Thanks for all the suggestions! You, too? (More about that series later.) Clean or not, these are some great stories. Plus, I got it for free on the authors website, which was a nice perk! Will is an orphan at Castle Redmont. Sussex, WI 53089 If you are looking for something that is 100% devoid of anything related to sex then there are some good YA series that, even as an adult, I enjoyed. The Ranger's Apprentice: The Early Years. The third main character (man) gets married, but then has this one sex-crazed woman who won't take no for an answer (because it's not harassment if a woman does it, it's entertaining). A helpless woman stuck in a tower? Your email address will not be published. Have you ever felt unloved or like you're not good enough? (My daughter read this and scoffed that I thought the series was gruesome. This is one of my favorite fantasy books from my teenage years and I still re-read it from time to time. Scarlett? As his apprentice, Will learns amazing skills and has fantastic adventures. I have not finished it yet, but I'm hooked! Also, in addition to the occasional implied sex scene, his books are a little,how shall I say it sexist. I also recommend Jonathan Stroud's Lockwood & Co series, which is a little more horror, but it's middle-grade/YA horror so not as disturbing as many other books in the horror genre. The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years, and the unwed Queen Sabran the Ninth feels pressure to conceive a daughter before her realm is destroyed. Kingsfountain series. Thanks for all the suggestions @CaptainRyan! What a great source of information for parents of teenagers this is! My teenage daughter is just like me, and we get super excited waiting for the next book in each of our favorite series to be published. The Lost Girl of Astor Street by Stephanie Morril (YA F MOR) Investigating the disappearance of her best friend in 1920s Chicago, 17-year-old Piper follows clues leading to local corruption and some of the communitys wealthiest and most powerful families. Get Summer Content Delivered Straight to Your Inbox, Tap the link in our bio for what the Supreme Court, Yes, this DOES count as breakfast! The Legend of Eli Monpress is an excellent clean fantasy! The ending is crazy, with the reader usually going: WHAT IS HAPPENING!! I can't believe I never wrote part two of this series! (Aren't you super excited to find your next great read? Meanwhile, the divided East and West remain in conflict, and an ancient enemy awakens. If youre looking for some recommendations, here are a few clean young adult fantasy and adult fantasy books Ive enjoyed within the last year (in the order I read them). I found so many great book series that I'm going to have to divide this post in half so that you won't be scrolling forever! Thanks, Heather. She's a cyborg with a metal (and detachable foot). Review here and interview here. 8. the Multiverse series by David Weber and Linda Evans; book 1 is called "Hell's Gate" I believe. Id Tell You I Love You, But Then Id Have To Kill You (Gallagher Girls #1) by Ally Carter (YA F CAR) As a sophomore at a secret spy school, Cammie is sheltered from normal teenage life until she meets a local boy while on a mission. Lots of massive battleships blasting each other apart in space with minimal boring character development haha These series are all very clean, but I will warn you about the amount of violence and other things you might find in the books. It also had a heart-melting romantic subplot with a wonderful love interest. These are lovely recommendations for teens and tweens. He grows to manhood while attempting to subdue the evil he unleashed on the world. More like a crackerjack computer genius stuck in a satellite orbiting the earth. . It's easy! His books are fantastic. There is a bit of innuendo in the discussions between David and his love interest, but it is pretty minor. I love to read, so it's not hard to find books for my kids. I've been thinking of trying a straight-up mystery, any suggestions? Also, I've noticed your name before and was happy to see another fan of Eddings on the site. With the feel of a fairy tale, this delightful story features a heroine with strong convictions about what is right and was so refreshing in a book market saturated with bad compromises. In 1345, China lies under harsh Mongol rule. Rangers are the intelligence and unofficial spies of the kingdom. I don't own many books, but I own that series. You'd expect the world to be full of awesome heroes, right? 2. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission, at no cost to you. The Skandian boys in these stories start out as a group of misfits. A Wizard of Earthsea (The Earthsea Cycle #1) by Ursula Le Guin (YA F LEG) During a spell recalling the dead, the boy Sparrowhawk, a sorcerers apprentice, unwittingly unleashes evil on the land. Oh, and read Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. I already have 12 more series to write about. I do hope to read more updates from you. (My kids are all linked to my kindle account.). Pauline Haass Public Library Look for part two coming soon! teens should read young adult or adult fiction. Seems like something I could get into! They definitely love reading these fantasy stoies. I've seen them around, but I haven't actually picked one up and read it yet. Desperate to discover how this came to be, he discovers an ancient library hidden far below the surface of the earth. Chosen (The Lost Books #1) by Ted Dekker (YA F DEK) The supreme commander of the Forest Guard chooses four sixteen-year-old recruits for a special missionto find the seven lost Books of History that have power over the past, present, and future. The Ruins of Gorlan (The Rangers Apprentice Chronicles #1) by John Flanagan (YA F FLA) Join Wil Treaty, an apprentice Ranger, as he endeavors to protect the kingdom of Araluen under the guidance of his mentor Halt and with the help of his best friend Horace in this action-packed fantasy series. [Ok, rantover.]