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The Cruel Prince: The Folk of the Air, Book 1
age 14+
Tricky fantasy will keep readers guessing until the end.
By
Holly Black
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2018
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This Savage Song: Monsters of Verity, Book 1
age 14+
Complex fantasy expertly explores good and evil.
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Victoria Schwab
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2016
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Carry On: Simon Snow Series, Book 1
age 14+
Harry Potter-like fantasy is funny, romantic, delightful.
By
Rainbow Rowell
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2015
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An Ember in the Ashes, Book 1
age 14+
Gripping romantic fantasy in an alternative universe.
By
Sabaa Tahir
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2015
)
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The School for Good and Evil, Book 1
age 11+
Fractured fairy tale has plenty of twists for fantasy fans.
By
Soman Chainani
(
2013
)
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Clockwork Princess: Infernal Devices, Book 3
age 14+
Enthralling trilogy conclusion tugs at the heartstrings.
By
Cassandra Clare
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2013
)
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The Death Cure: Maze Runner Trilogy, Book 3
age 14+
No sunny wrap-up to this very dark, mature series.
By
James Dashner
(
2011
)
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Graceling: Graceling Realm, Book 1
age 14+
Excellent and violent fantasy-adventure-romance.
By
Kristin Cashore
(
2008
)
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Breaking Dawn: The Twilight Saga, Book 4
age 14+
Last book of supernatural soap saga is slightly more mature.
By
Stephenie Meyer
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2008
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City of Ashes: The Mortal Instruments, Book 2
age 14+
City of Bones sequel is gripping but a lot gorier.
By
Cassandra Clare
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2008
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
age 11+
Powerful penultimate book mines Voldemort's past.
By
J. K. Rowling
(
2005
)
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The Amulet of Samarkand: The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1
age 11+
Witty and sharp fantasy with complex characters.
By
Jonathan Stroud
(
2004
)
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Messenger: The Giver, Book 3
age 11+
Mythic vibe in engaging story of boy with healing powers.
By
Lois Lowry
(
2014
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Gathering Blue: The Giver, Book 2
age 11+
Captivating quest tale pits gifted girl against brutal odds.
By
Lois Lowry
(
2000
)
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The Eternity Code: Artemis Fowl, Book 3
age 11+
High-action page-turner sequel a great summer read.
By
Eoin Colfer
(
2003
)
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