My 4 and 5 Star Fantasy and Sci-Fi Reads of 2022
From historical fiction to fairy tale retellings to a short story collection, by favorite books last year cover a wide range, all within the wider fantasy genre! There's not much…
YA Historical Fantasy Book Review: Romanov
Stand Alone Type of Fantasy: Historical Synopsis Anastasia “Nastya” Romanov was given a single mission: to smuggle an ancient spell into her suitcase on her way to exile in Siberia.…
YA Historical Fantasy Book Review: These Violent Delights
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23 Dragon Books Every Fantasy Lover Should Read
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Middle Grade Fantasy Book Review: Anya and the Dragon
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YA Fantasy Book Review: The Ten Thousand Doors of January
Type of Fantasy: Portal, Historical, Magical Realism Synopsis In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke,…
12 YA Fantasy Ocean-Adventure Books to Take You to the Sea This Summer
The sun is beating down here in North Carolina, which means it's time to disappear into cool, crystal-blue water, letting the ocean waves drown out the worries of life and…
12 Winter Fantasy Books for Middle Grade, YA, and Adult Readers
There's something about the serene silence of snow-encrusted woods and the icy brightness of stars in winter that speak of magic and peace. Although I didn't grow up with a…
YA Fantasy Book Review: The Bear and the Nightingale
1st Book of the Winternight Trilogy Type of Fantasy: Historical with hints of Heroic and Folklore Synopsis At the edge of the Russian wilderness, Vasilisa spends the winter nights huddled…
What is Fantasy?
Fantasy includes much more than dragons, mermaids, and quests. It falls into the broader speculative fiction genre, which includes science fiction, dystopia, and horror. I've been confused at times about…