list of historical fiction books for young adults

Are you a young adult who loves historical fiction? Look no further! In this article, we have compiled an exciting list of historical fiction books that will transport you to different time periods and ignite your imagination. Whether you enjoy stories set during war, in ancient civilizations, or in royal courts, there's something for everyone on this list. Get ready to embark on a literary journey through time!

1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: Set during World War II, this captivating novel follows the story of a young girl who finds solace in stealing books and learns the power of words.

2. "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein: This thrilling tale takes place during World War II and follows the friendship between a spy and a pilot as they navigate danger and loyalty.

3. "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys: Set against the backdrop of World War II, this haunting novel tells the intertwining stories of refugees seeking safety aboard the ill-fated ship, Wilhelm Gustloff.

4. "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller: Journey back to ancient Greece and immerse yourself in this epic retelling of the Trojan War, exploring the bond between Achilles and his companion, Patroclus.

5. "Out of the Easy" by Ruta Sepetys: Transport yourself to 1950s New Orleans as a young girl yearns for a better life and must navigate the secrets and shadows of the city's underbelly.

6. "The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue" by Mackenzi Lee: Join a young aristocrat on his grand tour of Europe in the 18th century, where he faces unexpected adventures, romance, and self-discovery.

7. "Code Name Helene" by Ariel Lawhon: Based on the true story of Nancy Wake, this gripping tale follows a fearless woman who becomes one of the most decorated spies of World War II.

8. "Wolf by Wolf" by Ryan Graudin: In an alternate history where the Axis powers won World War II, join a young girl with a dangerous ability as she competes in a motorcycle race to assassinate Hitler.

9. "Daughter of Smoke & Bone" by Laini Taylor: Delve into a fantastical world where a young girl discovers her true identity, entangled in a supernatural war between angels and chimera.

10. "The Diviners" by Libba Bray: Set in 1920s New York City, this atmospheric novel follows a group of diverse individuals with supernatural abilities as they uncover a series of occult murders.

For more recommendations and to discover additional historical fiction books for young adults, websites like Goodreads and BookBub offer extensive lists and reviews to help you find your next captivating read. Enjoy immersing yourself in the past through the pages of these gripping novels!
The Strongest Apocalypse Summoning Fiction
The Strongest Apocalypse Summoning

Invasion from Another World, Earth in Ruins Reborn, Seize Life, Blood and Tears, Love and Duty Who Holds Dominance, Century of Life, Strongest in One Lifetime

424.15 Million words | 2021-10-16 04:16Update

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Endless Destiny Fiction
Endless Destiny

The path of evolution on the tip of the tongue, the struggle between life and death of blood and flesh. Power, wealth, and authority create a pyramid-like world where the big fish eat the small fish, and the small fish eat the shrimp. Shrimp? Hehe... Food is heaven, this is destined to be a world without end. The one chosen by destiny, this is natural selection!

397.73 Million words | 2021-01-17 07:40Update

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Where the winter is warm Fiction
Where the winter is warm

For some reason, Dong Nuan made revisions to Winter Warmth on (year/month/day). The modified version, Winter Warmth (Revised Edition), has added tens of thousands of new words. Winter Warmth (Revised Edition) is the latest version of the novel, and the new work "Encountering You, the Most Beautiful" has been serialized on **.

266.22 Million words | 2023-04-10 10:17Update

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Shattered Feathers Fiction
Shattered Feathers

Assassination: Having bought the account of a gaming god, I never expected to also inherit his grudges. Su Muzhe: Just found out that the person I've been secretly in love with is also a girl... Ling Shuang: How can we have a romantic relationship when our genders are different? Ting Hua Lixue: Your story is so touching. In this world of gossip and drama, the author includes an unrelated summary. This is the story of a girl who, after being treated as a trans woman, reincarnates as a female player and seeks revenge in the gaming industry. An Mu Ling: Can the author stop with the nonsense?

97.93 Million words | 2023-05-27 13:32Update

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The Diary of a Reserved Woman Fiction
The Diary of a Reserved Woman

The physical copy of this book has been officially renamed as 'Embracing/Fulfilling Destiny'. At this very moment, there are approximately twenty thousand people on Earth who are suitable life partners for you... (George Bernard Shaw) If you knew that no matter which direction you go, there will always be someone waiting for you, would you still be content with being a reserved woman?

