There's 'Stranger Things' - although it originated as a TV show, there are related books. The kids in it have strange abilities like telepathy and the ability to control the elements. Also, 'The Hunger Games' has characters with special skills that could be considered strange abilities in a dystopian setting.
You might enjoy 'The Invisible Man' which has a protagonist with the strange ability of invisibility. It's a classic with a fascinating plot. Another option is 'Carrie' where the main character has telekinetic powers.
Sure. There are quite a few. For example, some dystopian fiction books might have characters who live in controlled environments similar to Sims. Also, some fantasy books could have characters whose lives are highly structured and managed, similar to Sims characters.
One such book could be 'The Secret Life of Aunt Alice' where the main character's aunt battles agoraphobia while uncovering family secrets.
One such book could be 'The Crocheted Secrets' where the main character uses crochet to express her emotions and solve mysteries.
You might like 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It's not strictly YA, but has elements that appeal to younger readers. The train setting adds a lot of mystery and suspense to the story.
One great pick is 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon. It offers a unique perspective on autism through the eyes of a teenage protagonist.
Some of the best strange fiction books include 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka. In this book, the main character wakes up one day transformed into a giant insect, which is a very strange and thought - provoking concept. Another great one is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll. It takes the reader on a journey through a topsy - turvy world full of strange creatures and illogical situations.
Strange fiction books often have unusual settings. For example, they might be set in a world with different laws of physics or in a very surreal place like the dream - like landscapes in Haruki Murakami's works. Another characteristic is strange characters. These could be characters with abnormal abilities or appearances, like the mutants in some post - apocalyptic strange fictions.
One great example is 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' which gives a unique perspective of a teenager with autism. The story is told in a way that really makes you understand his thought processes.
One such book could be 'The Secret Bond' which explores the challenges faced by two women in an arranged marriage setup in a historical setting.
Some popular ones include 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas and 'Dear Martin' by Nic Stone. Both offer compelling stories with well-developed African American characters.