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So happy this genre has a name now! :D

I'm just a wee bit confused..."blushes"...am I supposed to add books to this or....vote?

I think maybe the Restorer series by Sharon Hinck might apply...and maybe Dragonspell by Donita K. Paul but...I'm a little unclear on the definition.

I'm under the weather and have massive brain fog this evening....

Allison wrote: "I'm just a wee bit confused..."blushes"...am I supposed to add books to this or....vote?

I think maybe the Restorer series by Sharon Hinck might apply...and maybe Dragonspell by Donita K. Paul but..."

Sorry, I invited people and should have explained. XD If you read this (https://intuitivewritingguide.wordpre...) and think you have read any books that apply to what the post describes, add them to the list, or vote for any you've read/liked... It's just that there hasn't been a name for this genre before and it's needed one (some people have used "non-magical fantasy" to describe it but these don't actually have fantastical things, they're just in another world, but aren't historical...) so I'm excited is all. XD I've been wondering what other books people have read that fit this category, now that there's a name for it. :)

(Dragonspell is fantasy; I haven't read the other one so I don't know what it is. :))

Deborah wrote: "Allison wrote: "I'm just a wee bit confused..."blushes"...am I supposed to add books to this or....vote?

I think maybe the Restorer series by Sharon Hinck might apply...and maybe Dragonspell by Do..."

Ahhh - oookay - thanks! In that case, Dragonspell doesn't count (it has magic) but the Restorer series should! :)

Allison wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Allison wrote: "I'm just a wee bit confused..."blushes"...am I supposed to add books to this or....vote?

I think maybe the Restorer series by Sharon Hinck might apply...and maybe D..."

I removed the Restorer series, actually, Allison, although I love the series, because it has tie-in's to earth and the post clearly says this, " Historical fantasy is fantasy elements added to real-world Earth History. Kingdom Adventure is a purely fictional world with no in-universe ties to Earth."

I also removed the Ilyon Chronicles, which I love too, beacuse they have other races in them, which kindgom adventure doesn't.

I put the link to the article in the desription so people can find it faster. ;)

Is The Restorer portal fantasy?

Princess Academy has special powers in it, sorta. ;)

Kate wrote: "Princess Academy has special powers in it, sorta. ;)"

But they are not inherently magical abilities - they are in-born telepathic abilities.

Deborah wrote: "Is The Restorer portal fantasy?"

Yes, the main character goes through a portal to another land.

Allison wrote: "Kate wrote: "Princess Academy has special powers in it, sorta. ;)"

But they are not inherently magical abilities - they are in-born telepathic abilities."

Yep! I love that book and have no problem with it. I was just wondering if it fit into the definition since it has "different natural laws". ;)

Kate wrote: "Allison wrote: "Kate wrote: "Princess Academy has special powers in it, sorta. ;)"

But they are not inherently magical abilities - they are in-born telepathic abilities."

Yep! I love that book an..."

I think so, Kate. Even if it's natural magic that's a part of a person or the land's natural laws, it's not kingdom adventure, but probably some type of low fantasy.

Karis wrote: "Kate wrote: "Allison wrote: "Kate wrote: "Princess Academy has special powers in it, sorta. ;)"

But they are not inherently magical abilities - they are in-born telepathic abilities."

Yep! I love..."

That's how I'd personally classify it too, Karis. ;)

Oh. 'blushes'

'mumbles' I shouldn't be here....I get too confused by genre definitions.

'scuttles away'

Allison wrote: "Oh. 'blushes'

'mumbles' I shouldn't be here....I get too confused by genre definitions.

'scuttles away'"

Oh, you're okay, Allison. I'm normally too, but a friend of mine's sister helped out with the naming of this genre, and she sent me the link to the post which was very clearly definite on things. She did a great job with it. I'm so glad there's a name for this genre.

Karis, The Spy Princess should be removed because the middle section of the book definitely has prominent magic. That disqualifies it even though the rest if the book would qualify. (LOL, I actually hated the middle section and thought it and the magic was pointless. I wish the book fit the kingdom adventure category!)

Mary wrote: "Karis, The Spy Princess should be removed because the middle section of the book definitely has prominent magic. That disqualifies it even though the rest if the book would qualify. (LOL, I actuall..."

Okay, Mary. Thanks. I'll remove it.

Mary wrote: "Karis, The Spy Princess should be removed because the middle section of the book definitely has prominent magic. That disqualifies it even though the rest if the book would qualify. (LOL, I actuall..."

