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Clockwork Prince: Infernal Devices, Book 2
age 14+
Fantasy sequel has strong female characters, more violence.
By Cassandra Clare
(2011)
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Six of Crows, Book 1
age 14+
Riveting, violent fantasy of flawed teens on a mission.
By Leigh Bardugo
(2015)
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A Song of Fire and Ice (A Game of Thrones) Series
age 17+
Dark, violent epic upends the usual fantasy clichés.
By George R.R. Martin
(1996)
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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
(2018)
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Carry On: Simon Snow Series, Book 1
age 14+
Harry Potter-like fantasy is funny, romantic, delightful.
By Rainbow Rowell
(2015)
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Clockwork Princess: Infernal Devices, Book 3
age 14+
Enthralling trilogy conclusion tugs at the heartstrings.
By Cassandra Clare
(2013)
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Crooked Kingdom: Six of Crows, Book 2
age 14+
Another impossible mission, another mature, riveting read.
By Leigh Bardugo
(2016)
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Fire: Graceling Realm, Book 2
age 14+
Stellar fantasy heroine in mature action-adventure/romance.
By Kristin Cashore
(2009)
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Three Dark Crowns, Book 1
age 14+
Thrilling but very dark tale of murderous triplet queens.
By Kendare Blake
(2016)
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Daughter of Smoke & Bone, Book 1
age 14+
Dynamic writing sets intense angel romance apart.
By Laini Taylor
(2011)
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Dorothy Must Die, Book 1
age 14+
Dark, violent reimagining of Oz makes Dorothy evil dictator.
By Danielle Paige
(2014)
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An Ember in the Ashes, Book 1
age 14+
Gripping romantic fantasy in an alternative universe.
By Sabaa Tahir
(2015)
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Children of Blood and Bone: Legacy of Orisha, Book 1
age 14+
Young women aim to save magic in exciting African fantasy.
By Tomi Adeyemi
(2018)
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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
(2008)
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The Wicked King: The Folk of the Air, Book 2
age 14+
Politics take center stage in suspenseful fantasy.
By Holly Black
(2019)
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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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Aurora Rising
age 14+
Fabulous, violent sci-fi adventure about a misfit squad.
By Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
(2019)
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The Jewel: Lone City, Book 1
age 14+
Captivating tale of girls sold to elite women as surrogates.
By Amy Ewing
(2014)
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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
(2008)
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