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Top 5 Fantasy Books You Can’t Miss

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If there’s one thing about fantasies is that they’re hard to write. It takes a lot of creativity and good writing to create a book readers will actually enjoy. This genre requires the author to create entirely new worlds which can sometimes be overwhelming for the reader. With that being said, here are five fantasy books that I think live up to their hype.

  • Powerless by Lauren Roberts
  • Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
  • The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
  • Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
  • Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

1. Powerless

Paedyn Grey has always been one of the ordinaries that are hunted and banished. She’s hidden her true identity her whole life by pretending that she’s something that she’s not. There is a perfect mix of tension, magic, and romance in this fast-paced book. I was hooked in from the start and the suspense building was really good.

2. Shatter Me

A dystopian world controlled by the Restablishment where Juliette Ferrars has been locked away from society because of her touch that can kill. Shatter Me is a six book series and is perfect if you enjoy emotional stories, slow-burn romance, and high stakes. The book captures the feelings of isolation and desire and shows a lot of character growth. It’s intense and draws you in until you become invested in it.

3. The Cruel Prince

If you enjoy something a bit darker and more political, then I recommend The Cruel Prince. Jude Duarte is a human girl who is brought into the world of Fae after her parents were killed. This book is mostly about court politics, betrayal, and power struggles with Jude’s main conflict being with the cruel prince.

4. Six of Crows

Six outcasts. One mission: break into a heavily guarded place to rescue a scientist who created a world changing drug. Six of Crows is a fantasy duology featuring a crew of six outcasts that attempt a near-impossible, deadly heist. I feel like each member of the group has their own skills and character development that makes the plot a lot more interesting than just the mission. The characters are carefully built which adds a lot more depth to the book. It’s a really action packed and entertaining book.

5. Once Upon a Broken Heart

Once Upon a Broken Heart follows Evangeline Fox, a girl that believes in love, who makes a dangerous deal with the unpredictable fate, Jacks, AKA the Prince of Hearts, that ends up with her getting pulled into a magical and chaotic world. This book is romance with a fairytale vibe. There are a lot of twists in the book as well as magic and it’s an enjoyable read.

Importance of Reading Books

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In a time when people are so engrossed in their phones and social media, scrolling endlessly for hours, and focusing on their digital lives and those of many others they might not even know, people sometimes forget the power of reading. With the rise of technology use in the world, people are reading books less often. For billions of years, books have been a beacon of knowledge for everyone. The many different genres and styles of books from various authors provide people with entertainment, information, or different insights about things in the world. Reading is not only a way to tackle boredom, but it can also strengthen the brain when reading for long periods of time. Unlike the short videos on social media that lower the attention span, reading strengthens concentration as the brain reads for long periods of time. It also expands the vocabulary because, as people read, there will be many words that appear and get assimilated into the vocabulary. These will be beneficial in school, as an expanded vocabulary and a focused brain can aid in absorbing knowledge in school. 

Many books inform about the parts that people don’t see, such as the downsides that show the true colors of society, or the upsides that make life worth living. This allows the readers to experience life through different lenses. Reading about things that people are unfamiliar with can build empathy because it gives people the opportunity to understand and empathize from a different perspective. This will not only aid in personal growth, but it will also help people understand things in real life, which is great for society. 

Obviously, people still read books in the world, but it has definitely decreased over the last few decades. However, technology is not the sole reason for these results. In fact, technology can also be used to read books digitally. The lack of reading is also caused by easier entertainment alternatives, such as social media, streaming platforms, and gaming, which entertain people with little mental effort. Also, some people just don’t want to read. People don’t read books for leisure, and mostly read them when it’s a requirement. Although fewer people are reading for fun today, it’s never too late to start or rediscover this habit. Even if it’s just a few pages a day, reading can go a long way.