Which Young Adult Book Series Should You Read Next?

By: Jody Mabry
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Young Adult Book Series Should You Read Next?
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About This Quiz

Young Adult book series seem to attract as many adults as they do those 18 and younger. Romance, mythology, fantasy, and dystopian adventures are ripe for author-plucking in this genre. Are you finished with the latest hot series? Take this quiz and find out which young adult book series should be next on your binge-reading list.
Which is your favorite genre?
Mythology.
Fantasy.
Urban fantasy.
Dystopian.
How much do you read in a day?
Less than an hour.
At least an hour.
1-2 hours.
More than 2 hours.
Do you read book series from the first to the last?
Depends which book I pick up first.
Yes.
I try to, but not always.
I don't think it matters. A good book in a series should still be a stand alone.

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What do you feel about binge reading?
If the first book is good I may stick around.
I tend to be a big binge reader.
I love it.
I'm on and off when it comes to reading.
Which is your favorite storyline?
Rags to Riches.
Retelling of an old favorite.
Young adults discover magic.
Against all odds.
Which supernatural element do you enjoy reading about?
Shape shifting.
Witches.
Magic.
Aliens.

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When should your series take place?
Hundreds or thousands of years ago.
Within the last 100 years.
Modern times.
In the future.
What do you enjoy about reading over TV?
How my mind builds the world in a book.
A higher level of character development.
Books seem more genuine.
Intimacy in reading.
Do you expect romance in your book series?
Yes.
It is not necessary for me.
A little, but it shouldn't be the main story.
I can go either way.

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How long should a book series be?
Two books.
Three books.
Four books.
More than four books.
Do you enjoy mythology?
Yes.
Sometimes.
I prefer more realistic magic.
I prefer modern or future problems.
What is your take on shape shifting?
Love it.
I suppose it has its place.
I am not big into shape shifting.
No thanks.

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Does the supernatural need to be believable?
No. The crazier the better.
I need elements of reality, although if done right supernatural can be great.
Yes. I don't like inventing my own world.
I prefer something closer to reality.
Who should have the most mysterious background in your series?
Protagonist.
Antagonist.
A confidant.
A lurking stranger.
Which protagonist goal could you get into most?
Trying to figure out their own past.
Overcoming a powerful enemy.
Solving a mystery.
Overcoming a world-changing threat.

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Who is your favorite "Wizard of Oz" character?
Dorothy.
Lion.
Scarecrow.
Tin Woodman.
Do you enjoy reading about a mythical land you strangely know a lot about?
I prefer a world I know nothing about.
Yes, I love discovering more about worlds I am familiar with.
I prefer something more tangible to my worlds.
Yes, as long as that world is being destroyed.
Which mysterious land do you know most about?
Narnia.
Oz.
Prydain.
Atlantis.

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What do you think about good characters gone bad?
I prefer not to slip over the line from good to bad.
It's a fun twist.
Good should always be good and bad should always be bad.
How can a character grow that way?
Which are you most scared of?
Demons.
A massive storm.
A murderous flock of birds.
Alien invasions.
Do you believe in magic?
Magic is for the books.
Not really, but it's fun to read about.
Yes, as long as it isn't crazy.
Not at all.

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Which type of story do you prefer?
Pure fantasy.
An old tale with a new twist.
Close to reality.
Dystopian.
What kind of a high school did you go to?
A religious-based private school.
Public school.
A fancy academy.
I was home schooled.
Have you ever dabbled in witchcraft?
I've only read about it.
I've used a Ouija board.
I've made potions before.
Nope.

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Which landscape is the most beautiful?
Misty lands.
A stunning garden.
Mountains.
Ocean.
Do you believe in aliens?
I don't think so.
I do, but I don't think they've visited Earth.
Yes, and I think they have visited Earth.
I think it is impossible to not have sentient life elsewhere.
What do you think of dystopian plots?
I like the fantasy, but maybe not world destruction.
Seems like a hard life.
The market is saturated.
I love them.

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Do you believe people who say they've been abducted by aliens?
Not at all.
They seem convincing.
I'm not sure.
Absolutely.
Which of these movies did you enjoy?
"Hunger Games."
"Wizard of Oz."
"The Birds."
"Independence Day."
Are you interested in the movie version of a book series?
Sometimes, although the best books are hard to pull off.
I love them, especially if done well.
I just prefer the books.
I can get into that.

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