#Science Fiction/Fantasy

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.

Once Upon a Time There Was a Story About Dreams

You really want to read this gothic fairytale about dreams, secrets and relationships written by Roshani Chokshi!

A Found Family Space Romp

This space romp has all of the right ingredients for a great heist story, including offbeat characters, secret motives, and high stakes.

Still Holding On: NEVER LET ME GO by Kazuo Ishiguro is 20 Years Old!

Have you read Never Let Me Go, the classic dystopian novel turning twenty this year?

What Did I Just Read?: 5 Great Weird SFF Books

"I won't lie, I didn't understand what was going on a lot of the time, but I loved every second of it."

A Cozy Sci-Fi Mystery to Cure Your Reading Hiccups

This murder mystery is queer, smart, and takes place on a spaceship—the perfect solution for any disruption to your reading flow.

Seeking Truth: 8 SFF Mystery and Thrillers to Keep You Guessing

We love a genre-blend, and these science fiction/fantasy mysteries are out of this world good reads.

An Excerpt from WHERE SHADOWS MEET by Patrice Caldwell—and More SFF Links

In these SFF links, we have a conversation between Silvia Park and Kelly Link, a look at Ken Liu's animated series Pantheon, and more!

Strange Women Lying in Ponds Distributing Swords: 5 Fabulous Arthurian-Related Fantasy Books

In honor of the 50th anniversary of MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, here are five great fantasy books involving the legend of King Arthur.

Which of These Futuristic Sports from Sci-fi Movies Would You Play? — and More SFF Links

Which of these fictional futuristic sports would you play? Plus, more SFF links, from cover reveals to the best sci-fi miniseries.

Backlist’s Back, Alright! 5 Great Older SFF Books To Revisit

Set aside the new releases for a moment to pick up these excellent backlist sci-fi and fantasy books worth rereading.