But this is a world of betrayal and lies, and Mare has entered a dangerous dance – Reds against Silvers, prince against prince, and Mare against her own heart.”. Anlei is appalled when the viceroy selects her as a bride, but with the fate of her people at stake, she sees no choice but to consent. Because seeing spirits is not the only thing that plagues Jetta. Both are legends in the kingdom of Arawiya—but neither wants to be. She receives an assignment to train as a Bone Charmer, like her mother, and even worse, a match-making reading that pairs her with Bram—a boy who has suspicious tattoos that hint of violence. Kaz is a criminal prodigy, and is tasked with breaking into the Ice Court (which is virtually impossible) and kidnapping a scientist who could wreak magical havoc on the world. Includes an excerpt from A queen of gilded horns. Part fantasy, part science fiction, War Girls is a unique novel and a stunning series opener. INSPIRED BY CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD. Just as Veronyka finally feels like she belongs, her sister turns up and reveals a tangled web of lies between them that will change everything. As you can expect, this list of YA fantasies isn't comprehensive. Though a girl, Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to learn the art of magic. Sure, I’ve read the books. But when her beloved father is found dead, she’s thrust into power, suddenly the queen of a surprisingly unstable kingdom. These books may rank as 25 of the best young adult books with diverse characters but they are equally as amazing for adults as well. "All of Rick Riordan's books are pretty diverse. . That reality is a disappointment, but the situation becomes more desperate when children start disappearing in the kingdom of Tamar. Want great book recommendations in your inbox every week? We also promise that you don't need to be a teen to enjoy the fantastic prose, compelling characters, and diverse perspectives in store. Not a lot of people understand what it's like growing up Native in a white man's world." But better late than never. 1. – Kate Scott, Facebook. It's a very well-written book with rich world-building and an amazing cast of characters. What makes this book truly sing is the lush world Mafi has created, brimming with color and magic." âNew York Times Book Review â âFurthermore by Tahereh Mafi is a surprising, sensuous, delicious fantasy to devour.â âShelf ... Alien meets Alexandra Brackenâs The Darkest Minds in this thrilling debut novel about prison-guard-in-training, Kenzie, who is taken hostage by the superpowered criminal teens of the Sanctuary space stationâonly to have to band together ... "The book is full of diverse background characters, and the author is also autistic, so the book is #ownvoices in that aspect." A young man named Memphis is caught between two worlds. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. Plus, there and discussions of colonisation, xenophobia, and racism, with a heavy focus on family and friendship, overcoming prejudice, and acceptance." The explosion of a jetliner over India triggers an Apocalyptic battle that sweeps across the subcontinent. Reprint. Alice’s only lead is the message her mother left behind: “Stay away from the Hazel Wood.”, Alice has long steered clear of her grandmother’s cultish fans. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. The following list is a good representation of YA fantasy these days: it's unflinchingly diverse, largely driven by women authors and strong female protagonists, and they all explore topics . It's a gorgeous piece about body confidence, especially in the world of Texas beauty pageants." “Five years ago, Evelyn and Philippa Hapwell cowered from air strikes in a London bomb shelter. Her skill and fame are her family’s way to earn a spot aboard the royal ship to Aquitan, where shadow plays are the latest rage, and where rumor has it the Mad King has a spring that cures his ills. But despite being the dead queen made flesh, Lynet would rather be like her fierce and regal stepmother, Mina. Mira tries to ease her guilt by brewing helpful curatives, but her hunger tonics and headache remedies cannot right past wrongs or save the dissenters her mother vows to purge. But when war breaks out and tears the city apart, she's forced to flee with her three children to her sister's house in London. . In this sci-fi fantasy series, Rosemary finds . The main character has a severe case of OCD and anxiety, and helped me figure out that I have mild OCD." And she’ll need to use everything she’s learned in both worlds to keep from losing her head . Written in the form of a screenplay by Steve . But Denise has autism, her mother is a drug-addict, and her sister is trans, making things a lot more difficult. Calling all Three Dark Crowns fans! When the two meet at high school, they form a special and unexpected friendship. – Chloe Jane, Facebook. Che is a teenage boy who's just moved across the world with his family. When a “job” goes awry and Ada is imprisoned, she realizes they’re on the precipice of danger. This fantasy trilogy is based on Norse mythology. Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Knowing the viceroy won’t protect her village without the jewel, she takes matters into her own hands. I didn’t ask to be some kind of hero. This concerns some in the industry, as American youth become more diverse. But an ancient evil stirs as their journey unfolds—and the prize they seek may pose a threat greater than either can imagine.”. Shadow and Bone Is the Diverse, Queer Fantasy Series We Need Right Now PRIDE chats with the cast & crew of Netflix's Shadow and Bone about all the representation featured in the new YA fantasy series! With tales of princesses, monsters, lost memories, and magic, A Universe of Wishes is an enthralling collection of fantasy adventures sure to capture any reader's imagination. 