Escape the real world with fantasy novels
Fantasy books are the perfect genre for escapism. They transport you to another world, where anything is possible. Whether you're looking for a magical adventure or a story with more depth, fantasy books have something for everyone. So if you're looking to escape from reality for a while, crack open a new fantasy book and explore the fantastic world inside.
Dragonfly in Amber
Diana Gabaldon
An adventurous dive back into the world of Outlander, and somehow even better than book 1!
Dragonfruit
Makiia Lucier
A fun adventurous look at Pacific Island mythology and a fantastical world of dragons
Inanna
Emily H Wilson
Retelling of The Epic of Gilgamesh with atmospheric world-building but self-insert transphobia
The Girl in the Tower
Katherine Arden
A solid second book of the Winternight Trilogy and perfect for fantasy newbies!
A Spartan's Sorrow
Hannah Lynn
Overall it’s not the worst myth retelling I’ve read, but it was mildly disappointing
Ruin and Rising
Leigh Bardugo
A disappointing end to the series but still better than Shadow and Bone
Siege and Storm
Leigh Bardugo
I was pleasantly surprised that I liked this more than Shadow and Bone!
The Bear and the Nightingale
Katharine Arden
Overall an exciting and interesting tale that I can’t wait to continue the series and see what happens with the characters!
Mooncakes
Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker
Overall a perfect read for autumn and recommend if you’re looking for a magical witchy/werewolf romance!
Havenfall
Sara Holland
A great first book in a fantasy duology, perfect for anyone looking to get into the fantasy genre
Hiddensee: Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker
Gregory Maguire
Overall an interesting story that may be more enjoyable if you don't think of it as a story of The Nutcracker.
Six of Crows Duology
Leigh Bardugo
Overall an amazing and unique fantasy duology that lives up to the hype!
A Discovery of Witches
Deborah Harkness
Since it’s a book about Witches/the supernatural and set around October, it’s the perfect read for Autumn.
Red Queen
Victoria Aveyard
Overall the plot is cool but I haven’t been able to connect with the characters.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
VE Schwab
My rating may change over time but I definitely recommend it, if you like lots of character development, spanning of timelines, historical fiction, or fantasy.