Staff Picks
What YA Book should you read based on your D&D Class?
For my first Dungeons & Dragons campaign, I played a halfling wizard librarian who consistently carried at least 13 books in her pack.
Her most devastating moment in the campaign was when a magical scroll burst into flames in front of her eyes before she had the chance to fully read it.
In honor of her, and in honor of our upcoming virtual Teen D&D one-shot campaign hosted by Pastimes Comics where we cover a full story in just 2.5 hours (Grades 7-12 can sign up here!), I’ve put together a list of YA reads for all of the classic D&D classes.
Take a look and see if you agree or disagree with your recommended read!
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Barbarian
You are a fierce warrior who can tap into a battle rage. You should read Lore by Alexandra Bracken about a young woman fueled by anger towards the gods who killed her family.
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Bard
You are a charismatic magician with powers tied to your music. You should read Ghost Wood Song by Erica Waters about a fiddle that has the power to raise ghosts.
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Cleric
Often healers, your power comes from your deity who you serve reverently. You should read The Mermaid, The Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda Hall about pirates, magic-learners, and their ultimate goddess, the Sea.
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Druid
You are one with nature. You should read Snapdragon by Kat Leyh, a graphic novel about a girl and her grumpy neighborhood maybe-witch and the taxidermy they do to help put roadkill to rest.
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Fighter
You are a master of martial combat and can wield many different types of weapons. You should read A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney about a girl who fights monsters in an alternate universe called Wonderland in order to stop them from crossing over to Earth.
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Monk
You are a master at harnessing the power of your own body in search of perfection You should read Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram, about a boy learning how to be comfortable with himself and where he fits in the world.
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Paladin
You are a holy warrior and your word is your oath. You should read Once & Future by AR Capetta and Cori McCarthy, about a girl who carries the spirit of King Arthur reincarnated (for the 42nd time) and must defeat the greatest evil known to man...again.
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Ranger
You are a lone wolf with lots of skill to seek out monsters. You should read The Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay about a young man who flies to the Philippines alone to untangle the mystery of his cousin’s sudden death.
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Rogue
You are well versed in stealth and trickery. You should read Charming as a Verb by Ben Philippe about an ambitious dog-walker who gets pulled into a complicated hustle by his neighbor.
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Sorcerer
Your magic is inherent in everything you do. You should read A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown about the awakening of latent magical powers amidst the stirring of ancient evils.
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Warlock
Your magic comes from a bargain with another entity who can give and take away. You should read Legendborn by Tracy Deonn about a secret society full of oaths, magic, and mystery.
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Wizard
Your magic comes from your beloved scrolls. You should read Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson about a librarian who guards magical grimoires that sometimes turn into monsters.
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Bonus: Dungeon Master
Did you know that we have plenty of D&D campaign books available? Check out the Dungeon Master's Guide to get you started!