What are some popular indie ya novels?

One popular indie novel is 'The Martian' by Andy Weir. It started as an indie work and gained huge popularity. Another is 'Fifty Shades of Grey' which began as indie erotica before becoming a mainstream phenomenon. Also, 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline was an indie novel that caught on widely.

Well, 'Maus' is quite well - known among indie graphic novels. It tells the story of the Holocaust in a unique and impactful way, using animals to represent different groups. 'Scott Pilgrim' is also popular. It has a really cool, modern - day story with lots of action and humor, and it's been made into a movie too. Then there's 'Daytripper' which has a very thought - provoking exploration of life and death.

Some indie fiction novels that are worth mentioning include 'Ancillary Justice' by Ann Leckie. It offers a fresh perspective on science fiction with its unique world - building and character development. 'Station Eleven' by Emily St. John Mandel is another great one. It's a post - apocalyptic novel that has been praised for its writing style and the way it weaves different storylines together. Also, 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak, which started with an indie feel and became a beloved classic, telling a powerful story set during World War II.

Some popular indie graphic novels include 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi. It tells a powerful and personal story of growing up in Iran. Another is 'Blankets' by Craig Thompson, which is a beautifully illustrated coming - of - age tale.

Some great indie visual novels include 'Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney'. It features a lawyer, Phoenix Wright, solving various cases with interesting characters and engaging courtroom drama. 'Zero Escape: The Nonary Games' is also a popular one. It has a complex and mysterious plot full of puzzles and life - or - death situations. And then there's 'Hatoful Boyfriend', which has a really strange but captivating premise of dating pigeons in a post - apocalyptic world.

One popular indie graphic horror novel is 'Through the Woods' by Emily Carroll. It has a collection of spine - chilling short stories with her unique and eerie art style.

Well, there's 'Mad Father'. It tells a rather dark and spooky story about a girl and her mad scientist father. The visuals and the plot twists in this indie horror visual novel are quite engaging. Then there's 'Corpse Party'. It has a very intense and terrifying narrative that takes place in a haunted school. Also, 'Yume Nikki' is a notable one. It's more of an exploration - based horror visual novel with a lot of surreal elements.

Some indie superhero graphic novels worth checking out are 'Paper Girls'. It combines time - travel with a group of young girls who are sort of accidental heroes. 'Monstress' is another excellent one. It has a complex world - building, with a strong female lead who has superhuman abilities. And 'Rat Queens' is a fun, raucous take on a group of female adventurers with some superhero - ish qualities.

In 2022, 'Ophelia After All' was a notable YA novel. It's about a girl named Ophelia who discovers things about herself and her sexuality. It's a heartwarming story about self - discovery and acceptance. 'Tokyo Dreaming' is another one. It's a sequel and continues the story of a girl in Tokyo dealing with family, love, and her own dreams in a different culture.

Well, 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' is a great YA novel. It's about a boy who discovers he's a demigod and has to go on all kinds of quests. 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth is quite popular too. In a world divided into factions, the main character has to find her place. Also, 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green, a heart - wrenching story about two teens with cancer.