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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Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive, #4)
These Violent Delights (These Violent Delights, #1)
Spellbreaker (Spellbreaker Duology, #1)
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories (The Folk of the Air, #3.5)
The Burning God (The Poppy War, #3)
The Awakening (The Dragon Heart Legacy, #1)
A Deal with the Elf King (Married to Magic, #1)
The Ickabog
Dawnshard (The Stormlight Archive, #3.5)
Ruinsong
The Ravens (The Ravens, #1)
The Camelot Betrayal (Camelot Rising, #2)
The Fires of Vengeance (The Burning, #2)
Rebel Rose (The Queen's Council, #1)
Master of One
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    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games, #0)
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    Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two (Harry Potter, #8)
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    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)
    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)
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    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)
    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)
    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)
    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 Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1)
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