In this 21-book epic adventure fantasy series, each novel can act as a stand-alone book, but reading them in order takes readers on an epic high fantasy adventure that begins after Richard Cypher sets out to investigate his father's murder. 3,459 ratings Tender and dystopian, the pandemic novel is told in a series of vignettes, each exposing a different pocket of future society and eventually connecting through characters and circumstances. His body heals itself, whether he wants it to or not. 41,008 ratings We may receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. "The Kingston Cycle" series by C. L. Polk, available on Kindle, $34.97, "Witchmark," the first book in the series, available on Amazon and Bookshop, from $13.69. SG. Selected as one of "TIME Magazine's Best Fantasy Books of All Time," "Song of Blood & Stone" is a romantic fantasy novel where a crack in a magical vial threatens to tear two kingdoms apart. published 1995, avg rating 3.85 The series' first book is "Mistborn: The Final Empire," where readers are introduced to the land of Scadrial, ruled by an immortal and unyielding Lord Ruler. Publishers Description: In the sequel to Realm Breaker, a divided world must rally, an unstoppable enemy must be defeated, and the fate of the world rests on a blades edge. In 1956, seven years after her parents were executed by the Soviet police, Jewish newspaper typist Csilla and her aunt are preparing to flee to Israel. A weekly roundup of the best things from Polygon, By submitting your email, you agree to our, The best science fiction and fantasy books of 2022, so far, Sign up for the published 2020, avg rating 4.22 Together, they embark on a dangerous and magical journey of destiny, nightmarish creatures, and bending morality. As Csilla finds herself on the forefront of the Hungarian revolution, she navigates the dueling realities that have shaped her remembering and forgetting, survival and freedom, and loving a city that has never loved her back. 63,228 ratings published 2022, avg rating 4.10 Learn more. Impressive in its scale, ambition, and range of voice, Goliath is a shattering work that is so much more than the sum of its parts. Though the mission is dangerous and potentially impossible, Elena knows failure is not an option in this inaugural book of a gripping urban/paranormal fantasy series. Vanessa Len, The Justice of Kings (Empire of the Wolf, #1) Dana Swift, Castles in Their Bones (Castles in their Bones, #1)

avg rating 3.86 39,464 ratings Clear is the blood of the slaves, of the crushed, of the invisible. 7,579 ratings Why Youll Love It: A epic fantasy inspired by Ghanian and Arabian folklore in which a violent empire maintains a strict social hierarchy based on the color of your blood, The Final Strife follows the story of Sylah, who lives among the scrappy blue-blooded Dusters and struggles with addiction. As many scramble to find footholds of power in the shifting world order, our original protagonists Okra, Elvar, and Varg continue resolutely down their paths to rescue and avenge those taken from them, even if that means fighting (or enslaving) a god. All of the fantasy series on this list must have at least three books published so far though many still have upcoming additions in the works and are widely loved and shared by readers. Some characters, plots, and magical realities are too wonderful and exciting to be captured in a single novel.

