Powerful Female Protagonists

1.
Howl's Moving Castle (Howl's Moving Castle, #1)
Howl's Moving Castle (Howl's Moving Castle, #1) 4.29 avg rating — 426,956 ratings
2.
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice 4.29 avg rating — 4,634,358 ratings
3.
Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1)
Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1) 4.06 avg rating — 476,702 ratings
4.
Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters, #1)
Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters, #1) 4.29 avg rating — 69,739 ratings
5.
The Emperor's Edge (The Emperor's Edge, #1)
The Emperor's Edge (The Emperor's Edge, #1) 4.05 avg rating — 15,823 ratings
6.
Wild Magic (Immortals, #1)
Wild Magic (Immortals, #1) 4.31 avg rating — 82,326 ratings
7.
Emperor Mage (The Immortals, #3)
Emperor Mage (The Immortals, #3) 4.29 avg rating — 65,324 ratings
8.
The Realms Of The Gods (The Immortals #4)
The Realms Of The Gods (The Immortals #4) 4.32 avg rating — 57,429 ratings
9.
Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1)
Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1) 3.90 avg rating — 113,363 ratings
10.
Son of the Shadows (Sevenwaters, #2)
Son of the Shadows (Sevenwaters, #2) 4.33 avg rating — 33,729 ratings
11.
Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern, #1)
Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern, #1) 4.08 avg rating — 142,199 ratings
11.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1)
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 3,378,786 ratings
13.
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) 4.35 avg rating — 9,596,817 ratings
14.
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1)
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 1,594,380 ratings
15.
Radiance (Wraith Kings, #1)
Radiance (Wraith Kings, #1) 3.99 avg rating — 66,694 ratings
16.
Matilda
Matilda 4.33 avg rating — 1,073,086 ratings
17.
Flame of Sevenwaters (Sevenwaters, #6)
Flame of Sevenwaters (Sevenwaters, #6) 4.17 avg rating — 8,844 ratings
18.
Bitterblue (Graceling Realm, #3)
Bitterblue (Graceling Realm, #3) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 123,058 ratings
19.
Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1)
Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1) 4.27 avg rating — 135,463 ratings
20.
Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1)
Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) 4.05 avg rating — 132,873 ratings
21.
Saga, Volume 1
Saga, Volume 1 4.16 avg rating — 354,287 ratings
22.
The Ship Who Sang (Brainship, #1)
The Ship Who Sang (Brainship, #1) 4.04 avg rating — 26,298 ratings
22.
The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, #1)
The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 211,222 ratings
24.
Poison Study (Study, #1)
Poison Study (Study, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 174,094 ratings
25.
Lady Knight (Protector of the Small, #4)
Lady Knight (Protector of the Small, #4) 4.33 avg rating — 55,018 ratings
26.
The Hero and the Crown (Damar, #1)
The Hero and the Crown (Damar, #1) 4.21 avg rating — 54,712 ratings
27.
Timeless (Parasol Protectorate, #5)
Timeless (Parasol Protectorate, #5) 4.12 avg rating — 32,278 ratings
28.
Heartless (Parasol Protectorate, #4)
Heartless (Parasol Protectorate, #4) 4.06 avg rating — 35,985 ratings
29.
Blameless (Parasol Protectorate, #3)
Blameless (Parasol Protectorate, #3) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 42,125 ratings
30.
Changeless (Parasol Protectorate, #2)
Changeless (Parasol Protectorate, #2) 3.99 avg rating — 48,040 ratings
31.
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
The Witch of Blackbird Pond 4.02 avg rating — 157,975 ratings
32.
Trickster's Choice (Daughter of the Lioness, #1)
Trickster's Choice (Daughter of the Lioness, #1) 4.26 avg rating — 67,604 ratings
33.
Terrier (Beka Cooper, #1)
Terrier (Beka Cooper, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 69,774 ratings
34.
First Test (Protector of the Small, #1)
First Test (Protector of the Small, #1) 4.25 avg rating — 62,907 ratings
35.
Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3)
Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) 4.11 avg rating — 3,594,655 ratings
36.
Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox (Amaranthine Saga #1)
Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox (Amaranthine Saga #1) 4.01 avg rating — 3,675 ratings
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Beneath the Surface (The Emperor's Edge, #5.5)
Beneath the Surface (The Emperor's Edge, #5.5) 4.41 avg rating — 3,198 ratings
38.
Paladin
Paladin 4.03 avg rating — 7,541 ratings
39.
Forged in Blood I (The Emperor's Edge, #6)
Forged in Blood I (The Emperor's Edge, #6) 4.40 avg rating — 6,304 ratings
40.
Talking to Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #4)
Talking to Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #4) 4.18 avg rating — 37,282 ratings
41.
Forged in Blood II (The Emperor's Edge, #7)
Forged in Blood II (The Emperor's Edge, #7) 4.48 avg rating — 5,851 ratings
42.
The Foretelling
The Foretelling 3.88 avg rating — 5,179 ratings
43.
The Blood of Flowers
The Blood of Flowers 3.99 avg rating — 19,493 ratings
43.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 4.17 avg rating — 183,703 ratings
43.
Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Långstrump, #1)
Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Långstrump, #1) 4.15 avg rating — 206,945 ratings
46.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest (Millennium, #3)
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest (Millennium, #3) 4.24 avg rating — 765,934 ratings
47.
Seer of Sevenwaters (Sevenwaters, #5)
Seer of Sevenwaters (Sevenwaters, #5) 4.07 avg rating — 12,115 ratings
48.
The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium, #2)
The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium, #2) 4.26 avg rating — 969,046 ratings
49.
Pegasus (Pegasus, #1)
Pegasus (Pegasus, #1) 3.62 avg rating — 9,328 ratings
50.
Child of the Prophecy (Sevenwaters, #3)
Child of the Prophecy (Sevenwaters, #3) 4.12 avg rating — 24,427 ratings
51.
The Emperor's Soul
The Emperor's Soul 4.38 avg rating — 122,510 ratings
52.
Dealing with Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #1)
Dealing with Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 93,530 ratings
53.
Calling on Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #3)
Calling on Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #3) 4.18 avg rating — 44,094 ratings
54.
Searching for Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #2)
Searching for Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #2) 4.27 avg rating — 45,706 ratings
55.
Fire (Graceling Realm, #2)
Fire (Graceling Realm, #2) 4.10 avg rating — 192,473 ratings
56.
Encrypted (Forgotten Ages/Encrypted, #1)
Encrypted (Forgotten Ages/Encrypted, #1) 4.22 avg rating — 3,599 ratings
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Shadowfell (Shadowfell, #1)
Shadowfell (Shadowfell, #1) 3.94 avg rating — 14,698 ratings
57.
Raven Flight (Shadowfell, #2)
Raven Flight (Shadowfell, #2) 4.05 avg rating — 7,674 ratings
57.
Decrypted (Forgotten Ages, #2)
Decrypted (Forgotten Ages, #2) 4.30 avg rating — 2,585 ratings
60.
Heart's Blood
Heart's Blood 4.09 avg rating — 17,566 ratings
61.
A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1)
A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1) 3.80 avg rating — 225,111 ratings
62.
The Convenient Marriage
The Convenient Marriage 3.70 avg rating — 17,400 ratings
63.
Cybele's Secret (Wildwood, #2)
Cybele's Secret (Wildwood, #2) 4.09 avg rating — 13,386 ratings
63.
Wildwood Dancing (Wildwood, #1)
Wildwood Dancing (Wildwood, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 31,973 ratings
65.
Devil's Cub
Devil's Cub 4.23 avg rating — 17,158 ratings
66.
Heir to Sevenwaters (Sevenwaters, #4)
Heir to Sevenwaters (Sevenwaters, #4) 4.24 avg rating — 15,995 ratings
67.
These Old Shades
These Old Shades 4.10 avg rating — 21,418 ratings
68.
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale 4.35 avg rating — 20,922 ratings
69.
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (Song of the Lioness, #3)
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (Song of the Lioness, #3) 4.19 avg rating — 82,856 ratings
69.
Children of the Night (Diana Tregarde, #2)
Children of the Night (Diana Tregarde, #2) 3.97 avg rating — 5,619 ratings
71.
Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)
Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) 4.35 avg rating — 4,012,879 ratings
71.
Burning Water (Diana Tregarde, #1)
Burning Water (Diana Tregarde, #1) 3.89 avg rating — 6,078 ratings
73.
In the Hand of the Goddess (Song of the Lioness, #2)
In the Hand of the Goddess (Song of the Lioness, #2) 4.24 avg rating — 101,531 ratings
74.
Lioness Rampant (Song of the Lioness, #4)
Lioness Rampant (Song of the Lioness, #4) 4.28 avg rating — 92,645 ratings
75.
Mastiff (Beka Cooper, #3)
Mastiff (Beka Cooper, #3) 4.27 avg rating — 29,934 ratings
76.
My Lady Judge (Burren Mysteries, #1)
My Lady Judge (Burren Mysteries, #1) 3.90 avg rating — 1,132 ratings
76.
Deathless
Deathless 3.93 avg rating — 22,514 ratings
76.
To Revolt Is a People's Right
To Revolt Is a People's Right really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 9 ratings
76.
The White Rose
The White Rose really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 19 ratings
76.
The Dark Portal (The Deptford Mice, #1)
The Dark Portal (The Deptford Mice, #1) 3.83 avg rating — 2,605 ratings
76.
What Does A Princess Really Look Like? (Brave Like A Girl Series)
What Does A Princess Really Look Like? (Brave Like A Girl Series) 4.30 avg rating — 81 ratings
76.
Migrations
Migrations 4.12 avg rating — 91,914 ratings
83.
Who Fears Death
Who Fears Death 3.93 avg rating — 27,812 ratings
83.
Mark of the Crow
Mark of the Crow really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating
83.
The Crystal Prison (The Deptford Mice, #2)
The Crystal Prison (The Deptford Mice, #2) 4.02 avg rating — 1,340 ratings
83.
Mark of the Lion (Jade del Cameron Mysteries, #1)
Mark of the Lion (Jade del Cameron Mysteries, #1) 3.64 avg rating — 1,444 ratings
87.
Juniper (Doran, #2)
Juniper (Doran, #2) 4.20 avg rating — 10,016 ratings
87.
The Final Reckoning (The Deptford Mice, #3)
The Final Reckoning (The Deptford Mice, #3) 4.11 avg rating — 1,255 ratings
87.
Stalking Ivory (Jade del Cameron Mysteries, #2)
Stalking Ivory (Jade del Cameron Mysteries, #2) 3.72 avg rating — 647 ratings
90.
Wise Child (Doran, #1)
Wise Child (Doran, #1) 4.22 avg rating — 9,898 ratings
90.
The Oaken Throne (The Deptford Histories, #2)
The Oaken Throne (The Deptford Histories, #2) 4.21 avg rating — 603 ratings
90.
The Serpent's Daughter (Jade del Cameron Mysteries, #3)
The Serpent's Daughter (Jade del Cameron Mysteries, #3) 3.70 avg rating — 563 ratings
90.
Murder and Mendelssohn (Phryne Fisher, #20)
Murder and Mendelssohn (Phryne Fisher, #20) 3.90 avg rating — 5,019 ratings
94.
The Fox Sister Chapter 1: Little Sister (The Fox Sister, #1)
The Fox Sister Chapter 1: Little Sister (The Fox Sister, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 198 ratings
94.
The Leopard's Prey (Jade del Cameron Mysteries #4)
The Leopard's Prey (Jade del Cameron Mysteries #4) 3.82 avg rating — 440 ratings
94.
Raven's Shadow (Raven, #1)
Raven's Shadow (Raven, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 9,035 ratings
94.
Murder on a Midsummer Night (Phryne Fisher, #17)
Murder on a Midsummer Night (Phryne Fisher, #17) 4.01 avg rating — 4,856 ratings
98.
Jasmine
Jasmine 3.47 avg rating — 3,911 ratings
98.
Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set (Mistborn, #1-3)
Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set (Mistborn, #1-3) 4.61 avg rating — 58,634 ratings
98.
The Crossing Places (Ruth Galloway, #1)
The Crossing Places (Ruth Galloway, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 63,512 ratings
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