Posts tagged coming-of-age
Navigating the Line Between Love and Friendship—and Childhood and Adulthood—in YA Romance
Navigating the Line Between Love and Friendship—and Childhood and Adulthood—in YA Romance

One of the biggest challenges she faces is trying to be a good friend to Simon while having an intense crush on Mordecai.

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Writing, Fiction, FriendshipAshley Cantavelove, friendship, childhood, adulthood, YA romance, confess, feelings, high school, complicated, good friend, crush, attachment, date, story, choose, decision, coming-of-age, teenager, intense, attention, deep love, kid, friend, characters, love triangle, young adult romance, partner, endings, decideComment
A Coming-of-Age YA Romance in 2025—With a Spin
A Coming-of-Age YA Romance in 2025—With a Spin

The way Chloe “comes of age” is different depending on the partner she chooses.

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Writing, Fiction, Self-DiscoveryAshley Cantavecoming-of-age, YA romance, spin, stories, characters, story, high school, in love, good friend, complicated, feels, feelings, friend, choose, decision, teen romance, confess, endings, partner, unique, perspective, relationships, ending, transition, adulthood, young adult, teenagers, childhood, kids, adults, adult, friendships, crush, play, games, deep love, romantic relationship, high school romance, young adult romance, love story, newComment