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.
Grab your TBR list, and get ready to do some preordering or put these 2021 SFF books by Black authors on your library holds list, including Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon.
Swords, spaceships, and perhaps a little smooching: these sci-fi and fantasy reads come with a nice side of romance, including The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk.
Seeking the strange and unusual? Look to these structurally unconventional speculative fiction novels that diverge from the familiar, including The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins.
Build a fantasy world and find a romantic fantasy series to get lost in, from dark and sensual to hilarious and quirky to charming and sweet.
Romantic fantasy books have the best of both worlds. Here's a list of 8 great fantasy books with a dash of romance to make your heart swoon.
If you, like this reader, find truly dark stories as cathartic as they are compelling, check out some of the darkest 2021 SFF books, including A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson.
In this list of witchy books like WandaVision, one Rioter gives a rundown of the best books featuring girls with dangerous magical powers, including Legendborn by Tracy Deonn.
Love robots and AI? Then you'll want to add all 10 of these innovative sci-fi books about robots and AI to your TBR list.
YA fans are getting some immersive and magical fantasy fiction this year! Don't miss out on any of these epic 2021 YA fantasy books, including Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart.
In love with Diana Wynne Jones's classic fantasy novel? Indulge in your fandom with these charming Howl's Moving Castle gifts.
