As a reader, you often hear the term “fantasy” or “fantasy fiction.” It pertains to a literary genre featuring works with extraordinary storylines, unique setting, amazing characters, and other elements inflicted with awesome twists and literary devices. If you are a fan of books filled with magical and action-packed stories, then fantasy fiction is the best genre to dig into.
In this day and age, there are myriad fantasy fiction books that have been published. Some come in stand-alone novels, while others come in series. So, if you are looking for the best fantasy books that will give you the thrill, fear, action, and excitement that you’ve been searching for for so long; then, you might want to check the books listed below.
Sons of Twilight by Collette Jackson-Fink
This book is the sequel of The Daughters of Twilight and was published in 2017. Readers will definitely get the drive to flip every page and even beyond the final page on Sons of Twilight by Fink. It tells the story of how the team members opt to follow Coles into a strange world and reside with the awesome female warriors that live in the Black Pyramid. After consummating their bonds with the angels, the physical appearances of the men transformed into ore, and it will draw their entire strength to safeguard their home and the earth from a mysterious dark mass that promotes chaos.
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss is a heroic fantasy fiction book and the first of The Kingkiller Chronicle series. It was published in 2007 by DAW Books. The story is set in a world called Temerant, which is a huge continent that’s split into multiple diverse countries and cultures. It was told using the main character’s voice; thus, the story follows the magical tale of a brilliant young man who became an infamous wizard. The personal narrative of his experiences from his childhood to his life after killing a king has created a thrilling coming-of-age story. This book is definitely a great piece that will bring the readers into the thoughts of a wizard.
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman’s American Gods is a best-selling and award-winning fantasy book that was published in 2001. It centers on the story of a prisoner named Shadow whose wife died in a peculiar accident a few days before he’s freed. With a heavy heart, he went home, but while he was on a flight home, he met a man named Mr. Wednesday. The stranger claimed that he was an escapee from a war and was a god and king of America. Thus, they jump on a journey transversely to the heart of America while an extraordinary storm surrounding them is about to break. American Gods will definitely bring you to an awesome journey to see the soul of the U.S. and be surprised by the things and people that you’ll discover there.
The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan
This book is the third book of the infamous Percy Jackson & the Olympians series by Rick Riordan. It was preceded by The Sea of Monsters and followed by The Battle of the Labyrinth. It was published in 2007 by Miramax Books/Hyperion Books for Children. The story focuses on the teenage half-human, a half god named Percy Jackson, who embarks on a thrilling journey together with his friends to save Annabeth Chase, Athena’s daughter, and Artemis, Greek goddess, that is held captive by the titans. Moreover, The Titan’s Curse got nominated in several awards and was recognized as the top The New York Times children’s series bestseller and top 30 in the 2010 Book Sense Summer Pick.
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
The Mortal Instruments is a bestselling series by Cassandra Clare, and City of Bones is its first book. It was published in 2007 by Margaret K. McElderry. It follows the story of a girl named Clary Fray who enters a club along with his friends. While in the establishment, she begins to notice various peculiar people doing suspicious acts. That is the first event that leads Clary to uncover her true identity, which her mother tried so hard to protect.
Oliver’s Twist 