These books explore romance among heavier topics like grief, abuse, bullying, etc. Still no spice, but may contain swearing.

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An enemies to lovers, boarding school, royal undercover YA romance

A series of interconnected standalones with an extended series epilogue. This series is more New Adult than Young Adult in nature.

Book 1

Book 2

Stories about the trials and real-life issues teenagers face,

with romance subplots