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So, I was browsing the library website, as one does. And I was struck by a thought.

Stated quickly, the most recent three trends in particularly YA literature (that I am aware of) have been paranormal romance, dystopia, and fae. What do you think the next one will be?

I'm getting the feeling it's going to be retellings of Greek mythology. I've seen a surprising amount of those cropping up. But what do y'all think?
- June 1, 2023
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2. Channelknight Fadran
  
  Para Romance: Bcos Twilight
  
  Dystopia: Bcos Hunger Games
  
  Fae: Bcos Brando Mull
  
  If it's Greek Mythology then it's because the people who grew up on Riordan are starting to write now. Given Sanderson's unprecedented impact on the fantasy community I can see a lot of Hard Magic + Hard Worldbuilding being the next big thing. I can also see a lot of shounen-style novels cropping up with the advent of popular animes like Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Attack on Titan.
  
  June 1, 2023
  
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3. DramaQueen
  
  I think the Rick Riordan things would be classified more as Children's Literature than YA.
  
  June 1, 2023
4. Spren of Kindness
  
  I was never big on Percy Jackson, so I can't be certain, but I was under the impression that PJ and Rick Riordan were more middle grade. (As Queen pointed out while I was writing this) But that actually dovetails quite neatly into Fadran's point!
  
  June 1, 2023