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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  • The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air, #3)
    This Time Tomorrow
    A Queen of Ruin (Deliciously Dark Fairytales, #4)
    The Primal Hunter 2 (The Primal Hunter #2)
    Circe
    The Room in the Attic
    Quicksilver
    Kingdom of the Wicked (Kingdom of the Wicked, #1)
    Found by the Lake Monster (Monstrous Matches, #1.5)
    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games, #0)
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    Kingdom of the Cursed (Kingdom of the Wicked, #2)
    Trouble with the Cursed (The Hollows, #16)
    The Island of Missing Trees
    Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass, #7)
    Moon Called by Patricia BriggsHalfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsDead Until Dark by Charlaine HarrisDark Lover by J.R. Ward
    Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Books
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    The Republic of Thieves by Scott LynchA Memory of Light by Robert JordanEmperor of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceThe Daylight War by Peter V. BrettThe Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
    Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2013
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    Throne of Glass by Sarah J. MaasGraceling by Kristin CashorePoison Study by Maria V. SnyderCrown of Midnight by Sarah J. MaasThe Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
    Books With Heroes/Heroines Who Are Assassins
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    Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne JonesThe Darkangel by Meredith Ann PierceThe Perilous Gard by Elizabeth Marie PopeMairelon the Magician by Patricia C. WredeDragon's Bait by Vivian Vande Velde
    Hidden Gems: YA-Fantasy Novels
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    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
    Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
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    The Final Empire by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
    Most Interesting Magic System
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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
    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)
    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)
    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)

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