One of the best is 'Pride and Prejudice'. The heroine Elizabeth Bennet is a strong - willed and intelligent woman. Her journey of self - discovery and finding love in a society full of expectations is very engaging. Another great one is 'Jane Eyre'. Jane is a poor orphan who grows into a self - reliant and passionate young woman, and her relationship with Mr. Rochester is complex and captivating. Then there is 'The Hunger Games' where Katniss Everdeen is a fearless heroine who battles against a cruel regime in a dystopian world.
Well, 'Wuthering Heights' is a great one. Cathy Earnshaw is a very passionate and somewhat tragic heroine. Her relationship with Heathcliff is intense and forms the core of the story. 'A Room with a View' has Lucy Honeychurch as its heroine. She goes through a transformation from a sheltered young woman to one who follows her heart. Also, 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath, though a bit darker, has Esther Greenwood as a complex and strong - minded heroine dealing with mental health and identity issues.
Some good heroine novels include 'Little Women'. The four sisters, especially Jo March, are all heroines in their own ways. They deal with family, love, and growing up in a very relatable manner. 'Anne of Green Gables' is also wonderful. Anne Shirley is an imaginative and plucky girl who brings color and life to everyone around her. And 'Gone with the Wind' has Scarlett O'Hara, a complex and determined woman who endures through the Civil War and its aftermath.