There are loads of reasons why many love to read. Some found enjoyment in exploring different types of worlds while others got fond of living different kinds of lives. But, with what is always present in that bunch of reasons why people read books is the fun reading experience. Literature is indeed a happy place filled with different kinds of books. Most of these literary pieces are sorted into various genres based on the theme and other elements of the stories; and, fantasy is one of the best and most popular categories.
Moreover, the most defining aspect of the fantasy genre is the extraordinary storyline that often involves magic, supernatural, and other elements that aren’t present in the real world. These features enhance the whole tale by adding interesting characteristics and factors on places, people, and things — which definitely don’t happen in real life.
So, if you are looking for the top fantasy books to read, then here are the titles that you should look out for and will guarantee you a fun reading experience.
Spiritdancer: The Blade of Baresi by Luthie M West
Spiritdancer: The Blade of Baresi by Luthie M West is young adult fantasy fiction published in 2020. It follows the story of Kallias, a Baresian swordsman, who chases the abductors of his sister Asadia on long-ships. While on his quest to save his sister, he arrived at the land of Marisko, where he met and befriended Dealla. She was the last of the rekinnder race, who offered him guidance on his journey. Kallias also made another friend, but the long-ship mystic is a nemesis of the rekinnder. Even though there is an underlying tension between his new friends, they still worked together to save women and mold them into an army to battle against the Bloodfish Navy and other people of the mad magician who captured his sister.
Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers
The popular fantasy book that has been part of the childhood of many readers, titled Mary Poppins, was first published in 1934 authored by P.L. Travers. It is the first book of the series that follows the story of the Banks family that lives in London. The members of the family are Mr. Banks, Mrs. Banks, Jane, Michael, John, and Barbara. Mary Poppins entered the picture after Katie, the nanny of the kids left. With her carpetbag, she arrived at the Banks’ and willingly accepted the newly vacant position. The kids, later on, discovered that their new nanny could do magical things despite her serious and vain characteristics. Mary Poppins definitely gave the Banks children a wonderful experience. She bid goodbye after realizing the wind had changed and left by opening and holding an umbrella and let the West wind carry her away.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
This bestselling book is authored by Diana Gabaldon that’s the first piece of the 9-book series with the same title. The revised edition of Outlander was published in 1992 by Dell, and since then, it has gained multiple reviews from different critics. It centers on the thrilling love and adventure story of Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser. The former served as a British combat nurse who recently got back from the battle and is on her second honeymoon with her significant other. The latter is a gallant young Scots soldier. Both lived in different times but were brought together when Claire from the year 1945 passed through a standing stone that belonged to one of the oldest circles dotting the British Isles and time-traveled to the year 1743. How would Claire handle herself, especially her feelings?
All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Janes Anders
Charlie Janes Anders’ science fantasy novel titled All the Birds in the Sky gained multiple awards, such as the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 2017, IAFA William L. Crawford Fantasy Award in 2017, and more. The story centers on a witch named Patricia and a techno-geek named Laurence. Their amazing abilities were perceived as strange by the kids in their junior high school. It wasn’t long when Patricia entered the school for witches after being accused of witchcraft from her former school. Laurence, on the other hand, was enrolled in a military reform school by his parents. Ten years have passed, and the two cross paths again; what strangeness would happen this time around?
Trina’s Travel 