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Prolific author Sarah J. Maas notches her sixth GCA prize with this fourth installment in the insanely popular series A Court of Thorns and Roses. Maas’ imaginative world-building is something to behold—a kind of fractal blossoming of fantasy, romance, and adventure in the realms of the fae.
- The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec. Goodreads | Book Depository | Amazon. Published February 9th 2021. When a banished witch falls in love with the legendary trickster Loki, she risks the wrath of the gods in this moving, subversive debut novel that reimagines Norse mythology.
- The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna (Deathless #1) Goodreads | Book Depository | Amazon. Published February 9th 2021. Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine whether she will become a member of her village.
- Ariadne by Jennifer Saint. Goodreads | Book Depository | Amazon. Published May 4th 2021. As Princesses of Crete and daughters of the fearsome King Minos, Ariadne and her sister Phaedra grow up hearing the hoofbeats and bellows of the Minotaur echo from the Labyrinth beneath the palace.
- The Chosen And The Beautiful by Nghi Vo. Goodreads | Book Depository | Amazon. Published June 1st 2021. Immigrant. Socialite. Magician. Jordan Baker grows up in the most rarefied circles of 1920s American society—she has money, education, a killer golf handicap, and invitations to some of the most exclusive parties of the Jazz Age.
Feb 28, 2024 · Here in this section we'll be keeping an eye on new fantasy publications in 2021, as well as shortlisted books and winners of the most prestigious prizes in fantasy like the British Fantasy Awards — with winners already announced in February, 2021—and the World Fantasy Awards, whose winning books will be announced in November. However you like your fantasy—epic or short, high or low ...
The Books of Babel is an original and brilliant saga that is even better on the second read-though. It has left an unmistakable footprint in the self-published and traditionally-published world of storytelling. There's nothing else quite like it. Published: 2021. Buy on Amazon; Best Fantasy of 2021
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1. The Shadow of the Gods
By John Gwynne This book is awesome in every sense of the word. An epic tale of war and woe, from one of fantasy’s most talented authors. This is a new fantasy masterpiece, set in a norse-inspired world. The gods have (almost) gone extinct – but their magic is not gone. Violent jarls fight for power, monsters lurk in forest and fjord, and a war is long overdue… The story follow three main characters, each on a dangerous journey: 1. Elvar, a noblewoman who refuses the easy life, and seeks fame...
2. She Who Became the Sun
By Shelley Parker-Chan Historical Fantasy set in medieval China, this is a legend you know all too well, retold and reimagined by a masterful writer. Desire, that’s what she is.Zhu needs more from life.Unfortunately, Zhu was born a nobody in a nothing village on a dusty yellow plain. Her youngest brother is destined for greatness. The oracles have seen it. But Zhu? She is destined for nothing. That is, until a bandit raid destroys their home and Zhu’s brother gives up his destiny… and dies. T...
3. Under the Whispering Door
By T. J. Klune Funny, heartwarming, and desperate to find meaning in the time between life and the afterlife. Wallace’s story begins after he dies. You see, he never really “lived his life,” and there were so many opportunities he let drift past. But as he watches his own funeral – and a reaper comes to collect him – he realizes two things: yes, he is dead. And yes, he did waste his life. However, there is one last stop before the afterlife. Wallace finds himself at a tea shop, owned by Hugo,...
10. Rule of Wolves
By Leigh Bardugo I know I’m late to this party. I only discovered Leigh Bardugo’s wonderful storytelling in 2020, and promptly devoured the seven books in the Grishaverse. The Grishaverseis a YA Fantasy series set in an 1800’s Imperial-Russian-inspired world. Each book has a cast of captivating and intricately-connected characters, most of whom grow in surprising ways. Oh, and they fall in love a lot, which is often heartwarming and sometimes heart-wrenching. The Grishaverse is ridiculously p...
11. Witness for the Dead
By Katherine Addison You have no idea how the Elves live, until you read this. This is a series about another culture. Specifically, the snooty, snobby, uptight, obsessed-with-rules kind of culture: the Elves. This is also a series about their other halves, the Goblins. But, most of all, this is a series about outsiders who must begin a new life in an unknown, treacherous world. What do I love the most about this series? The ever-changing, extremely intricate interpersonal relationships. Ther...
12. The Last Graduate
By Naomi Novik Scholomance is about a school for wizards. No, not that kind of school. Well, almost. Take Hermione Granger from Harry Potter, and throw her in a horrifying magical hellscape of a highschool and watch her … thrive? In Scholomance, death is a constant companion. It almost seems cruel to send the young sorcerers of the world here, but beneath this school’s dark secrets, lies a truth that only our young hero can uncover. Be warned. When you finish The Last Graduate, you will throw...
In 2021, Fantasy is still one of the most popular genres. Forbidden magic? Godlike monsters? Romance that will crush your heart and leave it bleeding on the floor? Scroll up, and find the right book for yourself. However, if you want more books, dear reader… have I got books for you. Check out my other favorite books: 1. The 18 Best Science Fiction...
Books shelved as best-fantasy-2021: These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan, The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang, Jade City by Fonda Lee, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, an...
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Jan 17, 2021 · With the new year comes the new, highly-anticipated fantasy books of 2021! Can I get a woot-woot! From highly-anticipated debuts to exciting sequels to your favorite fantasy series, 2021 is bringing its A-game with these stunning titles. January Fantasy Book Releases 2021
