6 Great Graphic Novels for Young Adults
As children, there was nothing we loved more than a graphic novel. Plus, there aren't many comics on the market targeted to young adults. That said, there is still a YA genre for it—and one that has us rediscovering our appreciation for it.
Below, discover some of our favorite YA graphic novels, including Alice Oseman's Heartstopper, Rainbow Rowell's Pumpkinheads and more.
Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
You've probably seen the viral Heartstopper Netflix series starring Kit Connor and Joe Locke, but did you know it first began as a graphic novel? Like the show, this series follows two British schoolboys, Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring, who inevitably fall in love. Keep an eye out while you're reading. You might even notice a few of the same scenes from the show.
Full Shift by Jennifer Dugan & Kit Seaton
Twilight created a monster inside us that can't stop obsessing over werewolves. If you can relate, you'll love Jennifer Dugan's Full Shift. It follows Tessa, a teenage wolf who would do anything to be human. But when a group of hunters attack her territory, she must face the truth of her identity and save her home.
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If You'll Have Me by Eunnie
Sometimes, you don't want anything more than pure puppy love. On those days, try Eunnie's If You'll Have Me, an opposites-attract love story between two girls, Momo Gardner and PG. It's all sunshine and rainbows—until PG's past tests the limits of their relationship.
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell
Sadly, Halloween is over, but we're still in the thick of fall. Make the most of the season's end with Rainbow Rowell's cozy graphic novel, Pumpkinheads. This story will introduce Deja and Josiah, two best friends who work together at their town's pumpkin patch every fall. When their high school graduation grows closer, they'll decide whether their relationship will stand the test of time.
True Beauty Vol. One: A Webtoon Unscrolled Graphic Novel by Yaongyi
Anyone who has ever used Webtoon is probably very familiar with True Beauty. Six years after its debut, the series has had a K-drama and anime adaptation. In 2022, author Yaongyi created a physical version of the series in an "unscrolled" graphic novel about a teen girl who uses makeup to mask her appearance.
Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale by Lauren Myracle
Can we all agree that superhero stories are the best as a comic book series? Lauren Myracle's Under the Moon provides a new perspective to Catwoman. In this riveting novel, you'll meet Selina Kyle at 14—ready to take on the world while learning the ropes of humanity.
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