. (This is also a series that influenced Brandon. That being said, there are a few references to prostitutes and there is also a suggestive scene where two characters are in bed together. . (You'll love it. I ask because I am not a fantasy reader and my son has that series on his birthday list. The characters are the gem of this series, embodying wonderful truths such as the importance of choosing your thoughts deliberately and that love is a choice. Started by I think she'll love it. I still love a little trip down memory lane every now and then, and Im happy to pick up a Cassandra Clare book at any age. Some were more shocking than others. And boy, it definitely is in this one! The men don't strip down at random for some hokey magical initiation, and they don't have to walk naked across a desert, or through an entirecamp, or freaking live a whole year naked as a penance (actually some men DO have to do this, but Jordan doesn't focus on them, just the women). The Thief (The Queens Thief #1) by Megan Whalen Turner (YA F TUR) Gen flaunts his ingenuity as a thief and relishes the adventure which takes him to a remote temple of the gods where he will attempt to steal a precious stone. And I agree that I like the Brotherband as much as Ranger's Apprentice. A world full of super villains (Epics) and no heroes. 3. In the Village of Quill, they take being unwanted to the extreme! Boys and girls, teens or tweens will like The Ranger's Apprentice series. I always get the kindle additions from Amazon of the library and them I can read them, too! Because they're all misfits, they make the best characters. Are there any recommendations you guys have onCLEAN Fantasy? Luckily, there is a wide selection of adult fantasy books that can both satisfy your craving for a magical read and make you feel like the mature grown-up that you are as you read them, even if you spend hours watching reviews of them on Tik Tok. Look for part 2 coming soon! Jordan needed to tone down all the naked lady scenes. I like this series even better than the first. Ryria Revelations (original six in three omnibus) by Sullivan, Bone graphic novel by Smith (can now be bought as one omnibus), Iliad by Homer (I like the Fangles translation), Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Scott, Ray Bradburyshort stories (I really like The Stories of Ray Bradbury published by Everymans Library). ), RELATED: The Best Road Trip Hacks for Families, Time Management Tips for Teens, How to Use a Daily School Planner. Thanks for stopping by today and letting me share my love of reading. I Like You by Kasie West (YA F WES) Every day in chemistry class, high school student and aspiring songwriter Lily Abbott finds love letters. The Unwanteds series is full of magic and adventure as the kids find out how far creativity will take them. I bookmarked your list in case you have any more to add. For the purpose of the OP, I don't remember any dirty jokes or the like in them, but I cannot guarantee without a full reread. The False Prince (The Ascendance trilogy #1) by Jennifer A. Nielsen (YA F NIE) In the country of Carthya, a devious nobleman engages four orphans in a brutal competition to be selected to impersonate the kings long-missing son in an effort to avoid a civil war. Its an action-packed quick read with a lot of heart. Book 2: Sticks & Scones ) by Ngozi Ukazu, Midlife Bounty Hunter: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel by Shannon Mayer. This new world consists of five different kingdoms (different magical powers exist in each kingdom). For awhile I wouldnt touch any books that looked like they might have a scene where characters could have a conversation in front of a locker because those stories seemed so overdone, but this isnt a typical high school novel. Septimus Heap, if it hasn't already been mentioned. Jordan got lost in all the side plots and lost my interest. I love a great adventure/fantasty story! I like not having to worry about what my kids are reading. Harry Potter (also, maybe, too obvious?) That's the world of The Reckoners. I'll try to give you a little summary about each series without giving away too much of the plot! . I love to read and I am also encouraging my son to love books. On Choosing Day, he hopes to be apprenticed to become a knight, but his hopes are dashed when he is not big enough. I was pleasantly surprised to find the companion series,The Brotherband Chronicles. The Naming (Books of Pellinor #1) by Alison Croggon (YA F CRO) A manuscript from the lost civilization of Edil-Amarandah chronicles the experiences of sixteen-year-old Maerad, an orphan gifted in the magic and power of the Bards, as she escapes from slavery and begins to learn how to use her Gift to stave off the evil Darkness that threatens to consume her world. Thanks for all of these suggestions! Patricia Campbells main excitement in life comes from her true crime book clubuntil she is viciously attacked by an elderly neighbor after the book club one night. Brandon Sanderson has several other series (Mistborn is probably his most well-known), but they are for older teens because there is quite a bit of killing and the writing is much more complex. Before I go any further, let me stress that this series is for teens and adults. What did