I love superhero movies. Every time a new one comes out, I’m there opening weekend to see it. But I also love books and I’m currently literally surrounded by stacks of them, and that got me thinking, why not combine the two? So, if you, like me, ever wanted to know which book you should read based on your fave superhero, then check out this list below!

9 Books to Read if You Like These Superheroes

1. Deadpool – The Past and Other Things That Should Stay Buried by Shaun David Hutchinson

Deadpool has many powers, his main one is quite simple: he can’t die. No matter how many times his enemies try to kill him, he just won’t die. Similarily, July in The Past and Other Things That Should Stay Buried dies but comes back to life, but maybe not entirely. One thing is certain; July is not a zombie (maybe). As she and Dino, her ex-best friend, try to find out why she’s only kinda dead, they also have the chance to mend their relationship that ended so poorly years before.

 

2. Phoenix – Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto

Phoenix or Jean Grey, no matter what you call her, is by far one of my favorite superheroes. If you love Phoenix as much as I do, you’ll definitely like the protagonists from Crown of Feathers. Like Jean, Veronyka is telepathic, and can read the minds of both humans and animals. The clearest similarity is the fact that Jean also goes by the name Phoenix and Veronyka wishes to be a Phoenix Rider, but there is another character that has a very distinct parallel to Jean that you’ll just have to read to find out.

 

3. The Flash – A Heart in a Body in the World by Deb Caletti

2,700 miles. Let me repeat that: 2,700 miles. Each step on Annabelle’s cross-country run brings her closer to facing a trauma from her past. This Printz Honor book by Deb Caletti is about the heart, all the ways it breaks, and its journey to healing. Sometimes you don’t need a real superpower like the Flash to be heroic, because sometimes against our will, against all odds, we go forward.

 

4. Storm – Let the Sky Fall by Shannon Messenger

Storm can control the elements, just like one of our protagonists in Let the Sky Fall. In the book, Audra is a sylph, an air elemental, she walks on the wind, can translate its alluring songs, and can even coax it into a weapon with a simple string of commands. She’s also a guardian—Vane Weston’s guardian—and has sworn an oath to protect Vane at all costs. Even if it means sacrificing her own life.

 

5. The Guardians of the Galaxy – Sanctuary by Caryn Lix

A ragtag group of superpowered criminal teens that have to band together to save the Sanctuary space station when attacked by mysterious creatures. Now tell me that doesn’t sound like the Guardians of the Galaxy that we love so much?

 

6. Thor – Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman

Well it’s all in the name. Thor is the God of Thunder after all. But the similarities don’t end there. The Thunderhead cannot interfere in the affairs of the Scythedom. All it can do is observe—it does not like what it sees. Technically as a God, Thor is also not supposed to interfere with the lives of humans, but when has that ever stopped the God of Thunder before?

 

7. Captain Marvel – The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson

If you’ve been keeping up with theories about The Avengers , then you’ll probably already know that Captain Marvel is on her way to save the day and help bring back all the people Thanos just snapped away (we’re coming for you, Peter!). Elena Mendoza seems to also have world-saving powers, like healing her crush Freddie from a gunshot wound.

 

8. Black Widow – Slayer by Kiersten White

One of the most kick-ass women in the Marvel universe is Black Widow. She’s a world class athlete, expert martial-artist and overall someone you don’t want to cross. Nina, through the course of the book, finds out that she has been chosen to be the next Slayer and has been gifted with supernatural abilities to fight the forces of darkness. Sound familiar?

 

9. Black Panther – Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds

I felt it was important to include Jason Reynolds, who is a superhero in the book world. This book seemed fitting since both Black Panther and Matt, the main character, wear black suits (albeit different types of suits). But just like Black Panther relies on some incredibly strong females in his life, Matt is drawn to Lovely, who’s tough, really tough. Tough in the way Matt wishes he could be and definitely why he can’t seem to shake her.

 

Already read all of these books and looking for more? Find out what books your zodiac sign is telling you to read!

New month = new free reads for YOU!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re celebrating by having some of our favorite romance novels available to read for free. Plus we have extended excerpts of new YA novels hitting shelves in February 2019. Read on to discover what’s available this month!

Every Book You Can Read for Free on Riveted by Simon Teen in February 2019

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Full Reads

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2/11: Save the Date by Morgan Matson

Charlie Grant’s older sister is getting married this weekend at their family home, and Charlie can’t wait. The house will be filled with jokes and games and laughs again. Making decisions about things like what college to attend and reuniting with longstanding crush Jesse Foster—all that can wait. She wants to focus on making the weekend perfect. The only problem? The weekend is shaping up to be an absolute disaster.

You can read it here.

2/12: Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett

Ever since last year’s homecoming dance, best friends-turned-best enemies Zorie and Lennon have made an art of avoiding each other. It doesn’t hurt that their families are the modern day, Californian version of the Montagues and Capulets. But when a group camping trip goes south, Zorie and Lennon find themselves stranded in the wilderness. Alone. Together.

You can read it here.

2/13: Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi

When Sam and Penny cross paths it’s less meet-cute and more a collision of unbearable awkwardness. Still, they swap numbers and stay in touch—via text—and soon become digitally inseparable, sharing their deepest anxieties and secret dreams without the humiliating weirdness of having to see each other.

You can read it here.

2/14: When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

Dimple and Rishi may think they have each other figured out. But when opposites clash, love works hard to prove itself in the most unexpected ways.

You can read it here.

2/15: Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare

It’s been five years since the events of City of Heavenly Fire that brought the Shadowhunters to the brink of oblivion. Emma Carstairs is no longer a child in mourning, but a young woman bent on discovering who killed her parents and avenging her losses.

