Meet the Captain Marvels of YA!

Grab your cape, because the Captain Marvel movie will get you pumped about female superheroes, and it’s about time.

Perfectly timed with Women’s History Month, this film has us obsessing over books about kickass characters who aren’t afraid to take on the world. Whether you prefer your YA heroines to have actual superpowers or you want an ordinary person who does extraordinary things, we’ve got your next book recommendation!

Which female heroine would you like to read about? If you want…

An adventurous heroine

Read: Skyward by Brandon Sanderson

The sky is literally the limit with a heroine like Spensa. Independent and stubborn, she will do whatever it takes to reach her goals.

A ruthless heroine

Read: And I Darken by Kiersten White

Lada is as ruthless as you can get. This princess does far more talking with her sword than her mouth.

A brave heroine

Read: Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo

From rescuing drowning girls to taking on corrupt corporations, Diana proves her mettle time and again.

A cunning heroine

Read: Ash Princess and Lady Smoke by Laura Sebastian

Smart as a whip and sly as a fox, Theo is a master of executing daring escape plans and rescue missions.

A stealthy heroine

Read: Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas

With Batman gone, Gotham City is a villain’s playground. The mysterious and clever Selina is more than happy to stir up trouble.

A solitary heroine

Read: Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman

Introvert or independent? Tess is both. She strikes out alone to find herself, escape her past, and have adventure.

What type of heroine are you? Tell us in the comments below?

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