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Five Star Fantasy Reads
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items As a novelist myself, I spend a lot of time reading, and my favorite genre ever is fantasy! These books are handpicked from over 400 of my reads from the last three years. Whether it’s wonderful characterization, thoughtful magic systems, or unique v...
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Adult
When I say this is the greatest fantasy novel of all time I mean it. Beautiful character building, an unhinged female MC, and historical elements. R.F Kuang is my undisputed greatest of all time right now
The Poppy War Series by R.F Kuang
This book is as hyped up as it is for a reason. Sapphic fantasy filled with lyrical prose and complex world building and political intrigue. Also, dragons! If you’re looking for a step up from the standard dragon romantasies lately, this is it
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
This was my first ever adult fantasy, so I might be a little bit biased, but the romances and the characters in this story have stuck with my ever since my first read through. One of my comfort series now and always
The Atlas Six (The Atlas, #1) by Olivie Blake
This has got to be one of the most unique series out there right now. You will never read anything else like this. A little weird but in the best way
The City We Became: A Novel by N. K. Jemisin
V.E Schwab is a true talent. Unlikeable narrators in the best way, compelling ideas, and a truly dark and interesting plot. I swear by this novel as the real way people would react to superpowers
Vicious (Villains, #1) by V.E. Schwab
Young Adult
Young Adult fantasy that I'm convinced will be a classic some day. Complex world building and magic systems and some of my favorite romance subplots ever
Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1) by Leigh Bardugo
Criminally underrated young adult fantasy series - multiple POVs, a beautiful sibling story, and some of the most complex characters I’ve ever read
The Age of Darkness Series by Katy Rose Pool
Thoughtful, character driven novel based heavily in Jewish beliefs. Filled with beautiful internal prose and amazing character interaction
When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sacha Lamb
This book will forever deserve the hype it got. A sapphic retelling of the Cinderella story that is dark, disturbing, and packed with political commentary
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
My all time favorite comfort read. A super light read with historical elements and a wonderfully written enemies to lovers to enemies (and back to lovers again)
These Violent Delights