Welcome! Thanks for joining us in our quest to find clean reads for tweens, teens, and young 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 spring break? 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 spring break, I’ve got you covered.
In this newsletter, you’ll find:
- A new no-spice book list from Eva Austin: YA romance books without spice
- Romantasy: Clean YA Fantasy Romance
- Updated List: Clean books for boys
- A note to new subscribers
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
A new no-spice book list from Eva Austin: YA romance books without spice
Contemporary romance books are super popular among teen and tween girls right now. I’ve heard from many parents seeking clean options for their teens, so I helped make this list of no-spice YA romance books! Be sure to read the descriptions because some may have more language than you are comfortable with. (By the way, the term spice is a popular measure of the “spicy scenes” in a book, especially on Instagram and TikTok. Readers will often give the book a spice level. I’ll only point you toward no-spice romance books. In other words, kissing only.)
Romantasy: Clean YA Fantasy Romance Books
Are you looking for swoon-worthy fantasy romance books without spice? I’ve been on a mission to update our clean YA fantasy romance page, and I found some great options to add. Check it out! (By the way, the term spice is a popular measure of the “spicy scenes” in a book, especially on Instagram and TikTok. Readers will often give the book a spice level. I’ll only point you toward no-spice romance books. In other words, kissing only.)
Updated List: Clean books for teen and tween boys
Are you looking for some great books for boys? Take a look at our updated suggestions: Clean books for boys. I’m in my romance reading era, so I don’t read many books that would typically be considered great for teen boys. But don’t worry; I conducted research, contacted other readers and bloggers, and found several titles to add to the page for boys. And let’s be honest; girls will like these titles, too!
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Check out our master list: Clean YA Books for Teens, Tweens, or anyone
More clean YA contemporary, fantasy, sci-fi, and more
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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.”
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.“
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.”
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.
More info for new subscribers:
Does it surprise you that thousands of parents, educators, and readers have signed up to receive clean reading suggestions from me, both on Book Series Recaps and other websites I manage? If you’re looking for clean reads for yourself or your kids, you’re not alone.
I haven’t been happy with some of the books big publishing companies are printing for teens, so I started searching in smaller publishing houses and 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 your email or comment below with your recommendations. Keep in mind that I’m looking for more recent releases of clean books for teens.
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Until next time,
~ Sara and Stacy