Created and curated by mirrorwitch
sci-fi elements allowed as long as the narrative structure is that of fantasy (i.e. based on wonder, not reason) (example: Gideon the Ninth).
urban fantasy not allowed. urban fantasy defined as stories that take place on Earth in a modern-day setting.
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
4 stars
A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens.
The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for …
Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst
2 stars
Betrothed since childhood to the prince of Mynaria, Princess Dennaleia has always known what her future holds. Her marriage will …
Of Ice and Shadows by Audrey Coulthurst
The long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed YA fantasy Of Fire and Stars! Mare and Denna travel to a new and …
The Phoenix Empress by K Arsenault Rivera
"Since she was a child, divine empress O Shizuka has believed she was an untouchable god. When her uncle, ruler …
Girls made of snow and glass by Melissa Bashardoust
3 stars
"Frozen meets The Bloody Chamber in this feminist fantasy reimagining of the Snow White fairytale At sixteen, Mina's mother is …
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree (Legends & Lattes, #1)
4 stars
Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv the orc barbarian cashes out of the warrior’s life …
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir (The Locked Tomb, #1)
4 stars
Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off …
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir (The Locked Tomb Trilogy)
4 stars
"She answered the Emperor's call.
She arrived with her arts, her wits, and her only friend.
In victory, her world …
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir, Tordotcom Fall 2022 Author To Be Announced (The Locked Tomb, #3)
5 stars
Her city is under siege. The zombies are coming back. And all Nona wants is a birthday party. In many …
