Fantasy

Fantasy is a genre that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting. Fantasy is generally distinguished from science fiction and horror by the expectation that it steers clear of technological and macabre themes, respectively, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three (collectively known as speculative fiction or science fiction/fantasy)

In its broadest sense, fantasy comprises works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians, from ancient myths and legends to many recent works embraced by a wide audience today, including
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The Strength of the Few (Hierarchy, #2)
I, Medusa
The House Saphir
Brigands & Breadknives (Legends & Lattes, #2)
Fallen City (Fallen City Duology, #1)
Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore
Dawn of Chaos and Fury (Legacy, #4)
Seven Deadly Thorns
Empire of the Dawn (Empire of the Vampire, #3)
Hollow (Crown of Hearts and Chaos, #1)
Ship of Spells
Coldwire (Coldwire, #1)
Son of the Morning
The Bookshop Below
The Sacred Space Between
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