Fantasy

Fantasy is a genre that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting. Fantasy is generally distinguished from science fiction and horror by the expectation that it steers clear of technological and macabre themes, respectively, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three (collectively known as speculative fiction or science fiction/fantasy)

In its broadest sense, fantasy comprises works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians, from ancient myths and legends to many recent works embraced by a wide audience today, including
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A Vow in Vengeance (Immortal Desires, #1)
The Poet Empress
Graceless Heart (The Spellbound History, #1)
Vigil
Twelve Months (The Dresden Files, #18)
We Who Have No Gods (The Acheron Order, #1)
Rings of Fate (Curses and Crowns, #1)
The Swan's Daughter
The Wolf and the Crown of Blood (The Broken Accords, #1)
Dragon Cursed
The Elsewhere Express
The Book of Blood and Roses (The Callisto Chronicles)
The Unwritten Rules of Magic
How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days
The Witching Hours (The Crows)
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    We Who Have No Gods (The Acheron Order, #1)
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  • Powerless (The Powerless Trilogy, #1)
    Alchemised
    The Night Prince (The Wolf King, #2)
    Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #1)
    Shield of Sparrows (Shield of Sparrows, #1)
    A Curse for True Love (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #3)
    Daggermouth (Daggermouth, #1)
    Rebel Witch (The Crimson Moth, #2)
    The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #2)
    Heartless Hunter (The Crimson Moth, #1)
    Beast Business (Hidden Legacy #6.5)
    Divine Rivals (Letters of Enchantment, #1)
    Assistant to the Villain (Assistant to the Villain, #1)
    Lightlark (Lightlark, #1)
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    Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
    Most Interesting World
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    Moon Called by Patricia BriggsHalfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsDead Until Dark by Charlaine HarrisDark Lover by J.R. Ward
    Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Books
    1,907 books — 4,342 voters

    A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
    The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
    4,248 books — 25,923 voters

    The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienDune by Frank HerbertEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. Rowling
    Science Fiction and Fantasy Must Reads
    3,984 books — 5,132 voters
    The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerOutlander by Diana GabaldonThe Time Machine by H.G. Wells11/22/63 by Stephen  KingA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
    Best Time Travel Fiction
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    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)
    The Hobbit, or There and Back Again
    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)
    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)
    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)
    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)
    A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
    The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)
    A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)
    Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)
    Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)
    Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1)
    Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)

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