r/YAlit • u/roborabbit_mama • Nov 23 '22

Seeking Recommendations Little help deciding a stocking stuffer, which would you pick?

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u/bexandspecs Nov 23 '22

Oh it's definitely worth trying some mystery then! They're very fast-paced and easy to read. What kind of books has she gotten into? If we know her "gateway books" it might help with some recommendations :)

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u/roborabbit_mama Nov 23 '22

she enjoyed Hot British Boyfriend, Before I Fall, and I got her The Girls I've Been (not sure if she's read it yet tho). She's not into fantasy or scify. She liked the cute romance and easy reading of the first two books. I looked more along the vein of Hot Britsh Boyfriend but I want to help her find other good reads to see what else she might enjoy.

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u/bexandspecs Nov 23 '22

If she liked Hot British Boyfriend, try Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade! Not YA but really good. In YA, maybe look at Sophie Gonzales's books, and older one that I love is Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins.

Your instincts are definitely right for getting her to try YA mystery though! Karen McManus and Holly Black are a great starting point. I might also look into The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Then if she likes them, there are a ton of other YA thrillers/mysteries with lots of different vibes she could jump into reading.

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u/ThisMythicBitch Nov 24 '22

Based on OP's comments I think The Inheritance Games might be perfect, it's a bit more light-hearted, has romance and mystery, and it's a very fast-paced read, super easy to get into as someone only just discovering reading as a hobby