Sisterhood in fantasy isn’t always about blood. Sometimes it’s about the siblings you’re born with, and other times it’s about the friends who become family along the way. Whether they’re battling demons, facing curses, or uncovering magical destinies, these YA heroines prove that sisterhood is one of the strongest forms of magic there is.
Here are 10 YA fantasy books that celebrate the power of sisterhood:
1. Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco
Twin sisters, Emilia and Vittoria, share an unbreakable bond — until Vittoria is brutally murdered. Emilia’s hunt for vengeance leads her into a world of dark magic, forbidden love, and deadly bargains. A thrilling sister-centered fantasy full of witches and secrets.
2. House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland
Three sisters, scarred by a mysterious childhood disappearance, carry a strange, haunting magic within them. Dark, eerie, and atmospheric, this book explores what binds sisters together — and what horrors threaten to tear them apart.
3. Caraval by Stephanie Garber
In this YA fantasy, sisters Scarlett and Tella are swept into a perilous magical competition, where mystery, illusions, and their unbreakable bond drive the story
4. Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
In this dark fantasy three sisters, each possessing unique magical abilities, are born as triplets and destined to fight to the death to become the sole queen of their island home.
5. Cruel Prince by Holly Black
While not solely focused on sisterly bonds, this fantasy series features Jude and her sisters, who are taken to the fae realm after their parents are murdered.
6. The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater
While not blood sisters, Blue and her Raven Girls (Gansey’s circle aside) embody chosen sisterhood. Their loyalty, bickering, and fierce devotion to each other make this series shine with found-family magic.
7. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Yes, it’s a heist novel — but the bond between Inej and Nina is one of the best examples of chosen sisterhood in YA fantasy. Their fierce loyalty, respect, and shared strength hold the Dregs together.
8. The Circle of Magic series by Tamora Pierce
Sandry, Tris, and Daja (with Briar as their honorary brother) form one of the original YA magical sisterhoods. Their friendship is messy, fiery, and unshakable, making this classic series still worth recommending today.
9. House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig
A dark Twelve Dancing Princesses retelling where Annaleigh and her many sisters grapple with curses, tragedy, and eerie seaside magic. Atmospheric, gothic, and deeply tied to sisterly love and loss.
10. The Last Tree in Galanthus by Shelley Blignaut
Violet and her adopted sister Arina must survive in a dying city where humans oppress the magical. As Arina’s hidden power awakens, Violet must protect her not just from enemies, but from the dangerous magic inside her. A tale of resilience, rebellion, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood.
Whether it’s blood bonds, magical alliances, or the sisters you choose, these YA fantasy books remind us that the strongest battles are never fought alone. If you love stories where sisterhood takes center stage, don’t miss The Last Tree in Galanthus — .https://shelleyblignaut.com/the-last-tree-in-galanthus/
