Spin to Read
Genre Hub

Fantasy Books —
Where to Start & What to Read Next

Fantasy is the genre that lets you live a hundred lives in worlds that never existed — and somehow feel more real than anywhere you've been.

Whether you crave sprawling epic series with magic systems so detailed they could be textbooks, lush romantasy full of fae courts and slow-burn tension, or quiet standalone novels that feel like fever dreams, fantasy has a door for every reader. It rewards patience with payoff, trust with wonder, and investment with moments of pure catharsis that few other genres can match. If you're new to fantasy, start with an accessible series and let it pull you in. If you're a veteran, we have the deeper cuts and series reading orders you need to dive in without spoilers.

Reading Orders

Fantasy Series — Where to Begin

All Series →
Epic Fantasy The Stormlight Archive Brandon Sanderson's magnum opus. Start with The Way of Kings — full reading order inside. Romantasy A Court of Thorns and Roses Sarah J. Maas's addictive fae series. Reading order, spinoffs, and companion books explained. Romantasy The Empyrean Series Rebecca Yarros's dragon-rider series starting with Fourth Wing — full order and what to read after. Comic Fantasy Discworld Terry Pratchett's 41-book universe. We break down every sub-series and the best entry points. Epic Fantasy The Wheel of Time Robert Jordan's 14-book epic, plus Brandon Sanderson's conclusion. Full reading order here.
Must-Reads

Best Fantasy Books Right Now

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Romantasy

Fourth Wing

Rebecca Yarros

Violet Sorrengail enters a brutal war college where riders bond with dragons — or die trying. Addictive, romantic, and impossible to put down.

Buy on Amazon
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Romantasy

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Sarah J. Maas

A mortal huntress is taken to a fae world of beauty and danger. Dark, lush, and wildly romantic — the series only gets better from here.

Buy on Amazon
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Epic Fantasy

The Way of Kings

Brandon Sanderson

Book one of the Stormlight Archive. A world battered by supernatural storms, three compelling POVs, and one of the greatest magic systems ever devised.

Buy on Amazon
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Epic Fantasy

The Name of the Wind

Patrick Rothfuss

The legend of Kvothe, told in his own words. Lyrical, propulsive, and unforgettable — a masterpiece of voice-driven fantasy storytelling.

Buy on Amazon
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Standalone

The Night Circus

Erin Morgenstern

A mysterious black-and-white circus appears without warning. Two rival magicians are bound in a contest neither fully understands. Atmosphere as dense as velvet.

Buy on Amazon
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Heist Fantasy

Six of Crows

Leigh Bardugo

A ragtag crew of criminals attempts the impossible heist in a richly built world. Brilliant ensemble cast, sharp banter, and real emotional stakes.

Buy on Amazon
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
Standalone

Uprooted

Naomi Novik

A village girl taken by a powerful wizard discovers she has magic of her own. Fairy-tale roots with a modern soul — one of the best standalone fantasies of the decade.

Buy on Amazon
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Standalone

Piranesi

Susanna Clarke

A man lives inside a house with infinite halls filled with statues and tides. A mystery, a meditation, and a book unlike anything else — best read knowing nothing first.

Buy on Amazon
Author Guides

Fantasy Authors — Where to Start

Epic Fantasy Brandon Sanderson Mistborn, Stormlight Archive, Elantris — full reading order for the Cosmere and beyond. Romantasy Sarah J. Maas ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, Crescent City — how all three series connect and where to begin. Fantasy J.K. Rowling Harry Potter series, Fantastic Beasts, and the expanded Wizarding World — author guide coming soon.
Urban Fantasy Cassandra Clare The Shadowhunter Chronicles reading order — author page coming soon.
From the Blog

Fantasy Reading Guides

All Articles →
Ranked List Best Fantasy Series of 2025 From newcomers to long-running juggernauts — the series worth your time right now. Reading Guide Best Standalone Fantasy Novels No 10-book commitment required. The finest fantasy novels that tell a complete story in one volume. Gateway Guide Sci-Fi for Non-Sci-Fi Readers If you love fantasy but haven't tried science fiction yet, these books are your bridge.
Find Your Next Read

Books Like Your Favourites

If You Loved Books Like Fourth Wing Dragon riders, forbidden romance, high stakes — 10+ books with that same electric energy. If You Loved Books Like ACOTAR Fae worlds, dark magic, and slow-burn romance — the best books to read after the ACOTAR series.