Sparks Fly: YA Books with Fireworks-Level Chemistry

Looking for romance that crackles with excitement? These YA love stories deliver the kind of chemistry that lights up the page like a Fourth of July fireworks show. From summer flings and rivals-to-lovers tension to second chances, travel romances, and unexpected connections, these books are packed with unforgettable sparks. Add these swoony reads to your TBR and get ready for fireworks-level feelings all season long.

Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights

By Celeste Dador

When First Daughter Abby is banished from the White House, she dives into a summer of surprises, small-town magic, and sparks with the boy who shakes up her world in this swoony, patriotic romance—just in time for America’s 250th anniversary!

Smash or Pass

By Birdie Schae

For 16-year-old Ellie, beach volleyball camp is a disaster until she’s paired with Sierra, an athletic prodigy who teaches her that volleyball…and love are about taking the right shot in this sporty sapphic romance.

We've Hit Turbulence

By Jessica L. Cozzi

In this swoony young adult rom-com, things get bumpy when a girl gets stuck on a cross-country flight with her ex—as if flying couldn’t get any worse. . . .

Love in Ruins

By Auriane Desombre

After a recent OCD diagnosis, a teen girl embarks on a trip to Greece with her best friend, when she meets a captivating local girl. As their relationship heats up under the Mediterranean sun, she learns to balance the needs of those she loves with that of her own heart.

Ancient History Between Us

By Kaitlyn Hill

Three years since they last saw each other. Two months to untangle their complicated past. One unforgettable Italian summer.

As Long as You Loathe Me

By Swati Hegde

When a teen tries to get back at her ex-best friend for stealing her crush, she ends up unexpectedly rekindling their complicated friendship and discovers that it’s not just her pride on the line, it’s her heart too.