67.16 Million words | 2023-01-07 20:25Update

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My Lord Husband, Jiang Tai'er Fiction
My Lord Husband, Jiang Tai'er

In the tenth year of Tianlong, the Grand Xia national teacher predicted: twins emerge, monsters appear, chaos ensues. Xue Qingchi, who transmigrated from the end times to ancient times, was a bit panicked after hearing this prophecy. What to do? Her husband seems to be one of the twins, and with her own special abilities, she appears to be the monster. Their twin children are also not ordinary. Will their whole family be burnt to death? Tai'er comforts her, saying, 'Don't worry, my Lady. Whoever dares to harm us, I'll bite them to death!'

139.08 Million words | 2020-10-27 04:36Update

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Insect Tribe's Guests Fiction
Insect Tribe's Guests

A spring rain, a jade pendant, a despair, a turning point. Thought to be at the end of the road, but eventually experienced a rebirth. Since then, he is himself, yet not entirely himself. Bid farewell to the past, struggling amidst various choices and crises, never bowing down, because the heartbeat won't stop on its own, because darkness always comes before dawn... In short, it's a story of a young man who survives in the universe, fused with the genes of an insect species, constantly evolving.

501.89 Million words | 2021-11-29 07:52Update

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The Gossipy Wife: Cunning Husband, Headline Encounter. Fiction
The Gossipy Wife: Cunning Husband, Headline Encounter.

After four years, he transformed from having nothing into the heir of a mysterious conglomerate, returning in glory. In those four years, she went from being the privileged daughter of a wealthy family to a struggling screenwriter in the entertainment industry, facing imprisonment. "If Xia Changyue, if you had loved me more than money back then, you wouldn't need to beg me on your knees now!" the man sneered coldly. Xia Changyue smiled cunningly, reaching into her pocket and handing him a small steamed bun. The bun hugged him tightly as she fiercely planted a kiss on his lips. "CEO, do you want to buy my mommy? She can play the innocent girl, act like a queen, pull off the girl-next-door look, endure explicit content, and professionally produce little geniuses. Ten million US dollars, take her home!" Yan Chengchi stared at the little face in front of him, identical to his own, in astonishment and gritted his teeth. "Deal. Add another ten million, I'll buy you too!" The next second, the little princess peeked her head out from behind the door. "Daddy

300.40 Million words | 2021-10-07 13:08Update

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The Main God's Game of a Certain Wizard Fiction
The Main God's Game of a Certain Wizard

Rebirth in the world of wizards, using the path of the main god to conquer the infinite world, plundering bloodline resources, and transcending eternity. PS: Concise and straightforward synopsis. PS: Dark theme, not suitable for those who prefer other genres. PS: Complete detailed outline, no need for another book. I kindly request your support with recommendation votes and adding to your collection for my new book!

361.85 Million words | 2022-09-01 18:56Update

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Soul Hunt: Battling the Shades Fiction
Soul Hunt: Battling the Shades

The Shades, ancient and malevolent, make their nests in people's dreams and feed on their souls. However, the soul hunters also prey on them! On the battlefield of soul hunting, Shen Hao is an oddball. Lacking extraordinary intelligence and strategic thinking, he relies on brute strength and believes that his fists can shatter any scheme. But being a brute doesn't necessarily mean being reckless. He possesses the dominance of a bear, the calmness of a snake, the courage of a tiger, and the cunning of a wolf...

104.80 Million words | 2021-05-04 02:07Update

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The Mark of Apocalypse Fiction
The Mark of Apocalypse

In the end times, the hearts of people are made of iron, and the weak ones have all been mercilessly devoured by zombies and mutant beasts. With a truly iron heart, Dr. Zhao Jiayan happily fights monsters and levels up in the apocalypse, while also accomplishing his life trilogy: becoming a wealthy and handsome man, becoming a CEO, and saving the world.

290.56 Million words | 2022-11-03 15:55Update

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The cold and aloof master and his cute apprentice. Fiction
The cold and aloof master and his cute apprentice.

Husband marrying cousin, being relegated to the Cold Palace, the entire family being executed, no one escaping, desperately giving birth to a child only to have it cooked alive. Lu Hua in her past life, truly a tragic existence! In this new life, unfaithful husband, revengeful cousin, anyone who has harmed her, none shall escape. However, despite evading all past sins, she still couldn't escape the debts of this world.

110.00 Million words | 2022-05-01 10:44Update

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Guxun Fiction
Guxun

Xiao Rui traverses into the kingdom of Daxia and becomes the seventh prince. With a deceased mother and an uncaring father, he possesses neither power nor influence, only a handsome appearance and an extraordinary soul. Is life meant to be lived in mediocrity as long as one is good-looking? Fortunately, traversing now comes with a standard system. However, Xiao Rui's system is quite ruthless! 'Host, please complete the tasks as soon as possible!' 'Host, please become the crown prince quickly!' 'Host, please ascend the throne as soon as possible!' ... Xiao Rui angrily retorts, 'Hurry, hurry, hurry! Do you even know what you have bestowed upon me?!' 'Come, Qilang, drink the medicine.' The gracefully approaching Pan Jinlian holds a cup of medicine in her hands. Xiao Rui: ...

