Hit the Road with Your Favorite Characters: Top 10 YA Road Trip Novels
Are you feeling restless and trapped in the same old routine? Well, it’s time to hit the road and explore the world with your favorite characters by your side. Yes, you guessed it right – we are talking about the top 10 young adult road trip novels that will take you on a wild journey through different landscapes, cultures, and emotions. So, buckle up, pack your bags and let’s embark on an adventure.
1. Paper Towns by John Green
Quentin Jacobsen’s life takes a thrilling turn when his neighbor and long-time crush, Margo Roth Spiegelman, takes him on a spontaneous road trip to seek revenge on her ex-boyfriend. But things don’t go as planned, and Margo goes missing, leaving Quentin to unravel the clues on his own. Paper Towns is a compelling story of self-discovery and the true meaning of friendship.
2. The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour
Colby and his best friends Bev and Meg are on a road trip with their band, The Disenchantments, after finishing high school. But when Bev reveals that she won’t be joining them for college, their plans take a surprising turn. The Disenchantments is a heartwarming story about finding your passion, even when life doesn’t go as planned.
3. Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
In Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour, Amy is recovering from the sudden death of her father and doesn’t want to drive alone to her new home in Connecticut. So, her mother hires Roger to drive her instead. Along the way, they take a detour to visit places her father had planned for their Family summer trip. It’s a lovely story about grief, healing, and unexpected love.
4. An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
Colin Singleton, a child prodigy and former child genius, is trying to find his “eureka” moment. He embarks on a road trip with his best friend, Hassan, to shake off his post-high-school depression. Along the way, he meets several people named Katherine and tries to create the perfect formula to predict the outcome of any relationship. An Abundance Katherines is a quirky, humorous story about friendship and self-worth.
5. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
Hadley is on her way to attend her father’s wedding in London, but a flight delay leads her to meet Oliver, a charming British boy, at the airport. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight is a sweet and romantic story about missing flights, delayed connections and the chances of destiny.
6. How to Love by Katie Cotugno
In How to Love, we follow Reena and Sawyer who fall in love in high school but get separated when Sawyer leaves to chase his dreams of becoming a musician. They meet again two years later when Sawyer comes back to town with a baby on his hands. It’s a poignant story about love, regrets, and second chances.
7. Let’s Get Lost by Adi Alsaid
Let’s Get Lost is a story of Leila, who is on a road trip to see the Northern lights. Along the way, she meets and has an impact on the strangers that come across her journey. This story is about self-discovery and adventure.
8. 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson
Ginny’s favorite relative, her Aunt Peg, has passed away and left her with 13 blue envelopes that take her on a scavenger hunt across Europe. This novel is a delightful journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and love.
9. Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch
In Love and Gelato, we follow Lina, who moves to Italy to live with her father after her mother’s death. She soon discovers that her father runs a cemetery and is introduced to Ren and his friend Howard, who help her unravel the mysteries of her mother’s past. It’s a sweet and heartwarming story about family, friendship, and gelato.
10. Open Road Summer by Emery Lord
Open Road Summer follows Reagan, who goes on a summer tour with her best friend’s band to escape from her troubled past. But things start to get complicated when a charming country singer joins their tour. It’s a story about finding yourself, letting go of secrets, and the power of friendships.
In conclusion, these top 10 young adult road trip novels will take you on a wild and emotional journey, allowing you to escape the monotony of everyday life. Each story is unique and will tug at your heartstrings, and they are the perfect companion for a long drive or a lazy day on the beach. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a book and start your adventure.
(Note: Do you have knowledge or insights to share? Unlock new opportunities and expand your reach by joining our authors team. Click Registration to join us and share your expertise with our readers.)
Speech tips:
Please note that any statements involving politics will not be approved.