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.
From ACOTAR to Empyrean, romantasy is all the rage. That raises the question: Where have all the non-romance fantasy books gone?
Want to take your speculative fiction on the go? I've got eight excellent sci-fi series to listen to on audio for you here.
For these sci-fi detectives, solving whodunit is complicated, involving immortal murder victims, interplanetary travel, and robot PIs.
Cover reveals and excerpts, CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE adaptation news, a DUNGEONS & DRAGONS live-action series, and more SFF links!
The characters are playing a game, and that game is as much the story as the people. Welcome to LitRPG: a primer.
From aliens to robots, time travel to superpowers, these stories are packed with exciting sci-fi adventures.
March 2025 is jam-packed with amazing science fiction and fantasy, including new books from John Scalzi, Suzanne Collins, and Tracy Deonn.
The best sci-fi remakes of all time, two exciting excerpts from upcoming fantasy books, and more SFF links!
When the world gets dark, sometimes you need your reading to go even darker. Here are eight of the greatest grimdark fantasy reads.
Get ready for whimsy and philosophy in equal measure.