Let's see if I can remember some of the books I liked when I was a teen. I really liked the fantasy books Tamora Pierce (sp?) wrote. They are more aimed towards girls but my older brother liked them too. :-D
I read a lot of books by Patricia A. McKillip, really liked the Riddle Master of Hed trilogy.
I liked the Crown Duel books. I think the author's name is Sherwood Smith.
A more adult fantasy book is 'Green Rider' by Kristen Britain. And the next two books after that is 'First Rider's Call' and 'The High King's Tomb'
You also might like the Circle Trilogy by Ted Dekker. 'Black' 'Red' and 'White' They aren't my favorite of his books but a lot of people like them. I think he also is writing some young adult books based in the world he created.
Not a fantasy book but still a great book is 'Thr3e' and 'Blink' by Ted Dekker.
I also loved 'Comes a Horseman' by Robert Liparulo.
lol, I could go on forever about books and writing!
Hmm, I guess girls would like the book I'm writing more but I'm trying to write it so both gender's can enjoy it and trying to make it so adults can read it without them feeling like their brains are turning into mush.
I have felt that way while trying to read some young adult novels.
The genre is fantasy. It's starting to turn into a modern day Beauty and the Beast. lol, but I've got a lot of my own twists in there.