19 Jun Adventurous Teen Reads
Embark on epic quests, daring rescues, and journey across new horizons. Check out these adventurous teen reads and be transported to exciting new worlds.
Sabriel
by Garth Nix
When Sabriel was young, her father sent her away for her own protection. After recieving a message from her father, Sabriel travels over the wall and into danger. Her father was responsible for keeping the dead contained, but to save him, Sabriel must go to into death itself.
The Sunbearer Trials
by Aiden Thomas
Every ten years the sun god, Sol, holds a set of trials. Those who lose are sacrificed to replenish Sol’s powers. Trans teen Teo is surprised when he is selected for the trials, knowing that he has very little chance against the more powerful competitors, especially when two of those competitors are his best friend and ex-best friend.
The Ruins of Gorlan
by John Flanagan
Selected as a Ranger’s apprentice, after fearing them his whole life, Will realizes that the Rangers are the only thing standing between the evil Lord Morgarath, and the kingdom. It is up to Will to prove his strength, learn the magic needed, and protect the people he loves. *This is book one of the Ranger’s Apprentice series.
The Kindred
by Alechia Dow
When Duke Felix Hamdi is suddenly accused of murdering the royal family to ascend the throne, he realizes his Kindred, the commoner connected to his mind, is also in danger. Stealing a spaceship and escaping, the two land on Earth and realize that the connection between the them might be stronger than they thought.
Wild is the Witch
by Rachel Griffin
After a frustrating day, Iris decides to write a curse, intending to dispel it before it can manifest, but fate had other plans. Now Iris is on borrowed time and must venture through the forest with Pike, her mother’s assistant, to search for the owl. If she fails, the curse will be set in motion, killing the recipient – Pike.
Rebel of the Sands
by Alwyn Hamilton
Despite her perfect aim, Amani has no hopes of leaving her small town and rising above her station, until a foreigner arrives. Amani sees Jin as the answer to her wishes and decides to leave with him. She is suprised to learn that there is more to Jin than meets the eye, and that the desert is more magical than she ever imagined.
We Hunt the Flame
by Hafsah Faizal
Disguising herself as a man, Zafira hunts and works to keep her family fed. When the sultan sends his son, Nasir, to kill the one hunting in his woods, Nasir is surprised to find Zafira. But there is more danger lurking in the woods and it is going to take both of them to stop the Arz and save the kingdom.
Skyward
by Brandon Sanderson
Spensa dreams of becoming a pilot and defending her planet. The flight school, however, still remembers that her father was a deserter, and are very apprehensive about letting Spensa attend. But when she accidently stumbles upon a sentient ship in a forgotten cave, Spensa’s dreams start to become reality.
Ikenga
by Nnedi Okorafor
Twelve year-old Nnamdi is devistated to learn about the death of his police chief father. Nnamdi knows he is young, but vows to, not only investigate the murder of his father, but to also bring the killer to justice. With the gift of a magical object, he may just be able to fulfill his new mission…
A Spark in the Cinders 
by Jenny Elder Moke
After Ellarose (Cinderella) married her prince, her oldest stepsister was reduced to that of a maid – her mother furious at her inability to snag the prince for herself. When Ellarose suddenly appears, asking for Aralyn’s help with diplomic matters, Aralyn is suddenly given the choice to create a path for herself. Paired up with Vee, the female leader of the guards, the two go on a journey to find the relics that will save the kingdom.
