10 best ya fantasies

"YA fantasies" refers to Young Adult Fantasy novels, a popular genre within the broader realm of science fiction and fantasy literature. These books are typically targeted at adolescent readers, although they often have a broad appeal to readers of all ages.Here's what you should know about YA fantasies:

  1. Genre Definition: YA fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy literature that features teenage protagonists and explores themes and adventures relevant to young adult readers. It combines fantastical elements, such as magic, mythical creatures, and otherworldly settings, with coming-of-age themes.

  2. Themes: YA fantasy novels often delve into themes like self-discovery, identity, friendship, love, courage, and the struggle between good and evil. These themes are explored within the context of magical or fantastical worlds.

  3. Diverse Worlds: YA fantasy worlds can be diverse and imaginative, ranging from high fantasy realms with epic quests to urban fantasy settings that blend the magical with the modern world.

  4. Protagonists: Protagonists in YA fantasies are typically teenagers or young adults who face personal challenges and growth while navigating magical or extraordinary circumstances. They often grapple with the responsibilities that come with newfound powers or the burden of saving their worlds.

  5. Popular Series: Many YA fantasy novels are part of popular series, with multiple books following the same characters and story arcs. These series often build intricate, immersive worlds that readers can explore over several volumes.

  6. Notable Authors: Numerous authors have made significant contributions to the YA fantasy genre. Some well-known authors in this genre include J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter series), Suzanne Collins (The Hunger Games series), Cassandra Clare (The Mortal Instruments series), and Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass series).

  7. Crossover Appeal: While primarily aimed at young adults, YA fantasy novels often have crossover appeal, attracting adult readers who appreciate the genre's engaging storytelling and exploration of universal themes.

  8. Adaptations: Many popular YA fantasy novels have been adapted into successful film and television series, further expanding their reach and popularity.

  9. Variety: YA fantasy is a diverse genre, encompassing a wide range of subgenres and settings, from epic fantasy worlds with dragons and magic to contemporary fantasies set in the real world with hidden supernatural elements.

  10. Accessibility: YA fantasy novels are widely available in various formats, including print books, e-books (available for Kindle and other e-readers), and audiobooks, making them accessible to a broad audience.

In summary, YA fantasy is a captivating genre of literature that offers young adult readers and beyond the opportunity to immerse themselves in imaginative worlds filled with magic, adventure, and relatable coming-of-age experiences. It continues to be a vibrant and popular genre in the world of literature and entertainment.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best ya fantasies on the market
  

The Last Phoenix: A YA Epic Fantasy Novel (Four Kingdoms: Origins Book 4)

Third Earth: A YA Fantasy Adventure on the Dragon Planet (Arch Mage Series Book 3)

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An Ember in the Ashes

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Kaleidoscope: Diverse YA Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories

Twelfth Planet Press

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David Bromberg Band: How Late'll Ya Play 'Til? 2LP VG++/NM USA Fantasy F-79007

FANTASY

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Tracklist:

  • A1 Danger Man II 3:40
  • A2 Get Up And Go / Fiddle Tunes 4:46
  • A3 Summer Wages 3:53
  • A4 Dallas Rag / Maple Leaf Rag 1:43
  • A5 Whoopee Ti Yi Yo 2:55
  • A6 Young Westley 3:10
  • B1 Dyin' Crapshooter's Blues 3:38
  • B2 Bluebird 2:09
  • B3 Idol With A Golden Head 3:47
  • B4 Chubby Thighs 4:20
  • B5 Kaatskill Serenade 4:40
  • C1 Sloppy Drunk 5:02
  • C2 Bullfrog Blues 16:06
  • D1 Sweet Home Chicago 3:54
  • D2 Come On In My Kitchen 3:10
  • D3 Will Not Be Your Fool 7:59
  • D4 Such A Night 4:41

  • ASIA EXTREME Volume 2: Japanese Horror Films

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    This Box features 3 terrifying horror films from Japan:





    SNAKE OF JUNE

    In an anonymous Japanese metropolis, a dark erotic force infiltrates the lives of a reserved career woman in her thirties and her obsessively clean workaholic husband. Invading the most private aspects of the couple's lives, a mysterious stranger sends an envelope bearing the inscription ""Your Husband's Secrets."" A deliriously perverse tale of buried sexual desires, Shinya Tsukamoto's surreal journey to the dark side of obsession is as stylish as it is totally unforgettable.



    PRAY

    Down on their luck and desperate for money to buy drugs, Mitsuru (Tetsuji Tamayama) and Maki (Asami Mizukawa) have the perfect plan. They decide to kidnap a young girl and hide out in an abandoned school, until their demands are met. Everything is going according to plan, until they realize they have made one gross miscalculation. Their hostage died a year ago today and now it's their turn.



    VITAL

    Hiroshi Takagi (played by the fantastic Tadanobu Asano - Zatoichi, Ichi the Killer), a young man in his 20s, awakens in a hospital bed to find an auto accident has completely wiped his memory away. Back home with his parents and attempting to rebuild his life, he comes across a medical textbook full of detailed drawings of dissection. Utterly fascinated by the subject, Hiroshi is drawn to the medical school to which he was once accepted, but refused to attend. There he catches the eye of Ikumi Yoshimoto (Kiki), a brilliant, taunting fellow student who desires his affections. But it's another who becomes his obsession, the dead woman on the cadaver table (Nami Tsukamoto). Could she be the key to unlocking his forgotten past?

    Graceling (Graceling Realm Book 1)

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    Born at Dawn: An Upper YA Fantasy Adventure Begins (The Da'valia Trilogy)

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    Kirby: Right Back at Ya!: Vol. 3: Kirby's Egg-Cellent Adventure

    Funimation Prod

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    The ancient bird, Dyna Blade, has reappeared in Cappy Town after 100 years to lay and hatch her egg. When the eggshell turns up empty, is Kirby's unruly appetite to blame? The burial site of an ancient Cappy King is discovered proving King Dedede's ancestor established the Cappy civilization. Unconvinced, Tiff does some digging and uncovers a big secret... Ever notice how FoLolo and FaLala are always together? Why don't they ever split up, and just where do they come from, anyway? Perhaps King Dedede knows the secret to FoLolo and FaLala's attraction …

    Hero High: Figure In The Flames (Hero High Collections Book 1)

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