Hey there, fellow YA fans! 📚🎬 Today we’re discussing the most unforgettable scenes from YA books that have made their way onto the big screen. From heart-wrenching moments to epic battles, these are the moments that made us fall in love with our favorite books all over again. So grab some popcorn and get comfy as we revisit some of the best scenes from beloved YA film adaptations!

The Chariot Race from “The Hunger Games”

Let’s kick things off with one of the most exciting scenes from “The Hunger Games”: the chariot race. Katniss and Peeta’s fiery costumes that represented the district of coal left us all speechless 😮. The spectacular cinematography and intense music made the scene incredibly captivating, and seeing all the other tributes’ costumes for the first time was such a thrill. Watching the two main characters in their almost volcanic looks racing alongside each other was nothing short of awe-inspiring.

A still from the chariot scene in "The Hunger Games" featuring Katniss and Peeta in their fiery costumes riding in the chariot

The Kiss in the Rain from “The Fault in Our Stars”

“The Fault in Our Stars” was a book that tugged at our heartstrings, and the movie was no different. The scene where Gus and Hazel kiss in the rain is a moment where we all held our breath 🌧️💏. The rain pouring down mimicked the tears we were shedding as we witnessed these two characters fully express their love for each other. Emotions overflowed from our hearts, and the scene made us feel like we were right there, standing in the rain right alongside them.

A still of Gus and Hazel kissing in the rain from "The Fault in Our Stars"

The Sorting Ceremony from “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”

“Harry Potter” is a book series that has kept us glued to its pages and the movies’ adaptations. One of the most iconic scenes from the film series is the Sorting Ceremony in “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.” The anticipation we felt as the hat debated which house to assign each character was palpable. From Hermione’s eagerness to the classic Ron and Harry friendship, this moment was memorable.

A still from the Sorting Ceremony scene in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" showing Dumbledore, the Sorting Hat, and the students eagerly watching to know to which house they belong

The Slaughterhouse Scene from “The Maze Runner”

The Maze Runner series has some pretty epic scenes, but one of the most intense is the slaughterhouse scene. The action-packed sequence of Thomas fighting to survive while trying to save the rest of his friends from the Grievers kept us on the edge of our seats 👀. We were so invested in these characters and their fate that it almost felt like we were being chased alongside them.

A still from the slaughterhouse scene in "The Maze Runner" showing Thomas and his friends fighting against the Grievers to survive

The Dance Scene from “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”

We end on a lighter note with a sweet scene from “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” The dance scene between Lara Jean and Peter was the perfect combination of awkward, romantic, and endearing. Seeing these two characters come together and have somewhat of a perfect moment before everything shifts for them was so delightful to watch 🕺💃.

A still from the dance scene in "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" showing Lara Jean and Peter enjoying a moment together on the dance floor

Thanks for joining us on this trip down memory lane! 🤗 We hope we’ve brought back some beloved scenes for you, spurring your excitement to re-read the books and watch the films all over again. Facing the end of the post, let’s all give a hand to all the studios, directors, and actors who bought these scenes and characters we’ve come to love so dearly to life, allowing us to get lost in these fantastic worlds. 👏👏👏

An image of some of the iconic movie posters from YA book-to-film adaptations, arranged in a collage