Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, is FINALLY here!!! If you’re a fellow Swiftie and can’t stop listening, or want a book rec with the same vibes as your fave song from Taylor’s newest masterpiece, not to worry. We’ve got all the book recs for The Tortured Poets Department you need, including the secret second installment! The post Books to Read If You Love Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department appeared first on Simon Teen ..read more

If we could describe The Last Hours series in one line, it would be: Cassandra Clare hurts our feelings by making us love her characters and then causes pain to them for three entire books—and we can’t get enough! However, the best people to represent the series are the characters themselves, so we’ve rounded up the top 15 fan favorite quotes from The Last Hours that are sure to get you in your feels and in the mood to marathon the whole series at once. Beware: spoilers for The Last Hours series ahead! 15. Jesse and Lucie in Chain of Iron    “Only promise me one thing,” he sai ..read more

The Waxways series is an AMAZING immersive dark fantasy series that kicks off with book one, A Door in the Dark, and book two, A Whisper in the Walls, is out this month!! If you’ve already read A Door in the Dark and don’t have time for a full reread before A Whisper in the Walls is here (or if you just need a quick refresher on where we left Ren at the end of book one, we’ve got you covered with this recap from author Scott Reintgen himself with this summary of A Door in the Dark! WARNING! Spoilers ahead for A Door in the Dark! Key Terms for Book One: Balmerick – The most prestigious universi ..read more

If you were born during Aries season (March 21 – April 19), how does it feel to be the best-dressed person in the room? You style each outfit with your curiosity, accessorize with your energy, and top it all off with your confidence. If you are besties with an Aries, then you have found someone who will correct the waiter when they get your order wrong, spam you with unhinged TikToks, and always be down for a spontaneous late-night drive (TL;DR: you’ve won the friend lottery). To honor the season of the GOAT, we have curated the ultimate TBR for all Aries looking for loyal main characters to r ..read more

Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for April’s Free Reads. This month’s theme for Free Reads is in celebration of National Poetry Month! Plus, check out all of April’s new releases with extended excerpts. – Free Reads are only available to Simon Teen members! Not a Simon Teen member yet? It’s free and easy to sign up! Click here to set up your account now.  Full Reads 1. Your Heart, my sky by Margarita Engle Acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells a “deeply felt and engrossing” (Horn Book Magazine) story of love in a time of hunger inspir ..read more

Reading a book written in verse is an incredibly powerful experience. It takes reading to a whole other level, and we’re kind of obsessed with it. Check out these must-read books in verse! 19 Books in Verse You Need to Read ASAP 1. Spin by Rebecca Caprara The Song of Achilles and Circe get a sapphic, young adult twist in this gorgeously lush, feminist retelling of the myth of Arachne spun in moving verse. 2. Wings in the Wild by Margarita Engle This gorgeously romantic contemporary novel-in-verse from award-winning author Margarita Engle tells the inspiring love story of two t ..read more

We all know that feeling of painful anticipation during the wait between books in our favorite series, but sometimes we want to read series the way we watch seasons of Netflix shows: all in one sitting. That means all the books have to be at our fingertips, because no way are we hitting pause. Here’s our list of completed young adult series you can start reading right now–no waiting required. The post Completed Young Adult Series You Can Start Right Now appeared first on Simon Teen ..read more

Enter for a chance to win all of F.T. Lukens’ YA books, including, In Deeper Waters, So This is Ever After, Spell Bound, and their brand-new title, Otherworldly! The post F.T. Lukens Sweepstakes appeared first on Simon Teen ..read more

If you’re a competitive person, reading about fierce rivalries and challenges that will keep you on the edge of your seat is a fun way to tap into that side of yourself (without scaring off your friends and family members thanks to a heated board game competition). You are probably familiar with the iconic competitions found in the YA classics, but if you’re looking for something new, here are some heart-pounding recs we know you’ll love! The post YA Books Featuring Thrilling Competitions appeared first on Simon Teen ..read more

As a fan of Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunters books, you’ve probably pictured yourself fighting demons (or hiding and reading) alongside your favorite characters. But which of the Shadowhunters series do you most belong in? Take this quiz to find out! Not sure where to start reading? Check out our guide to reading the Cassandra Clare books in order! The post Which Shadowhunters Series Do You Belong In? appeared first on Simon Teen ..read more