Legend by Marie Lu

Legend by Marie Lu is a fast paced YA, dystopian tale with some romance and kick-ass action.

Legend tells the story of two remarkable 15-year-olds, Day and June, living on West cost of the United States now known as The Republic. Day is from a very poor area of The Republic who steals from the rich to help out his family and community. June on the other hand, has grown up in one of the wealthiest areas and has everything she could ask for and a secure future. Their paths suddenly cross after June's brother is murdered during a hospital break-in attempt by Day. The Republic's military uses June's thirst for revenge and has her track Day and bring him to justice. However, June soon finds out her safe world has not been what it appeared to be at all. Legend will pull your heartstrings.

First Love (A Novel) by James Patterson

‘First Love’ by James Patterson and Emily Raymond is a contemporary young adult romance to be enjoyed by the young and old alike.

Axi Moore and her best friend, Robinson, two misfits from dysfunctional families are on a Bonnie and Clyde cross-country adventure. Axi is secretly in love with Robinson, and while she suspects the feeling is mutual, she lacks the courage to be the spatter. The novel picks when Axi reveals the shocking truth about their relationship, about how they’d come to be close friends. What Axi and Robinson have been through together sets them apart from other teenagers and makes their love lastingly strong.

James Patterson and Emily Raymond created a love story full of teenage adventures, which is a rollercoaster of fun, sad, inspiring and educational that doesn’t exclude mistakes that reap consequences typical of the young.

The story’s one fault is it starts slow with certain escapades, but picks for the better.

‘First Love’ certainly can be recommended to fans of Nicholas Sparks and especially John Green's "The Fault in Our Stars" due to similar themes, characters and overall scenario in which action of both works are simultaneously happening.

And one more thing: the story has a slice of James Patterson’s youth. So enjoy.