Goodreads Choice Awards 2025

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Ka (10 Lists)



Bitterblue by Kristin CashoreIronside by Holly BlackThe Coven of Deeds by Malcolm McCoardCrossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. Toni GrahamTithe by Holly Black
Best YA Heroines
634 books — 619 voters
Beautiful Creatures by Kami GarciaIgraine the Brave by Cornelia FunkeBlood Red Road by Moira YoungFallen by Lauren KateHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Badass Female Leads!
1,495 books — 1,388 voters

Igraine the Brave by Cornelia FunkeCrossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. Toni GrahamThe Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee StewartBitterblue by Kristin CashoreBlood Red Road by Moira Young
Strong Young Adult Female Heroines
885 books — 824 voters
Grave Mercy by Robin LaFeversNumber 13 by M.G. WellsIgraine the Brave by Cornelia FunkeMrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic by Betty MacDonald
Science Fiction and Fantasy Must Reads
3,935 books — 4,943 voters

Princess Academy by Shannon HaleFallen by Lauren KateCrossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. Toni GrahamHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling...And the Stars Will Sing by Michelle Browne
Kick-Butt Heroines
2,351 books — 2,429 voters
Princess Academy by Shannon HaleCrossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. Toni GrahamIronside by Holly BlackThe Black Witch by Laurie ForestHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,444 books — 18,180 voters

Igraine the Brave by Cornelia FunkeIronside by Holly BlackTithe by Holly BlackGrave Mercy by Robin LaFevers...And the Stars Will Sing by Michelle Browne
Best Kick-Ass Female Characters From YA and Children's Fantasy and Science Fiction
3,061 books — 8,662 voters
Princess Academy by Shannon HaleA Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'EngleCrossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. Toni GrahamThe Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee StewartIgraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke
Most Unique Female Characters
1,139 books — 926 voters

The Coven of Deeds by Malcolm McCoardBeautiful Creatures by Kami GarciaFallen by Lauren KatePrincess Academy by Shannon HaleThe Black Witch by Laurie Forest
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,326 books — 24,567 voters
Princess Academy by Shannon HaleThe Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee StewartGrave Mercy by Robin LaFeversBlood Red Road by Moira YoungNumber 13 by M.G. Wells
Girls Who Kick Ass
1,313 books — 835 voters