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Best Historical Fiction YA Books: Exploring the Past with Engaging Stories

Are you a young adult fiction enthusiast who enjoys stepping back in time through the pages of a captivating novel? If so, you're in for a treat! We have compiled a list of the best historical fiction books that cater specifically to the young adult audience. Whether you are into tales of romance, adventure, mystery, or even supernatural elements set against historical backdrops, there's something for everyone. So, without further ado, let's dive into the world of historical fiction!

1. "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys:
Set during World War II, this gripping tale follows the lives of four young individuals seeking refuge aboard the ill-fated Wilhelm Gustloff. Ruta Sepetys beautifully weaves together their stories, highlighting the lesser-known tragedy that occurred at sea.

2. "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein:
Take a thrilling journey with two best friends, Maddie and Julie, during World War II. When Juliet is captured by the Gestapo, she must provide her captors with information. This extraordinary novel features courage, loyalty, and the strength of friendship.

3. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak:
Narrated by Death himself, this unforgettable story is set in Nazi Germany. Follow the life of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who finds solace in stealing books and sharing them with others during a time of great adversity.

4. "Out of the Easy" by Ruta Sepetys:
Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of New Orleans in the 1950s. Josie Moraine, the daughter of a brothel prostitute, dreams of escaping her troubled life. As she becomes entangled in a murder investigation, readers will be captivated by the vivid atmosphere and Josie's determination.

5. "His Fair Assassin" series by Robin LaFevers:
Enter the dangerous world of medieval Brittany, where young women are trained as assassins. This series follows Ismae, Sybella, and Annith, as they navigate treacherous political plots, forbidden romance, and the complexities of their orders.

When it comes to finding more outstanding historical fiction YA books, several websites offer comprehensive lists and recommendations. These include Goodreads, Bookriot, and Epic Reads. These platforms provide user reviews, ratings, and curated book lists to help you uncover many hidden literary gems.

Remember, historical fiction allows readers to immerse themselves in different time periods, exploring the complexities of historical events while connecting with relatable characters. So, embark on these captivating journeys and let historical fiction cast its spell on you. Happy reading!
The Girl Need Not Guard, I am Blind Fiction
The Girl Need Not Guard, I am Blind

【Editor's Highly Recommended】"The girl need not guard, I am just a blind man." Initially, he only wanted to survive and grow. Little did he know that he would encounter w along the way.

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The Republic of Red Alert. Fiction
The Republic of Red Alert.

The Apocalypse tank gallops across the plains of Siberia. The Black Hawk fighter jets wreak havoc in the skies above the island nation. Dark clouds gather in the sky over Washington D.C. Nuclear bombs with long tails glide towards the distance in the southwest. Countless parachute flowers slowly descend over the skies of New York. ... A magnificent group called "A Thousand Ordinary People" is established: VIP Group: (Subscription or fan verification required) Knocking on the Door of the Book Title!!!

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Twelve Hairpins of the Empress Fiction
Twelve Hairpins of the Empress

At first, it was all fun and games, but suddenly the building collapsed. She only wanted a stable life with food and shelter, but she got caught up in a conspiracy and struggled in vain, only to become an empress in the end. It's harder to gain someone's heart than to reach the heavens. Is it luck or a curse to have transmigrated and been reborn? Among this group of beautiful men, there are those who provoked her, those who betrayed her, and those who were used by her until they reached despair and left... In the first half of the story, the female protagonist drives the car, while in the second half, the male protagonists take charge of the car crash road trip. In this harem of men, the battle for power and schemes in the harem are diverse, with each family relying on their own abilities. Instead of witnessing women tearing each other apart for a man, why not change the flavor? Take a look at how different the world of China would be if the matriarchal society had not been overthrown...

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The Last Imperial Scholar of the Ming Dynasty Fiction
The Last Imperial Scholar of the Ming Dynasty

What is culture? It is the foundation inherited by a nation, the lifeblood upon which a nation relies for survival. Born in turbulent times, facing foreign invasions, let's witness how the last Imperial Examination scholar of the Ming Dynasty strives to turn the tide and save the last remnants of Han Chinese heritage.

546.17 Million words | 2023-04-03 13:41Update

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Serve the country with devotion. Fiction
Serve the country with devotion.

