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YA Medieval historical fiction

Young adult historical novels set in the Medieval era
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message 1: by Reader (new)

Reader any recommendations for YA medieval historical fiction based in somewhere besides europe?


message 2: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca The Beduins' Gazelle which is on the list is set in the Middle East.

I also read a book set in 1200s Japan called Little Sister by Kara dalkey


message 3: by Reader (new)

Reader thanks, rebecca, for the recommendations. i will look up the japanese book. while 'the beduin's gazelle' is set outside of europe, the main character is european. and more importantly, although i forgot to mention it, i'm looking for stories that are not romances.

i'll add some books to the list so you can have an idea what i'm looking for.

thanks again for your help.


message 4: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca You are right that it is a romance so in that case you probably won't be interested, but I remembered the main characters being Middle Eastern as well - I did read it a long time ago though.

I can't remember if Little Sister had a romance or not.


message 5: by Holly (new)

Holly Just a reminder to people that the Medieval era lasted from roughly the 5th century to 15th century in Europe. I just removed some books set during the Renaissance and even the Victorian era.


message 6: by Caleigh (new)

Caleigh several books on this list are both fantasy (not historical fiction) and/or adult (not YA or middle grade).

- Daughter of the Forest, The Pillars of the Earth, and A Game of Thrones are most definitely ADULT
- Throne of Glass and Assassin's Blade are high fantasy (medieval inspired, but not historical)


message 7: by Andrea (new)

Andrea The Princess Bride is also fantasy


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