Jasminda and her Earthsong gift seem to be the only hope to heal the nation and prevent a rising war. published 2000, avg rating 4.24 My favorite part of Sea of Tranquility is its wholesale embrace of one of my favorite science fiction tropes. Email us at reviews@insider.com. Lacy Baugher Milas is the Books Editor at Paste Magazine, but loves nerding out about all sorts of pop culture. "Game of Thrones" series by George R.R. Gods have returned to Vigri, throwing the balance of society into chaos. "Sword of Truth" series by Terry Goodkind, available on Amazon, $25.97, "Wizard's First Rule," the first book in the series, available on Amazon and Bookshop from $9.29. Why Youll Love It: A popular secondary character from Kemmerers original Cursebreakers trilogy returns for this second series set in the same magical world. Anoor has been told shes nothing, no one, a disappointment by the only person who matters: her mother, the most powerful ruler in the Empire. Though the mission is dangerous and potentially impossible, Elena knows failure is not an option in this inaugural book of a gripping urban/paranormal fantasy series. published 2022, avg rating 3.63 In "The Lightning Thief," fantasy lovers meet Percy Jackson, a young boy who learns he's a demigod and the son of Poseidon. Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards, "Binti" is the first in a series of fantasy novellas featuring earthling Binti, who's been offered a place at the finest university in the galaxy. And while youre here, be sure to check out our list of 14 great new romance books you should read. Now wildly famous after the hit HBO series of the same name, George R.R. When Laia's brother is arrested, she hatches a plan to rescue him by attending the Empire's military academy and teaming up with Elias, a soldier desperate to be free. Curated by Yu Chen and Regina Kanyu Wang, the excellent collection spans topics and tropes. Its yet another beautiful leg in Sunnys coming-of-age journey, made all the more impactful by Nnedi Okorafors rhythmic prose. Will Zinnia accept the Queens poisonous request and save them both from the hot-iron shoes that wait for them, or will she try another path. published 2014, avg rating 4.20 Daughter of the Moon Goddess sweeps through the years of Xinglins journey with efficient, effortless speed, chronicling her evolution from a sheltered child to the Celestial princes unlikely but dearest companion and a decorated archer serving the very emperor she despises. In the first novel known for its intense plot twists Essun is on a mission to track down her husband who killed her son and kidnapped her daughter as the world deteriorates into devastation. Welcome back. Fast-paced and full of complex moral questions about who, if anyone, should wield magical power, it also features brief returns of several favorites from the original trilogy, including Rhen, Harper, and Grey. 48,675 ratings The best music, movies, TV, books, comedy and more.

These series have won awards, topped bestseller lists, and are highly recommended by readers. Discover our edit, here, Macmillan Code of Ethics for Business Partners. Tara Sim, The Bloody Throne (Hostage of Empire, #3) by Schwab is a renowned fantasy writer, most well-known for her "Shades of Magic" series, where readers cross parallel universes with varying degrees of magic alongside a talented smuggler and a cunning thief. "The Bone Season" series by Samantha Shannon, available on Kindle, $38.54, "The Bone Season," the first book in the series, available on Amazon and Bookshop, from $10.99.

Summer is here, and with it comes the release of what feels like hundreds of exciting new fantasy books. "Earthsea Cycle" series by Ursula K. Le Guin available on Amazon, $66.86, "A Wizard of Earthsea," the first book in the series, available on Amazon and Bookshop, from $7.29. 277,457 ratings If she isnt careful, the market might just end up claiming her too. For the Throne is Whittens highly anticipated sequel, which turns the focus of her tale from Redarys, the Second Daughter promised to the Wolf of the Wood, to her twin sister Nevereh, promised to the Throne of the kingdom.

See our ethics statement. published 2022, avg rating 4.19 by Caught between history and progress and blood and desire, Marlinchen must draw upon her own magic to keep her city safe and find her place within it. Suddenly, Jax and Callyn find themselves embroiled in a world of shifting alliances, dangerous flirtations, and ancient magic . 113 ratings Together they must assemble an army to face Queen Erida and Taristans wicked forces. Blood and Moonlight follows the story of a young girl working for the architect of the Holy Sanctum, who becomes enmeshed in a mystery when she finds a dead body while checking the scaffoldingand then more sex workers start turning up dead. Holly Black, Kagen the Damned (Kagen the Damned, #1) Publishers Description: Lou never believed in superstitions or magicuntil her teenage aunt Neela is kidnapped to the goblin market.

