{"title":"Young Adult Family Books","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eYoung adult family and relationships books explore the bonds that shape who we become. These stories focus on parents and children, siblings, chosen families, friendships, and romantic relationships — all seen through the intense, emotional lens of growing up. If you’re drawn to stories about connection, conflict, and understanding, \u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eexplore our Young Adult Family \u0026amp; Relationships Books collection and find stories that feel deeply real.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eYoung adult family and relationships books center on young protagonists navigating the people closest to them. Family expectations, broken trust, love, loyalty, and forgiveness drive these narratives, often alongside coming-of-age journeys. The conflicts may be quiet or explosive, but they are always personal and meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eFrom complicated parent-child dynamics to friendships that feel like family and romances that challenge everything, this genre reflects the emotional core of teenage life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/young-adult-family-01.webp?v=1770287526\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eWhy Readers Love Young Adult Family \u0026amp; Relationships Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eThese stories resonate because relationships matter — especially while growing up. Readers are drawn to this genre for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eEmotionally honest portrayals of family and love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eRelatable conflicts and authentic dialogue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eStories about belonging, trust, and healing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eCharacters who feel real and flawed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eThese books remind readers that connection can be messy, painful, and powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eWhat Defines Young Adult Family \u0026amp; Relationships Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eAt the heart of this genre is emotional growth through connection. These stories are defined by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eRelationships driving the central conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eYoung protagonists navigating emotional complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eThemes of love, loyalty, and forgiveness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003ePersonal growth shaped by human bonds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003eThe stakes are emotional — but they leave lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eYoung Adult Family \u0026amp; Relationships Subgenres You’ll Find Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003eYoung adult family and relationship stories appear across many styles and tones. Within this collection, you’ll find stories across key subcategories, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eFamily-Centered YA Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eParent-child relationships, sibling bonds, and generational conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003eFriendship-Focused Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eDeep friendships that define identity and belonging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003eRomantic Relationship Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003eFirst love, heartbreak, dating, and emotional vulnerability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eComing-of-Age Relationship Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003eGrowth shaped by changing relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003eFound Family Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eChosen families built through trust and shared experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003eLGBTQ+ Relationship Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eStories exploring love, identity, and acceptance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003eEach subgenre highlights a different form of connection while keeping emotional truth at the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/young-adult-family-02.webp?v=1770287527\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003eFamily Dynamics and Emotional Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003eYA family stories often explore the tension between love and expectation. Common themes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3366\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003ePressure to meet family expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003eMiscommunication and emotional distance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003eCultural or generational conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3366\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3366\"\u003eLearning when to forgive and when to set boundaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003eFamily becomes both support system and source of conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3470\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3470\"\u003eFriendship, Loyalty, and Growing Apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3564\"\u003eFriendships play a central role in many YA relationship books. These stories often focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3738\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3603\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3603\"\u003eFriendships that feel like family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3644\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3644\"\u003eLoyalty tested by change or betrayal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003eGrowing apart — and growing back together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3738\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3693\" data-end=\"3738\"\u003eLearning what healthy friendship looks like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3802\"\u003eThese relationships shape identity just as strongly as family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3852\"\u003eRomance, Vulnerability, and Emotional Firsts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3949\"\u003eRomantic relationships in YA fiction are often intense and formative. These narratives explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"4109\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3990\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"3990\"\u003eFirst crushes and first heartbreaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4028\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4028\"\u003eLearning to communicate and trust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4069\"\u003eBalancing independence with intimacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4109\"\u003eDiscovering self-worth through love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4155\"\u003eRomance becomes a mirror for self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4202\"\u003eHealing, Growth, and Emotional Resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4293\"\u003eMany family and relationship stories focus on healing. Readers can expect themes such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4453\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4333\"\u003eProcessing grief, divorce, or loss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4368\"\u003eRepairing broken relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4369\" data-end=\"4413\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4413\"\u003eLearning empathy and emotional awareness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4453\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4416\" data-end=\"4453\"\u003eFinding strength through connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4455\" data-end=\"4510\"\u003eGrowth often comes from facing difficult conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4455\" data-end=\"4510\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/young-adult-family-03.webp?v=1770287526\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4564\"\u003ePopular Young Adult Family \u0026amp; Relationships Reads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4716\"\u003eIf you’re looking for defining titles that capture the emotional depth of YA family and relationship stories, these books are widely loved by