Do you have a favorite genre? Is it the one that are intended for young adults and features stories that are wild, fun, and entertaining, like the YA fiction? Well, I cannot blame you for YA have truly proved itself in the harsh competition in the literary world. Among its widely known authors are David Levithan, Rachel Cohn, Jean Archambault-White, Angie Thomas, Adam Silvera, and a lot more.
Are you a fan of young adult fiction books? Then getting news about their film adaptations might have ignited excitement and enthusiasm in you! There is nothing more amazing than waking up in the morning and stumbling upon an article that features your favorite young adult book that is in the works to become a movie. So, here are the all-time favorite YA books that have been made into movies making bookworms living their best lives.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
The film adaptation of this YA novel by Jenny Han was released in 2018 by Netflix. The readers’ favorite couple Lara Jean Covey and Peter Kavinsky was portrayed by Lana Condor and Noah Centineo. The other characters of the book were portrayed byIsrael Broussard, John Corbett, Janel Parrish, Anna Cathcart, Madeleine Arthur, Emilijia Baranac.It is the first book and movie of the series and revolve around the high-school love affair of LJ and Kavinsky. But before they became lovers, Lara Jean had to face the most embarrassing moment of her life, which was when the love letters that she wrote to boys that she fell in love with before were sent to each of them.
Paper Towns by John Green
Paper Towns is the third YA novel of John Green and the second one to get a film adaptation. Its movie adaptation was directed by Jake Schreier and produced by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey. It is categorized as a romantic mystery comedy drama and was released last 2015. The movie starred Cara Delevingne, Nat Wolff, Halstone Sage, Austin Abrams, and Justice Smith. It follows that story of Quentin, also known as Q, along with his friends to go on an adventure and find Margo Roth Spiegelman — Q’s childhood friend whom he’s secretly in love with. The question is: Is the search worth it or not?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
“And in that moment, I swear we were infinite” — The Perks of Being a Wallflower. The quote is among the remarkable quotations that the movie showcases. Stephen Chbosky is the author of the book where the film was based from. At the same time, he is also the director of the adaptation. The movie was released in 2012 and starred Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller. The movie centers on the life of a teenager who was considered as a wallflower named Charlie. Although he was socially awkward, he started to make friends and make the best out of it. However, being part of a circle wasn’t enough to bury his brokenness and pain. So, would Charlie continue to become a wallflower or not? Let’s find out.
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Starring Chlöe Grace Moretz and Jamie Blackley, the young adult novel If I Stay by Gayle Forman hit the theaters in 2014. It was directed by R.J. Cutler and produced by Denise Di Novi and Alison Greenspan. It grossed more than 70 million dollars from a budget of 11 million dollars. It centers on the story of a teenager named Mia Hall daughter of a teacher and travel agent, and the eldest of two siblings. She also has a boyfriend, a musician, named Adam. But that their love story is not entirely where the story centers, instead it focuses on the horrible accident that happened on Mia and her family. The million-dollar question is what would you do if you have seen death, would you strive to live knowing that everything will never be the same again or would you choose to rest in peace?
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
Wendelin Van Draanen is the author of the novel Flipped. It is among the novels that will remind you how puppy love is the best thing in the world. Because of its wonder, it was adapted into film with the same title as the novel. The movie was released in 2010, which was directed by Rob Reiner. The stars of the film were Madeline Carroll, Callan McAuliffe, Rebecca De Mornay, Anthony Edwards, John Mahoney, Penelope Ann Miller, Aidan Quinn, and Kevin Weisman. This movie revolves around the puppy love between two neighbors named Julie and Bryce. It doesn’t only makes you fall in love but will also help you understand the value of faith, family, and passion.
Oliver’s Twist 