Books like This is kind of an epic love story by Kacen Callender

Alex Claremont-Diaz, the United States’ First Son, confronts diplomatic drama when he falls for the Prince of Wales, Henry. Their staged truce turns into a real romance that could reshape politics and personal identities alike.

Two strangers receive a call that they will die today and use an app to befriend each other, sharing a single unforgettable day that turns into a profound journey of love, friendship, and acceptance.

Ari, a fifteen‑year‑old Mexican‑American with a brother in prison, meets Dante and a friendship sparks that forces him to confront his identity, family, and sexuality.

When a copied email threatens to expose his hidden identity, sixteen‑year‑old Simon Spier must decide whether to protect his secret, save his friend, and risk a new, unexpected romance.

OCD‑stricken Griffin mourns the loss of his first love, Theo, whose drowning death shatters his world and threatens to unravel the secrets he keeps.

Henry "Monty" Montague, a rakish English gentleman, embarks on a Grand Tour of Europe, chasing pleasure and a forbidden affection for his best friend Percy. Amid family expectations and a perilous chase, his hedonistic journey tests love, loyalty and identity.

In Pumpkinheads, Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks combine humor and tenderness as two high‑school seniors, Deja and Josiah, prepare for their final shift at Omaha’s famed pumpkin patch, hoping to end their routine with a memorable adventure.

Rafe, a gay teenager who has lived openly since eighth grade, moves to an all‑boys boarding school and pretends to be straight to blend in, only to find himself falling in love with a friend who may never see possibilities beyond friendship.

High‑school heart‑break turns to unlikely friendship when a homeschooled boy discovers his new classmate is a trans girl, forcing both to confront trust, identity, and the boundaries of love.

Teen lovers Walter and Naomi navigate school, family, and a racial profiling scandal that threatens to separate them, united only by their shared love of the Foo Fighters.

344 pages ; 22 cmHL660L Lexile

This book is an antidote to "Take two verses and call me in the morning". Your friend just left his wife. You catch your child posting something inappropriate on the Internet. Someone in your small group is depressed. A relative was just diagnosed with an incurable disease. When those you know and love experience trouble, you don't want to hand out pat answers or religious platitudes. Instead, you want to offer real hope and help from God's Word. You know it's true, but how does an ancient book, written thousands of years ago, connect with our twenty-first century problems? In CrossTalk: Where Life and Scripture Meet, Michael R. Emlet gives you the tools to connect the Bible to your life and to the lives of your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. You will learn to understand people and God's Word in ways that promote gospel-centered, rich conversations that help you and those you know grow in love for God and others. This book will make the whole Bible come alive to you. Instead of platitudes, you can offer a cup of living water to those who are struggling in this broken world. - Publisher.

At fourteen, Nick Gautier’s ordinary life is turned upside down when he is rescued by a fierce warrior and pulled into the world of Dark-Hunters, fighting vampires, werewolves, zombies, and a demon—all while navigating high‑school drama.

A high‑schooler in South Texas explores family, friendship, and grief while seeking answers about her world and her beloved books.

In a high‑school magnet program designed for gifted but under‑performing students, 16‑year‑old Marcos Rivas navigates family turmoil and strives to escape a life in the projects.

In a future where chocolate, caffeine, and even cell‑phones are forbidden, sixteen‑year‑old Anya Balanchine is suddenly named heir to a powerful New York crime family, forcing her to confront law, loyalty and survival.

328 pages ; 21 cm840L Lexile

A reluctant bully and a boy with Down syndrome team up to solve riddles left by a missing father, turning a school adventure into a heartfelt story of friendship and courage.

Deaf sophomore Will Halpin and his new friend team up to solve the murder of their high‑school star quarterback. With humor, determination, and keen observation, they confront bullies and uncover a surprising mystery.

High‑schooler Parker Grant, who is blind, sets out rules to protect herself from being taken advantage of after her feelings are betrayed by her classmate Scott Kilpatrick.

Kitty leaves suburban London for Amsterdam after her father’s death, hoping a new city will heal her heart. In the canals and streets she meets two boys, each with hidden burdens, and discovers love—and pain—for the first time.