The Book Nerd Holiday Gift Guide: Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books

Fantasy and sci-fi young adult books YULE love to give this holiday!

Eragon

Eragon

By Christopher Paolini

A new adventure hatches in Book One of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation.

“Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.” —The Washington Post

Six Crimson Cranes

Six Crimson Cranes

By Elizabeth Lim

A princess in exile, a shapeshifting dragon, six enchanted cranes, and an unspeakable curse… Drawing from ‘The Wild Swans’ and East Asian folklore, this breathtakingly original fantasy from the author of Spin the Dawn is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo or Tomi Adeyemi.

Skin of the Sea

Skin of the Sea

By Natasha Bowen

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls “epic and original,” in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can’t wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid.

Read more
Skyward Flight: The Collection

Skyward Flight: The Collection

By Brandon Sanderson, Janci Patterson

Return to the planet Detritus with FM, Alanik, and Jorgen in this must-have three-novella collection featuring exclusive character art and deleted scenes from Skyward with commentary from Brandon Sanderson.

Stranger Things: Runaway Max

Stranger Things: Runaway Max

By Brenna Yovanoff

Fans went wild for this gripping, emotional addition to the Stranger Things’ universe after its successful launch! Fall into the never-before-told backstory of the beloved Dig Dug maven, Max Mayfield, written by New York Times bestselling author Brenna Yovanoff.

Violet Made of Thorns

Violet Made of Thorns

By Gina Chen

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A darkly enchanting fantasy about a lying witch, a cursed prince, and a sinister prophecy that ignites their doomed destinies—perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince.

“Everything you want from an enemies-to-lovers fantasy starring morally gray characters.”—BuzzFeed

Discover Trendy YA Books

BROWSE

Discover YA Boxed Sets

BROWSE

More YA Books YULE Love!

BROWSE

Did you enjoy this list of the best YA boxed sets? Find more book recs here, and get social with us at @getunderlined!

Related Articles

Read More

If Books Were Fall Drinks, Which Should You Order Next?

Article
Read More

Celebrate Diverse Voices in YA Fantasy

Article
Read More

Books That Capture the Spirit of Fall

Article

Become a Book Nerd

When you’re not reading books, read our newsletter.

Underlined

A Penguin Random House Company
PenguinRandomHouse.com

Copyright © 2023 Penguin Random House LLC. All Rights Reserved

Underlined