you want to start reading fantasy? here are my top recommendations! 🧚🏼‍♀️📚🐉

"I want to start reading fantasy but I just don't know where to start" -- well friends, I've got you covered! Here are my top recommendations! Hopefully you find something that you love!
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[@kathrynwarring7467]

I would also like to recommend the Caraval series by Stephanie Garber... It is my all time favorite "intro to fantasy" type of book. It's amazing and the writing is so inviting... Highly recommend!!

[@gabs392]

Yes, I agree to this as well!

[@aoibheannannie]

Yess ive read Caraval and just bought legendary and I’m so excited to read it

[@antaequeJ]

No one asked but; I read the first book and was impressed by the concept. Sadly, as I read the second and third, I didn’t enjoy where it went. I’m happy to know that there are people who did enjoy it tho

[@uhhhliza]

DUDE I FINISHED THE TRILOGY IN 8 DAYS LIKE TWO WEEKS AGO AND IM IN LOVEEE

[@GamingWithABoyandAGirl]

@@uhhhliza congrats lol, i'm trying to pace myself but with info, i dont know if i can lol

[@vintagelace7076]

Yes I literally never thought I would be a fantasy girl but I decided to read Fourth Wing and I loved it and for me it was perfect and now I'm reading Iron Flame.

[@rr8teez]

you uploaded just in time because i’m kind of in my fantasy era

[@ShannonHGrace]

“It’s okay to be confused” is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you for validating this. I just got Book of Night by Holly Black!

[@SkarCorps]

Yeah lol, Sands of Elysium is a good book too, a bit of a drag, but still alright.

[@justfanlife]

My first was the folk of air trilogy, and now I am hooked ❤

[@strawberry5773]

Same girl same 😆😆😆🥰🥰

[@baileymacgregor335]

folk of the air and ACOTAR really sucked me into fantasy ;-; i can never go back now

[@elainebarrera8053]

I love how you express yourself about fantasy books, and I'm so happy you have found the escapism we all crave for when we read it!

[@kaitlynnicolereads]

i have heard so many people recommend these books but have never really been interested. you explain them so well that i am now adding all of them to my tbr! i love the way you explain plots!

[@katie222_]

I just finished the folk of the air series about 4 weeks ago and had never read a fantasy before and I literally could not get enough of it. I wish the series was ten books. Normally I get bored of a series by the third book but I just couldn't get enough of this world and characters. They were great! Now I am currently reading the poppy war! I also have purchased the first three books of ACOTAR but have not yet started it!

[@sarahgaither3626]

You should also check out the "Modern Faerie Tales" trilogy. It's where Holly Black started.

[@Toltecgrl]

Thank you for doing this video. I want to learn to read fantasy but feel intimidated. I’m 59 and always read true crime or biographies. And I see all the fantasy books and they look so interesting. But I picked one up once and I was completely confused. lol so I said forget it. But now that I watched you I think I’m going to give one of these a try! 🤗

[@katebrock2513]

I bought a whole special addition Acotar set without even reading the first book yet so I am both excited and scared😂

[@justmaddiereading]

50 fantasy books this year?! That's wild! Folk of the Air is totally a good starting point for fantasy. I just finished those this summer and loved them. Also, YES to being okay with being confused. The best fantasy books weave the world-building into the story instead of just outright explaining everything about the world and slowing down the plot.

[@miraculousmissprabhu2620]

The Grisha trilogy became SO MUCH BETTER after Nikolai came into the picture ✨️😩🙌

[@michellemassie657]

Totally agree with you about starting with YA fantasy! The best way to go!

[@lozanosa89]

You did such an amazing job of explaining fantasy for beginners!

[@macyfraser9451]

I didn't know I needed this video, but I'm so happy you posted it! I just bought A Court of Thorns and Roses recently and was nervous about my first journey into Fantasy, but you've made me feel much more confident in my choice! 🥰

[@helloimjoann]

I put down Cruel Prince a bit ago because I just could NOT get into it, but you’ve inspired me to try again!! I’m excited (:

[@roryluvcat9081]

how did it go? I love that book sm

[@kmitte03]

❤❤❤ I have loved reading so many of these books this year! Currently in the middle of the ToG series and obsessed

[@TessLovesYellowAndRavenclaw126]

OMG I love ToG! 😍

[@itsjennajustine]

I. AM SHOOK. i just decided like yesterday / the day before i wanted to start reading fantasy so I looked to see if you had any videos and I didn't see anything specific and now this 😍

[@CarterSullivan]

Needed this because I have most of these on my TBR shelf but have no clue where to continue after ACOTAR!!

[@clockworkgold8915]

I’d highly recommend going for SJM’s other series!! in my opinion TOG is the best of them, but CC is also very good and I think you’d probably enjoy both :)

[@CarterSullivan]

@@clockworkgold8915 ou I have both series so good to know!!

