Popular ones include 'The Grisha Trilogy' by Leigh Bardugo. Alina's journey to discover her powers and her love for Mal in a world of Grisha magic is really engaging. 'Daughter of Smoke and Bone' by Laini Taylor is also well - loved. Karou, a half - human, half - chimera, has a complex and beautiful relationship with Akiva that spans different worlds.
A very popular ya fantasy romance is 'City of Bones' from 'The Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare. Clary discovers a world of Shadowhunters and Downworlders and has a romantic relationship with Jace. It's a story full of action, magic, and romance. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins also has elements of a young love between Katniss and Peeta in a dystopian and dangerous world.
There are many great 'fantasy ya romance novels'. For instance, 'An Ember in the Ashes' by Sabaa Tahir. It has a richly detailed world, with a forbidden romance between characters from different social classes. 'Daughter of Smoke and Bone' by Laini Taylor is a beautiful blend of angels, demons, and a star - crossed love story. 'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo also has elements of romance within its heist - based fantasy plot.
One popular YA fantasy romance novel is 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas. It combines elements of fantasy such as faeries and magic with a passionate romance. Another is 'The Cruel Prince' by Holly Black. It has a dark and alluring world filled with political intrigue and a budding romance between the main characters. 'Red Queen' by Victoria Aveyard also fits the bill. It has a unique world where people are divided by blood color, and there's a love story that unfolds in the midst of a power struggle.
Some popular ones include 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas and 'The Cruel Prince' by Holly Black. They have great world-building and compelling romances.
Sarah J. Maas is a very popular author in this genre. Her 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series is highly regarded. The books are filled with richly detailed fantasy worlds and intense romances. Another popular author is Holly Black. Her works like 'The Cruel Prince' series are known for their dark and captivating stories and the development of romantic relationships within the fantastical settings. Leigh Bardugo is also popular, especially for her 'Shadow and Bone' trilogy which combines fantasy and romance well.
One of the best YA fantasy romance books is 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas. It combines elements of fantasy like faeries and a magical world with a passionate romance. Another great one is 'Six of Crows' which has a slow - burn romance among the characters in a heist - filled fantasy setting. 'The Cruel Prince' also stands out, with its complex relationships and a darkly alluring fantasy world where the romance unfolds.
In 2015, 'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell was quite popular. It offered a touching and unique romance story. The way the characters developed and interacted made it stand out.
In 2012, 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth was quite popular among YA romance lovers. It had elements of romance within its dystopian setting. Another one was 'Beautiful Creatures' by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, which offered a supernatural-themed romance.
Some popular YA romance novels in 2018 included 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han and 'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang. They were loved for their engaging storylines and relatable characters.
A popular one is 'The Poppy War' which has a complex and dark plot inspired by Chinese history and mythology in a fantasy context. It's really a page - turner. Another is 'Red, White & Royal Blue' which is a fun and romantic take on a fictional relationship between a prince and the son of the US president in a sort of alternate reality with a bit of fantasy elements. 'The Raven Cycle' series is also very popular among YA readers. It has a group of friends on a quest in a very atmospheric and mysterious fantasy world.
One reason is the escapism it offers. Young adults can get away from the real - world pressures and enter into magical realms, filled with unique creatures and powers. For example, in 'Harry Potter', readers are transported to Hogwarts, a world full of magic and mystery.