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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The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic
Sleeping Beauties
One Dark Throne (Three Dark Crowns, #2)
Before She Ignites (Fallen Isles Trilogy #1)
Girls Made of Snow and Glass
An Enchantment of Ravens
Jane, Unlimited
Invictus
Godsgrave (The Nevernight Chronicle, #2)
The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding (The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding #1)
Even the Darkest Stars (Even the Darkest Stars #1)
Archangel's Viper (Guild Hunter, #10)
Intensity (Chronicles of Nick, #8)
Fireblood (Frostblood Saga, #2)
Wishtree

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  • Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass, #6)
    The Ship of the Dead (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #3)
    Gwendy's Button Box
    Sleeping Beauties
    Warcross (Warcross, #1)
    The Fire Queen (The Hundredth Queen, #2)
    Magical Compass (Supernatural Prison Story #2)
    Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2)
    Red Queen (Red Queen, #1)
    The One (The Selection, #3)
    Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)
    Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1)
    The Keeper of Lost Things
    The Ocean at the End of the Lane
    Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3)
    The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
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    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)
    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)
    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)
    The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)
    A Clash of Kings  (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2)
    The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2)
    A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3)
    The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3)
    A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, #4)
    The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1)
    The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)
    Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle, #1)
    The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1)
    A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5)

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