The Best Stories That Include a Strong Female Lead

Oh my goodness, I’m ashamed that the only ones of these I’ve read is the Flatshare and Hunger Games, although a Song of Wraith and Ruin is nearing the top of my TBR pile right now. The covers and the fact that they have strong female characters means I definitely want to check out all of these now – thanks for the recommendations!

I have read so many of these!! I feel super proud haha. Recently, I’ve read Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner with a strong female lead. It’s a highly feminist novel that I strongly recommend if you’re looking for some girl power and a bit of fantasy.
Great article as always! Keep writing! xx

I’m so happy to see Evelyn Hugo appear on this list – she’s definitely such a strong lead and really vivid character that’s still with me even though I read the book over. year ago now! So happy to see Rise of Kyoshi and Sound of Stars on this list too as I really want to pick them up soon!

SOO Many of these are on my TBR right now, and I’m hoping to get to them in 2021! One of my favorite female leads is Helen in Happiness for Beginners!

What an amazing round up of books! The Hunger Games was always one of my faves! All of these sound incredible!

Lizzie
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Wow! So many greats on this list. And the best part is I haven’t read all of them. Adding a bunch to my list. Thanks!

The Flat Share was my favourite read of last year and I like the sound of these other books too! x

Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

YES! Thank you so much for posting this list. I realized about five years ago how important it is for me to fill my mind, head and ears with the voices of strong women! Avatar is incredible! I’m not sure if there is a graphic novel for this one but have you watched the show Stephen Universe? It is uber progressive and made up of ALL FEMALE superheroes. Oh my gosh. I could cry just thinking about it! My favorite show ever!

Again, thanks for the post!

I have read a few you have on here and adding others to my list. The Bookish Life of Nina Hill was one of my favorite reads the year before.

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Thank you soooo much for this list. My wishlist has grown enormously 😅
I also love book with strong women, the last one I read was Heresy by Melissa Lenhardt : a group of women who decided to live by themself in the far west time 🙌🏻

This is a great idea for a blog post. I am wanting to read more this year and always looking for book recommendations. Thank you for sharing this list.

Lauren http://www.bournemouthgirl.com

Oh you know I am all for anything with a strong female lead! yaaasssss! I’m pinning this so I can keep coming back to it when I need new book ideas! I have three on my list right now (just started the first) but am adding some of these after that!

Feel so guilty because I only have 5 of these books on my list! I’ve heard about The Rise Of Kyoshi before but I haven’t read the books yet. Thanks for the recommendations x

What a great list! I’m still on the waitlist for Evelyn Hugo and I so want to read that! I also just got on the waitlist for Addie LaRue per your recommendation! Can’t wait to read them!

Oh wow, I haven’t read even half of them but added to my never-ending TBR! Just finished The Flatshare and totally loved Tiffy, Gerty and Rachel! Have A song of wraiths and ruin on my shelves and can’t wait to start that. Thank you for sharing x

That’s awesome that you compiled a book list with strong leading ladies!

These look fantastic! I love finding books with strong female leads!

As a huge Avatar fan, the Kyoshi novels look amazing! I didn’t know they had published books related to the show! One I read recently with a great female lead was “Mexican Gothic”. Thanks for the great recommendations!

Hy Stephanie, thanks for the wonderful collection list. I just ordered “into the heartless wood” for my girlfriend. Hope she would like it.
Though she is not an active reader, can you suggest me a easy to read book from the list? I want to give her 2 books.