My next post in my recommendations series is going to be on contemporaries! I’m not the biggest fan of contemporary, as it’s just not a genre that I gravitate towards. However, I do read it on occasion and still have a few that I really recommend. These aren’t the most recently released books, but hey, I tried! 😉
We Are Still Tornadoes by Michael Kun & Susan Mullen
This was such a cute read that follows two best friends as they are split up following their high school graduation, with one staying in their hometown and the other going off to college in the early 80’s. It’s written in letter form and makes for a great summer read!
The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner
This book broke me in the best ways possible. I cannot recommend it enough. And the only reason that I haven’t picked up Zentner’s newest release is that I’m just not ready to ugly cry yet and my heart is still healing.
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
Now some of you may be all, “But Larkin this is a fantasy!” and I shall respond with, “This reads like a contemporary and it’s my list so I saw it’s a contemporary!” And then we shall all be friends because we agree that this book is awesome and Baz is such a hottie.
Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma
Now this book isn’t for everyone as it deals with some pretty intense topics like incest. But I’ll be damn if this book isn’t powerful, beautiful and heartbreaking. Be ready for things to get heavy… I just rhymed!
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
This book was insane and left me speechless at the end. DAT TWIST THOUGH. And did I ugly cry? Ummmm, I might have just a tiny bit.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Big thanks to my blogging bestie, Britt @ Geronimo Reads for recommending this one to me. She was right. This coming-of-age story about first love will forever stay with me.
The Love that Split the World by Emily Henry
This gorgeous debut story was one of my favorites last year. Weaving Native American folklore into this contemporary following a young girl as she struggles with two separate realities blurring, this story will definitely leave you with some serious questions about the universe.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
I’m sure you’re groaning at such an obvious choice for me to end my recommendations on. However, this book is just too good not to include in my favorite contemporaries. I love it so much! And if you haven’t read it yet, I really do recommend it. Then watch the movie adaptation as well as it’s really good too.
What are some of your favorite contemporaries? Which ones would you recommend? Have you read any of the ones on my list? If so, what did you think of it?
Wonderfilled Reads 
A bunch of these have been sitting on my TBR for ages! We Were Liars stunned me as well. I kind of guessed where it was going but the confirmation had me wanting it to be something else.
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Really?! I had no idea that’s what was going on. It never even crossed my mind!
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Oh I most of these books! I was thinking of picking up The Serpent King, We Are Still Tornadoes. I also was SUPER SHOCKED at the ending of We Were Liars, I didn’t see that coming! Great post! 😀
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Thank you! Ohhhh, I cannot recommend The Serpent King enough. It’s such a good book! And that ending in We Were Liars so awesome. I love a good twist!
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We Are Still Tornadoes sounds really good! I’ve also read The Perks of Being A Wallflower and We Were Liars which I loved. Great post😊
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Thanks! I really recommend We Are Still Tornadoes. It’s such a cute read!
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Ah I loved We Were Liars, Ari & Dante and Perks!!! I really want to read Forbidden and The Serpent King.
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Yes, they’re so good!! Oh my gosh, I cannot recommend those two books enough. So beautiful and heartbreaking.
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