Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest LinkedIn YouTube TikTok
    • Home
    • Submission Guidelines
    • Advertise
    • Mentorship
    • Editing Services
    • About
    • Contact
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest TikTok
    The Children's Book Review
    Subscribe
    • Books by Subject
    • Books by Age
      • Ages 0-3, Infant and Toddler
      • Ages 4-8, Preschool to Elementary
      • Ages 9-12, Preteen and Tween
      • Ages 12+, Teen and Young Adult
      • Books for First Grade Readers
      • Books for Second Grade Readers
      • Books for Third Grade Readers
    • Favorites
      • Diverse and Inclusive Books
      • Books About Activism
      • Best Books for Kids
      • Star Wars Books
      • Board Books
      • Books About Mindfulness
      • Dr. Seuss Books
    • Showcase
    • Interviews
      • Growing Readers Podcast
      • Author Interviews and Q&A
      • Illustrator Interviews
    • Kids’ Book Giveaways
    • Directory
    • Podcast
    The Children's Book Review

    Best Young Adult Books with Pure Imagination

    Nicki RichesinBy Nicki Richesin3 Mins Read Best Kids Stories Book Lists Chapter Books Teens: Young Adults
    Young Adult Book
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    By Nicki Richesin, The Children’s Book Review
    Published: September 8, 2012

    Thanks to Lori Lawson of Pure Imagination for her stellar new fall picks for YA readers. So come along with her and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination. Take a look and you’ll see into your imagination….

    Young Adult BookThe Evolution of Mara Dyer

    By Michelle Hodkin

    The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer was my favorite book in 2011. I’ve been dying for the sequel ever since then. The Unbecoming was a crazy thrill ride of twists and turns. It was hard to know what was real or not and I loved that! Luckily, I’ve had the chance to read The Evolution of Mara Dyer already and I must say that it was a worthy sequel. These are must reads.

    Ages 14 and up | Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers | October 23, 2012

    Young Adult BookAsk the Passengers

    By A.S. King

    A.S. King is one of my favorite authors. She’s on my auto buy list because I know I will love anything she writes. I first fell in love with her writing with The Dust of 100 Dogs. Then she blew me away with Please Ignore Vera Dietz. Her books continue to amaze me and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us with Ask the Passengers.

    Ages 15-18| Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | October 23, 2012

    Young Adult BookDays of Blood and Starlight

    By Laini Taylor

    Daughter of Smoke and Bone left everyone I know in awe last year. Laini Taylor is an amazing talent in the YA world. Her writing and world building are breathtaking. Days of Blood and Starlight is a highly anticipated read for me. I have no doubt that Taylor will amaze again.

    Ages 14-17 | Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | November 6, 2012

    Young Adult BookMeant to Be

    By Lauren Morrill

    I’m a huge fan of fun YA romance novels. Throw in a London backdrop and I’m definitely going to read it! I can’t wait to dive in to this debut novel form Lauren Morrill.

    Ages 12 and up | Publisher: Random House Children’s Books | November 13, 2012

    Young Adult BookLove and Other Perishable Items

    By Laura Buzo

    I’ve been hearing some very positive buzz about this book. The story sounds great, a 15-year-old with a crush on a 21-year-old. I’m very anxious to see how that plays out.

    Ages 14 and up | Publisher: Random House Children’s Books | December 11, 2012

    Nicki Richesin is the editor of four anthologies The May Queen, Because I Love Her, What I Would Tell Her, and Crush. She is a regular contributor to Huffington Post, Daily Candy, 7×7, Red Tricycle, and San Francisco Book Review. Nicki has been reading to her daughter every day since she was born. For more information, visit: https://nickirichesin.com/.

    What to Read Next:

    1. Best Young Adult Books with Luxury Reading
    2. Best Young Adult Novels of 2013
    3. Best New Books for Teens | October 2016
    4. Best New Young Adult Books | March 2017

    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

    A.S. King Laini Taylor Laura Buzo Lauren Morrill Lori Lawson Michelle Hodkin Pure Imagination
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleInterview with a Legend in his own Time Mac Barnett
    Next Article Why Helen Keller? Selecting Subjects for Biographies
    Nicki Richesin
    • Website
    • X (Twitter)

    Nicki Richesin is a freelance writer and editor based in San Francisco. She writes personal essays and pieces on lifestyle, parenting, and pop culture for Sunset, DuJour, 7×7, Daily Candy, and The Huffington Post. She is also the author and editor of The May Queen, Because I Love Her, What I Would Tell Her, and Crush. You can find her online at http://www.nickirichesin.com

    2 Comments

    1. Candice @ The Grown-Up YA on September 8, 2012 4:46 pm

      Lori has great taste! I’m looking forward to all of these!

      Reply
    2. good books for young adults on September 20, 2012 9:49 pm

      These are the book having good ideas and knowledge. These books are really made for young kids. It’s having knowledge of day to day life.

      Reply
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    TCBR Supporter
    Recent Articles
    • Drawing Cute Animals Shape by Shape: Learn to Draw Over 100 Adorable Animals Step by Step | Dedicated Review
    • Tiny Bird, by Sabrina Edralin | Dedicated Review
    • I Don’t Think So!, by K. Joyner | Book Review
    • Pedal Pusher: How One Woman’s Bicycle Adventure Helped Change the World | Book Review
    • Bull & Bear Build a Bright Future with Bonds | Dedicated Review
    TCBR Supporters
    sponsored | become a TCBR supporter today

    sponsored | become a TCBR supporter today
    sponsored | become a TCBR supporter today
    sponsored | become a TCBR supporter today
    Discover Kids Books by Age
    Best Books For Kids
    Media Kit: The Children's Book Review
    Author and Illustrator Showcase
    SEARCH
    BOOKS BY SUBJECT
    Archives
    Professional Resources

    Book Marketing Campaigns

    Writing Coaches and Editing Services

    Mentorship

    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest YouTube LinkedIn TikTok
    • Submission Guidelines
    • Policies
    • Advertise
    • TCBR Buzzworthy Mentions
    • About TCBR
    © 2025 The Children’s Book Review. All rights reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.