You can read it here.

2/16: Love & Luck by Jenna Evans Welch

Addie finds herself on a whirlwind tour of the Emerald Isle, trapped in the world’s smallest vehicle with Ian, her brother, and his admittedly cute, Irish-accented friend Rowan. As the trio journeys over breathtaking green hills, past countless castles, and through a number of fairy-tale forests, Addie hopes her guidebook will heal not only her broken heart, but also her shattered relationship with her brother. That is if they don’t get completely lost along the way.

You can read it here.

 

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Extended Excerpts

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12/21 – 3/31: Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott

In this moving story that’s perfect for fans of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, two teens fall in love with just one minor complication—they can’t get within a few feet of each other without risking their lives.

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1/28 – 2/28: A Heart in a Body in the World by Deb Caletti

Each step on Annabelle’s 2,700 mile cross-country run brings her closer to facing a trauma from her past in National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti’s novel about the heart, all the ways it breaks, and its journey to healing. Because sometimes against our will, against all odds, we go forward.

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2/1 – 2/28: The Past and Other Things that Should Stay Buried by Shaun David Hutchinson

Dino doesn’t mind spending time with the dead. His parents own a funeral home, and death is literally the family business. He’s just not used to them talking back. Until Dino’s ex-best friend July dies suddenly—and then comes back to life. Except not exactly. Somehow July is not quite alive, and not quite dead.

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2/1 – 2/28: Soaring Earth by Margarita Engle

In this powerful companion to her award-winning memoir Enchanted Air, Young People’s Poet Laureate Margarita Engle recounts her teenage years during the turbulent 1960s.

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2/1 – 2/28: What Every Girl Should Know by J. Albert Mann

This compelling historical novel spans the early and very formative years of feminist and women’s health activist Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood, as she struggles to find her way amidst the harsh realities of poverty.

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2/1 – 2/28: The Sisterhood A.J. Grainger

Seventeen-year-old Lil’s heart was broken when her sister Mella disappeared. There’s been no trace or sighting of her since she vanished, so when Lil sees a girl lying in the road near her house she thinks for a heart-stopping moment that it’s Mella.

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2/1 – 2/28: The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf

A music loving teen with OCD does everything she can to find her way back to her mother during the historic race riots in 1969 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in this heart-pounding literary debut.

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1/1 – 4/30: Slayer by Kiersten White

From New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White comes a brand-new series set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that introduces a new Slayer as she grapples with the responsibility of managing her incredible powers that she’s just beginning to understand.

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1/1 – 4/30: The Cold Is in Her Bones by Peternelle van Arsdale

One girl must uncover secrets of the past to save her friend from a terrible curse in this dark and mesmerizing story of love, revenge, and redemption inspired by the myth of Medusa.

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1/23 – 4/30: Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto

In a world ruled by fierce warrior queens, a grand empire was built upon the backs of Phoenix Riders—legendary heroes who soared through the sky on wings of fire—until a war between two sisters ripped it all apart. Sixteen years later, Veronyka is a war orphan who dreams of becoming a Phoenix Rider from the stories of old. After a shocking betrayal from her controlling sister, Veronyka strikes out alone to find the Riders—even if that means disguising herself as a boy to join their ranks.

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Exclusively available on Riveted by Simon Teen: These Precious Scars by Emily Suvada

A haunting short story prequel to the Mortal Coil series.

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I LOVE To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han. It’s totally become a part of our lives in so many ways. Lara Jean inspired me to start baking, and although my snickerdoodles will never be as good as hers, I’d say they come pretty close!

But the inspiration doesn’t stop there, if you’re fully committed to live the Lara Jean Life. Here are a few items you’ll love as much as I do if you’re a To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before fan.

5 Perfect Items for Every To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before Fan

1. This custom hand-painted Kitchen Aid mixer

Can you imagine mixing up a batch of Lara Jean’s famous snickerdoodles in this? This mixer is absolutely adorable with all the hand-painted designs. Sadly this custon mixer was one of a kind but you can buy a similar pink mixer and decorate it yourself, if you’re crafty like that.

If you’re curious, artist Julia Kuo illustrated the mixer you see here.  Check out more of her amazing illustrations for inspo!

 

2. Scrunchies

Scrunchies are back, and I believe we have Lara Jean to thank for that. Maybe Peter K a little, too! How many people do you think are out there wishing their boyfriend or girlfriend would steal and wear their scrunchie around their wrist? For sure I am.

If you love these scrunchies, you can get them right here!

 

3. Korean yogurt

After watching the movie when it came out, I—like so many others—just had to go out and buy Yakult’s yogurt drink. In fact, so many people bought it that the company’s stock actually skyrocketed as a result. That, my friends, is the Lara Jean Effect.

 

4. A stationary set

Fun fact! After I finished reading To All The Boys I’ve Love Before I got inspired to start writing  letters to my childhood friends. I now have a little collection of snail-mail correspondences that I store safely in a drawer. So whether your letters are addressed to the boy/girls that you love now, before, or in the future or just that old friend of yours from childhood, brighten someone’s day by sending them a cute little letter in the mail.

You can buy this absolutely adorable stationary set here!

 

5. A hat box

 

If you decide you’d rather not send out those letters you wrote with your brand-new stationary set, but would like to store them safely in a hat box, just like Lara Jean, I totally understand. But I will say this: maybe hide it a bit better, so that angry little sisters won’t find it.

 

And lastly, if Lara Jean’s love of romance novels inspired you to crack open a few, check out this list of swoonworthy romances that you don’t want to miss!