This YA romance is so stinking adorable, I can’t even. It got me out of a months-long romance slump with its witty banter and memorable characters.

Izumi Tanaka has never really felt like she fit in—it isn’t easy being Japanese American in her small, mostly white, northern California town. Raised by a single mother, it’s always been Izumi—or Izzy, because “It’s easier this way”—and her mom against the world. But then Izzy discovers a clue to her previously unknown father’s identity… and he’s none other than the Crown Prince of Japan. Which means outspoken, irreverent Izzy is literally a princess. In a whirlwind, Izzy tra

This clean YA romance blends political activism with cross-cultural romance in a unique Atlanta setting.

This YA epic fantasy novel is saturated in Japanese culture and folklore.

The last book in this YA fantasy romance trilogy gets me every time. Its most impressive feature is getting me to empathize with the motivations of characters who do things I hate.

This YA fantasy romance upped all the stakes while giving me everything I loved about the first book.

This YA fantasy romance captured my heart because of its excellence use of theme and ethical dilemmas. If you’ve read my book club blogs before, that’s not a surprise—you know ethical dilemmas are my thing!

This YA historical fantasy is such a fast, fun read. Who says a book can’t be both fun and deep?

This contemporary adult retelling of Little Women captured my heart.

This high-octane YA romance grabbed my attention right off the bat. I knew Wren and Theo would fall in love, but would both of them survive the comet?