Writing a coming-of-age story isn’t easy, especially with how many books centered around this theme have been released, making it hard to tell a unique story that stands out. In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan puts a magical and much more lighthearted spin on this type of story which has seen it earn multiple … Read more
Written by Christopher Paolini, and published in 2002, Eragon quickly became one of the most popular young adult fantasy novels on the market – developing into an enduring series of books that continues to attract fans to this day. Telling the story of a young farm boy called ‘Eragon’, the novel sees him venture into … Read more
Do you have a passion for magic and fantasy? If so, you’re going to fall head over heels for A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. This book has taken the world by storm. This spellbinding debut novel centers around Diana Bishop. This Yale University professor finds a manuscript that has been missing for a … Read more
Patrick Rothfuss’ 2011 debut ‘Name of the Wind,’ is a novel that took the fantasy world by storm. Blending contemporary prose and characterization with a mysterious, high-fantasy world has created a story that has captivated readers since its publication. However, if there’s one thing a fan of the Kingkiller Chronicles knows, it’s that the third … Read more
Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus is a groundbreaking fantasy novel that explores multiple perspectives. Following a nonlinear narrative, the book is a great read if you fancy something a little experimental. It tells the story of a magical fairytale circus that appears without any warning. It’s only open during the nighttime. Known as the Le … Read more
Percy Jackson & the Olympians is the first children’s series that Rick Riordan wrote after writing several adult novels. Rick Riordan creates one of the most gripping and enjoyable mythological series, following an ordinary boy, Percy, who struggles at school and has very few friends. He soon finds out that he is a demigod, … Read more
Written by the sensational storyteller Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Thorns and Roses is a fantastic fantasy series that’s perfect for new adults. This series started with A Court Of Thorns and Roses, an action-packed and fan-favorite novel that was first released in 2015. The protagonist of this series is a strong huntress named … Read more
Magic and mayhem, action and adventure, the Harry Potter series has it all. Each book in the series pits forces of good against evil, and it’s not easy. And while the story may begin with young kids getting swept away to a wizarding world, there are also dark themes within, and when Harry Potter comes … Read more
Bone Gap is a young adult novel first published way back in 2015, and yet it’s still a popular favorite with teens and adults to this day. The reason why is obvious: Bone Gap is a thrilling novel that follows a heartbreaking tale in a small farming town in Illinois – but not everything is … Read more
The Poppy War is the first novel in R F Kuang’s dark but exciting fantasy trilogy of the same name. First published in 2018, The Poppy War and its sequels have cemented R F Kuang’s place as one of the fantasy genre’s best writers of all time – so it’s easy to see why so … Read more