425.92 Million words | 2020-07-30 21:10Update

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Rebirth of the Sinful Queen Fiction
Rebirth of the Sinful Queen

Empress Jiang has always been scapegoated and never surpassed. When the imperial prince poisoned the beloved concubine using a poison she made, she took the blame for being envious and vicious. Before the old emperor's death, he tasked her with enthroning the young emperor and killing the old officials, making her the scapegoat for ruling behind the curtains. One day, she was stabbed to death by the righteous Prime Minister Gu, only to be reborn as a delicate young lady. She thought that rebirth meant she wouldn't have to take the blame anymore, but she never expected that more blame would be thrown her way... The Beauty's Palace cousin goes missing, and she is accused of plotting out of jealousy; the princess falls from a balcony, and she is accused of meticulously planning it; the young emperor is poisoned, and she is accused of being the culprit... Empress Jiang slams the table in anger and declares, 'In my previous life, I took the blame for the sake of the late emperor's reputation. You assholes think I'll take the blame again? Hell, you're dreaming!' Along the path of deflecting blame, she inadvertently captures the heart of the stern Prime Minister Gu... Empress Jiang: 'No, you killed me in my previous life.' Prime Minister Gu, a man of few words but exquisite appearance, silently hands over his heart. It's yours, and it must be~ A sweet and satisfying story, updates every day at 7 PM.

483.56 Million words | 2022-06-13 18:50Update

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The Wealthiest Fiction
The Wealthiest

Is one hundred billion a lot? Well, for me, it's just pocket change. Because I am the richest person in the world!

457.04 Million words | 2021-08-26 13:27Update

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If this is not Love Fiction
If this is not Love

Chuyi Chen is the person I used, summed up by four words, 'Bearing a Child for Me!' He is my subordinate, a laborer in our family, but he unknowingly exudes charm, attracting the attention of my wicked half-sister, who is both deceptive and cruel! This further fuels my possessiveness towards him! Later, in the struggles and hardships of the Mo family, Chuyi Chen helps me overcome obstacles and seek revenge! I finally bear his child as planned, on the verge of becoming the heir that everyone in the Mo family approves of, but Chuyi Chen mysteriously disappears. When we meet again, I am shocked to the core, as he is no longer the same Chuyi Chen, or perhaps he was never the person I knew at all!

422.91 Million words | 2020-08-14 02:23Update

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Rebirth of a Pitied Woman: Golden Destiny Fiction
Rebirth of a Pitied Woman: Golden Destiny

Just when she thought her insignificant life was over, she unexpectedly reincarnates into another girl. Though she is clueless about everything, she possesses the most precious of all relationships - family. With the turning of the fate's wheel, she becomes radiant and gains the most caring lover, eventually becoming the brightest star among jewelry designers.

100.16 Million words | 2022-12-13 05:13Update

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Who is it that you ask, my love? Fiction
Who is it that you ask, my love?

What? She, who is intelligent and kind, is being forced? What? She has to marry the infamous third prince?! What? With so many women around him, why does he still bother her? His gaze towards her becomes increasingly strange, and he actually asks who she really is? How could she possibly tell him her true identity? Say it again! Who is she to them? It's impossible! What is going on? Who can tell her? Make sure to continue supporting the new novel 'Affection' that has been uploaded!

447.08 Million words | 2021-12-13 05:42Update

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Death Sniper: The Game of Reaper Fiction
Death Sniper: The Game of Reaper

In the game 'Death Sniper', the AK king Chen Feng finds himself mysteriously transported into the 'Death Challenge Suit'. Within this server, he appears armed in the desert map, engaging in real-life gun battles against others. Just as he is thrilled by this 'real game', a terrifying alternate world opens up, with zombies, mutants, and even never-before-seen bosses pouring in...

199.01 Million words | 2021-04-02 16:53Update

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The Magnificent Gate Fiction
The Magnificent Gate

One day, fifteen-year-old girl Xiao Ling crosses over to a strange world, and the gears of destiny start turning. Alone and helpless, she sets her eyes on him from the moment she awakens in this world. From dependence to deep love, she becomes entangled and unable to extricate herself. He is a famous general of the Qin Dynasty, known for his heroic achievements and dedication to the nation. However, he is deeply attracted to Xiao Ling at first sight, torn between his love for her and his duty to the country. Bound together by fate, they are drawn into a vortex of conspiracy...

352.28 Million words | 2021-08-04 15:02Update

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