Summer is upon us, the perfect time to devour your way through a stack of addictive YA reads. What better way to get recommendations than to ask the members of the Readings Teen Advisory Board for their favourite reads of 2022?

Fern’s favourite: The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni

The Blood Traitor is the perfect ending to The Prison Healer trilogy, and Noni maintains a high level of action that builds up to an unpredictable yet gratifying conclusion for this fantastical family saga.

Ravi’s favourite: Unnecessary Drama by Nina Kenwood

Just by looking at the front cover, you can tell that Unnecessary Drama is going to be a delightfully funny and relatable read – and it undoubtedly is.

Emma’s favourite: Where You Left Us by Rhiannon Wilde

I liked how none of the characters are perfect people and instead are intentionally written to be morally grey. The writing is beautiful, and while the plot is interesting, I found it to be more of a character-driven book, which I really liked.

Bonnie-Mai’s favourite: The Museum of Broken Things by Lauren Draper

With lots of laughter and tears, this debut perfectly encapsulates the societal pressures of being a teenager. Draper’s writing transported me into this fictional seaside town and made me feel as if I was along for the ride! With a blossoming romance and a thrilling mystery, I’d give anything to read this book again for the first time.

Soleil’s favourite: Libby Lawrence Is Good at Pretending by Jodi McAlister

I found the perspective of an anxious, nerdy girl who rarely shares how she is actually feeling very relatable. Libby Lawrence's character growth felt realistic, and the book's supporting cast is colourful and contrasting.

Ananya’s favourite: Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat

Filled with adventure and magic, this book will keep you hooked until the final words!

Melissa’s favourite: The Killing Code by Ellie Marney

I enjoyed The Killing Code because of the suspense and how the team of codebreakers work together to solve a murder mystery. I particularly liked the romance between Kat and Moya, as well as the portrayal of the African American character, Violet, and how she deals with racism.