10 YA books with the friends to lovers trope I enjoyed - Drizzle & Hurricane Books says: February 4, 2021 at 2:26 pm Silverman is a must-read contemporary author, if you ask me. In a world ruled by fierce warrior queens, a grand empire was built upon the backs of Phoenix Riders—legendary heroes who soared through the sky on wings of fire—until a war between two sisters ripped it all apart. The only catch is that shell have to become a stepmother. They tell the future, reveal the past, and expose secrets in the present. An unusually gifted musician, she joins the court just as a member of the royal family is murdered—in suspiciously draconian fashion. You'll find a few LGBTQ+ books for tweens, too. Perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Daniel Silva While the novels in the Marko Zorn Thriller Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is: The Reflecting Pool Head Shot Or will the cost be too high?”. ), a fast-paced and fascinating plot, and an ending that will make your heart pound faster. Because in order to achieve greatness, she must spurn the young man who loves her and exploit the callous magic that runs through her veins–sorcery fueled by eating the hearts of the recently killed. Filled with swords and sorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil, Alanna’s first adventure begins – one that will lead to the fulfillment of her dreams and the magical destiny that will make her a legend in her land.”. Some of the best contemporary, science fiction, historical, fantasy and romance novels are written by YA authors, and here are fifty you are certain to enjoy at any age. Her gift for necromancy means that she’s a bone witch, a title that makes her feared and ostracized by her community. War Girls, by Tochi Onyebuchi (October 15) Young people from ages 10 to 18 represent 13.6% of the U.S. population, according to the 2012 Census. And his touch immerses her in the world of the Corbeaus, where falling for him could turn his own family against him, and one misstep can be just as dangerous on the ground as it is in the trees.”. – Morgan Lang, Facebook. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. Riley starts an anonymous blog to help vent their feelings, but when the blog goes viral, the secret of their identity is threatened. Young Adult novels are written for teen readers, but there's no reason why adults can't love them, too! a novella for fantasy readers. When Onyii and Ify find themselves separated by conflict, they both come to realize new aspects of themselves and their identities, as well as their fight. She lives in a remote village with her father, where the decade-old trauma of watching her mother snatched by royal guards still haunts her. The crew has one mission: stay alive, and take down Aric’s armed and armored fleet. Royal bastard Josse de Bourbon is more kitchen boy than fils de France. Looking for Dei: The Godseeker Duet - Book One - Ebook written by David A. Willson. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. I've already done a list of Black YA books in the past, so I was stoked to dive into Asian YA next. Three years ago, I did a search for YA fantasy books with Asian mythology and found a list of books based on Non-Western mythology. Starr attends a high-class suburban private school, but lives in a poor, mostly-black neighbourhood. Meet Karou. – Nhi Vuong, Facebook, "The main character realises he's a trans man during his first year at college. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Reporting on what you care about. As Alanna masters the skills necessary for battle, she must also learn to control her heart and to discern her enemies from her allies. After reading a 1,001 books with pseudo . “In 1919, Ada Navarra—the intrepid daughter of immigrants—and Corinne Wells—a spunky, devil-may-care heiress—make an unlikely pair. Because like all Summer Kings before him, Enki is destined to die.”. – Dylan Rae McAdam, Facebook. But there are also opportunities—and Jane is studying to become an Attendant, trained in both weaponry and etiquette to protect the well-to-do. As the treaty’s anniversary draws near, however, tensions are high. 25 Great YA Fantasy/Science Fiction Books & Series. The magus is interested only in the thief’s abilities. For the god who has sent her on this journey will not be satisfied until his power is absolute.”. Kaz recruits a crew who are all crazy enough to take on this deadly mission. Over weeks of training in the opulent but stifling palace, Lei and eight other girls learn the skills and charm that befit being a king’s consort. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Its plotâinspired by the real events of the Nigerian civil warâhas one foot in the past, but also one foot in a startling dystopian future. Suitable for kids aged 6-10. 7 - 12. Each night he takes a new bride only to have a silk cord wrapped around her throat come morning. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Things, of course, arenât as straightforward as they seem. Our children's librarian, Megan Seeland, selects all the YA (young adult) books for the library. For twenty years, the Palomas and the Corbeaus have been rivals and enemies, locked in an escalating feud for over a generation. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. Elias is a soldier. At her Deathday celebration, Alex performs a spell to rid herself of her power. – Eliza Mae de Vries, Facebook, "The main character is a curvy teenage girl learning to love herself after the loss of her diabetic aunt who gave her the courage to be her. And unknown to all, something dark and evil has awakened.”. My favourite aspect of the book is the simple fact that Riley's sex is never revealed, which is exactly how it should be." . But everything changed the night magic disappeared. It's a great insight into what it's actually like to be a refugee, and the constant state of anxiety that comes from casual racism. As Jude becomes more deeply embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, she discovers her own capacity for trickery and bloodshed. Riley is a closeted gender-fluid teen whose father is a Congressman running for re-election in an ultra-conservative area. Stacy Whitman is Editorial Director of Tu Books, a publisher that specializes in fantasy and science fiction with diverse characters and settings. But something she never expected begins to happen: Khalid is nothing like what she’d imagined him to be. Keep the conversation going and it will encourage others to get involved, too. But when families around Baltimore County begin to go missing, Jane is caught in the middle of