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.
These 2020 epic fantasy debuts are your escape into lush worlds, magical systems, and fantastic storytelling.
From bisexual mages with dangerous magical artifacts in The Obsidian Tower by Melissa Caruso to gay monster hunters and vampires in love, there's 2020 adult LGBTQ+ fantasy for everyone!
Ponder how long you would survive after society collapses and take our quiz to find out which post-apocalyptic YA book you should read next!
If you’re a new—or old—fantasy reader, you might be wondering what the top fantasy books are. Here's what Goodreads users say.
From space operas with sapphic women to nonbinary artists and mechanical dragons! Check out this this list of 2020 adult LGBTQ+ science fiction books, including The Seep by Chana Porter.
We've rounded up some awesome SFF must-reads from female, trans, and non-binary authors, including A Phoenix First Must Burn: Sixteen Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance, and Hope edited by Patrice Caldwell.
A Rioter muses on the appeal of desert fantasy stories and talks to Mark Oshiro about their upcoming book, EACH OF US A DESERT.
Celebrate your own, and a talented writer's, Weird, by curling up with a coffee and one of these great weird genre fiction books.
Here are 8 more elemental fantasy books (a mix of YA and adult) that dabble with the elements for fans of AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER.
High fantasy is any fantasy set in another world which features a hero. Here are 12 new high fantasies coming out in summer and fall.