Yes. 'The Poppy War' by R.F. Kuang has Rin as a strong female character. She overcomes a lot of challenges and rises to great power. 'The Girl of Fire and Thorns' by Rae Carson is also a great example. Elisa is a young woman who has to deal with political intrigue and her own insecurities while showing great strength and leadership. In 'An Ember in the Ashes' by Sabaa Tahir, Laia is a strong character who endures a lot and fights for what she believes in, especially in a world full of oppression.
Definitely. 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi has Zélie as a powerful female lead. She is on a mission to bring back magic to her people and faces numerous obstacles along the way. 'Scythe' by Neal Shusterman also has Citra as a strong character. She has to navigate the complex world of the Scythes, those who control life and death, and make difficult choices. 'Legendborn' by Tracy Deonn has Bree, a young African - American girl who discovers a world of magic and has to use her wits and strength to survive in it.