We love the holiday season! But there are times when the most wonderful time of the year can seem like a lot—a lot of people, a lot of errands, a lot of socializing, a lot of shopping, and a lot of food.
When you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, we recommend sneaking away for a few hours and escaping into the pages of a great YA book. Call it self-care. Call it research for gift giving. Call it trying to hit your Goodreads goal by December 31. We’ve made a list of some not-so-jolly holiday feelings you might experience, along with the best YA holiday books we think will get back in the spirit in no time!
When you can’t stand your family anymore, read the We Were Liars Boxed Set by E. Lockhart.
When you can’t listen to one more Christmas carol, read Hatchet Girls by Diana Rodriguez Wallach.
When you find yourself signed up for yet another gift exchange, read Didn’t See That Coming by Jesse Q. Sutanto.
When getting to the bottom of your to-do list seems like an impossible dream, read Defiant by Brandon Sanderson.
When you need a good cry, read the Kathleen Glasgow Three-Book Boxed Set by Kathleen Glasgow.
When you need to remember that you really do love your loved ones, read Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim.
Check out these YA romances to get into the holiday spirit!
