I’m a bit of a mood reader, and even though I usually love a fantasy book with a strong romantic subplot, (and sometimes even outright “romantasies”), once in a while, I want to read fantasy stories that focus more on the action, magic, and political intrigue. I’ve found some amazing fantasy books without romance (or…
I picked up A Court of Thorns and Roses (better known by fans as ACOTAR) in December of 2022. Little did I know that this book would become my “gateway” book into the high fantasy genre. This series sets the bar for romantasy and two years later, it remains one of my favorites, with the…
I’d seen so many people talking about The Sword of Kaigen on BookTok this year, so I knew I had to add it to my TBR. But it was only this past week that I finally got to it. Now I wish I’d read it sooner! If you like gorgeous story-telling, emotional rollercoasters, and cool,…
Fantasy literature has taken over the literary world this decade. From magical realms and mythical creatures to dark academia and romantasy, this genre serves as a much-needed escape from the daily grind. The best fantasy books of the decade will transport you to amazing worlds and complex characters and plots. The genre has changed a…
Ever pick up a highly-anticipated book, only to find yourself miserably slogging through the pages? I have, many, many times. And yet, for the longest time, I would make myself power through it anyway. Only recently did I realize that making myself finish a book I couldn’t get into was seldom (if ever) worth the…
Let me guess: You want to start reading Brandon Sanderson cosmere books and get in on the hype. Then you look up the man’s bibliography and nearly faint from the staggering number of books involved. It’s enough to overwhelm even a seasoned fantasy reader! This was me about eight months ago when I first started…
I just finished The Sunlit Man (so I’m now 100% caught up on the cosmere, woo-hoo!) and I’m excited to get my thoughts out. In short, The Sunlit Man review is a wild ride of twists and cosmere easter eggs that left me happy. I’ll admit I had some doubts going in. I’d heard mixed…
Not every book makes a good TV show or movie, especially those in the fantasy genre. Some concepts are too complex or abstract while others just wouldn’t translate well to live action. Yet, with the right source material, we know good fantasy adaptations can be done; Game of Thrones, The Wheel of Time, and The…
2024 has already been a stellar year for new fantasy book releases – but we’re not done yet! In fact, over the course of the next 12 months, some of the most anticipated fantasy books will be hitting the shelves – some of these books fans have been waiting for for years! As for myself,…
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