you think? (In fact, we own most of them.) This holds a special place in my heart since I had the privilege of beta reading it for a dear friend. Books Ive read: A Castle Awakened, A Castle Contended. Piranesi lives to explore his house, an endless labyrinth containing an imprisoned ocean that floods rooms in an instant. Hopefully youll enjoy some of them, too. Us Too. "the Forever War" by Joe Haldeman is another classic that really digs into time dilation (like in Interstellar) and the pointlessness of war How far would that empire go to protect earth's precious supply of it? They keep the whole family entertained. The images below are linked to posts, so click on them to pay a visit. @MasterJackGame of Thrones has a lot of sex in it so it might not be a series for you. Have you read the Blackthorn Key series by Kevin Sands. lol. When Sage, a 14-year-old orphan is saved from punishment after stealing a roast, he expects to become a slave. If you haven't read Brandon Mull, read that. When a bandit attack orphans two of the Zhu familys children, the son, Zhu Chongba, succumbs to despair and dies. However, as Piranesi explores, evidence emerges of another person and a terrible truth. If you are anything like me, you'll probably enjoy all of these books. They're all great books. I'll have to get them for my kids. I loved it! Keeping the Castle by Patrice Kindl (YA F KIN) In order to support her family and maintain their ancient castle in Lesser Hoo, seventeen-year-old Althea bears the burden of finding a wealthy suitor who can remedy their financial problems. Stargirl (Stargirl #1) by Jerry Spinelli (YA F SPI) In this story about the perils of popularity, the courage of nonconformity, and the thrill of first love, an eccentric student named Stargirl changes Mica High School forever. Etiquette and Espionage (Finishing School #1) by Gail Carriger (YA F CAR) In an alternate England of 1851, spirited fourteen-year-old Sophronia is enrolled in a finishing school where lessons include not only the fine arts of dance, dress, and etiquette, but also diversion, deceit, and espionage. Do the titles and book are for these books remind you of anything? Circe, the daughter of the Titan Helios, is a strange child: She possesses the power of witchcraft, which threatens the gods themselves. I like the look of these. Rescued from his bleak life and headed to an astonishing place where all the fantastic and unbelievable things in the world originate, he just might find out that the comic books are real. How about when the lives of all four characters entwine in one grand adventure to save the planet. Propelled by her desire to survive and disguised as her dead brother, his sister enters a monastery and learns she is capable of doing whatever it takes. Get ready to read like its 2010 again (in the best way). My problem is that I hate fantasy, so I hate to preread the books to make sure they're clean, so I'm glad to have your recommendations (and will bookmark this page)! Great informative site. Sanderson often recommends, and I have also read, the Dragonriders of Pernseries by Anne McCaffrey. My son would love a couple of these series. I'm eager to see others you recommend. These all look like great reads for teens, tweens and moms. She disagreed. The Legend of Eli Monpress series is a little silly compared to Brandon's stuff, but I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it's completely clean as far as I remember. Thanks, Holly. However, sometimes I have to face the facts: Im a real adult, and to be completely frank, the romance scenes between Ron and Hermione just dont cut it for me anymore. *. Make your own storage lockers! The Troy Rising series by John Ringo (book 1 is "Live Free or Die") is a hilarious, well-written space warfare series that has a deep premise: what if a pan-galactic empire really, really loved maple syrup? I just realized that this is not a fantasy series, but it is a great adventure series, and I can't leave it out! The 5 bookseries by Rick Riordian that starts with "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" is also quite enjoyable (I never read any of the other series after that one). 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The Everygirls product selections are curated by the editorial team. * Books for younger teens and tweens (boys and girls), Brandon Mull also wrote The Candy Shop Wars, a two-book series where kids get to save the day using candy that gives them magical powers, and Beyonders. Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles #1) by Marissa Meyer (YA F MEY) As plague ravages the overcrowded Earth, observed by a ruthless lunar people, Cinder, a gifted mechanic and cyborg, becomes involved with handsome Prince Kai and must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect the world in this futuristic take on the Cinderella story. When Casiopea Tun opens a curious wooden box in her grandfathers room, she accidentally frees the spirit of the Mayan god of death, who requests her help in recovering his throne from his treacherous brother. Leviathan (Leviathan #1) by Scott Westerfeld (YA F WES) In an alternate 1914 Europe, fifteen-year-old Austrian Prince Alek, on the run from the Clanker Powers who are attempting to take over the globe using mechanical machinery, forms an uneasy alliance with Deryn who, disguised as a boy to join the British Air Service, is learning to fly genetically-engineered beasts. I haven't heard of that one. Connecting people to information, ideas, and one another. The Healers Apprentice (Hagenheim #1) by Melanie Dickerson (YA F DIC) A romantic series set in Medieval Germany with