YA Authors: Rick Riordan, Cassandra Clare, and Tahereh Mafi

I love to read but I haven't had a lot of time or motivation to read lately so I hoped writing the following blogs would me get back into the habit. 

Here are a few of my favorite YA Writers:

• Rick Riordan

(My Favorite Rick Riordan Book)

His books fall into a younger reading level, however, I think his books are universally entertaining.  I also think he creates the most amazing characters. He has the ability to cover heavier subjects while keeping his books enjoyable and upbeat.  His books are just fun! And they teach you things and make you feel strong emotions! He and JK Rowling make up my childhood and bring along a feeling of such nostalgia.  I’d recommend him to anyone, I think anyone can find joy in his writing.

• Cassandra Clare

Her books are my guilty pleasure.  They’re full of angst, romance, fantasy, interlaced with important issues.  The social issue most apparent in her books is sexuality and self acceptance.  In fact, my favorite of her characters is probably the embodiment of this issue.  Alexander Gideon Lightwood, how I love his sassiness and unconditional love! His story line of growing up and accepting himself is beautiful.  She creates such beautiful and relatable characters. I believe she has a lot of skills considering I can relate so strongly to a warlock girl born in 19th century New York.  It is a is probably a mix of the fantasy in her books and her amazing characters that make me love them so much. I recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy and over dramatic romances. 

• Tahereh Mafi  

I LOVE AARON WARNER! I group read Shatter Me with three friends in jr. high and I believe this is part of why I love it too much.  I have such happy memories around this story and inside jokes! It's also just beautifully written and full of sass. I’d recommend this to anyone who loves romance and character development.