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Space! Dragons! Space dragons (that’s a thing)! Welcome to the sci-fi and fantasy corner of Book Riot, where we discuss the best fantasy book series (and best fantasy books that standalone–yes, those do exist), YA sci-fi, science fiction books for kids, cozy sci-fi (also a thing!), and more. Grab your sword and hop in the spaceship: let’s get reading.

This One’s for the Dragon Smut Girlies: Gifts for Romantasy Readers

Check out these fantastic gifts for romantasy readers, with sweatshirts, bookmarks, totes, and more to show off your love of the hit genre.

10 Moving and Fantastical Books Like Miyazaki’s THE BOY AND THE HERON

If you loved Hayao Miyazaki's newest movie, you have to pick up these moving and fantastical books like THE BOY AND THE HERON.

The 2024 Locus Awards Finalists Are Here

Winners in each category will be announced in June at the annual Locus Awards ceremony.

10 Best New Fantasy Books by Asians and Pacific Islanders

From body swaps and newfound powers to distant kingdoms and otherworldly realms, here's the best new fantasy by Asian and Pacific Islanders.

10 Excellent Epic Fantasy Debuts

Impossible odds, impossible quests, and impossible successes await readers in these stunning epic fantasy debuts.

May the Books Be With You: 10 New SFF Books Out May 2024

A wasteland magebike courier, a historical vampire romantasy, a cozy sapphic fantasy in a tea shop, & more of the best new SFF out May 2024.

That Old Back Magic: 9 Must-Read Historical Fantasy Books

Hit up some history with a dash or three of fantastical elements with these 9 must-read historical fantasy books!

12 of the Best Romancifi Books to Read When You’re Tired of Romantasy

Just like romantasy, romancifi books combine two popular genres — sci-fi and romance — to create out-of-this-world love stories.

The Best and Buzziest LGBTQ Fantasy Books of 2024 (So Far)

Here the biggest LGBTQ fantasy releases of 2024 so far, including sapphic fae fantasy, a bored gay werewolf, and more.

8 Sci-Noir Books that Blend Genres

Sci-noir stories blend science fiction and noir to show us the darker side of futuristic worlds and technologies.