Tag: fantasy recommendations
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Review: Human Rites – Juno Dawson
Chaos draws near as this trilogy comes to a close, the Hebden Bridge witches are back with a bang! A fitting ending for an exciting trilogy with great rep and twists and turns.
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Best Fantasy & Sci- Fi 2025
If you’ve been around for a while then you’ll know that fantasy is one of my favourite genres and I’m loving finding more sci-fi recently. The escapism is second to none and the clever political writing is brilliant.
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Review: The Sunbearer Trials – Aiden Thomas
Competing in the Sunbearer Trials is every Golds dream, but when two Jades are chosen to compete as well, the competition heats up. An enjoyable and pacy read with great rep, set against a beautiful backdrop and lore.
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Review – Water Moon – Samantha Sotto Yambao
Set in a pawn shop like no other, patrons can pawn their regrets and the owners will relieve them of them, with their own use for these regrets. If you’re looking for something cosy with beautiful settings, delicate delivery and a twisty plot, then this is the book for you.
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Review – A Tempest of Tea – Hafsa Faizal
A tea shop that accommodates the needs of vampires by night is set to be shut down because of their night time guests, but Arthie is having none of it. A fun read with plenty of drama and tea.
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Cosy Fantasy Recommendations
Cosy fantasy is a genre that’s been growing in popularity for some time. It’s gentler than your high stakes fantasy, but more fantastical than your magical realism. They can be the perfect palette cleanser and the most enjoyable escapes.
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Books for the Girls – Forever Learning
Books for the girls is an ode to the incredible women I’ve met in this space. It’s inspired by Monika Radojevic’s A beautiful lack of consequence, which looks at the experience of womanhood through many lenses and was just brilliant. I love finding themes that spread across genres and authors and this short series will…
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Books for the Girls – Love and Friendship
Books for the girls is an ode to the incredible women I’ve met in this space. It’s inspired by Monika Radojevic’s A beautiful lack of consequence. First we had Books That will Break You and now we have a gorgeous theme of love and friendships.
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Review – The Eternal Ones – Namina Forna
In this final book of the trilogy, Deka and her friends are finding what it means to help Deka fulfil her destiny, whether it’s one she chose or not. A fitting ending for one of my favourite YA fantasy series, I know I’ll re-read.
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Books for the Girls – Feminine Rage
Books for the girls is inspired by Monika Radojevic’s A beautiful lack of consequence, which looks at the experience of womanhood through many lenses and was just brilliant. Up next is ne of my favourite themes: feminine rage, but I’m expanding it slightly.
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Review: Interstellar Megachef – Lavanya Lakshminarayan
Hitch-hikers galaxy meets bake off in an intergalactic adventure, surrounding the politics of food. A lot of fun to start a duology and I’m excited to see where it goes next.
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Review: The Night Ends with Fire – K. X. Song
A Mulan retelling with the grit and determination of a woman told she can’t do something. Absolutely glorious.
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A Beginners Guide to Fantasy
The fantasy shelves in a bookshop can be a scary thing if you’re looking to dip your toe into the genre. Let me start you off with some recommendations.
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Autumn Reading Guide
On my bookshelf, autumn is the time for fantasy; it’s stormy nights spent with blankets and hot tea whilst getting lost in a book. Let me introduce to you some perfect books for the season.
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Finished Fantasy Series
If you hate starting a series that hasn’t finished yet, then don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Read on for my curated list of finished fantasy series.
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