Whisk Away Into YA Fantasy

One thing we will never grow too old for is a quality Young Adult fiction novel. Whether it puts a twist on a once-loved tale or transports you into an entirely new world of fantasy and adventure, YA has the ability to truly give an escape from the real world. Check out the below YA fantasy listens for your perfect excuse to tune in to a new reality for a change!

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas

This listen is a one-of-a-kind original retelling of Beauty and the Beast by New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Unlock your inner child and relive one of your favorite tales with this YA twist on a beloved classic! This tale takes you along with, of course, a strong female lead, magical fairies, and a never before seen fantasy world. 

Cinder by Marissa Meyer 

Another retelling of sorts, but this time, Cinderella edition! In this listen, a deadly plague takes over the population, one that is already under the surveillance of a lunar citizenry. Then comes Cinder. Cinder is a cyborg of many talents, specifically that of the mechanic kind. She’s second-class with a mysterious past, hated by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s sickness. That is until she meets the ever-so-handsome Prince Kai, and she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic battle. Caught between the prospects of duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect the world’s future.

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Now something here seems a little peculiar…

This listen uncovers a mysterious island, an abandoned orphanage, and a strange collection of photographs. All of this and more is waiting for discovery in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that makes for a stomach-dropping listening experience. As the story starts, a horrible family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores the home, he realizes things are not as they seem – if anything, they may be worse. 

The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

It is 1889 and the city is on the brink of industry and power, as the Exposition Universelle has breathed new life into the streets and dredged up some ancient secrets. Alas, along comes treasure-hunter and wealthy hotelier, Séverin Montagnet-Alarie. When the elite, ever-powerful Order of Babel coerces him to help them on a mission, Séverin is offered a treasure that he never imagined: his true inheritance. This listen will take you on an exploration through the dark, glittering heart of Paris. What will these characters find – and more importantly, will they stay alive? 

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