![]() ![]() If you're surprised not to see some of your favorite books among the winners, you might want to look at this blog post, which describes the thinking behind the tough calls. ![]() Sorcerers are capable of summoning magical creatures ranging. Seeking to unravel the mysteries of cosmos, they’ve learned to directly tap into the mana currents and wield magic in its purest form. But deciding what does and doesn't count as a young-adult novel isn't an exact science. After the ascension of the ancient Wizard Kings at the end of the Second Age, a new breed of magicians, called Sorcerers, claimed power. Selecting a manageable voting roster from among the more than 1,200 nominations that came in from readers wasn't easy, and we were happy to be able to rely on such an experienced panel of judges. For example, John Green, author of the 2012 hit The Fault in Our Stars, appears five times in the top 100. While it's no surprise to see Harry Potter and the Hunger Games trilogy on top, this year's list also highlights some writers we weren't as familiar with. A whopping 75,220 of you voted for your favorite young adult novels, blasting past the total for last year's science fiction and fantasy poll at, dare we say it, warp speed.Īnd now, the final results are in. Which is why we were only a little surprised to see the tremendous response that came in for this summer's Best-Ever Teen Fiction poll. Just last year, the Association of American Publishers ranked Children's/Young Adult books as the single fastest-growing publishing category. Against the AI, you'll probably be able to get age of magic up without too much difficulty.That's when things get really fun: summon a stack of phantom warriors/elementals/Serpents per turn, move your capital and teleport entire armies across the map, or bury hostile cities/stacks in strategic spells like City Quake and Lightning Storm. ![]() It's almost a cliche at this point to say that teen fiction isn't just for teens anymore.
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