I loved the Mediator series by Meg Cabot as a youngun', and I was always on the lookout for any other book that dealt with paranormal topics. I was mostly looking for the strong female character, who not necessarily was the strongest, but still had the courage to fight. The five books I am featuring all have this element, besides Hold Me Closer, Necromancer, since the main character is male. But same thing, haha.
Sabriel by Garth Nix - Featuring a somewhat necromancer who has to take over her father's job to get rid of the undead.
Cinder by Marissa Meyer - Our heroine with a mysterious past, Cinder, fights against the prejudices of being a cyborg. But unbeknownst to all, her past is the key to saving Earth.
The Falconer by Elizabeth May - Aileana slays fae because they're evil and a threat to humans, unfortunately she's the only one that can see them.
The Falconer by Elizabeth May - Aileana slays fae because they're evil and a threat to humans, unfortunately she's the only one that can see them.
Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride - Sam discovers that his past has been hidden from him, and he's secretly a necromancer. This turns out to be bad news because the other, stronger necromancer sees potential in him.
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce - Alanna really wants to be a knight, so she disguises herself as a man, and begins her journey to knighthood.