He didn't have any exceptional talents, but as the young master of the Yang Clan, one of the three super clans of the empire, and with a beautiful and delicate wife to protect, he had no other choice. He could only throw himself into this era of great heroes and emerge as a hero himself, steadily advancing, advancing, until he sacrificed his personal interests for the nation.

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Great Master of the Tang Dynasty Fiction
Great Master of the Tang Dynasty

Introduction: Legend has it that Qin Xuan, a university student from the 21st century, traveled back in time to the Tang Dynasty and became a grand master. It is said that the emergence of couplets, the rise of poetry, the prosperity of woodblock printing, the invention of movable type printing, the distillation of alcohol, the fame of Xinghua Village, the journey of Tang Sanzang to the West, the prevalence of Buddhism, the reforms by Emperor Taizong of Tang, the restoration of power to the Li family by Empress Wu Zetian, and the fame of Di Renjie, as well as the budding of capitalism, are all somehow related to him. However, these events are not recorded in history. Why is that? It was only years later, when archaeologists in the 23rd century discovered clues at an ancient tomb in Zhongnan Mountain, that the

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The Special Forces: I'm Slightly Self-disciplined Fiction
The Special Forces: I'm Slightly Self-disciplined

"Private! Your level of discipline is outstanding!" "Report, sir! I'm just a little more disciplined than others." "Just a little? I'd say it's a billion times more!" "Even without a system, I would still be disciplined! Because discipline is a quality every soldier must possess!" A regular soldier born in an era of elite troops, he possesses a precious quality from birth. He writes a remarkable military life. How important is discipline for a soldier? And how will this disciplined private bring about change in the unit? Let's wait and see.

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A Happy Life in Northern Song Dynasty Fiction
A Happy Life in Northern Song Dynasty

Traveling through time, striving for a happy and fulfilling bourgeois life...

568.18 Million words | 2023-04-17 16:07Update

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Dragon Soars 1856 Fiction
Dragon Soars 1856

In the year , amidst the fires and smoke of war between the Xiang Army and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, a young Chinese naval captain crossed over, altering the destiny of all humankind!

375.96 Million words | 2022-06-11 12:13Update

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System Dominates the World Fiction
System Dominates the World

In life, one should strive to become a remarkable person. Even in death, one should become a heroic spirit. Liu Sheng said so. "Go to hell," Chen Kun said irritably. "I just want to make money, you know, the kind of millionaire. What do generals, high-ranking officials, and dukes have to do with me?"

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Rebirth during the Transition of Zhou Dynasty Fiction
Rebirth during the Transition of Zhou Dynasty

This is a story that takes place during the late Southern and Northern Dynasties, when the Northern Zhou Dynasty was annihilating the Qi Dynasty. The writing style is humorous. Group number: .

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The concubine's elegance was once splendid in the Phoenix's Nest. Fiction
The concubine's elegance was once splendid in the Phoenix's Nest.

"The Concubine's Return to the Nest" is a compelling and beautifully written novel, created by the author Wenge. It is filled with thrilling twists and turns that grip the reader's heart. The latest refreshing and clean chapters by Wenge can be freely read online at Piquant Pavilion.

249.26 Million words | 2022-08-28 04:48Update

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The Storm Wolf Commando Against Japan Fiction
The Storm Wolf Commando Against Japan

Gao Dong, the commander of the mysterious Tianlang Special Forces in China, crossed over to the battlefield of the Anti-Japanese War with two subordinates during a secret operation. Smoke filled the land of China as the Japanese invaders went mad like beasts. The nation was in danger, the nation was in peril, and 400 million compatriots were in peril. In this era of iron and blood, tears and fire, Gao Dong reorganized the Tianlang Assault Team. He recruited soldiers, trained a state-of-the-art special forces unit, killed the Japanese devils, annihilated the puppet troops, and beheaded the Japanese generals. However, during the battle, Gao Dong discovered that his time travel to this era was not a coincidence. An equally well-equipped Japanese soldier appeared in this era as well. What kind of conspiracy lies behind this? Let's see how Gao Dong leads his special forces to reverse the war. We have created a new reader group, so let's all come in and chat. With the spirit of China in our souls and the heroism in our death, the blood of us Chinese men, starting from me, Gao Dong, has begun to boil on this battlefield!

