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 Reaper at the Gates (An Ember in the Ashes, #3)
My Plain Jane (The Lady Janies, #2)
Smoke in the Sun (Flame in the Mist, #2)
A Thousand Beginnings and Endings
The Book of M
Iron and Magic (The Iron Covenant, #1)
Bring Me Their Hearts
Summer of Salt
Brief Cases (The Dresden Files, #15.1)
The Emerald Sea (The Glittering Court #3)
The Mermaid
Ocean Light (Psy-Changeling Trinity, #2; Psy-Changeling, #17)
The Bird and the Blade
Trail of Lightning (The Sixth World, #1)
Starless

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  • Regicide (The Completionist Chronicles, #2)
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    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
    The Hobbit
    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)
    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)
    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)
    A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
    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)
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