Books With Strong Female Leads

Hey guys! After just finishing a book with a strong female lead, I had the idea of creating this post. I love when I get to see strong, capable women take the leading role of any book. So today, I thought I would compose a post of some of my favorite books with strong female leads. Of course this list will always be growing, so this is not a complete list, but it is a start!

Book 1: Pride by Ibi Zoboi 

Pride is such a great book that features a strong-headed young woman who is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. Zuri has strong opinions and is very stubborn, but continues to grow throughout the book and can admit when she made a mistake. I loved many aspects of this book and Zuri's character was a big part of it. 

Book 2: Truthwitch by Susan Dennard 

Not only does this book focus on one strong female, but it focuses on two! Plus, we get alternating perspectives which makes the book way more interesting. Both characters are both strong within their magical ability but also within their actions and minds. 

Book 3: The Land of Stories; The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer

This book is such a great middle grade story, centering around two twins, Alex and Conner. While both are great characters, Alex is a particularly strong and clever girl. She is whip smart and extremely dedicated making her an interesting character to follow. This is the first in the Land of Stories series, which is one of my favorite middle grade reads. Check out my review of this book here!

Book 4: Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Sepetys 

NO, THIS IS NOT Fifty Shades of Grey. In fact it is nothing similar. This book follows fifteen year old Lina, a Lithuanian girl living during World War 2. The book tells the seldom told story of what happened in Lithuania during World War 2. This book is so powerful that it leaves me speechless. This is definitely one of my favorite historical fiction stories. 

Book 5: An Ember In The Ashes by Sabaa Tahir 

Of course, how could I not include this book? This is one of my favorite books and I definitely talk about it waaayyyy too much, but I had to include it on this list. Laia is such a brave, strong character and she does such courageous things throughout the books. 

Book 6: The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson

This book was one that differs from the rest. It is definitely a lighter contemporary story, but it has some depth to it. The main character Andie allows herself to grow throughout this story, which I love to see within books. I love it when authors can develop a character and make them stronger after they are vulnerable and experience hardships. 

Thank you all so much for reading today's post! I really hope you enjoyed it and decide to pick up one of these books. Comment below and tell me some of your favorite books featuring strong female roles! Do you have any to recommend to me? Let me know! Thanks again, and I'll see you next week with another post. 

~Evie

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