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 Day of Fallen Night (The Roots of Chaos, #0)
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
She Is a Haunting
VenCo
These Infinite Threads (This Woven Kingdom, #2)
Victory City
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi, #1)
Weyward
Immortality: A Love Story (The Anatomy Duology, #2)
Wildblood
Last Violent Call (Secret Shanghai, #3.5)
Not Your Ex's Hexes (Supernatural Singles, #2)
Delicious Monsters
Arch-Conspirator
Where Darkness Blooms
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