#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.

5 Urban Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novels to Add to Your 2020 TBR

Don't miss exploring the magical cities of these fantastic urban science fiction and fantasy books hitting the shelves this year.

All That Glitters: The Fantasy Cities You Don’t Want to Live In

Do you dream of glittering, shimmering utopias, their streets pouring forth with witchcraft and wizardry? Then rethink a trip to these magical cities.

Magical Cities in Great Middle Grade Series (That Are Not Harry Potter)

Oh, oh, oh, it's magic! Visit eight magical places that are not Hogwarts in these mighty adventurous middle grade series about magical cities!

In Defense of Druhástrana, the Nightmare Country of GINGERBREAD

Taking a close look at one fictional, shifty, fairytale region. Consider Druhástrana, the Nightmare Country of Helen Oyeyemi's GINGERBREAD.

6 Magical Cities and Their Real World Inspirations

You may not be able to travel to these fictional fantastical cities, but you can take a trip around the world to the locales that inspired them.

Quiz: Which Magical City Should You Live In?

In magical cities, everything is possible. Take this quiz and find out which magical city from fantasy you should live in.

7 Captivating and Unique Magical Cities

Fantasy novels must have a setting that has as much life as the characters. These 7 captivating magical cities in books are deadly beauties.

5 Standout YA Fabulism Books

These YA fabulism books give off the feel of a world like our own but well, magical in some way.

Happening Right Now: The Harry Potter Alliance is Hosting A Virtual Con

Feeling a little copped up and bored? Good news: The Harry Potter Alliance is hosting a virtual con today through Saturday, April 4th!

Pennsylvania Library Creates a Hogwarts Digital Escape Room

A Pennsylvania library created a Hogwarts digital escape room; boredom be gone, we're headed to Hogwarts!