Reading slumps are the archenemies of bookworms everywhere. They’re the Joker to our Batman, the Darth Vader to our Luke Skywalker, the calorie count to our desired waffle intake. Just when you’re feeling like 200 books is a totally attainable Goodreads goal, BAM! A wild reading slump appears out of nowhere like the embodiment of pure evil that it is. But don’t worry your pretty heads (I haven’t actually seen any of your heads, but I just know they must be pretty) and get ready to vanquish this dreaded foe. Because today I’m sharing 5 fast-paced YA books that’ll help you dropkick your slump and kickstart your reading.
5 Books to Get You Out of a Reading Slump
Geekerella by Ashley Poston
This book and Tigger (yes, that bouncy orange dude from Winnie-the-Pooh), have something in common; they’re both fun, fun, fun, fun, fun! They’re also both extremely happy, quirky, and will fly by more quickly than you would’ve thought possible.
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
I’ve got one word for you: pirates! Actually, make that three words: “Butt-kicking lady pirates!” If just reading that doesn’t automatically make your villainous reading slump quake in its boots (okay, so admittedly reading slumps don’t wear boots…but if they did, they would be those black combat ones with the little spikes), then I don’t know what will. (P.S. – Pretty much anything written by Tricia Levenseller is kryptonite for reading ruts.)
📖 RELATED POST: Check out my mini review for Daughter of the Pirate King
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
This bone-chilling, sleep-stealing, expectation-busting whodunnit will twist your mind like a giant Rubik’s Cube and leave you feeling all turned around. Your slump won’t stand a chance against Pip and her murder-mystery-solving skills.
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
If reading slumps had fatal flaws, then The Lightning Thief would definitely be it. This book is a nonstop Greek-inspired adventure full of classic preteen sass and lighthearted fun (though Percy might not agree with my usage of the word “fun” here). It’ll recharge your reading mojo like a mega-zap from Zeus’ Master Bolt, or your money back gauranteed.
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Somewhere Only We Know by Maureen Goo
If you’re looking to land a critical hit on your reading slump’s HP, then look no further than this fluffy-as-a-cloud romance. It’s swoony, it’s adorable, it’s cheesy, and it’s the perfect remedy for anybody who’s coming down with a bad case of Slumping.
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Great post, I love your choices! Geekerella, Good Girls Guide, and Tweet Cute were SUCH amazing books!
This post came at the perfect time for me. Every single year I slump through winter and there doesn’t seem to be much I can do except wait until I feel like reading again in spring. This year I’m determined to try and fight it, and these fun fast-paced stories seem perfect to help me do that. Daughter of the Pirate King has been on my TBR forever, so I think I’d like to get to that soon!
Great post!! I love the Percy Jackson series. I really need to read A Good Girl’s Guide to murder and Geekerella.
i love this post!! i read a good girls guide to murder and it was SO good. The gif describes EXACTLY what I felt!! Geekerella was also so cute, and the lightning thief was iconic!! I can’t wait to read daughter of the pirate king – it sounds wonderful!! happy reading, and stay safe ❤
Thanks for these great recs! I loved so many of those you mentioned and am adding the rest to the top of my TBR, esp A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder which I have heard a lot about
Ooooh I’ve been in such a mood for thrillers lately! Love the title of Holly Jackson’s book!
Such a great list, Kat!! Geekerella is definitely the perfect book to binge-read when you feel like you’re slumping! I simply love all the nerdiness and it’s my fave book of the series 🥰 I also just recently read A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and it was so addictive, I couldn’t stop reading 😄
I loved Tweet Cute, Foolish Hearts, Percy Jackson, and Geekerella! I agree with you, they’re such quick reads and they also made me extremely happy, which is a bonus. I really want to read A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder, I’ve heard pretty solid things about it. Great post!
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