FAQ About YA Fantasy Books

YA Fantasy retellings of classic fairytales have become a beloved subgenre, offering fresh perspectives on familiar tales. Here are some popular YA Fantasy retellings of classic fairytales:

• "Cinder" (The Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer: A retelling of "Cinderella," set in a futuristic world where cyborgs, androids, and lunar royalty exist.
• "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas: Drawing inspiration from "Beauty and the Beast," this series follows Feyre as she navigates the dangerous world of the fae.
• "The Wrath & the Dawn" by Renée Ahdieh: A retelling of "One Thousand and One Nights," where Shahrzad volunteers to be the wife of a murderous king to seek revenge.
• "Heartless" by Marissa Meyer: An origin story for the Queen of Hearts from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."
• "Hunted" by Meagan Spooner: A retelling of "Beauty and the Beast," featuring a huntress named Yeva and a mysterious Beast.
• "Spinning Silver" by Naomi Novik: Inspired by "Rumpelstiltskin," this novel weaves a tale of magic, intrigue, and strong heroines.
• "Ash" by Malinda Lo: A reimagining of "Cinderella" with a twist, featuring a young girl named Ash and her journey to find love and freedom.
• "Queen of Snow" (Stitching Snow) by R.C. Lewis: A sci-fi retelling of "Snow White" set on a distant planet with a strong-willed protagonist.
• "A Curse So Dark and Lonely" by Brigid Kemmerer: A retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" where a young prince must break a curse and find love.
• "Daughter of the Pirate King" by Tricia Levenseller: Inspired by "Peter Pan," this swashbuckling adventure follows Alosa, a pirate captain's daughter, on a daring mission.
• "Geekerella" by Ashley Poston: A modern retelling of "Cinderella," set in the world of fandoms and conventions.
• "Cruel Beauty" by Rosamund Hodge: A dark and inventive retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" with a complex magical world.