Genre: Classification of literature according to common parameters in content as a way of organizing books for readers.
Young Adult or YA is NOT a genre. I don't care if you think so. YA is an age group. YA books are stories that take place in the most interesting and enjoyable time in our lives: adolescence. EVERYONE wishes to be 17 again. Even if they deny it.
Genres in YA:
Dystopian: Stories that are set in a chaotic future. Example: Hunger Games & Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Generally Science-Fiction enters in this one because they are normally futuristic. Sub-genre:
- Apocalypse/ Post-apocalypse: I believe this to be a sub-genre of dystopia where in the futuristic tale the "end of civilization" will happen or has already happened. Example: The Forrest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan.
- Romance: A story where the plot revolves around the main love relationship. Example: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles.
- Fun: mixes romance with humor with fun experiences and you just have fun while reading. Example: Party by Tom Leveen.
- Funny: Laugh out loud stories where the main objective is to make you laugh.I don't have an example, I don't normally read this.
- Mystery: A story where suspense is key, generally crime related. Example: All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab.
- Dark: A gripping, powerful story about cruel realities. Example: Ballads of Suburbia by Stephanie Kuehnert.
Historical Fiction: A realistic fiction story that takes place in any historical period. Events are normally intertwined with real historical events. Example: The Book Thief by Markus Zuzak.
Supernatural/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy: A fantasy meets reality story that normally include supernatural creatures living in a real world setting. Generally take place in urban "contemporary" settings. Example: Darkest Powers series (The Summoning, The Awakening and The Reckoning) by Kelley Armstrong. Sub-genre:
- Romance: A paranormal/supernatural story where the plot revolves around the main love relationship. Example: Shiver and Linger by Maggie Stiefvater. Stephanie Meyer's famous books are under this one as well.
- Fun: A supernatural/paranormal story that mixes romance with humor with fun experiences and you just have fun while reading. Example: The Ghost and the Goth by Stacy Kade.
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Great post!!! I never heard of Dystopian before. Hey, I think you accidentally put Shiver and Linger by Stephenie Meyer not Maggie Stiefvater.
ReplyDeleteThank you for pointing that out! My god! Maggie would hunt me down... LOL :P
ReplyDeletehaha, im not so high tech in the organizing of genres :P ive only got the easy ones: futuristic (for a very very vague categorization), contemporary, paranormal/urban fantasy (b/c i hoenstly dont know how to differentiate between the two) his fic, and fantasy.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I really like how you look at genres! Mine is quite similar, but not with a lot of sub-genres =)
ReplyDeleteFantastic insight and descriptions! I was wondering what Genre the Hunger Games was supposed to be under! :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice look at genres! And for Funny in Realistic I think a good example would be A Match Made In High School by Kristin Walker. That book almost made me pee my pants I was cracking up so much!
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