war + young adult

Christopher Paolini · 2008

Eragon rescues Katrina, backs a dwarf king, and earns a burning sword.

2,214-word summary · 10 min read

Rebecca Ross · 2023

Iris Winnow trades secret letters with rival Roman Kitt as gods Enva and Dacre wake to war.

2,594-word summary · 12 min read

Tahereh Mafi · 2014

Juliette must rebuild after Omega Point falls, face Anderson, and choose between Adam and Warner as war closes in.

2,253-word summary · 10 min read

Leigh Bardugo · 2014

Hiding in the White Cathedral, a weakened Alina hunts the firebird while the Darkling holds Ravka and the Fold widens.

2,775-word summary · 12 min read

Sarah J. Maas · 2016

Aelin gathers armies and faces Maeve while Elide and Manon flee Morath.

4,466-word summary · 20 min read

Veronica Roth · 2012

Insurgent retold: Tris guilty after war, Erudite hunts Divergent, Amity talks, Candor serum.

1,951-word summary · 9 min read

Suzanne Collins · 2010

Suzanne Collins's Mockingjay explained: Katniss as the symbol, District 13, Coin and Snow, and the speech that ruins victory for her.

2,474-word summary · 11 min read