by Check out our picks of the most exciting fantasy novels of 2022, the best fantasy fiction of 2021, and the top fantasy books of all time. When vampire hunter Elena Deveraux is hired by the powerful archangel Raphael, she's tasked to find an archangel gone rogue. published 2022, avg rating 4.07 published 2015, avg rating 3.81 published 2017, avg rating 4.03 Sadie Gennis, In its second outing, The Bloodsworn Saga remains a merciless and brutal series filled with graphic action, impeccable world-building, and an ever-growing ensemble of characters who straddle the lines of morality. Publishers Description: England, 1882. "Shades of Magic" series by V.E. "The Folk of the Air" series begins with "The Cruel Prince," where human Jude and her sisters live amongst the fey in the High Court of Faerie, taken against their will to live there after their parents' murders. Sea of Tranquility is even more sprawling, stretching from the 1910s and into the further future, a time when people live in moon colonies. Its an ambitious critique of late-stage capitalism, wrapped up in a series of family dramas that sound wild out of context: a robo-dog toy that contains recordings of a deceased mothers lullabies, a euthanasia state park for children whose parents want them to have happy final memories, and tech-bro-created funereal currencies are just a few of the scenarios. "The Mortal Instruments" series by Cassandra Clare, available on Amazon and Bookshop from $31.41, "City of Bones," the first book in the series, available on Amazon, $11.24.

Why Youll Love It: Hannah Whittens For the Wolf was hands down one of the best fantasy debuts of 2021, a sort-of retelling of Little Red Riding Hood that mixes fairytale, folklore, and horror elements to create something wonderfully unlike almost everything else in this space right now. As Oblyas last true witches, she and her sisters are little more than a tourist trap as they treat their clients with archaic remedies and beguile them with nostalgic charm. by

We operate independently from our advertising team. But a storm is brewing and the Haint of All Haints is awake. Why Youll Love It: The highly anticipated sequel to Victoria Aveyards sprawling, multi-POV fantasy doorstopper Realm Breaker, Blade Breaker promises an even more intense and emotional story as our ragtag group of damaged heroes and multifaceted villains face off for the future of the Allwardand all the worlds it touches. Its a great read for anyone who loves The Matrix movies or enjoyed Disneys Loki (but maybe wished it stuck the landing a bit better). "Earthsea Cycle" is a high-fantasy series of six books and nine short stories beginning with "A Wizard of Earthsea," where readers meet Ged, now the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea but once known as Sparrowhawk in his youth. In "From Blood and Ash," readers meet Poppy whose upcoming Ascension means the future of her kingdom rests on her shoulders until a stunning guard named Hawke makes her question what she thought was her destiny. Travis Baldree, The Bone Orchard Vaishnavi Patel, Book of Night In the first novel, readers follow Sparrowhawk's story of accidentally releasing a shadow over the world and his journey to right his mistake. published 2015, avg rating 3.90 by If you buy something from a Polygon link, Vox Media may earn a commission.

"Penryn & the End of Days" series by Susan Ee, available on Kindle, $5.47, "Angelfall," the first book in the series, available on Amazonand Bookshop, from $7.43. by 261,733 ratings But dust always rises in a storm. But where A Spindle Splintered was very clearly a feminist reimagining of Sleeping Beauty, A Mirror Mended tackles Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and aims to reinvent the story of its Evil Queen, who, after all, is also just a woman trapped in a story she didnt choose. SG. Wendii McIver, In the Shadow of Lightning (Glass Immortals, #1) If the first two installments in The Nsibidi Scripts series were about Sunny discovering and exploring her identity, Akata Woman is about her defining it. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider "The Kingston Cycle" is an award-winning queer fantasy romance series starring Miles Singer, who tried to escape his troubled past and darkly destined future by joining the war efforts, faking his death, and reinventing himself as a doctor. Since then, Chinese speculative fiction has gained popularity, making way for other literary talent. published 2020, avg rating 4.35

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published 2000, avg rating 3.82 published 2022, avg rating 4.19

Sylah dreams of days growing up in the resistance, being told she would spark a revolution that would free the Empire from the red-blooded ruling classes tyranny. But as Sunny strains to keep up with her rapidly evolving powers, she must also face the growing fracture in her relationship with her spirit face, Anyanwu. And Corayne, a pirates daughter with an ancient magic in her blood, steps closer to becoming the hero shes destined to be. 61,487 ratings published 2021, avg rating 4.23 A monster with unquenchable appetites.

