Can you recommend some top young adult fantasy novels?

One great 2018 fantasy young adult novel is 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi. It has a richly imagined world and strong characters.

Some of the top ones include 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling. It's a magical world full of wizards, witches, and amazing adventures at Hogwarts. The characters are well - developed and the story is engaging, following Harry's journey to defeat the dark wizard Voldemort.

Sure. 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling is a great start. It has seven books filled with magic, friendship, and battles against evil. Another one is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins, which is set in a dystopian world and has a strong female lead. Also, 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' by Rick Riordan, where Greek mythology comes alive in modern times.

For beginners, 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' by Jeff Kinney can be a good choice. It's written in a diary - like format which is very accessible. Then there's 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. The story about a boy at a detention camp with a mystery to solve is really captivating. 'Stargirl' by Jerry Spinelli is also a wonderful young adult novel for those just starting out. It has a unique and inspiring female lead character.

Another is 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle. This novel combines science - fiction elements with fantasy as the main character Meg travels through time and space to rescue her father. It has themes of family, love, and the fight against the darkness that are very appealing to young adults.

Sure. 'Red Queen' by Victoria Aveyard is a great one. It has a unique concept of a society divided by blood - red and silver - blooded people. 'An Ember in the Ashes' by Sabaa Tahir is another top pick. It's set in a brutal, ancient - like world with a strong female lead fighting for her freedom. 'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo also stands out. It's a heist story in a fantasy world full of interesting characters.

Sure. 'The Hate U Give' is an important one. It tackles issues like racism and police brutality from the perspective of a young black girl. It's both educational and engaging.

Sure. 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth is a well - known top selling young adult novel. It presents a society divided into factions based on different virtues, and the main character Tris has to navigate this complex world.

Definitely consider 'Eragon' from 'The Inheritance Cycle'. It's about a boy who finds a dragon egg and embarks on an epic journey. 'Throne of Glass' series by Sarah J. Maas is also worth reading. The story has a fierce assassin as the main character in a world full of political intrigue and magic. And 'Seraphina' by Rachel Hartman is a unique fantasy novel with a half - dragon, half - human protagonist and a world full of complex relationships and political drama.

One great East Coast fantasy young adult novel is 'The Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare. It's set in a world full of shadowhunters, demons, and magic, with a lot of the action taking place in New York City, which is on the East Coast. Another is 'Blue Bloods' by Melissa de la Cruz. It has a unique take on vampires in a New York setting.