a conspiracy, one that finds her in a desperate fight for her life against some powerful enemies. They’ve seen what happens to those who do. Fifteen-year-old Lynet looks just like her late mother, and one day she discovers why: a magician created her out of snow in the dead queens image, at her fathers order. No pressure. Young adult fantasy books are known for being filled with over the top action, drama, love, and rich fantasy worlds. You can view Barnes & Noble’s Privacy Policy, Kingdom of Souls (Kingdom of Souls Series #1), The Never Tilting World (Never Tilting World Series #1). He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all. I still don't have one, but we're going ahead anyway! Unfortunately, Riley, June, and Dayton have no recollection of their murders, but they do have unfinished business to attend to. Tell us some of your favorite YA fantasies in the comments! “Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Such a magnificent book." She settles into a new life, hopeful when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive—and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. That is until she finds herself working in the Silver Palace. When her best friend is shot dead by police, she's caught up in a Black Lives Matter campaign which divides her community and turns her life upside down. Kamai is a soulwalker, able to walk through other peopleâs souls as they sleep. The letters are filled with instructions and dares Lottie has to complete, to push her out of her comfort zone. We also share some of the top fantasy books of all time. 18 YA Books By POC Writers That You Need To Read. And as Sal succeeds in the competition, and wins the heart of Elise, an intriguing scribe at court, they start to dream of a new life and a different future, but one that Sal can have only if they survive.”, “Sefia knows what it means to survive. – Lina Kofoed Romanini, Facebook. Katharine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a stomachache. It's 2035 and a comet is about to hit Earth. We explore this world through the eyes of two young women: Crier, the Automae princess, and Ayla, her human handmaiden. – annai, (I'm currently reading the author's other book The Upside of Unrequited, another LGBT story. It ended up initially being a list of about a 100 books and let me TELL YOU…it was absolutely agonizing to narrow down because there are SO many new young adult books coming out in 2021 that I was interested in. "Black people have been shut out of publishing for years, and have been shut out of genre fiction for even longer. All the fantasy fiction novels I've read featuring POC, I've had to search for them myself using the Web. And Iseult’s true powers are hidden even from herself. Will Dani cling to the privilege her parents fought to win for her, or to give up everything she’s strived for in pursuit of a free Medio—and a chance at a forbidden love?”. They do not challenge the Empire. 10 Diverse Books by YA Authors of Color to Read in 2017. Now that her marriage to an important politico’s son is fast approaching, she must keep the truth hidden or be sent back to the fringes of society, where famine and poverty rule supreme. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. Her advisers would like her to blame the neighboring kingdom of Kendi’a, whose ruler has been mustering for war. There’s not much excitement in their small town of Cross Creek, so Mila and Riley make their own fun, devoting most of their time to Riley’s favorite activity: amateur witchcraft. The collection includes: Heartburn by E. M. Lacey Wind and Silk by Alice Ivinya Faith by Sudha Kuruganti Grace and Ghosts by K. R. S. McEntire The Outside by C. C. Solomon Daughter of Soil and Gold by Meghan Rhine Check Yourself by Kat ... It's a fun, geeky read . A collection of futuristic retellings of classic fairytales, main character Cinder lives in a world where cyborgs, androids, and humans all coexist. But once Ada is out, they face betrayal at every turn.”. Together, they will join Séverin as he explores the dark, glittering heart of Paris. Forced to hide in the sewers beneath the city, Josse’s hope of reclaiming Paris seems impossible―until his path collides with Mirabelle’s. But the road to knighthood is not an easy one. The witty comments are almost too much. Xochi accepts a position as Pallas’s live-in governess and quickly finds her place in their household, which is relaxed and happy despite the band’s larger-than-life fame. But their magical dabbling goes awry, big time, and they draw the swift attention of the Marduk Institute. – nikkimarieb, "This focuses on a girl who is Filipino, and just when her life starts to fall in place, she finds that her and her family are living in America Illegally. Generations later, the violence of her abilities frightens Eva, even as she stares down a battle. But her powers have yet to manifest. literally.”. "I read this when I was in college and became a comfort read. New York Cityâs desegregated Palladium Ballroom springs to life with a diverse 1940s cast in this jazzy picture-book tribute to the history of mambo and Latin jazz. – beautifullyamazing93. "Magnificent." -- Holly Black, New York Times Book Review In this We Need Diverse Books anthology, you'll discover brilliant, diverse fantasy stories by some of the most acclaimed YA authors. But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. This short novel spans only 54 minutes, and tells the story of a school shooting told from four different perspectives. – Elsa Emmalise Pair, Facebook, "Simon is a 16-year-old boy who's perfectly happy staying in the closet. "The Lunar Chronicles has THE BEST selection of diverse characters I've ever read. Emeziâs YA debut is a compelling allegory for our time, carried on the shoulders of a fascinating cast of characters, at the center of which is Jam, black, transgender, and selectively nonverbal. In fact, she may just be someone she could love. A River of Royal Blood, by Amanda Joy (October 29) INSPIRED BY CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD. "The explanation of Riley's gender fluidity and anxiety around it is written in a way that anyone can understand what they're going through.
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