by Just when Zinnias beginning to think she cant handle one more princess, she glances into a mirror and sees another face looking back at her: the shockingly gorgeous face of evil, asking for her help. The Architects, an alien species of moon-sized planet destroyers, are back, and the one thing that used to ward them off is no longer effective. Maybe its the escapist vibes of the season or the universal need for doorstopper size novels to get lost in on the beach or by the pool, but when I tell you were are spoiled for choice this month, I am not kidding. A place of sky trolleys and dead cabs, where haints dance the night away and Wise Women keep the order, and where songs walk, talk and keep the spirit of the city alive. To failed magician, Perilous Graves, its simply home.

Kuang, available on Amazon, $43.29, "The Poppy War," the first book in the series, available on Amazon and Bookshop, from $14.94. Hassa moves through the world unseen by upper classes, so she knows what it means to be invisible. published 2020, avg rating 4.24 A city in upheaval. published 2022, avg rating 3.57 published 2020, avg rating 3.84 Action-packed and gripping from the start, this faerie series is full of romance, mystery, humor, and features characters from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream. The "Outlander" series was originally a practice novel for Diana Gabaldon in the 1980s, yet quickly became a bestselling historical fantasy series, with the ninth book due to be published later this year. Lewis, available on Amazon and Bookshop, from $27.50, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," the first book in the series, available on Amazon, $8.94. by "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series by Rick Riordan, available on Amazon and Bookshop from $18.80, "The Lightning Thief," the first book in the series, available on Amazon, $16.99. Both only 15 years old, their paths are unlikely to cross until June's brother is murdered and Day is the prime suspect. Once youve rescued a dozen damsels and burned fifty spindles, once youve gotten drunk with twenty good fairies and made out with one too many members of the royal family, you start to wish some of these girls would just get a grip and try solving their own narrative issues. To those from Far Away, Nola might seem strange. 8,972 ratings

21,151 ratings Seemingly a world away, Day is the nation's most wanted criminal. Our recommendations have won fantasy awards, been adapted to television shows, topped bestseller lists, and received rave reviews on Goodreads. published 2022, avg rating 4.20 The Percy Jackson mythological fantasy series has thoroughly engrossed readers of all ages across its five books. All the while, Xingyin must juggle the desires and duties she develops in her new life with her long-held determination to free her mother from under the emperors thumb. Thankfully, fantasy series exist so we can revisit our favorite magical worlds with brand new adventures in each book. Sign UpYes, I would like to receive Paste's newsletter, 2022 Paste Media Group. published 2022, avg rating 3.99 74,625 ratings We also share some of the top fantasy books of all time to give you a little inspiration for your literary bucket list. The "Mistborn" saga is a high fantasy series made up of the original trilogy, a four-book additional series set 300 years later, and a third trilogy comprising books 8-10 which is currently in the works. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. Its a risk theyre both willing to take. The Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2022, 38 of the best fantasy books of all time, plus the must-read new fantasy fiction of 2022, best sci-fi books? Judy I. Lin, The City of Dusk (The Dark Gods, #1) She must travel through space to reach the school, surviving a furious alien race during her emotional journey. What follows is a journey from the gaslit streets of London, to an eerie estate outside Edinburgh, where other children with giftsthe Talentshave been gathered. Reds beloved sister Neve, the First Daughter is lost in the Shadowlands, an inverted kingdom where the vicious gods of legend have been trapped for centuries and the Old Kings have slowly been gaining control. 17,362 ratings As he navigates the woods, he meets Kahlan Amnell, who is being hunted by assassins. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Set in 18th century Cairo, Nahri is a con woman who gets by on what seems like magic, though she's never believed any of it to be real. Sorasa, an outcast assassin, faces her past when it returns with sharpened teeth. Kelsier is a famous thief who leads an elaborate heist with a team of rebels to overthrow the emperor. Disclosure: Written and researched by the Insider Reviews team. Tolkien, available on Amazon and Bookshop, from $14.74, "The Fellowship of the Ring," the first book in the series, available on Amazon, $10.09. 836,171 ratings SG. Assigned to capture the culprit is the mysterious, brilliant, and enigmatic Simon, whose insights into the mind of a killer are frighteningly accurate. With infighting, power grabs, and petty squabbles. Because theres more than one person trapped in a story they didnt choose. by

