here is my top list of young adult books I would recommend for actual young adults. I'm thinking 13-17 age range. I really hope this is helpful!
YA Bookshelf - https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/7154927-oceana-gottareademall?shelf=young-adult
On the Fence by Kasie West
By Your Side by Kasie West
The Distance Between Us by Kasie West
Love, Life, and the List by Kasie West
Heart of Red, Blood of Blue by Rebecca Belliston
A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass
The Selection series by Kiera Cass
Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren
XOXO by Axie Oh
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Divergent by Veronica Roth
The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
Legend by Marie Lu
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
reading vlog: https://youtu.be/WAWgYC7mpFA?si=2_pKGS90BJC_8NDz