Here is a list I've compiled of some of the best paranormal / fantasy / romance combo YA books of 2011!! Most are geared toward a female audience. Please share your suggestions in the comments section! We always love to hear what you think!
(In no particular order)
Stand-alone books / first books of a series:
The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Divergent by Veronica Roth (#1 in this new series)
Bloodlines by Richelle Mead (#1 in this new series)
The Goddess Test by Aimee Larter
Delerium by Lauren Oliver
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater 
The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson 
The Iron KIng by Julie Kagawa
Wither by Lauren DeStefano 
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi 
Firelight by Sophie Jordan 
Chime by Frannie Billingsley 
Series Books:
Crossed by Ally Condie (#2 in the Matched series)
Torment by Lauren Kate (#2 in the Fallen series) 
Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer (#2 in the Nightshade series)
If I Die by Rachel Vincent (#5 in the Soul Screamers series) 
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare (#2 in the Infernal Devices series)
Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick (#3 in the Hush Hush series)
Illusions by Aprilynne Pike (#3 in the Wings series) 
Please note: I do not endorse or recommend any particular book listed here. Books can be found on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and various other sites, as well as your local bookseller! Images courtesey of Amazon.com.
Thanks for the list. Gives me some to add to my Kindle. Of those you mention, I've read Daughter of Smoke and Bone, Divergent, The Scorpio Races, and Wither. Of those my favorite was probably Divergent, though I didn't love the end.
If you were including non-speculative books, I'd have to mention The Year We Were Famous- probably the best YA I've read all year and it is historical fiction.
I shall now go add Delirium and probably Shatter Me to my wish list:)
Thanks for stopping by Kelly and Michelle!! Have a great week and wonderful new year! Cheers!! *clink* Jan
I think I was most impressed this year with the novel Wither, of all the YA novels I've read. After reading it, I couldn't get it out of my mind. Great picks!! I think you named off all the ones I've read and enjoyed. Crossed being another great one on the list!
Great list! Loved Shatter ME. I have Delirium on my Kindle right now, and I'm really liking it so far. I also have Silence waiting for me.