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Top YA Fantasy Fiction (List 1)
The Amulet of Samarkand (Bartimaeus Trilogy)The Amulet of Samarkand (Bartimaeus Trilogy) by Jonathan Stroud
Buy new: £5.19 / Used from: £0.01
An original addition to the fantasy genre
The Golem's EyeThe Golem's Eye by Jonathan Stroud
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An entertaining sequel with strong story telling
Ptolemy's Gate (Bartimaeus Trilogy)Ptolemy's Gate (Bartimaeus Trilogy) by Jonathan Stroud
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Doesn't quite live up to expectations but still a cracking read
Evil Star (Power of Five)Evil Star (Power of Five) by Anthony Horowitz
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Fast-paced fantasy - not for the squeamish
The Black TattooThe Black Tattoo by Sam Enthoven
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Enjoyable and fun
Wicked LovelyWicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
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Interesting debut
Skulduggery Pleasant (Skulduggery Pleasant - book 1)Skulduggery Pleasant (Skulduggery Pleasant - book 1) by Derek Landy
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Highly Entertaining
Un Lun DunUn Lun Dun by China Mieville
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Subversive, original and very entertaining
Artemis FowlArtemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Buy new: £4.08 / Used from: £0.01
Not perfect, but entertaining and imaginative
Flora Segunda: Being the Magickal Mishaps of a Girl of Spirit, Her Glass-Gazing Sidekick, Two Ominous Butlers (One Blue), a House wit (Magic Carpet Books)Flora Segunda: Being the Magickal Mishaps of a Girl of Spirit, Her Glass-Gazing Sidekick, Two Ominous Butlers (One Blue), a House wit (Magic Carpet Books) by Ysabeau S. Wilce
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The Traitor GameThe Traitor Game by B. R. Collins
Buy new: £8.49 / Used from: £0.01
Dark, well written debut novel
Magic or Madness (Magic or Madness Trilogy)Magic or Madness (Magic or Madness Trilogy) by Justine Larbalestier
Buy new: £3.87 / Used from: £0.42
Highly original central concept and well drawn out characters
Magic Lessons (Magic or Madness Trilogy)Magic Lessons (Magic or Madness Trilogy) by Justine Larbalestier
Buy new: £4.88 / Used from: £0.13
Wonderful writing and well thought out world building
Magic's Child (Magic Or Madness Trilogy)Magic's Child (Magic Or Madness Trilogy) by Justine Larbalestier
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Satisfying end to the trilogy
Bloodline Rising (Bloodline)Bloodline Rising (Bloodline) by Katy Moran
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Rich and evocative writing isn't quite enough
The Demon's LexiconThe Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan
Buy new: £4.86 / Used from: £0.89
Dark and original debut novel
Nightrise (Power of Five)Nightrise (Power of Five) by Anthony Horowitz
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Thoroughly enjoyable
HexwoodHexwood by Diana Wynne Jones
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A sophisticated and satisfying gem
The Forest of Hands and TeethThe Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
Buy new: £6.96 / Used from: £2.74
A zombie novel with brains
Playing with Fire (Skulduggery Pleasant - book 2)Playing with Fire (Skulduggery Pleasant - book 2) by Derek Landy
Buy new: £4.36 / Used from: £2.13
Brilliant
StoneheartStoneheart by Charlie Fletcher
Buy new: £4.46 / Used from: £0.01
The statues are alive!
A Great and Terrible BeautyA Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
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Definitely not terrible, but just shy of greatness
The Healing Wars (The Pain Merchants)The Healing Wars (The Pain Merchants) by Janice Hardy
Buy new: £8.44 / Used from: £5.00
Original and assured debut novel
ShiverShiver by Maggie Stiefvater
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Thoughtful romance
Monster Blood Tattoo: Foundling (Foundling Trilogy)Monster Blood Tattoo: Foundling (Foundling Trilogy) by D.M. Cornish
Buy new: £5.39 / Used from: £0.41
Inventive and incredible