The 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi, while set in a fictional world, is inspired by African history and mythology. It was released in 2018 and is very popular among young adults. It has a strong female lead and themes of magic, power, and resistance.
A less well - known but very good 2018 young adult historical fiction is 'The Hazel Wood' by Melissa Albert. It combines modern - day elements with a dark fairy - tale world that has roots in a fictional, yet historical - feeling past.
Yes, 'The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue' by Mackenzi Lee is a great one. It's set in the 18th century and follows a young man's adventures across Europe. It has elements of romance, mystery and is full of historical details.
Sure. 'Skyward' by Brandon Sanderson is a great 2018 fantasy novel for young adults. It's about a girl named Spensa who dreams of becoming a pilot in a world where her people are under constant threat from alien invaders. The story is full of action, adventure, and has some great character development.
Sure. 'The Poet X' by Elizabeth Acevedo is a great 2018 historical fiction for young adults. It tells the story of a young girl in Harlem finding her voice through poetry, and it gives a good sense of the cultural and historical context of the area. Another one is 'Dread Nation' by Justina Ireland. It's set in an alternate history where the Civil War ended with a zombie outbreak, which is a really interesting take on historical events for young readers.
For young adults, 'Firekeeper's Daughter' by Angeline Boulley is a 2022 historical fiction that stands out. It's set in the Ojibwe community and tackles issues like identity and community. The story is engaging and educates readers about the Ojibwe culture. 'Tokyo Ever After' by Emiko Jean is also a great choice. It has a modern - day princess story but also has historical elements related to the Japanese imperial family.
The book 'The Vanishing Season' is about disappearances in a small town which has some elements of kidnapping. It's written in a way that young adults would find interesting, with a touch of mystery and a bit of a love story intertwined. Also, 'The Body Finder' series has some aspects of kidnapping in it. The main character has the ability to find dead bodies, and in some parts of the story, there are kidnappings that she helps to solve.
Sure. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a great clean reading historical fiction for young adults. It's set in a seemingly utopian but actually dystopian society. Another is 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' which deals with the racial issues in the American South during the 1930s. It's a very educational and clean read.
Sure. 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs is a great one. It combines old, spooky photographs with a story set in a time of war. The idea of the peculiar children and the threats they face is both scary and fascinating. Another is 'The Diviners' by Libba Bray. Set in 1920s New York, it has elements of the occult and the mystery of the time, which can be quite spooky for young adults.
There's also 'Surviving the Titanic: The Molly Brown Story' which focuses on the story of Molly Brown, a well - known survivor. It can inspire young adults with Molly's courage and tenacity during and after the disaster.
Sure. 'The Raven Boys' is a great choice for young adults. It has a cool mix of historical elements and a touch of magic that is really appealing to that age group.
The 'Throne of Glass' series has some elements that could be considered appealing to young adults. It has a strong female lead, Celaena Sardothien, and a world filled with magic, adventure, and some budding romances that have a touch of passion but are not overly explicit.
The 'Percy Jackson' series is still trending among young adults. It takes Greek mythology and makes it accessible and exciting for modern - day readers. Percy's adventures as a demigod are filled with humor, danger, and a lot of cool mythological creatures.