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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Book of Night
The Hacienda
This Time Tomorrow
Glow (The Plated Prisoner, #4)
Trust
Hide
Charm (Crave, #5)
A Game of Retribution (Hades Saga, #2)
Siren Queen
Together We Burn
The Merciless Ones (The Gilded Ones, #2)
Forging Silver into Stars (Forging Silver into Stars, #1)
A Rip Through Time (A Rip Through Time, #1)
Bravely
Juniper & Thorn
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    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)
    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)
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    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)
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