Youth books are a rather specific genre of modern literature that arose in the last third of the previous century and quickly gained love and popularity among a mass audience in a short period of time. The authors of this new direction are guided by teenage readers, which determines the characteristics of the composition, plot, and psychology of the heroes. Since in these days interest in the works of this movement is steadily growing, it is necessary to briefly dwell on its features and try to find out what is the success of such a phenomenal success.
Writing process
Youth books are intended, as a rule, for people of a certain age category, that is, they are designed for the younger generation. This, however, does not negate the fact that both adults and children often become readers of such works. However, the style, plot, relations between the characters still allow us to argue that the writers of this genre are guided by young boys and girls. Interesting youth books are often written based on the wishes of fans.
A feature of creating these works is the direct contact of the author with the reader. It is known that on the basis of a work that has become popular, fans write fan fiction, offer alternative scenarios, and other endings. As a rule, a successful work is made into a movie, and if the film turned out to be successful, interest in the source increases, there is a desire to exchange views on the plot.
Teenage theme
Youth books are largely due to the simple language and interesting composition. Such, for example, is S. Dessen’s novel “Lock and Key”. The essay tells about the difficult fate of a teenage girl who was used to living alone, but at some time, under the influence of new acquaintances, was faced with a choice: to continue her previous lifestyle or to become more sociable. This work received different ratings from readers. Some note that the plot has long been familiar, and that there is no originality in it, since something similar can be seen in any American film. Others, on the contrary, praise the author for the fascinating form of the narrative and for raising such an urgent issue as the problem of the socialization of adolescents. Popular youth books attract and depict the psychology of heroes. Roman S. Brown's "Neighbor" is interesting in that in it the writer tells about the difficult relationship of two girlfriends. One of them completely subjugated the other to her will, until the latter met her fiancé. Reviews about this essay are also different. Some users point to a weak description of the love line, an uninteresting language. Other readers, by contrast, talk about the subtle skill of the writer in portraying female relationships.
Dystopian works
Youth books occupy a prominent place in modern literature thanks to original stories. For example, the work of V. Roth "The Chosen One" tells of an unusual world in which the main character lives. In the novel, the action takes place in a kind of conditional space where society is rigidly divided into castes according to the names of human virtues and vices. There is a war, a confrontation between the characters, and the author skillfully wove a love affair into this plot, which looks especially dramatic against the backdrop of political games. Most readers respond positively to this work, talking about a strong action, bright background, dramatic component. And only a few point to flaws: the familiar female image, stamped dialogs. Interesting youth books attract the modern reader with unusual titles and colorful pictures. For example, the novel "Delirium" by L. Oliver is interesting in an original idea. In the essay, the author talks about an unusual society, whose members tried to get rid of love and for this went through a special procedure. However, the main character is afraid to lose her memories and seeks to maintain her feelings. Readers note an unusual idea, a strong image of the main character. However, others claim that the novel is written in a dry syllable and in poor language.
Martin Series
Books for young people come out in large numbers due to the fact that many modern writers are oriented specifically to the teenage generation. She is especially keen on unusual historical fiction stories with fabulous elements and dynamic action. Nowadays, youth fantasy occupies a leading place in entertainment literature. Books in this direction are often made into films; computer games are created on them.
One of the most successful authors working in this style is D.R. R. Martin. His series of books “A Song of Ice and Fire” has become a true bestseller from the very beginning of its publication in the 1990s. For its creation, the author received several prestigious awards, and based on the novels, a series was released, which is currently included in the top best television projects of the last decade. The writer still continues to work on books, in parallel with the publication of which the next season of the series is released.
Other works
Books for young people were often created as a kind of dystopia. The most famous work of this genre is the trilogy of the American writer S. Collins, The Hunger Games. The works were successfully transferred to the big screen, which only increased interest in the source. Compositions telling about the hard struggle of residents of the district with the cruel world of show business immediately became a bestseller. Despite the conventions of what is happening in the novels, one can see the realities of the modern era. Another series written in the fantasy genre is fairy tales about Harry Potter, the wizard boy invented by the British writer D. Rowling. History has become so popular that it went beyond the borders of the country and gained world fame.
Sentimental novels
Youth books about love are no less popular at present than fantasy. Roman D. Green's “Blame the Stars” is dedicated to the complex relationship of two teenagers, each of whom has his own personal problems, but the meeting completely changed their life. Having found a common language, they decide to realize the cherished dream of the heroine - to meet with a famous writer. And although this acquaintance leaves rather unpleasant emotions, nevertheless, the trip finally brought them closer. The sad end does not spoil the overall impression of this bright melodrama.

The language in such works is accessible and understandable, and the relations between the characters are built not in a dramatic, but rather in a melodramatic spirit. The most famous work in this style is the novel by J. Moyes “See You”. The composition of the essay is quite simple, the complex relationships between the actors are presented from a sentimental point of view. The finale of the novel is sustained rather in the spirit of light melodrama than of tragedy, as it might be, for example, in classical novels.
Modern reading
Youth books about love are often devoted to relationships between teenage heroes. For example, the bestselling book of C. Bushnell "Carrie Diaries" is dedicated to the life of an ordinary student girl who is in search of herself and her soulmate. This topic is especially relevant among reading youth. Presented in a light fascinating form, the story became popular primarily among girls. Book S. Dessen has a similar plot. The main heroine of the work is a girl who lives entirely in one study and seems to be completely happy in her small world. However, the time comes when she meets a young man who shows her another facet of life. Under his influence, she changes her outlook on life.
B. Mouth
Works written in the genre of action are very popular among modern readers. Blockbusters shot on them collect full auditoriums, and computer games released on their motives gain a huge number of fans. This article will indicate only some of the works written in this genre. Action books are distinguished by more action and adventure than in the works of other authors. The bestseller W. Roth "Divergent" is one of the most popular books, especially since he was successfully filmed. The idea of a writer about dividing society into castes seemed original to many readers, so the author wrote several sequels.
E. Iar
Action books these days are quite often based on a fantastic plot, as the fantasy world is gradually gaining popularity among the reading public. A typical example is E. Iara’s novel “The Lost Legion”. The action takes place in a fictional world. The main character is a young emperor, a young man who has experienced pain, humiliation, suffering, but finds the strength to resist evil. Despite the recognizable plot, the work earned love from the reading public with a fast-moving dynamic plot.
Fantastic theme
Another famous book is the novel "The Maze Runner" by D. Deshner. It tells how several young people fell into an unusual cruel world, where they found themselves in the position of experimental rabbits, since they had been erased. Readers note that this work is interesting primarily for its characters, which turned out to be bright and expressive. However, many users say that the author’s language is dry and inexpressive. In addition, some of them note that the ending turned out to be uninteresting, that the plot is too shrouded in mystery. The manner of speech of the characters also aroused disapproval of a number of readers. Nevertheless, everyone recognizes the originality of the idea and composition.
Another novel in this genre is “Feed” by M. Grant. This work has gathered a lot of positive feedback. The story is dedicated to a conditional society of the future, which is struggling with some new terrible infection, which has become a kind of payment for its prosperity. Readers praise the essay for complex philosophical issues (the price of civilization and social prosperity), for creating a special unique world that is somewhat similar to the modern one. So, in modern literature, youth books play an important role. Foreign works in the top usually occupy a leading place, since foreign authors write in those genres that are so interesting to the younger generation.