[@itsharneet]

Recently finished ACOTAR, I’ll definitely be checking out the Cruel Prince series now thank you!!

[@baileymacgregor335]

i started w acotar and def thing that folk of the air is a good refresher to the INTENSITY that is ACOTAR. 10/10 would recommend, holly black just released a novella(?) that is set around the ending to queen of nothing that’s very good!

[@hajarfarkli7167]

Im about to finish cruel prince série its sooooo freaking amaziiing you'll love it ,i will start acotar next

[@juliakoczor]

I really recommend The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen if you want an amazing adult fantasy with the perfect balance of romance and fantasy too!!

[@hypnoticonmyhart]

I just finished The Cruel Prince. On to book 2 of that series. I just have A Court of Silver Flames left in ACOTAR. I just added a few more to my want to read list. Thanks! This year was my first foray into Fantasy as well. It's been a good year.

[@Ali_lamb]

Literally loved this so so much!! I am loving throne of glass and literally getting through it so quickly! Can’t wait to keep reading’

[@welldream2morro]

Excited for a end of year wrap up and Christmas book haul 🤩

[@MrsHeysitslibby]

Loving your videos recently! You will never be able to please everyone, so just keep doing what you enjoy xx

[@fatimasadat1262]

I was really looking for good series thank youuuuu❤

[@paulapalheiros5536]

i’m excited to start the cruel prince trilogy, it’ll be my first fantasy book so let’s see

[@exploringmegan]

Totally agree on the Six of Crows duology. I didn't even know about Shadow and Bone before I read the books, and I loved them. Then, I started reading Shadow and Bone after, and so far, I have not liked it nearly as much.

[@lexsshelf]

I have been tempted to try out fantasy and this video has definitely inspired me!

[@ivyharling]

I could listen to you talk about books literally all day

[@fz5925]

My first fantasy series was the curse breaker, and it still one of my favorites so far!

[@aaryaprabhu6271]

I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU TO READ THE CRESCENT CITY !!! Your expectations from sjm willl just be increased and your mind will be blownn after reading it istg.

[@rukawa11killua]

This is amazing and perfect timing for me! I literally was just at the bookstore yesterday, looking at fantasy/sci-fi books. I was drawn to it but didn’t know where to start so I just looked at the books, made a list of what attracted me, and didn’t buy anything. I want to buy one for now, but not sure where to start and this video is perfect for this! Haha thanks!! 🥰💫

[@dreamer626]

Both Legendborn and Bloodmarked are both so good!

[@victoriaahawees]

I've recently picked up Cursed by Marissa Meyer and I would highly recommend it, it's a Rumpelstiltskin retelling and it's so so good. Her Lunar Chronicles series is also amazing, shes very good at fairytale retellings!!

[@annerprx]

I WAS LITERALLY SEARCHING FOR RECOS LAST NIGHT TYSM

[@annagardiner8351]

Bloodmarked, the sequel to Legendborn was just released and I totally agree with your review of Legendborn, but I’m currently in the process of reading the sequel and so far (I’m about half way through) it’s FAR superior. It’s still hard to understand the magic of it all, but it’s a lot more clear this time around, and the character development is better, it’s all around just sooooo much better than the first book! I definitely recommend continuing with the series!!

[@jessmartineau6603]

I'm on the 3rd book of the Crave series by Tracy Wolff. I'm not sure if it's considered fantasy but it takes place at a school for vampires, dragons, wolves, etc. They're long books but I've been sucked in!

[@tasteoftoni]

I came across your video after finishing the prison healer series. I actually LOVED it, particularly the last 2 books. I’m now keen to get into the genre more and seeing how many others you actually enjoyed more is making me excited. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@tasteoftoni]

8 months later - I picked up Throne Of Glass series (I didn’t read KoA). I also enjoyed the first few books, my favourite was Assassin’s Blade due to the pace and world building. I actually couldn’t finish this series because it got way too dark for me. The torture elements left me quite anxious and constantly fearing their death I found exhausting. I did love Celeana and a lot of the new characters later on. I’m not sure if ACTOR will be just as dark so trying to find an appropriate series.

[@avabraithwaite2493]

I totally agree with the Six of Crows duo-logy is so much better! But i think that you should read Shadow and Bone, especially if you plan on reading the King of Scars duo-logy. A lot of the same characters and themes cross over in each series. ❤

[@mariaangelalabaki]

SHATTER ME MY HEART 😍😍😍😍

[@its_sophiejoy]

Yes! I would definitely recommend Shadow and Bone and the other Grishaverse books for fantasy beginners for the reasons you mentioned. The world building is so good and I love all the characters and intertwining details. I'd also reccomend the Lunar Chronicles as well, since they loosely are based on well-known fairytales whilst integrating both sci-fi and fantasy together. The romance in it and the friendships are also so good, and I just love the characters and world building so much. It's really easy access as well from libraries and book stores. An Ember in the Ashes and A Darker Shade of Magic are also super well written (although these series are probably are bit more complex, especially with ADSOM leaning more towards adult fantasy over YA).

