Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | For Real | 2000 | Rosalind R.J Noonan | Buy |
| 2 | Any Guy You Want | 2000 | Rosalind R.J Noonan | Buy |
| 3 | More Than This | 2000 | Rosalind R.J Noonan | Buy |
| 4 | Show Me Love | 2000 | Rosalind R.J Noonan | Buy |
| 5 | Can’t Let Go | 2000 | Rosalind R.J Noonan | Buy |
| 6 | This Boy is Mine | 2001 | Rosalind R.J Noonan | Buy |
| 7 | We Have to Talk | 2001 | Rosalind R.J Noonan | Buy |
| 8 | Secrets and Lies | 2001 | Rosalind R.J Noonan | Buy |
| 9 | Just Trust Me | 2001 | Rosalind R.J Noonan | Buy |
The Turning Seventeen series uses the framework of turning 17 to explore different teenage experiences across nine books. Rosalind Noonan writes about the specific moment when teens are on the cusp of adulthood, dealing with increased responsibility, complicated relationships, and the pressure of making decisions that will affect their futures.
Each book focuses on a different protagonist, allowing Noonan to explore various teen experiences from different perspectives. The series tackles typical YA themes of identity, belonging, first love, and family conflict, all framed through the specific age milestone that gives the series its name. For teen readers navigating their own seventeenth year or approaching it, the series offers relatable characters facing recognizable challenges.