In just a relatively short amount of time, the market for young adult and teen fiction has grown explosively. This particular format has - before our very eyes - become a preeminent genre, competing remarkable well against venerable heavyweights like mysteries. As an example, the bestseller list of the New York times was so stuffed with teen novels like "The Legend of Luke" that these types of books were given their own distinct list.
It goes without saying, then, that teen novels have grown up, so to speak, not just as a category of fiction but also in terms of establishing a fan base. In addition, many of these novels have a tendency to lean towards ominous themes. The book "Beautiful Creatures," with its gothic overtones, is a prime example of this.
Hence, as might be expected, the fearful topics that are the focus of novels like this has resulted in the development of a new brand of literature - namely, young adult and teen horror. In these novels, we see teens rising to the occasion despite having to deal with exigent circumstances, which might entail unprecedented danger to both life and limb.
The desire to unabashedly take on these taboo motifs - like death - that were typically sidestepped in fiction for young adults has had an unusual side-effest - basically, mature readers have embraced the genre. This is not, of course, an indication that literature without horror as an ingredient will not be as popular. Nevertheless, the inclusion of these components gives the writing itself a certain maturity.
In retrospect, novels for the young adult segment have expanded the range of topics they include. Thus, concepts like horror find themselves embedded in storylines specifically directed towards teens. With this in mind, we can see how this area of the population has advanced a bit quicker than pervious generations.
It goes without saying, then, that teen novels have grown up, so to speak, not just as a category of fiction but also in terms of establishing a fan base. In addition, many of these novels have a tendency to lean towards ominous themes. The book "Beautiful Creatures," with its gothic overtones, is a prime example of this.
Hence, as might be expected, the fearful topics that are the focus of novels like this has resulted in the development of a new brand of literature - namely, young adult and teen horror. In these novels, we see teens rising to the occasion despite having to deal with exigent circumstances, which might entail unprecedented danger to both life and limb.
The desire to unabashedly take on these taboo motifs - like death - that were typically sidestepped in fiction for young adults has had an unusual side-effest - basically, mature readers have embraced the genre. This is not, of course, an indication that literature without horror as an ingredient will not be as popular. Nevertheless, the inclusion of these components gives the writing itself a certain maturity.
In retrospect, novels for the young adult segment have expanded the range of topics they include. Thus, concepts like horror find themselves embedded in storylines specifically directed towards teens. With this in mind, we can see how this area of the population has advanced a bit quicker than pervious generations.
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