[@manonvo8615]

I agree that you could be the right person to give firt time fantasy recs. Bealcause you just started. I want something that is fun to read even without a lot of famtasy knowledge

[@chenkeith7272]

I started with ash princess series by laura sebastian as my first ya trilogy. So simply to read and understand and now i am into the 3rd book. The writing is simple and the characters are easy to follow. Magic system is also simple to understand. Great series

[@hayleyhill5118]

Please read the all souls trilogy, it's such a great fantasy series! I'd love to see if you give it 5 stars

[@reneestidwill6225]

You need to read the Trylle series!!!! One of the first fantasy series I read and LOVED IT. Doesn’t include the fae but still has that sort of plot. LOVED IT

[@georgiafairweather1258]

I highly recommend the Violet Eden Chapters. They are YA books written by an Aussie author and they truely are my comfort series. The world isn’t too complicated and the found family aspect is amazing. I have read the whole series about 8 times 😅. The first book is called Embrace by Jessica Shirvington.

[@bealight5141]

Please consider "Shadow of the Gods" by John Gwynne if you have any interest in a Norse-inspired epic fantasy series with old gods and ancient artifacts, creepy creatures, bands of warriors some of whom have "tainted" blood giving them unique personal traits. Its somewhat spooky, gruesome at times, great worldbuilding and characters. Ive been reading fantasy for 25 years starting with Tolkien and Frank Herbert, John Gwynne's Bloodsworn trilogy is in my all time top 10. Shadow of the Gods is the first book in the series.

[@roryluvcat9081]

I finished Folk of the Air series months ago and it was the best thing I ever read but it kinda ruined every book there is for me. (cos yk I think it's the best and I couldn't possibly find a better book) SO PLEASE I NEED RECOMMENDATIONS

[@Jme397]

I feel like you would like cassandra clare books, especially infernal devices, she does fantasy romance series, and they are done really well

[@cestmoi914]

I loved the infernal devices series sm

[@SarahNoelle17]

I love love love the Crave series by Tracy Wolff!!

[@Chlo_lynham]

I keep trying to read fantasy but can’t get into any except from Percy Jackson (I’ve tried Harry Potter but can’t really I’m going to try again tho) I think I’ll try the folk of air tho

[@SCCatarino]

Maybe I should try The Cruel Prince again... I was totally confused and DNFd it after a couple of chapters... I might have to give it another shot. :)

[@aylah.astrology]

it's so weird for me to have an adult that never read fantasy! I guess, as a good millenial, i grew up with Harry Potter and fantasy was the core of my childhood! So maybe i can understand that for younger generations

[@rachelholt8680]

I've been waiting for this omg! yaaaaay 😍😍

[@tayabrown6079]

ACOTAR is way easier to get into the Maas books thats why people say read it before Throne of Glass it doesnt effect the Maas universe

[@laurynlife9521]

I recently turned 18 I been to the library before it just with my mom working and this and that I usually fell rushed and don't have much time to look for books I actually would like and I usually end up grabbing books I read all ready or books that have a cool looking cover but I find myself usually reading the same books or not likeing them but tomorrow my mom said me and my dad could spend almost the whole day at the library so I'm looking for books I might want to look for while I'm there so far some of my favorite books is Emily windsnap and haddix Emily windsnap is fantasy it's about mermaids and haddix is about time travel both I recommend I hope to find interesting books tomorrow I'm pretty excited 😊

[@sarahznn6589]

I would also recommend the villains series by Ve Schwab (Vicious and vengeful) it’s the first and only fantasy books I’ve read but it’s such a good “intro” to fantasy:)

[@amandawillems6921]

All 3 of the series you just mentioned the shadow and bone the six of crows series and acotar series were all great series my most favorite was the acotar series amazing series a complete fae series

[@dolphindouyin]

When i was young I always thought “Fae” and “Faeries” were “Fairies” as in like tinkerbell or the tooth fairy. But then I realised the Fae are much more badass then that. (Think Aelin/Rhys….)

[@annenaan1786]

I think Terry Pratchett's discworld novels are a great place to start when reading fantasy. They're hilarious. Just don't start with The Colour of Magic. It's his first but not his best in my opinion.

[@heathersmith1180]

I literally decided this week that I want to dip my toe back in to the fantasy world after insisting I'm "not a fantasy girlie" for so long (basically have felt like I wasn't a fantasy person even though I read HP, Twilight, Hunger Games, Percy Jackson growing up)

[@orangemc9358]

Acotar got me back into reading. But, I beg of you. If you start with ACOTAR, read something actually good after. It's the best example I can think of "turn your brain off and read fantasy 'romance'." The consent issues, plot holes, TrOpEs, characters and etc, the issues are truly too numerous to get into here.