Oh - DUH - I forgot about that magic part....

#prolonged embarrassment.

I'm outta here...

Mary - I hated that part too! 'fumes'

*hugs Allison* You're fine, dear! <3 Sorry if it's confusing! Genres are tricksy things. :P

Deborah wrote: "*hugs Allison* You're fine, dear! <3 Sorry if it's confusing! Genres are tricksy things. :P"

Haha - thanks! 'hugs back'

It's complicated (to me) at the best of times and I'm just struggling with brain fog today!

Karis, just so you know, Melanie Dickerson's Hagenheim are actually historical fiction. They are set in Germany and England.

So glad to see this getting out.

Erudessa wrote: "Karis, just so you know, Melanie Dickerson's Hagenheim are actually historical fiction. They are set in Germany and England.

So glad to see this getting out."

Oh good, I wasn't the only one that got confused - LOL!

Erudessa wrote: "Karis, just so you know, Melanie Dickerson's Hagenheim are actually historical fiction. They are set in Germany and England.

So glad to see this getting out."

I wondered... I've only ever read one of her books, and it's been so long ago I didn't remember if it was historical or fantasy. I'll remove all of those. Thanks for letting me know. Since anyone can add to the list, sometimes books get on there when they don't belong.

Karis wrote: "Erudessa wrote: "Karis, just so you know, Melanie Dickerson's Hagenheim are actually historical fiction. They are set in Germany and England.

So glad to see this getting out."

I wondered... I've ..."

I've read 4 of hers. They're pretty good.

Allison wrote: "Deborah wrote: "*hugs Allison* You're fine, dear!

Haha - thanks! 'hugs back'

It's complicated (to me) at the best of times and I'm just struggling with brain fog today!

"

(Just had to say, Allison, that I love the gif! National Treasure is such a fun movie, and Riley's always been my favorite character!)

I added Ranger's Apprentice, minus the first two books. (I think it was mentioned on the blog post somewhere?)

Do you think Merlin's Blade would count? It's been a while since I read it, and I remember some Druid stuff...not sure if that counts as magic or not.

Tracey wrote: "I added Ranger's Apprentice, minus the first two books. (I think it was mentioned on the blog post somewhere?)

Do you think Merlin's Blade would count? It's been a while since I read it, and I rem..."

Merlin's Blade is Historical Fantasy in our world. Definitely some fantasy elements especially later. :)

Oh, isn't Knightly Academy alternate history here?

Tracey wrote: "Allison wrote: "Deborah wrote: "*hugs Allison* You're fine, dear!

Haha - thanks! 'hugs back'

It's complicated (to me) at the best of times and I'm just struggling with brain fog today!

"

(Just..."

HAHA! Thanks. :D - National Treasure has become a classic in our house and we all love Riley too - he's a hoot. XD

Allison wrote: "Tracey wrote: "Allison wrote: "Deborah wrote: "*hugs Allison* You're fine, dear!

Haha - thanks! 'hugs back'

It's complicated (to me) at the best of times and I'm just struggling with brain fog t..."

I need to watch that movie.

Tracey wrote: "I added Ranger's Apprentice, minus the first two books. (I think it was mentioned on the blog post somewhere?)

Do you think Merlin's Blade would count? It's been a while since I read it, and I rem..."

It ticks all the boxes, but the Wargals and Kalkara DO exist, even in the books they don't show up in. So technically it's not Kingdom Adventure.

Deborah wrote: "Tracey wrote: "I added Ranger's Apprentice, minus the first two books. (I think it was mentioned on the blog post somewhere?)

Do you think Merlin's Blade would count? It's been a while since I rea..."

Ahhh, okay! That makes sense.

As for Knightley Academy... I don't know? You're probably right! I remember not being fully sure WHAT genre I would classify it as, but that it felt kind of London-ish as far as setting goes.

Allison wrote: "Tracey wrote: "Allison wrote: "Deborah wrote: "*hugs Allison* You're fine, dear!

Haha - thanks! 'hugs back'

It's complicated (to me) at the best of times and I'm just struggling with brain fog t..."

He is a hoot! I need to rewatch that movie--it's been too long.

Erudessa wrote: "Tracey wrote: "I added Ranger's Apprentice, minus the first two books. (I think it was mentioned on the blog post somewhere?)

Do you think Merlin's Blade would count? It's been a while since I rea..."

True, true. *sigh* I'm not sure how to remove books from the list, so someone who does can feel free to take RA off! XD