Here we share the best new fantasy novels of 2022 and take a look back at the must-read fantasy fiction of 2021 (in case you missed them). 129,045 ratings Readers love this series for its action-packed plot, strong heroine, and cliffhanger endings that force them to immediately grab the next book. The best fantasy books offer readers the perfect escape into another world. by This sequel expands the scope of Aveyards original novel in multiple key ways, from the relationships between the characters to the size of the world their stories take place in, adding new layers and dangers to each. G. R. Macallister, Legends & Lattes "The Chronicles of Narnia" series by C.S. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. When Rin aces the test to attend the Empire's prestigious military school, she thinks defying everyone's expectations is the last of her problems. 841,668 ratings Chinese science fiction has become increasingly popular in the United States, as Ken Liu (an accomplished author in his own right) translated Liu Cixins groundbreaking Three-Body Problem into English. by When two grizzled detectives are recruited to escort them north to safety, they are forced to confront the nature of difference and belonging, and the shadowy edges of the monstrous. published 2006, avg rating 4.29 368 ratings You can purchase logo and accolade licensing to this story here. Nine songs of power have escaped from the magical piano that maintains the citys beat and without them, Nola will fail. Solmir wants to bring an end to the Shadowlands and he believes helping Neve may be the key to its destruction. by And while her follow-up Juniper and Thorn isnt a direct sequel, it is set in the same universe and tells a similar evocative, dark, and complicated story. Trapped under a spell from the evil White Witch, Lucy and her siblings team up with a magical lion to free Narnia from the curse in this series that's been loved by children and adults for nearly 70 years. "The Chronicles of Narnia" is a seven-book fantasy series first published in 1956 that begins with a young girl named Lucy discovering a magical, wintry world in the back of a wardrobe in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." 19,956 ratings 96,058 ratings In 2020, "Angelfall" the first book in the "Penryn & the End of Days" series- ranked as one of "TIME Magazine's" Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time. Another doorstopper of an adventure, but one thats worth your time. 128,740 ratings Refresh and try again. Here, the world of the dead and the world of the living threaten to collide. When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. by 124,250 ratings by ", "Guild Hunter" series by Nalini Singh, available on Kindle, $112.86, "Angel's Blood," the first book in the series, available on Amazon and Bookshop, from $7.99. Although "The Lord of the Rings" series begins chronologically with "The Hobbit," "The Fellowship of the Ring" kicks off this epic, high-fantasy adventure with young hobbit Frodo Baggins and his journey across Middle-Earth. Sara A Mueller, A Magic Steeped in Poison (Book of Tea, #1) published 2022, avg rating 4.59 Daniel Abraham, Only a Monster (Only a Monster, #1) This series takes place in the Forgotten Realm, a dimension in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, making this series a perfect collection for any high fantasy fan. Trapped in an inverted shadow kingdom where vicious gods of legend slumber, Neve will have to fight her way back to her real worldeven if it means destroying the Shadowlands themselves with the help of a rogue enemy. "The Iron Fey" series by Julie Kagawa, available on Kindle, $19.99, "The Iron King," the first book in the series, available on Amazonand Bookshop, from $10.69, In "The Iron Fey" series, Meghan is living a seemingly normal life until a dark stranger unveils a twisted secret: That she is the daughter of a faery king and a pawn in their deadly war. 4,414 ratings Marlinchen and her two sisters live with their wizard father in a city shifting from magic to industry. In Victorian London, two children with mysterious powers are hunted by a figure of darkness a man made of smoke. published 2022, avg rating 4.46 published 2022, avg rating 4.53 Drizzt Do'Urden is a dark elf who is destined to defend the world after emerging from an Underdark where his family wants him dead in this epic fantasy series with over 50 novels, companions, and short story compilations. Release Date: June 14 from Page Street Kids. Chosen as the first-ever TODAY Book Club pick, "The Bone Season" transports readers to 2059 where dreamwalker Paige Mahoney is scouting the criminal underworld for information by effectively intruding on people's minds. Meanwhile, Jax and Callyn are astonished to learn magic has returned to Syhl Shallow in the form of a magesmith whos now married to their queen. published 2020, avg rating 4.18 by Entrusted with the task to destroy a powerful ring, Frodo, along with his hobbit, elf, and wizard companions, sets out to reach the Cracks of Doom and thwart the rise of the Dark Lord. Laura Sebastian, Rise of the Mages (Age of Ire, #1) Looking for the best fantasy books? Everythingfrom the food and wares, to the goblins themselvesis a haunting temptation for any human who manages to find their way in. While characters storylines were largely separate in the first novel, here they weave in and out of each others lives as fate and (mis)fortune reveal how intricately their paths intertwined. "Mistborn" series by Brandon Sanderson, available on Amazon and Bookshop, from $28.11, "Mistborn: The Final Empire," the first book in the series, available on Amazon, $12.19. R. S. Ford, Bound by Firelight (Wickery, #2) He can melt or mend flesh. A fast pace, intricate worldbuilding, and multiple generally surprising twists help this one stands out. Though King is mostly known for suspenseful horror, this fantasy series has proven a gripping must-read from "The Gunslinger" through the final installment, "The Dark Tower. "Blood and Ash" series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, available on Kindle, $30.96, "From Blood and Ash," the first book in the series, available on Amazon and Bookshop, from $19.30.