[@Cheescake22756]

My favourite fantasy/ romance book is powerless

[@baileymacgregor335]

i keep trying to read the shatter me series (i’ve tried like three times), but i can’t get past the first book. i love the plot and the story in the book but the writing is hard for me. i feel like she over details things past what i can comfortably read. i don’t know if that’s just me. im so sad i can’t get hooked to it ;-;.

[@itanchiro5524]

I started reading books…I mean I became fond of reading them a less than an year ago and do you know what I have read by now? - Folk of the air trilogy and Six of Crows duology… and I think I shouldn’t have started from top tier ones because now everyone is recommending these that I have already read :D

[@talafaisal9348]

If you want other fantasy recommendations there are two YA books titled “Daughter of the pirate king” and “Daughter of the siren queen”

[@MarieIrelandauthor]

Hi Rachel, that is such a great way to explain fantasy, It is my favorite genre too. I had just done a blog on this about how fantasy can really change your life if we open ourselves into our imagination. If you wish to read and review another book I am just about to publish my first cozy family fantasy, Mac MacNeil & the Secrets of the Amulet. Please let me know if it sounds like something you wish to read, i would be so honored. Much Love :-) xx

[@Celan-wi2gr]

Hey RC, do you think you’re transitioning into more of a booktube now? Miss your vlogs xoxo

[@habibaemad8669]

my first was shadow and bone

[@Showtunediva]

I read this really good fantasy book this year called Uprooted. I think you will like it.

[@kourtyee]

The cruel prince series is more like a political fantasy with romance because the romance is significant but the book doesn’t revolve around it.

[@glitterbumviking]

So many books to add to my Goodreads TBR now, so thank you for that 😅 You should read the ‘Delirium’ series by Lauren Oliver - I think you would like it a lot. It is not so much fantasy but dystopian and one of the best series I have ever read. Would love to hear your opinions on it :)

[@Near474]

The cruel prince Shatter me Shadow and bones A court of throns and roses These hallow ,These twisted Prison heler

[@whitewalkerCoc]

Where do you get that cross necklace? Its so nice!

[@BethanyC]

Rachel is out here doing the Lord’s work

[@AshTheDuke]

Ty

[@taryndancer29]

I would recommend The Zodiac Academy series (all on Kindle Unlimited). It's a dark academia fantasy bully romance involving Fae, Dragons, Vampires, Werewolves and more. The 8th book comes out next month and there's a prequel and a couple of novellas in-between.

[@nina2z]

Thank you

[@juhichetwani17]

I have been looking for a Vedio like this one❤

[@cmondya4919]

Thank you very much :)

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent video!

[@jimfolmar]

If u like a good trilogy about Fae u should read Chanda Hahn’s The Silver Siren, The Steel Wold, and The Iron Butterfly. CJ Archer’s Ministry of Curiosities is really good as well. I really enjoyed all of these and could not stop reading!

[@Puty0urlipstick0n]

such a good idea :)

[@kellierosereads]

what order did u insert assassin’s blade in with tog?

[@caitlinthomson482]

I read the first book of ACOTAR series and I found it so hard to understand/read. It was my first fantasy read and I really struggled! I recently started reading the 2nd book because I really want to like the series but I’m still finding it hard to understand 😢 I think I’m going to try Cruel Prince, as you said Rach, it’s YA so it’ll be easier to read/understand. I really want to like fantasy but I just don’t know if I can read it, maybe it’s not for me 😆😂

[@edyfin1476]

Hey so.. random question. But where did you get your lounge and what is it called? (You don't need to answer, but it would be great to know)

[@brittanychapman3001]

It’s from fantastic furniture, she had a vlog about it before the wedding

[@Booklpver]

I thought acotar was complete. Please tell me it’s not!

[@earthzgallery2892]

Thank u❤

[@sanaf_03]

Am i the only one who feel like an illiterate while reading the cruel prince I swear I can’t understand anything

[@manonvo8615]

That's exactly what I'm scared of with fantasy😹😅

[@crazymumlife8735]

I miss watching your normal vlogs. Can you take a break from book videos please.

[@user-yj5wj1uw6u]

it’s her channel, if you don’t enjoy the content don’t watch! she still posts weekly vlogs :)

[@maariyahsacha]

i literally sent this question to every booktuber and now it’s here 🫶🫣🥰

[@SteelvengeanceMaverickX2]

There is also a novela to the cruel prince called the lost sisters along with the spinoff you all a G with the stolen air and the prisoners throne coming in March 2024 the cruel prince the wicked king queen of nothing to laugh sisters stolen air all of them are such a good books I highly recommend all of them😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