Can you recommend strange fantasy novels for young adults?

Sure. 'Lightlark' by Alex Aster is a good choice for young adults. It has a captivating plot with a lot of mystery and magic that young adults would find exciting. The characters are also relatable in terms of their age and the challenges they face. Another one is 'The Stardust Thief' by Chelsea Abdullah. It offers a great adventure story with elements of Arabian Nights - style magic which can be very appealing to young adults.

Sure. 'Caraval' by Stephanie Garber is a great 2017 fantasy novel for young adults. It's a story full of mystery, magic, and a touch of romance set within a fantastical game. Another one is 'Renegades' by Marissa Meyer. It has a unique superhero - like concept in a fictional world that young adults can easily get into.

One can't forget about 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs. It has a really interesting concept with children who have special abilities and the time - loops they live in. It's a bit spooky but also full of wonder. And 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, while more on the dystopian side, has elements of a different kind of fantasy world that makes it thought - provoking for young adults.

Definitely. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins can be seen as having atheist undertones. In the dystopian world of Panem, there is no real mention or reliance on a god or gods. It focuses more on the power struggle between the Capitol and the districts, and the survival and rebellion of the young protagonists like Katniss Everdeen.

Sure. 'Children of Virtue and Vengeance' by Tomi Adeyemi is a great 2019 YA fantasy novel. It continues the story from the first book, with more magic, adventure, and the fight against oppression in a fictional African - inspired world.

Sure. 'The False Prince' by Jennifer A. Nielsen is great. It has an exciting plot about a boy who is part of a scheme to impersonate a missing prince. Another is 'Shadow and Bone' by Leigh Bardugo. It has a unique magic system and an interesting world full of political intrigue. And 'The Scorpio Races' by Maggie Stiefvater, which has a very different and captivating setting on an island with a dangerous horse race.

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' could be considered in a sense. It has elements of a fight against an oppressive regime which can be related to left - leaning ideas of equality and resistance against the powerful. The main character Katniss Everdeen is a symbol of the fight for the common good.

'Cemetery Boys' is a great transgender fantasy novel for young adults. It combines elements of Mexican folklore with a story about a transgender boy trying to prove his worth to his traditional family. It's a heartwarming and magical read.

Another one is 'Raybearer' by Jordan Ifueko. This novel has a richly imagined world with a unique magic system. The story follows a girl who is part of a group with special powers and she has to navigate a world full of political and personal challenges. It's full of adventure and has themes that young adults can relate to like friendship and self - discovery.

Sure. 'The Deep & Dark Blue' is a good one. It's about twin princes who take on new identities as they face political upheaval. It's a great exploration of identity in a fantasy world and is suitable for young adults.