Best Teen Coming-of-Age Novels of 2016

by Tim Federle

A Holden Caulfield for a new generation. Full review >

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by Alison Umminger

An insightful, original take on the coming-of-age story, this novel plumbs the depths of American culture to arrive at a... Full review >

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by Martin Stewart

A rich debut: Huck Finn meets Moby-Dick. Full review >

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by Frances Hardinge

Thematically rich, stylistically impressive, absolutely unforgettable. Full review >

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by Elissa Janine Hoole

An intricately crafted story of teen pregnancy helmed by a bold, achingly real protagonist determined to decide her own fate. Full review >

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by Joe Jiménez

A moving, almost-suffocating, haunting exploration of what defines manhood. Full review >

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by David Lubar

Cliff is a character driven to fulfill his quest, and readers will be with him every step of the way. Full review >

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by M-E Girard

A strong genderqueer lesbian character, imperfect, independent, and deserving of every cheer. Full review >

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by Jaye Robin Brown

A sweet, sexy, honest teen romance that just happens to involve two girls—all the more charming for being so very ordinary. Full review >

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