Fantasy Book Trends
Current Trends in Fantasy
Dark academia settings continue to captivate readers, while romantasy (fantasy with strong romantic elements) is booming. Adult fantasy has seen increased interest in non-Western mythological foundations, moving beyond the traditional medieval European settings. Monster romance and morally gray protagonists remain strong trends.
Top Fantasy Books
A Court of Thorns and Roses
by Sarah J. Maas
4.6 (87,420 reviews)
A huntress is dragged into a dangerous, magical land after killing a wolf in the woods, where she discovers secrets about herself and the fae world.
Notable themes:
faeromantasyenemies to loversmagical kingdoms
The Priory of the Orange Tree
by Samantha Shannon
4.4 (19,870 reviews)
In a world divided by religion and dragons, three women - a queen, a dragonrider, and a mage - must come together to prevent catastrophe.
Notable themes:
dragonsLGBTQ+ representationepic fantasyfemale protagonists