YA Fantasy Recommendations for Non-fantasy Readers!!!

TL;DR

Megan recommends five YA fantasy series for beginners, focusing on those with simple magic systems and relatable characters.

Transcript

hey there my name is Megan and welcome back to my channel today I'm gonna be talking about my favorite y8 fantasies that I would recommend for people who are just starting to get into fantasy so the reason that I want to focus on why a is because in my opinion Believe It or Not why a an adult fantasy doesn't really have too much of a difference the... Read More

Key Insights

• 😥 YA fantasy series can be a great starting point for readers new to the genre.
• 😄 The complexity of the magic system varies in different series, allowing beginners to ease into the genre.
• 🌍 Setting plays a significant role, with some series taking place in fictional worlds and others in our current world.
• ❓ The focus of the series may vary, such as romance, political intrigue, or character development.
• ✊ Magic can be present in different forms, including curses, psychic abilities, and elemental powers.
• 🤲 The familiarity of the setting and relatable characters can make getting into fantasy easier for beginners.
• 🛝 A series that combines both familiar elements and more fantastical aspects can provide a well-rounded introduction to the genre.

Questions & Answers

Q: Are there any YA fantasy series recommended for beginners that don't contain magic?

Yes, Megan suggests The Winner's Trilogy by Marie Rutkoski, which is focused on romance and political intrigue rather than magic.

Q: Are there any YA fantasy series with a simple magic system?

The Curse Workers Trilogy by Holly Black features a straightforward magic system where certain people are born with the ability to curse others in various ways.

Q: Does The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater include elements of magic?

Yes, the series includes a more complex magic system involving a magical forest, dreams, and the use of Latin to communicate with magical entities.

Q: Is the magic system in the Kiss of Deception Trilogy by Mary E. Pearson important to the plot?

While there is a subtle magic system in the series, the main focus is on the plot, politics, character growth, and romance.

Q: What is unique about the magic in Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake?

The series features various types of magic, such as elementals, naturalists, and poisoners, and includes the presence of a magical mist and the rising of dead Queens to control others.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The Winner's Trilogy by Marie Rutkoski is a romance and political intrigue-focused series set in a fictional world with no magic.

• The Curse Workers Trilogy by Holly Black is set in our current world and follows a con artist in a realm where certain people have the ability to curse others.

• The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater is set in our world and features a group of boys searching for the Raven king, with a complex magic system involving a magical forest and psychic abilities.

• The Kiss of Deception Trilogy by Mary E. Pearson is set in a fictional world and follows a princess who escapes her arranged marriage, with a subtle magic system.

• Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake is set on a magical island, where three triplet sisters compete to become queen and possess various magical abilities.