When “Just Friends” Isn’t Enough, But You Hold On Anyway: Exploring This Concept in Teen Romance

Have you ever been just friends with someone but wanted more from the relationship?

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.

How Secrets Affect a Complex Character in a New High School Romance

Before you judge Mordecai too harshly, there’s something you should know about him. He has secrets.

Dealing With Unrequited Love for a Friend in a New YA Romance

Even so—even after all the time they spend together—Simon still struggles to tell Chloe how he feels.

Being Friends With Someone You Have Feelings For: Lessons from a New Teen Romance

This type of dynamic can be complicated at any age, but I think it’s especially challenging when you’re a teen.

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.

High School Romance Recommendation: “What Happens After You Confess Your Feelings to Someone?”

As far as high school romance goes, this story has a lot of unique elements to it.

The Good Girl, the Good Friend, and the Guy With Secrets: Relatable Characters in a New Teen Romance

One of the things that makes these characters relatable is that…they do have their flaws and they make mistakes from time to time.

A New High School YA Romance With a Black Female Lead

In my new high school YA romance, Chloe—the female lead—is Black. She’s a second-generation Haitian-American.

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From IM Chats to Late-Night Phone Calls—Experience a New High School YA Romance

High school romance can be fun because you get to experience the simplicity of youth while also mixing in preparation for more adult stuff.

Looking for Your Next High School YA Romance? How About One With a Full Love Triangle?

In this way, the story involves a full love triangle—the main character can actually end up with both of her love interests.

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Do You Enjoy Rereading Your Favorite YA Romance Books? Here’s a Twist You Might Like

This isn’t a traditional young adult romance. When you start reading the story, the ending hasn’t yet been decided.

Writing, FictionAshley CantaveApril 17, 2025YA romance, favorite, characters, books, confess, feelings, crush, good friend, story, young adult romance, ending, main character, reread, secrets, chapter, choose, choice, decisionComment

A New Young Adult Romance That Sheds Light on Black Hair Care

Although it is a love story, it includes a lot of detail about what the main character has to go through to keep her perm looking nice.

Yearning to Go Back to a Simpler Time? This YA Romance Might Be Just What You Need

If you went to high school before the internet had become such a big thing…you may sometimes feel nostalgic for a time when things were simpler.

A Young Adult Romance With a Twist

I find this way of reading the story more fun because, in a way, it puts you in the driver’s seat.

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Does Your Crush Disappear and Reappear Often? What This Behavior Might Be Telling You

But this shouldn’t be a pattern, especially not one you want in someone you’re hoping becomes a romantic partner for you.

How Can INFJs Stop Overthinking Their Crushes?

I don’t mean you should just be doing idle things to pass the time. You should be doing things that are meaningful to you.

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Why Is Distraction So Important for INFJs Moving On from a Crush?

Sometimes I think it would be nice to be able to have a crush and then move on as if I never had any feelings for that person.

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Are You an INFJ Who’s Tired of One-Sided Love? These 4 Tips Might Help You Avoid It

Sometimes we INFJs can be so lost in our own fantasy world that we forget reality doesn’t match the beautiful picture in our mind.

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Should You Hold Onto Your Crush or Try Moving On?

Sometimes you have to move on or at least begin the healing process because you realize that you want more from your crush than they’re willing or able to give.

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