Hi! I’m Sara, and this is my ongoing list of clean books for teens and tweens. I’ve had the opportunity to read lots of clean books lately, and several others have been recommended to me by trusted sources. I’m happy to share those with you!
If you find it difficult to identify newer books without all the language, sex, or mature situations, you’re not alone. Many people are looking for these books, and they ARE out there. You just have to dig a little deeper to find them. The big publishing companies aren’t backing clean books as often right now, so I started searching in smaller publishing houses or from indie authors. I’ve found some great reads this way.
Because of this, some of these may not be at your local library, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get them there. In fact, if you want your library to offer more clean books for teens, you should request more clean books, so they’ll know what their community wants. You can request books at your library on their website, in person, or over the phone.
I’ve been asked many times, and yes, this list reflects my Christian values. I will not suggest anything that contradicts my faith. If you have specific questions about any of these books, feel free to contact me.
My suggestions for clean books for teenagers
Here are my clean YA book suggestions. Click the titles to read a synopsis on Amazon.
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A Soul as Cold as Frost
by Jennifer Kropf
YA Fantasy
From Amazon: Ideal for fans of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Harry Potter, and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.
No language, no sex
This Dreamer
by Sara Watterson
YA Fantasy Adventure Romance
No language, no sex, mild fantasy violence
Skyward
by Brandon Sanderson
YA Science Fiction
No language, no sex, mild fantasy violence
I have only read the first book.
The Summer We Forgot
by Caroline George
YA Mystery Thriller
No sex, mild murder mystery violence
The characters do attend parties where drinking takes place.
Unbetrothed
by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz
YA Fantasy
I have not finished this one, but it was recommended to me as a clean read.
Steelheart
by Brandon Sanderson
YA Science Fiction
I have not finished this one, but it was recommended to me as a clean read.
Recruit of Talionis
by C.J. Milacci
YA Dystopian
I have not finished this one, but it was recommended to me as a clean read.
P.S. I Like You
by Kasie West
Contemporary Romance
No language, no sex
I also liked this author’s book called The Fill-in Boyfriend.
The Wonderland Trials
by Sara Ella
Fantasy
I have not finished this one, but it was recommended to me as a clean read.
The Selection
by Kiera Cass
Fantasy Romance
No language, no sex
Be warned: there is a fair amount of kissing in this one. 😉
Stealing Embers
by Julie Hall
Urban Fantasy
A few instances of mild language, no sex, mild fantasy violence.
It had an older teen vibe.
The Uncertainty of Fire
by Stephanie Daniels
YA Historical Romance
I have not finished this one, but it was recommended to me as a clean read.
Suggestions? Let me know in the comments.
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Great post!
Thank you! I hope it was helpful!