Being a bookworm is the greatest.

Reading is my entire life. Seriously. When I have an awful day (or week, or year), I immerse myself in a fictional world where life is fun and exciting. So, being a writer, I've decided to count down my top 10 favorite YA book series of all time. Each one of these series is highly suggested, and I hope you find as much pleasure in them as I have.

10. Maggie Stiefvater's "The Wolves of Mercy Falls"

To be honest, I'm not quite sure what possessed me to pick this book up. But I am so glad I did. If you couldn't tell from the covers, these books are about werewolves, which I know to some people sounds super lame. However, the story behind the werewolves in the series is so different from the age-old version. Instead of shifting with the full moon, these werewolves shift with the temperature (the temperature thing is really cool, because under each chapter number the temperature of that day is given). As the series progresses, it follows the meeting and relationship between the two main characters Grace and Sam. So, without spoiling anymore, these books are super interesting and are all easy reads, and I would definitely pick these up if you're feeling were-wolfy. P.s. is that a word? Who cares? It is now.

9. Anna Godbersen's "The Luxe"

This series is totally different from everything else I have on this list. Why? It's not fantasy. Actually, I consider these books to be Gossip Girl in book form. This series is set in 19th century Manhattan, where a girl's social life is her life. Rumors, drama, and betrayal make up this series' plot, and the books are so fun to read.

8. Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games"

I know a lot of people may be wondering why I have this series so low on my list, but honestly I think the hype behind these books ruined them for me. I enjoy them, and I've read them multiple times, but nothing really stands out to me about this series anymore. If you haven't heard about the Hunger Games, it's a dystopian series where a corrupt government forces children and teens to enter an arena every year and battle until only one is left standing. It's a really interesting read, so if you've only ever watched the movies, I suggest reading the books as well.

7. Veronica Roth's "Divergent"

This series is another one that would be higher on my list if it hadn't been so hyped up. That doesn't change how much I love this series, though. The Divergent series is another dystopian series, where people are divided into five factions: Abnegation, Dauntless, Candor, Amity, and Erudite. Tris, the main character, finds out she's Divergent, meaning she contains traits from more than one faction, a personality that has been suppressed and outlawed. Again, if you have only ever watched the movies, I highly suggest reading the books too.

6. Becca Fitzpatrick's "Hush, Hush"

Though I haven't read this series in over a year, I will forever consider it one of my favorites. It's based off of the idea of angels: fallen angels, archangels, etc. When Nora Grey, a human, falls in love with Patch, a fallen angel, her life gets turned around; and so does his. However, even with the "lovey" vibe, there's something dark about these books that I really enjoy. And if we're being completely honest here, the last book had me crying, which doesn't usually happen for me.

5. Stephanie Myer's "Twilight"

Unpopular opinion: I enjoy this series. Not because of its phenomenal writing or crazy plot twists, but because it's just plain fun to read. For those of you that have been living under a rock for the past, I don't know, ten years: this is a series about vampires. These books follow the twists and turns of the relationship between Edward Cullen, a vampire, and Bella Swan, a human. If you're looking for a light read, I suggest this series. Oh, and don't listen to all of the people who claim to hate these books; I guarantee at least half of them have read and enjoyed the series.

4. Jennifer L. Armentrout's "Dark Elements"

Have you ever read a book about living gargoyles? No? Didn't think so. So here, I introduce you to the Dark Elements series. In this series, gargoyles are actually people, people who are part of a race called Wardens. Wardens are the sworn enemies of Demons, and seek to protect the human race by hunting said Demons. The main character, Layla, is a mix between the two. This series tracks her quest to find out where she belongs, and with whom. I read the first two books in three days, so yeah, you could say they're interesting.

3. Richelle Mead's "The Vampire Academy"

I know what you're thinking: another vampire series? Are you kidding me? Yes, the covers and titles of these books make them seem super lame. But I promise you, they are not. The typical vampire story is told so differently in these books. There are three types of vampires: Dhampirs (the protectors), Moroi (the royal), and Strigoi (the evil). Each of these books gets increasingly better, with the last one being the best. So give them a chance, you won't be disappointed.

2. Kelly Creagh's "Nevermore"

I can't even begin to describe how good these books are. The whole plot behind them is so different from anything else I have ever read, which is a hard thing to find since I read so much. I won't say too much about these books, as spoilers are super easy to give whilst describing them. Mainly, these books take the classic tales of Edgar Allen Poe and put a supernatural spin on them in a wonderfully strange way. So if you're a fan of classic literature or even just Poe himself, these books are for you.

1. Cassandra Clare's "The Mortal Instruments"

You had to have seen this one coming. Everyone who reads this series loves it, and I have not been different. I was introduced to this series after watching the movie adaptation of the first book, which does not do it justice. It took me only a few chapters to lose myself in this world. Cassandra Clare's writing is phenomenal, and I can not say that for all of the series on this list. The Mortal Instruments series (or TMI) follows a girl named Clary Fray, who after many serious events, discovers she belongs to a secret race called "Shadowhunters." Cassandra Clare creates so many twists and turns, and I would recommend this series to everyone.

Go forth and read!

I hope at least one of these series appeals to you, and I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I have. When I said reading is my life, I wasn't kidding. Reading pulls me out of my head and into something spectacular, so if you think you don't like reading, don't worry! You just haven't found the right book yet; keep looking!