Is YA Fantasy Getting Worse? A Critical Deep-Dive

Why are so many YA fantasy books unreadable? Today we’re diving deep into the systemic issues inside the YA fantasy genre—why the same tropes keep repeating, how BookTok influences perceived quality, and why publishers keep pushing out copy-paste stories designed to go viral instead of lasting.
From “Chosen One” fatigue and forced love triangles to artificial stakes, rushed endings, and protagonists with no agency, this video examines why YA fantasy struggles to break out of its own formula.
We’ll also talk about the influence of BookTok, the pressure to follow trends, why “popular” doesn’t always mean “readable,” and how the current publishing landscape encourages sameness over creativity.
If you're tired of weak world-building, magic systems that make no sense, pacing that swings from glacial to chaotic, and characters who only exist for viral quotes… this video is for you.
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