Let's Talk Books: Top 5 YA Fantasy Books from 2020
Let's Talk Books!
The last year has seen many events unfold throughout the world, from a world-wide pandemic to the American Election but what has kept so many of us strong throughout these last twelve months have been the fictional worlds that we can escape to through books, if even just for a few hours. In this list, you will find 5 of the Top Young Adult Fantasy books of 2020 along with a recorded book talk by yours truly that focuses on the topics and content of each that might be of interest to you as a reader.
Like the last post I made back in October, the Nightingale Private Library is currently unable to loan any materials and so I strongly encourage you to check these books out at your local public or community library. Additionally, any of the titles or images on this page will link you to the Halifax Public Libraries catalogue where you request the book with your library card if you are in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Cemetary Boys - Aiden Thomas
In a ghost summoning ritual gone
wrong, Yadriel meets Julian, a bad boy whose life got cut short and is
determined to find answers before he passes into the next world. Yadriel will
need all the help he can get to become a true brujo and ensure that Julian
finds his answers, but danger lurks around the corner.
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin - Roseanne A. Brown
In the wake of the assassination of the Sultana, Karina and Malik must make a decision that could change both of their lives forever: Run away and leave everything behind, or turn too dark magic and crush the heart of a Royal to bring back the ones they love.
All the Stars and Teeth - Adalyn Grace
In the Kingdom of Visidia, the
Monarchy rules with an iron fist through their mastery over soul magic, and
Princess Amora must prove herself worthy if she ever wants to see the
throne. Unfortunately, magic is not something that comes easily, and Amora will
need to sail the seas and risk taking a plunge into the depths where dangers lurk
to find her true powers.
In the Kingdom of Visidia, the
Monarchy rules with an iron fist through their mastery over soul magic, and
Princess Amora must prove herself worthy if she ever wants to see the
throne. Unfortunately, magic is not something that comes easily, and Amora will
need to sail the seas and risk taking a plunge into the depths where dangers lurk
to find her true powers.
Chain of Gold - Cassandra Clare
For as long as she can remember, Cordelia has wanted to be a hero, trained to become a Shadowhunter her entire life, but an arranged marriage and a hoard of demons could crush her dreams. To make matters worse, Cordelia has fallen in love with another man who has already promised to marry another, and unknown forces rise from the depths plunging London into darkness.
Poisoned - Jennifer Donnelly
Sophie has always known of
her beauty that took the land by storm, but also of the rumours and gossip that
follow; that she is fragile and unfit to be Queen. After her heart is replaced
by mechanical parts, Sophie must prove not only that she is still human, but
that she is worthy to take the crown and accept that blame does not always end happily.
Sophie has always known of
her beauty that took the land by storm, but also of the rumours and gossip that
follow; that she is fragile and unfit to be Queen. After her heart is replaced
by mechanical parts, Sophie must prove not only that she is still human, but
that she is worthy to take the crown and accept that blame does not always end happily.
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