The Young Adult YA fiction genre is a category aimed at teens, but many of the books have an adult following, as well. For authors wishing to publish a book in the YA arena, here are some facts and figures about the marketplace for these books. In most if not all cases , the protagonists of the novels fall within those age ranges, and the story is told through teenage eyes. Twelve to 18 is a big spread in age, from both reading and personal developmental levels.

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The 100 Best Young-Adult Books of All Time
But when a young priest shows up at her door looking for a safe haven in the midst of the English civil war, she's tempted to reject societal expectations of a single middle-aged woman and explore a taboo love affair. There, she meets soldier Elias, one of the academy's most promising students. But when he learns the dark secrets behind the Martial Empire's plans, he must decide between escaping with Laia or continuing on his path as a human weapon. When young Nancy arrives, she's desperate to make her way back to the Underworld — but when a murderer strikes, she knows she has to get to the bottom of the case.




Whether you're a Swords and Sorcery type of fantasy reader, a fan of battles and betrayal, or you just want a few more goddamn elves in your life, there's something for you here. These are the truly great fantasy series written in the last 50 years. RIYL: really big swords, sorcery, and massive battle sequences. If you enjoy the HBO show, you owe it to yourself to read the books. Just be prepared for this thing to start real tight and end up sprawling.