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 Chosen and the Beautiful
For the Wolf (Wilderwood, #1)
The Wolf and the Woodsman
Neon Gods (Dark Olympus, #1)
The Jasmine Throne (Burning Kingdoms, #1)
The Hidden Palace (The Golem and the Jinni, #2)
The Nature of Witches
This Poison Heart (The Poison Heart, #1)
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels (Dangerous Damsels, #1)
The Portrait of a Mirror
Blood Like Magic (Blood Like Magic, #1)
Witchshadow (The Witchlands, #4)
Daughter of Sparta (Daughter of Sparta, #1)
Bacchanal
Girl One
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  • The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air, #3)
    The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1)
    Circe
    A Court of Honey and Ash (Honey and Ice Trilogy, #1)
    Royal Pawn (Jacky Leon, #6)
    Layla
    A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk & Robot, #1)
    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games, #0)
    Caraval (Caraval, #1)
    Where Dragons Collide (Dragon Ridden Chronicles #5)
    Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two (Harry Potter, #8)
    Midnight Sun (Twilight, #5)
    The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
    Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass, #7)
    Darkest Moon (Shadow Guild: Wolf Queen #1)
    Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini TaylorDelirium by Lauren OliverDarkfever by Karen Marie MoningBrainwalker by Robyn MundellMagic Bites by Ilona Andrews
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    The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienEnder's Game by Orson Scott CardDune by Frank HerbertThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. Rowling
    Sci-Fi and Fantasy Must Reads
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    Graceling by Kristin CashoreThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasAlanna by Tamora PiercePoison Study by Maria V. SnyderFire by Kristin Cashore
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    To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank1984 by George Orwell
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    A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
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    The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
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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)
    The Hobbit, or There and Back Again
    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)
    The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2)
    The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3)
    A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3)

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