portal fantasy romance adventure with science fiction vibes.
From Amazon: “Can she summon the will to do what is necessary, or will she risk all to save a human boy?“
Sky of Seven Colors
by Rachelle Nelson
YA Fantasy
From Amazon: “In a strange part of the forest, the divide between worlds grows thin.“
Creatures of Chaos
by Julie Hall
YA Urban Fantasy
From Amazon: “To most, it’s just an urban legend whispered in the darkest shadows, but that all changes when my best friend drags me into a savage world where vampires, shifters, and fae compete for glory and fame.“
Devastation Class
by Glen Zipper & Elaine Mongeon
YA Science Fiction
From Amazon: “An annihilation force of invading aliens. Human civilization on the brink of extinction. Earth’s only hope—seven cadets and the legendary starship they were never meant to command.“
Still didn’t find what you’re looking for. Check out our main list. You’ll find more clean teen reads for young teens and older teens here: Clean YA Books for Teens, Tweens, or anyone.
Books I plan to read soon:
Dearest Josephine
by Caroline George
YA Historical Romance
From Amazon: “Love arrives at the most unexpected time…”
Listen to your Heart
by Kasie West
YA Contemporary Romance
From Amazon: “Kasie West’s adorable story of secrets, love, and friendship is sure to win over hearts everywhere.”
More info for new subscribers:
It’s not difficult to find clean book ideas for older books and classics, but what if your teens and tweens want to read newer fiction? My kids do, and that’s why I began a broader search.
Many people are looking for these books, and they ARE out there. You just have to know where to find them. The big publishing companies aren’t backing Clean teen reads as often right now, so I started searching in smaller publishing houses or from indie authors. I’ve found some great reads this way.
Because of this, some of these may not be at your local library, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get them there. In fact, if you want your library to offer more clean books, you should request more clean books so they’ll know what their community wants. You can request books at your library on their website, in person, or over the phone.
Also, I’d love your feedback and suggestions. You can reply to this email if you have recommendations. Keep in mind that I’m looking for more recent releases of clean books for young teens or anyone, books published in at least the last five years. (Or a series that finished in that time, even if the first book is a bit older.)
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That’s all for now. We’ll write again soon, and thanks again for your valuable suggestions.
Until next time,
~ Sara and Stacy
Sara,
I am writing a clean YA fantasy novel. How can I have it featured your web site. It is currently in its final edit.
Thank you,
Norman Millman