published 2006, avg rating 3.67 published 2006, avg rating 4.15 Release Date: June 21 from Harper Voyager.

32,561 ratings "Legend" series by Marie Lu, available on Amazon, $25.99, "Legend," the first book in the series, available on Amazon and Bookshop, from $7.68. where even the deepest loyalties will be tested. 630 ratings That spark was extinguished the day she watched her family murdered before her eyes. Dom, a grieving immortal, strives to fulfill a broken oath. Why Youll Love It: Music and magic intertwine in this sprawling debut about a fantastical alternate version of New Orleans where songs literally keep the city alive. 80,409 ratings When she's kidnapped and taken to Oxford, a secret city ruled by a race of beings from another world, she must fight to regain her freedom in this original dystopian fantasy brought to life with elements of science fiction. 65,000 ratings 521,326 ratings The list is in reverse chronological order of release, so the most recently released books will be at the top. "An Ember in the Ashes" is a four-book dystopian fantasy series where Laia is a slave in a brutal and tyrannically ruled world under the Martial Empire, living in constant fear. in Journalism from Marist College and previously wrote for BuzzFeed's Shopping and Products beat. Closely guarded, she begins to discover the secrets of this dangerous land, her mysterious captor, and an ancient curse. published 2019, avg rating 4.28

Set in futuristic and post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, June is a prodigy being trained by the Republic's military. by But while so much of their lives are defined by pain, the stackers keep moving forward, searching for meaning and fleeting moments of joy in a world designed to destroy them. Schwab, available on Amazon and Bookshop, from $28.95, "A Darker Shade of Magic," the first book in the series, available on Amazon, $10.76. newsletter. At the center of all this is Idris Tellemier, the only person to ever communicate with an Architect, who spends the majority of Eyes of the Void being bargained over, used, and kidnapped for political gain and protection.

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