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.
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.
Look out for these 2021 speculative short story collections featuring fables from Pakistan, urban legends, gothic horror and more, including Reconstruction: Stories by Alaya Dawn Johnson.
This is a list of 10 amazing classics and fairy tale queer retellings that give voice to diversity in well-known stories.
What happened to Ernest Frankenstein? He ultimately slips away from Shelley's narrative. Here are some books that explore his unknown fate.
After you've fallen in love with Maxon and America, discover 12 more books like The Selection by Kiera Cass at Book Riot!
For your own escapism needs, here are the 10 of the best fantasy comics you can safely snag from your local comic book store.
