Underrated YA Books That You Need to Read

Top 10 Tuesday is hosted by the Broke and the Bookish.
I can't lie - I'm a sucker for mainstream reads. I don't trust myself to go into a book blind without at least one person telling me they liked it. But sometimes I do take that chance, and it turns out for the better. Here are 10 hidden gem books that although you may not have heard of, you NEED to read.

1. Micah Grey Trilogy by Laura Lam

This trilogy didn't get much hype when it was first published and the 3rd book was postponed... until now! I only just read the first book in this series but I thought it was incredible and most definitely a hidden gem. Plus the series is being republished with these gorgeous new covers in preparation for book 3!

2. Ultraviolet Duology by R.J. Anderson

Definitely one of my favourite duologies. I loved Ultraviolet so much that I devoured it in one day, and somehow I loved the sequel, Quicksilver, even more! These books are definitely not like anything you've ever read before, and they're cool in that they also work as standalones.

3. Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye

I expected so much hype for this book but it didn't get enough and that makes me sad. The blurb is basically Jane Eyre, but with more murder - and if that's not enough to make you pick it up I don't know what is. The parallels are brilliant, but this also works as a fab standalone if you've never read Jane Eyre.

4. Radio Silence by Alice Oseman

Super relatable and even more diverse, Oseman's second novel has a close place in my heart. It's about teens applying for university and the struggle of knowing what they want, and being Brit lit it was something I could really connect to.

5. Because You'll Never Meet Me by Leah Thomas

Chiara at Books for a Delicate Eternity recommended this in a post about underrated LGBT+ reads and it sounded super cute and a definite must-read. I got myself a copy at YALC and finished it within a matter of days. Needless to say it was absolutely adorable.

6. Seven Ways We Lie by Riley Redgate

A contemporary that mastered multiple perspectives really well! Conceptually it was nothing revolutionary, but the writing and themes and characters were so excellent that I loved it anyway!

7. The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Willaimson

Another super cute LGBT+ read. I'd seen this a few times in my local WHSmiths before caving in and picking it up. The writing style was really accessible and although I've never read any books with transgender characters before (nor am I qualified to say it was an accurate portrayal) I truly enjoyed it.

8. The Great Library Trilogy by Rachel Caine

I saw someone mention this alternate reality where the Great Library of Alexandria was never destroyed on a tumblr post before the book even had a goodreads description, let alone a cover - but I knew with a premise like that I had to read it. And trust me, it delivered.

9. The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North

An unusal read but quite brilliant. My friend recommended it to me and even let me borrow her book, and I fell in love. It was a complicated read, but an excellent Sci-Fi.

10. Midnighters Trilogy by Scott Westerfeld

This is the one book/series on this list that I struggle to remember much about. I read it when I was about 14 and I was so addicted and mildly terrified that I lost quite a bit of sleep over it! I haven't read any of Westerfeld's other works but I can confirm that these books are highly underrated.

What books have you loved that you thing deserved more promo? Are there any hidden gems you feel like nobody has read?

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