#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.

The 12 Most Popular Romantasy Books on TikTok

These popular Romantasy books on TikTok filled with magic and epic love stories will make even a long-time romance reader blush.

The Most Anticipated SFF of 2024, According to Goodreads

Here are the new fantasy, science fiction, and horror books out 2024 that Goodreads users are most excited to read!

8 Fantasy Graphic Novels For Adults To Lose Themselves In

There's nothing quite like fantasy graphic novels for adults to help you step out of your reality and enter one of endless possibilities.

Jump Into These 9 New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books in January 2024

The best new sci-fi and fantasy books out January 2024 feature mythological retellings, space adventures, cyberpunk ghost stories, and more!

The Best of the Weird West: 8 Alternate-History Westerns

The West was weird and full of angels, demons, and mechanical horses in these alternate history westerns like Tread of Angels and Outlawed.

10 Books Like LEGENDS AND LATTES

Explore the world of cozy fantasy and magical tea and coffee shops with these 10 books like Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree.

10 of the Best Magic Systems in Fantasy

From magic systems based around words, math, or crafts, these are the best magic systems in fantasy books, from the cozy to the macabre.

Adult Versions of Your Favorite Childhood Fantasy Novels

I share some of my favorite childhood reads, and then give recs for adult-level books that scratch that same itch.

20 Must-Read Cozy Fantasy Books

Grab a cuppa and a blanket before diving into the best cozy fantasy books! We've got adult, YA, and MG titles for your reading pleasure.

8 Thought-Provoking Fantasy Books You Won’t Be Able to Put Down

These philosophical and thought-provoking fantasy novels will leave you thinking about identity, ethics, freedom, reality, and more.