readers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"5329\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"4843\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4843\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surprisecastle.com\/products\/the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-9781665982412\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4773\"\u003eThe Perks of Being a Wallflower – Stephen Chbosky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4776\"\u003eA powerful story about friendship, trauma, and emotional growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4845\" data-end=\"4956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4956\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surprisecastle.com\/products\/everything-everything-9780553496673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4887\"\u003eEverything, Everything – Nicola Yoon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4887\" data-end=\"4890\"\u003eA tender YA romance centered on family, protection, and choice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"5057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4960\" data-end=\"5057\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surprisecastle.com\/products\/the-hate-u-give-9781432893378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4960\" data-end=\"4994\"\u003eThe Hate U Give – Angie Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4994\" data-end=\"4997\"\u003eA family-driven story about voice, loyalty, and identity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5059\" data-end=\"5165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5061\" data-end=\"5165\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surprisecastle.com\/products\/eleanor-park-9781250012579\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5061\" data-end=\"5096\"\u003eEleanor \u0026amp; Park – Rainbow Rowell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5096\" data-end=\"5099\"\u003eA deeply emotional story about love, family, and vulnerability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5167\" data-end=\"5329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5169\" data-end=\"5329\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surprisecastle.com\/products\/the-aristotle-and-dante-collection-boxed-set-aristotle-and-dante-discover-the-secrets-of-the-universe-aristotle-and-dante-dive-into-the-waters-of-9781665900621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5169\" data-end=\"5252\"\u003eAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe – Benjamin Alire Sáenz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5252\" data-end=\"5255\"\u003eA quiet, beautiful novel about friendship, family, and self-acceptance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5331\" data-end=\"5391\"\u003eThese books reflect the genre’s emotional range and honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5393\" data-end=\"5460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5393\" data-end=\"5460\"\u003eHow to Choose the Right Young Adult Family \u0026amp; Relationships Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5462\" data-end=\"5580\"\u003eThe best YA family or relationship story depends on what kind of connection you want to explore. Consider these paths:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5582\" data-end=\"5798\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5582\" data-end=\"5630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5584\" data-end=\"5630\"\u003eFamily-centered stories with emotional depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5631\" data-end=\"5673\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5633\" data-end=\"5673\"\u003eFriendship-driven coming-of-age novels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5674\" data-end=\"5714\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5676\" data-end=\"5714\"\u003eRomance-focused relationship stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5715\" data-end=\"5754\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5717\" data-end=\"5754\"\u003eFound family and healing narratives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5755\" data-end=\"5798\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5757\" data-end=\"5798\"\u003eLGBTQ+ stories about love and belonging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5800\" data-end=\"5853\"\u003eYA relationship fiction rewards empathy and openness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5855\" data-end=\"5866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5855\" data-end=\"5866\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5868\" data-end=\"5947\"\u003eYoung Adult Family \u0026amp; Relationships Books explore the connections that shape us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5949\" data-end=\"6090\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5949\" data-end=\"6000\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5951\" data-end=\"6000\"\u003eHonest portrayals of love, conflict, and growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6001\" data-end=\"6050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6003\" data-end=\"6050\"\u003eFamily, friendship, and romance at the center\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6051\" data-end=\"6090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6053\" data-end=\"6090\"\u003eStories grounded in emotional truth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6092\" data-end=\"6265\"\u003eWhether focused on parents and children, friends who become family, or love that changes everything, these books prove that relationships are where growing up truly happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6267\" data-end=\"6444\"\u003eIf you’re ready for stories that feel personal, heartfelt, and real, \u003cstrong data-start=\"6336\" data-end=\"6444\"\u003eexplore our Young Adult Family \u0026amp; Relationships Books collection and find connections that stay with you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6267\" data-end=\"6444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6336\" data-end=\"6444\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/young-adult-family-04.webp?v=1770287526\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6446\" data-end=\"6454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6446\" data-end=\"6454\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6456\" data-end=\"6603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6456\" data-end=\"6510\"\u003eWhat are young adult family \u0026amp; relationships books?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6510\" data-end=\"6513\"\u003eThey are YA novels focused on family dynamics, friendships, romance, and emotional growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6605\" data-end=\"6735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6605\" data-end=\"6644\"\u003eAre these books only about romance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6644\" data-end=\"6647\"\u003eNo. While romance is common, family and friendship often play an equally important role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6737\" data-end=\"6844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6737\" data-end=\"6773\"\u003eAre YA family stories realistic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6773\" data-end=\"6776\"\u003eMost are grounded in real-life situations and emotional experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6846\" data-end=\"6989\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6846\" data-end=\"6894\"\u003eDo these books include LGBTQ+ relationships?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6894\" data-end=\"6897\"\u003eYes. Many YA family and relationship books feature diverse identities and inclusive stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6991\" data-end=\"7114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6991\" data-end=\"7044\"\u003eCan adults enjoy YA family \u0026amp; relationships books?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"7044\" data-end=\"7047\"\u003eAbsolutely. The emotional themes resonate with readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"girl-at-sea-9780060541460","title":"Girl at Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes you have to get lost . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Girl: \u003c\/em\u003e Clio Ford, seventeen, wants to spend the summer smooching her art-store crush, not stuck on a boat in the Mediterranean. At least she'll get a killer tan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mission: \u003c\/em\u003e Survive her father's crazy antics. 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