Date
1-16-2025
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Degree
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA)
Chair
Timothy Christian
Keywords
YA literature, YA fantasy, young adult literature, adults and YA, Harry Potter, The Mortal Instruments, literary critique
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities
Recommended Citation
Greenwood, TreAnna, "Young Adult Fiction Through the Years: An Analysis of What Readers Want" (2025). Masters Theses. 1262.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/1262
Abstract
In this literary critique, I discuss the advantages of reading young adult fiction, specifically fantasy. I define what young adult fantasy is, and then analyze some of the most famous young adult book series and discuss how popular they are and how they contribute to the genre. I also discuss works that are relevant to the creative piece I am submitting and explain why my piece has a place in the world of young adult fantasy. Finally, I acknowledge what I hope to contribute to the field.
