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I wish that YA novels were more about strong and independant people instead of love sick puppies!
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Sure, they have their love interests, but these books have strong female characters. They aren't "love sick puppies". And a lot of people do meet the love of their life at 16, maybe even younger. Most people don't know it yet--lots of people marry their old childhood friend! The books I listed are not just about meeting boys. They're about friendship, strength, etc.
Victoria, All of my books are suitable for high school age and older. While romance figures in most of the books, the romance is secondary to the main plot. Several books feature strong female protagonists. You can check out the summaries and samples posted here on Goodreads. Let me know if there is something you would like emailed directly to you.
I agree that a lot of the caracthers are strong and tbere is a lot about friendship too not just love. Usually the girls are reLly courageous and persistent. And some people don't meet tbe love of their life at 16 , but I met mine at 17 and we are together for 17 more lol
Aline wrote: "I agree that a lot of the caracthers are strong and tbere is a lot about friendship too not just love. Usually the girls are reLly courageous and persistent. And some people don't meet tbe love of..."Awwwww! ;D Cute!
there are good YA focusing on strong characters.but in comparison with most books they are in the minority.finding them is the hard part.
This generation loves yolo, swag, and violence and a love triangle
Popsgrub wrote: "This generation loves yolo, swag, and violence and a love triangle"agree
Totally agree with you! I've always wondered why many YA books are always so focused on the romance that the rest of the plot is left in the shadows. Anyways, here are a few that I liked a lot, since they focused on the characters strengths and weaknesses rather than the romance (although that's there too).Melina Marchetta:
Other YA books to give a shot:
(this one has little to no romance and focuses a lot on the cunning MC)Hmmm, I don't think these are YA, but they've got substance, I assure you.
Thanks for all the ideas you guys! I will have reading material to last me for months here! :)
Veronica wrote: "Popsgrub wrote: "This generation loves yolo, swag, and violence and a love triangle"agree"
Veronica wrote: "Popsgrub wrote: "This generation loves yolo, swag, and violence and a love triangle"
agree"
It's not that I mind the romance I just don't like it to be the main thing. There are so many things in life that are great and having a significant other isn't the most important thing.
I have a sister who is 13 and just got her first boyfriend and now that the most important thing in life. Not her friends, not school but a boy. It's been drilled into our heads from childhood through movies, books and even toys. Let's focus on ambition and intellgence please :)
Victoria wrote: It's been drilled into our heads from childhood through movies, books and even toys. Let's focus on ambition and intellgence please :) Amen, sister!
Thank you people The ya fiction ladies are not Mary sues
Thank you people The ya fiction ladies are not Mary sues
I mean it's nice an all to have that special someone, but girls--anyone--should also care about their dreams. What they want to do in life. There are many times people give up stuff they want to achieve because they don't want to leave said person.
I know a chick who was number five in her high school class, ready to go to collage, but dropped everything just to stay with this guy who was going nowhere in his life. A few years she stayed with him but she wised up and left him and went back to school and is now doing better with her life.
There's nothing wrong with love, but know one thing. You only have one life. Live it for yourself because it only one you've got.
I know a chick who was number five in her high school class, ready to go to collage, but dropped everything just to stay with this guy who was going nowhere in his life. A few years she stayed with him but she wised up and left him and went back to school and is now doing better with her life.
There's nothing wrong with love, but know one thing. You only have one life. Live it for yourself because it only one you've got.
I really like The Luxe series.
Victoria wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Popsgrub wrote: "This generation loves yolo, swag, and violence and a love triangle"agree"
Veronica wrote: "Popsgrub wrote: "This generation loves yolo, swag, and violence and a..."
beautiful. intellectual aristocracy. i like it
i always look for heroines who like to achieve academically, but they become too hot and bothered by guys, intense love,cheer leading and stupid gossip. its not inspiring.also they happen to be escapists who do not want to challenge and confront anything. they simply hide behind some cute guy.
i find the main character in both books to be girls with spunk.
there are a few good example I can think of which features strong female characters.
Trilogy; for the fact that Tris values her family and love ones over love - aka Four. she is just so brave in her choices in Allegiance I think I will never forget a character like her.
Trilogy; Tally Youngblood lost so much yet she is still fighting. Many would say she is not a strong character, but she's as strong as a character could be given the situations where she has her brain being meddled so many times...
series; Rose Hathaway, the most badass heroin in YA history, and she values her friendship with Lissa over love.
trilogy; Tessa Grey, who was from a lost little girl, she grown into a strong lady throughout the series.
; Annabeth is another kickass heroin, she's smart, she's funny too. xD
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Thanks for the suggestions guys! There a few books here I havent read yet but I'm definitely gonna check them out.Its so hard to find strong and independant characers these days :(
I'm a huge fan of the VA and Bloodlines books Sydney and Rose are kick ass!
Yes i really love such books....
and also its next book is even more amazing
Raffe <3<3
Angel fall Penryn is a badass.
The Poison Study series is good too.
Crimson wrote: "Angel fall Penryn is a badass."But still she is strong
I totally agree! Katniss Everdeen is an example to every women, perfect role model. Only THG trilogy I've read, need to read more soon!
Humera wrote: "I totally agree! Katniss Everdeen is an example to every women, perfect role model. Only THG trilogy I've read, need to read more soon!"I don't like the ending for THG, Katniss still kickass though <3
Paige wrote: "I don't like the ending for THG, Katniss still kickass though <3"It was a bit disappointing but yeaah she is :)
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We all know the layout - Outcast girl meets a boy who used to be bad but is now good (uless it's to protect said girl). I mean why can't it be about overcoming important stuff? No one meet the love of their life at 16 anyway!
So I guess my questions is - any good YA books that have substance?