Category Overview
Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Teen & Young Adult › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy
Competition Level
Very High Competition
9/10
BSR Benchmarks
| Metric | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| BSR to reach Top 10 | < 100 |
| BSR to reach Top 100 | < 1,000 |
| Average Price | $4.99–$6.99 |
YA Fantasy is among the most competitive categories on Amazon. Trad-published titles and Hunger Games/Divergent comparisons dominate the top slots. Fae, royal court, and chosen one premises are saturated — fresh magic systems are the opportunity.
How to List Your Book in This Category
- 1 Open your KDP Bookshelf and go to your book's details page.
- 2 Under "Categories", click Browse Categories.
- 3 Follow the path: Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Teen & Young Adult › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy
- 4 If the subcategory is not selectable directly, contact KDP support and provide the BISAC code. BISAC: JUV037000
- 5 You can hold up to 3 categories per book — use all three.
Tips for This Category
- Fresh magic system is the #1 differentiator — avoid tired chosen-one tropes
- BookTok aesthetic is mandatory — cover needs to read well as a thumbnail
- Strong female protagonist is the default expectation in this category