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Rebirth of the Cold Emperor's Beloved Consort Fiction
Rebirth of the Cold Emperor's Beloved Consort

She was just an ordinary, extremely ordinary person. An unexpected car accident caused her to be reborn in a different world, and she even became a princess of a country, embarking on a journey of reversing her fate! Wait a minute, she successfully turned the tide, but can someone please tell her why there are other races besides humans in this world? What is the power of race? Oh my, what kind of world is this? Just a small hint: there are dual male and female protagonists in this story~

144.31 Million words | 2021-12-27 04:41Update

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Sky Official Fiction
Sky Official

In the 13th year of the Zhengde reign, Emperor Zhengde of the imperial Yanjing City led the border patrol. The Duke of Nanchang, Ning, plotted a rebellion, while the Duke of Anlu, Xing, became obsessed with alchemy. Outside the Anlu Prefecture in the western mountain temple, a young monk emerged. He returned to the ever-changing world and recited a fictional sutra. Amidst the turbulence of the mortal realm, who is the true performer on this stage? In short, it is the story of a young monk rising to the rank of high official... During the release of the new book, I am in urgent need of recommendations, views, and collections. (*^__^*) I sincerely ask for your generous support...

54.87 Million words | 2022-05-09 08:52Update

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Emperor Shunzong of the Great Tang Fiction
Emperor Shunzong of the Great Tang

Losing his job, Li Song, a former teacher, wakes up one day to find himself lying on the emperor's bed - he has become Emperor Shunzong of the Tang Dynasty?! However, Emperor Shunzong has been suffering from a stroke for several days and his remaining time is limited. In order to find an opportunity to get drunk and return to his own time, Li Song decides to temporarily pretend to be Emperor Shunzong. But in order to live longer and find this opportunity, he must have a healthy body; in order to live longer, he must unify his thoughts, recall renowned ministers, promote fierce generals, eliminate eunuchs, pacify regional governors, and restore the authority of the Great Tang... After accomplishing everything, Li Song finally gets the chance to get drunk... ★☆This book **** Highly recommended: 1. Dog Head Strategist Author: Hu Lao Book ID

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Exotic Vanguard Fiction
Exotic Vanguard

The mighty warriors of the Infinite Clan descended upon a parallel dimension, striking fear into the hearts of their enemies even without their powers. Join the army and become a fearless warrior defending our homeland! Mozi Qi, with his gun in hand, wrote a legendary chapter in the modern military history of China. The hot blood of men flows freely, and the tenderness of ironclad souls reveals itself after lights out. The Chinese Reaper Society will make sure that anyone with ill intentions towards China knows that those who dare to provoke us will be crushed, no matter how far. Eliminating internal threats, repelling strong enemies, with a gun in hand, the reaper comes to this world.

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Chronicles of Chu Yi: The Peerless Fierce General Fiction
Chronicles of Chu Yi: The Peerless Fierce General

In front of the two armies, the valiant Xiang Yu swung his spear and countless soldiers were beheaded, turning into a mist of blood. Li Cunxiao's blood surged: "Lord, this subordinate is willing to go into battle!" Chu Yi shook his head: "Xiang Ji... let this king handle it personally!" In the vast land of the heavens, with its eighteen heavenly provinces, the imperial star dimmed and turmoil stirred in all directions, as an era of chaos and war began, with numerous warlords standing tall. Chu Yi crossed over from Earth, carrying a sense of duty in his heart, vowing to unify the world and bring an end to this turbulent and precarious era, where lives were as insignificant as grass and leaves.

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Rebirth: Laozi becomes Emperor Fiction
Rebirth: Laozi becomes Emperor

Drunk, I rest on the beauty's knees; Awake, I grasp the power of the world. This is the life a man should have! Zhao Dongting reincarnates as an emperor and constantly strives for this small goal. Join the book's discussion group: [group name/chat ID].

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The Days I am Coveted by the Big Shots in the Animal World Fiction
The Days I am Coveted by the Big Shots in the Animal World

After transforming into an animal, An Jiu wishes to rely on powerful figures to live an easy life. However, in every world, he becomes the target of various big shots. In the first world, he becomes a lion and clings to the thigh of the handsome lion king, thinking that he can live a carefree life from then on. But after a great war, the lion king, covered in wounds, drags him back for mating... An Jiu: 'Although I did achieve my goal of living an easy life, the lion king really lacks empathy. I cannot give birth to cubs, so why does he always drag me into the bushes? QAQ' Through the relentless efforts of the lion king, An Jiu surprisingly gives birth to cubs. An Jiu: '???'.

548.12 Million words | 2022-11-23 17:18Update

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