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Fantasy

Fantasy is a genre that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting. Fantasy is generally distinguished from science fiction and horror by the expectation that it steers clear of technological and macabre themes, respectively, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three (collectively known as speculative fiction or science fiction/fantasy)

In its broadest sense, fantasy comprises works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians, from ancient myths and legends to many recent works embraced by a wide audience today, including
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  • Ame and the Tangy Energetic by Katya Mills
    Ame and the Tangy Energetic (Daughter of Darkness, #3)
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    Release date: Nov 13, 2018
    review: “the book is written in a unique voice. sounds like someone standing outside of a bar chain smoking cigs. read this if you like a challenge." ...more
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    Availability: 100 copies available, 613 people requesting

    Giveaway dates: May 21 - Jun 02, 2024

    Countries available: U.S.

  • Voyage of the Damned by Frances   White
    Voyage of the Damned
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    Release date: Aug 20, 2024
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    Format: Print book

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    Availability: 5 copies available, 16620 people requesting

    Giveaway dates: May 10 - Jun 02, 2024

    Countries available: U.S. and Canada

  • Finding the Past by Jennifer Abrahamsen
    Finding the Past (Elven Roots, #1)
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    Release date: May 01, 2024
    Not all of us "come of age" on birthday number 18. This giveaway celebrates those of us who take a little longer to discover who we really are. ...more
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    Availability: 100 copies available, 980 people requesting

    Giveaway dates: May 19 - Jun 02, 2024

    Countries available: U.S.

  • City of Bones by Cassandra ClareMoon Called by Patricia BriggsHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsVampire Academy by Richelle Mead
    The Best Urban Fantasy
    4,199 books — 13,098 voters
    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
    Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
    1,958 books — 12,020 voters

    To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. RowlingPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Diary of a Young Girl by Anne FrankAnimal Farm by George Orwell
    Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
    31,810 books — 110,127 voters
    Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuireFifty Shades of Grey by E.L. JamesEasy by Tammara WebberThoughtless by S.C. StephensSlammed by Colleen Hoover
    I AM IN LOVE !!!
    4,208 books — 6,525 voters

    Twilight by Stephenie MeyerDark Lover by J.R. WardCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareVampire Academy by Richelle MeadThe Host by Stephenie Meyer
    Best Paranormal & Fantasy Romances
    5,330 books — 10,095 voters
    The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienDune by Frank HerbertEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. Rowling
    Science Fiction and Fantasy Must Reads
    3,760 books — 4,842 voters


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