plots loosely based on fairy tales. A Wizard of Earthsea (The Earthsea Cycle #1) by Ursula Le Guin. I'm putting Fablehaven first on the list because I think it's my favorite book series. If you were wondering at this point, no, I do not seek out romantic books on purpose, but I certainly appreciate it when this element is well-done! I love fantasy, and my list of clean series just keeps growing and growing. I don't know if you'd like them or not, but the Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites series has a fairly good plot. Well, when these misfits are thrown together during Brotherband training, magic (and a lot of adventure and fun) happens. Tatanisha, you should definitely give some of these books a try. Community Software by Invision Power Services, Inc. On 11/3/2017 at 10:14 PM, Cowmanthethird said: On 11/4/2017 at 9:03 AM, MasterJack said: On 11/3/2017 at 1:01 PM, CaptainRyan said: Beyond the Mountains, A Fallen God gives way to the Rising King, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: 5 Books, Greek Mythology, The Heroes of Olympus: 5 Books, Mixed Greek/Roman Mythology, Sequel Series to Percy Jackson, The Kane Chronicles: 3 Books, Egyptian Mythology, Standalone, Demigods and Magicians: Short Story Collection, Mixed Egyptian/Greek Mythos, Percy/Kane Crossover(because it's the same Earth, ya know? Quick question: How is Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones, and Dune in this regard? It is Christie's best selling mystery and if it wasn't for Orient Express, it would probably be her most famous. I'm 99% sure I had a mage in Everquest named Belzedar haha. Zachary Ezra Rawlins is a graduate student in Vermont who discovers a book hidden in the stacks containing a story from his childhood. Books to date: Fierce Heart, War Bound, Death Wind, Troll Queen. The Girl of Fire and Thorns (Girl of Fire and Thorns #1) by Rae Carson (YA F CAR) A fearful sixteen-year-old princess discovers her heroic destiny after being married off and pursued by enemies seething with dark magic. I've been looking for something new to read. I like books for myself to be clean too, so to each his own! And, yes, they might just have to fight the bad guys and save the day in every book, too. Be sure and read Erak's Ransom before Sorcerer of the North. And it's clean (aside from the murders of course). Beyonders and False Prince are two of my all-time favorite series and there is a fourth False Prince book out with one more on the way I think. I haven't read any of those books, and I'm always looking for new ideas. At age 13, the youth are sorted into categories. The balance between our world and a parallel fantasy realm was explored in a unique and humorous manner in this book, which distinguishes it from many others in the genre. I absolutely love David. romance.io is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. As Leo connects with the academys magister, Claire Dryden, long-buried secrets rise to the surface, and centuries-old traditions are shockingly overturned. 2. Good for you, Chelle. Oh my gosh, these sounds an excellent list that we can check out. LOL! Thanks, Cristina. Throughout the series, Seth and Kendra delve deeper and deeper into the magical realm as they fight to save the preserve and ultimately the world from evil. I know we enjoy them at our house. Want to know more? While Cole tries to rescue the kidnapped kids (and discovers how to use his new powers), he finds himself drawn into a plot to destroy all five kingdoms. I forgot about Flanagan - my grandson's favorite author!! These characters come from the land of Skandia (they remind me of Vikings) and live around the time that the characters from the other books are in their thirties or so. And I like just about anything by Nielsen. Casiopeas adventure will take her from the jungles of Yucatn to the lights of Mexico City. [Warning: rant ahead] Wheel of Time has the same issue, IMHO. Wow! Yes, but she's a bit mentally unstable because she refuses to use her "gifts.". The day it came out, she texted me at 5:45 am (she has an early class) to remind me to please buy the book on Kindle so she could start it at school. ), If you think you've heard every possible version of Cinderella, think again! While I highly recommend The Candy Shop Wars, I did not include the Beyonders series in this list because I found the violence a little bit gruesome. Our daughters must be created from the same mold. Not tweens. Sussex Outreach Services Looking for some clean fantasy books? Her historical fiction is also great. Library Journal called the novel "an intriguing variant on the standard fantasy quest" recommending the novel for "mature fantasy aficionados" noting the sado-eroticism of the Mord Sith might "deter purchase by some libraries".[6]. I have only read one book by Terry Pratchett so far ("the Colors of Magic") but it was hilarious! She quickly discovers that the occult activities of Yales secret societies are far more sinister than one might imagine. WoT is mostly the characters start or say they are going to start and it fades to the next scene, jordan never really felt the need to describe the act. The opposite of clean. For those of you who love unique magic, this book will be a treat. I'll need to check out that series. Mindwar (Mindwar #1) by Andrew Klavan (YA F KLA) In the tradition of Enders Game and The Matrix, MindWar is a complex thriller about a seemingly ordinary teenager who discovers a hidden gifta gift that could make him a hero . This series does contain more graphic violence than the other series I have listed. 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