Emily Henry doesn't just write romance; she writes about how hard it is to be a person in your late 20s. People We Meet On Vacation is the gold standard for the genre—smart, genuinely funny, and emotionally resonant without being 'trauma-porn.'

If your teen is picking this up, know that it's a 'spicy' read. It’s not erotica, but it doesn't shy away from the physical side of a relationship. For adults, it’s a must-read; for teens, it’s a high-quality entry point into adult fiction that handles consent and communication better than most.