Absolutely this! The violence is not graphic, by the way, and the series looks at issues like being different, sticking to your principles even if you feel like you're standing alone, the strength of friendship, and so on.Ella1995 wrote:At that age I was super into the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling if you haven't considered that already. It can be a bit violent at times but most people seem okay with that. It's, of course, very well written and full of magic!
Another series that's similar is the Young Wizards series, by Diane Duane (first title is So You Want to be a Wizard). There are 11 books in the series, and it's a curious blend of wizardry and science fiction.
Also there's the Cronus Chronicles, by Anne Ursu. First novel in the series is The Shadow Thieves, and it's about Charlotte and her cousin (nicknamed Zee) who battle harpies, Greek gods and a really evil guy (name of Phil) to save the world -- by saving the underworld.
People keep asking me why I don't read 'adult' books. It's probably because the Young Adult stuff seems to be so much better.