The 'Hunger Games' series can be considered in a sense. Katniss Everdeen has to 'cheat' the Capitol's rules to survive in the Games. She uses her wits and skills that are not always what the Capitol intended. It's a great series for young adults that shows a form of a 'cheating hero'.
Another option could be 'Divergent'. Tris, the protagonist, has to 'cheat' the strict faction system. She doesn't conform to the limitations and expectations of her assigned faction. She discovers she's Divergent and uses this to her advantage, fighting against the system that tries to control her, which is a form of being a 'cheating hero' in the context of the story.
I'd recommend 'The Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare. Clary Fray gets thrown into a world of shadowhunters and demons and she has to learn to fight and be a hero. It's full of action and has a bit of a romantic sub - plot too. Also, 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs. Jacob discovers a world of peculiars and has to help them against the threats, which makes for an exciting action - filled read for young adults.
Sure. 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' is great. It's about a gay teen, Simon, who is also a bit of a geek. His online relationship and how it unfolds in real life is really engaging.
The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is a great mainstream novel for young adults. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world where teenagers are forced to fight to the death in an arena. The story follows Katniss Everdeen as she tries to survive and fight against the oppressive Capitol.
I'd recommend 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' for young adults. It's a coming - of - age story with a summer - time feel to it. Charlie's experiences during the summer and his journey of self - discovery are really interesting. 'Thirteen Reasons Why' also has a summer setting and deals with important topics like bullying and mental health. And 'Paper Towns' by John Green has an adventurous plot that takes place during the summer.
Sure. 'The Fault in Our Stars' is a great one. It's a heart - wrenching love story about two teenagers with cancer. 'Divergent' is also a popular choice. It's set in a dystopian society where people are divided into factions based on their personalities. Another good one is 'Thirteen Reasons Why', which deals with some serious topics like bullying and suicide, but in a very engaging way.
Sure. 'The Hunger Games' is a great choice for young adults. It has a strong female lead, Katniss, and the story is full of action and survival challenges in a dystopian world. Another one is 'Hatchet'. It's about a boy's solo survival in the wild, which can be really inspiring for young people. 'The Maze Runner' series by James Dashner also counts. The characters are trapped in a maze and have to find a way to survive and escape.
Sure. 'Fangirl' by Rainbow Rowell is a great choice for young adults. It's about a girl named Cath who is a big fanfiction writer and is starting college. It shows her journey of dealing with new relationships, her writing, and her twin sister. Another one is 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' by Stephen Chbosky. It's set in high school and early college years, and it really captures the essence of being a young person trying to figure things out. 'Eleanor & Park' by the same author also has elements of young love and growing up that can be related to the college - bound young adult experience.
Sure. 'The Hunger Games' is a great quest novel for young adults. Katniss has to survive in the Hunger Games, which is like a deadly quest. Another one is 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' series. Percy goes on various quests related to Greek mythology. 'Divergent' also fits, as Tris has to navigate through a post - apocalyptic world on her own quest.
A really good superhuman novel for young adults is 'The Giver'. Jonas, the main character, discovers that he has the ability to see beyond, which is a form of superhuman perception in the otherwise very controlled and colorless society. It makes the readers think about the importance of memories and emotions. 'Uglies' is also a great pick. The characters in this novel have the potential for superhuman - like physical transformation, and it deals with themes like beauty, self - identity, and the price of conformity.
Sure. 'The Maze Runner' series is a great choice. It has a lot of fast - paced action as the characters try to escape the maze. Another one is 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth. The different factions and the intense training and battles are very action - based. 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' series also has a good amount of action. Percy and his friends go on quests filled with battles against monsters and mythical creatures.