Fantasy

Fantasy is a genre that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting. Fantasy is generally distinguished from science fiction and horror by the expectation that it steers clear of technological and macabre themes, respectively, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three (collectively known as speculative fiction or science fiction/fantasy)

In its broadest sense, fantasy comprises works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians, from ancient myths and legends to many recent works embraced by a wide audience today, including
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The Strength of the Few (Hierarchy, #2)
I, Medusa
The House Saphir
Brigands & Breadknives (Legends & Lattes, #2)
Fallen City (Fallen City Duology, #1)
Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore
Dawn of Chaos and Fury (Legacy, #4)
Seven Deadly Thorns
Empire of the Dawn (Empire of the Vampire, #3)
Hollow (Crown of Hearts and Chaos, #1)
Ship of Spells
Coldwire (Coldwire, #1)
Son of the Morning
The Bookshop Below
The Sacred Space Between
  • The Sorcerer's Snake by R.L. Lubin
    The Sorcerer's Snake (Zyntarren #2)
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    Release date: Apr 12, 2025
    A Romantic Fantasy series with dark edges, a touch of psychological horror, a rich supernatural landscape, and a cause worth fighting for. Get book 2.
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  • The Binding of the Twelve by Nathanael Bazzell
    The Binding of the Twelve: One Prophecy. Darkness Rising. Twelve Heroes. (Book One of The Chronicles of the Orphan King)
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    Release date: Apr 27, 2025
    “All the grandeur of Tolkien, but with a special kind of philosophical curiosity that gives us a world as textured as it is immense.” K.C. Finn, Rea ...more
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  • The Emotion Collector by Richard French
    The Emotion Collector: Awakening
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    Emma collects emotions to keep society stable. But her awakening threatens everything—including the mother who designed the system that controls her.
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  • The Midnight Library
    Powerless (The Powerless Trilogy, #1)
    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games, #0)
    Reckless (The Powerless Trilogy, #2)
    Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #1)
    Shield of Sparrows (Shield of Sparrows, #1)
    Bound
    A Curse for True Love (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #3)
    The Seven Rings (The Lost Bride Trilogy, #3)
    The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #2)
    Heartless Hunter (The Crimson Moth, #1)
    Divine Rivals (Letters of Enchantment, #1)
    Twice
    Assistant to the Villain (Assistant to the Villain, #1)
    Lightlark (Lightlark, #1)
    The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerOutlander by Diana GabaldonThe Time Machine by H.G. Wells11/22/63 by Stephen        KingA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
    Best Time Travel Fiction
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    World War Z by Max BrooksThe Zombie Survival Guide by Max BrooksThe Walking Dead, Vol. 1 by Robert KirkmanFeed by Mira GrantPride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
    Zombies!
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    Moon Called by Patricia BriggsHalfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsDead Until Dark by Charlaine HarrisDark Lover by J.R. Ward
    Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Books
    1,894 books — 4,340 voters
    Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
    Most Interesting Magic System
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    Harry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. RowlingThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisCity of Bones by Cassandra Clare
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    Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini TaylorA Story of Yesterday by Sergio CoboDelirium by Lauren OliverDarkfever by Karen Marie MoningThe Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
    Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air
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    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)
    The Hobbit, or There and Back Again
    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)
    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)
    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)
    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)
    A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
    The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)
    A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)
    Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)
    Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)
    Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1)
    Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)

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