Yona of the dawn

Like Yona, this series follows a young woman who loses her home and must lead a rebellion to reclaim her destiny. It features a strong female lead, a sweeping epic scope, and a complex romance with a political rival.

This story follows a girl transported to a mythological world who must transform from a timid student into a capable ruler. It mirrors Yona's growth from a sheltered princess to a hardened leader through intense trials and self-discovery.

Fans will appreciate the story of a young prince forced to flee his kingdom after a betrayal, gathering a group of loyal and skilled warriors to help him win back his throne. It shares the same focus on tactical warfare and building a devoted ensemble cast.

While lighter in tone, this series captures the same spirit of a strong-willed girl forging her own path in a royal setting. It features a heartwarming romance and a focus on the protagonist's personal agency and professional growth.

This novel features Katsa, a highly skilled fighter who serves a king until she begins to question her role and seeks her own freedom. Like Yona, it explores the burden of power and the importance of choosing one's own companions.

This classic series involves a girl entering a book and becoming a priestess who must find seven celestial warriors to protect her. It shares the 'reverse harem' dynamic of Yona and her dragons, blended with high-stakes fantasy and emotional drama.

Set in a world inspired by ancient China, this story follows a noblewoman who enters the imperial palace to help a lazy emperor become a true leader. It mirrors the political maneuvering and the growth of a female protagonist in a male-dominated society.

This high-stakes fantasy follows a girl fighting for her family and a soldier fighting for his soul in a brutal empire. It matches the intensity, political rebellion, and the 'fighting against fate' themes present in Yona's journey.

This historical epic focuses on Oscar, a woman raised as a man to lead the palace guards, and her loyalty to Marie Antoinette. It shares Yona's themes of gender roles, political upheaval, and the heavy weight of duty and sacrifice.

Focusing on the daughter of a general and a slave who is a secret rebel, this book explores the conflict between love and loyalty to one's country. It captures the same tension between personal feelings and political duty found in Yona and Soo-won's relationship.