One great 2018 fantasy young adult novel is 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi. It has a richly imagined world and strong characters.
The novel 'Legendary' by Stephanie Garber is another excellent 2018 fantasy young adult read. It's set in a magical and mysterious world filled with secrets. The characters are complex and the plot is full of surprises, making it a really engaging read for young adults who love fantasy.
A notable 2018 fantasy young adult novel is 'A Reaper at the Gates' by Sabaa Tahir. It continues the story from the previous books in the series with more intense plot twists and great character development. The world - building is also quite immersive, taking readers deeper into the fantasy world she has created.
Some of the top ones include 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling. It's a magical world full of wizards, witches, and amazing adventures at Hogwarts. The characters are well - developed and the story is engaging, following Harry's journey to defeat the dark wizard Voldemort.
Another great one might be 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George R.R. Martin. It has a complex web of characters, political intrigue, and a gritty, realistic take on a medieval - like fantasy world. The power struggles between the noble houses are fascinating to follow.
Some of the top 10 young adult novels could include 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world where teens are forced to fight to the death in an arena. Another is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling, which follows the magical adventures of a young wizard. And 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, though it also appeals to a wider audience, is often on young adult reading lists as it deals with important themes like racism through the eyes of a child.
Well, 'Not Your Sidekick' by C. B. Lee is a great one. It's a super fun and diverse story that includes a lesbian romance. The superhero - inspired world is really cool and the characters are so endearing. Then there's 'These Witches Don't Burn' by Isabel Sterling. It has witchy elements and a great lesbian relationship that develops as the characters face various threats in their town. And 'The Henna Wars' by Adiba Jaigirdar is also very good. It deals with cultural identity as well as a sweet lesbian love story set in a school environment.
In 'A Song of Ice and Fire', the Valyrian steel armor is a top contender. It's extremely rare and strong, with the added bonus of being able to withstand magic to an extent. Only a few characters in the series are lucky enough to possess or even have access to it.
One more is 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. It's a thought - provoking fantasy where Jonas discovers the true nature of his seemingly perfect society. It delves into themes of memory, freedom, and choice.
Another excellent choice is 'The Iron King' by Julie Kagawa. Although it mainly focuses on the faery world, there are elements of shapeshifting. The main character Meghan discovers a whole new world where magic and shapeshifting are common, and she has to navigate through it to save her loved ones. It has a richly developed world and complex characters.
Definitely check out 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs. There are some dark and death - related themes as the children in the home have special powers and face threats. 'Shadow and Bone' by Leigh Bardugo is another. The Grishaverse is filled with danger and death, especially as Alina Starkov gets involved in the power struggles. Also, 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas has its share of death and violence as the main character navigates a faerie world.
Well, 'Twilight' is quite popular. It tells a love story between a human girl and a vampire. The story has a lot of drama and a unique take on vampire lore.
One of the top young adult novels is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It's set in a dystopian world where teenagers are forced to fight to the death in an arena. Another great one is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling, which follows the magical adventures of Harry and his friends at Hogwarts. Also, 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han is quite popular, it's a cute story about a girl whose secret love letters get sent out.