In honor of #FE30th , a thread of YA book recs, based on your favorite #FireEmblem game

Shadow Dragon - Flamecaster by Cinda Williams China

Just like Marth, healer prince Ash finds his life upended when he must emerge from hiding to defeat a corrupt ruler. Adding powerful dragons and a badass leading lady, Flamecaster takes YA fantasy to blazing new heights.

Echoes/Gaiden - The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco

Zofia & Rigel are different as night and day—but in this novel, 2 opposite kingdoms are literally that. Any valentia fan will love this sweeping fantasy where gods can perish, scoundrels are heroes, and love defies fate

Genealogy of the Holy War - Stain by AG Howard

Sigurd and Deirdre didn’t get a happy ending, but Lyra and Vesper can help you pretend. This retelling of The Princess & the Pea echoes all your favorite parts of FE4: cool horses, evil mages, and mysterious girls in the woods.

Thracia 776 - A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

I might be cheating, putting such a classic on this list, but fans of Leif’s quest are sure to love this tale of a young boy’s rise to magical greatness—that happens to be one of the best YA books ever written.

Binding Blade - Fireborne by Rosaria Munda

Fireborne is an exhilarating debut novel about childhood friends, bloody politics, and dangerous dragons, which leads me to think protagonists Annie and Lee would have a lot to talk about with Roy and Lilina.

Blazing Blade (Fire Emblem) - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Lord Eliwood and Kaz Brekker are hardly alike in disposition, but if the Blazing Blade trio has you longing for another badass leading ensemble, there’s no better crew to start with than the Dregs.

Sacred Stones - The Wish Granter by CJ Redwine

This novel pits royal twins against cruel magic in the fight to preserve their kingdom—and if Lyon is your favorite Sacred Stones character, you’ll have a new villain to love in Alistair Teague

Path of Radiance - Don’t Call the Wolf by Aleksandra Ross

If anyone ever said, “Gee, I wish Tellius had more dragons,” they’d basically be conjuring this book. A mysterious forest, steadfast hero, and dire stakes make this gorgeous fantasy a perfect escape into adventure.

Radiant Dawn - And I Darken by Kiersten White

“Strong female lead” is a tired phrase, but determined and ruthless Lada Dragwyla gives it a whole new meaning. Her journey will surely resonate with fans of Micaiah, the only female FE lord with (technically) her own game

Awakening - Bone Crier’s Moon by Kathryn Purdie

Kathryn Purdie’s latest will remind you why you loved Awakening in the first place: with mysterious magic, star-crossed romance, and deep mythology, this lushly wrought fantasy would make even Frederick the Wary swoon.

Fates - Cursed by Thomas Wheeler and Frank Miller

A Lady of the Lake, determined to unite her people—no, I’m not talking about Princess Azura, but Nimue from Cursed. This Arthurian retelling is about to be a Netflix show, so if you wanna be ready, it should be on your TBR.

Three Houses- Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

3 sisters competing for the throne, 3 lords competing for control of Fódlan—this should be easy. If you’re craving more FE3H, this series flush with drama, romance, and magic ritual is bound to soothe your postgame hangover.

anyway, I made this thread partially because another book site insinuated all fe games took place in schools (I will not link) and I had to set the record straight. I might add TMS and Heroes recs so stay tuned :)