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the best political (fantasy) books recs
14 items
By
Adriana Smith
books that comment on political systems and the consequences of power
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standalones
R.F. Kuang
Holly Black
Suzanne Collins
Chloe Gong
standalones
a classic and a must read for political novels
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
one of the most important dystopian books, a must read
1984
a honest exploration of power dynamics and corruption, very relevant
Animal Farm
beautiful sapphic fantasy, can be read as a standalone or as a series
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
R.F. Kuang
my absolute favourite political fantasy series
The Poppy War (Poppy War Series #1) by R. F. Kuang
flawless book of action and power, commentary on various historical events
The Dragon Republic (Poppy War Series #2)
an amazingly paced fantasy trilogy which will grip you for every second
Poppy War Series
political commentary with the unique magic system of translation as power
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History ...
Holly Black
a great series for beginning in political fantasy
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1) by Holly Black
best book in the series, investigates negotiation and political systems
The Wicked King (Folk of the Air Series #2)
a perfect conclusion to this political fantasy trilogy
The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air, #3) by Holly Black
Suzanne Collins
every single book is incredible and the intricacy of the political commentary is flawless, truly a classic series
The Hunger Games Book Series
Chloe Gong
Romeo & Juliet reimagined by one of my absolute favourite authors
These Violent Delights (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Chloe Gong
a perfect book, explores political instability, colonisation, and power
Our Violent Ends (B&N Exclusive Edition)
