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Baldree's cozy fantasies are wholesome with strong character development and connections. Perfect for readers who enjoy the atmosphere of fantasy but prefer less violence and politics. |
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Brooks' straightforward plots and use of traditional fantasy elements makes his stories a good choice for readers new to the genre. His stories are fast-paced and action-packed with lots of swordplay and fighting interspersed with long journeys. His characters are devoted to their quests and to saving their world from evil. His books have an optimistic tone with good ultimately defeating evil. |
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Butcher's urban fantasy novels have fast-paced action, and good storytelling abounds, interlaced with humor from wry to near slapstick. His characters' virtues and flaws are merely two sides of the same coin—neither "good guys" nor "bad guys" escape hubris. |
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El-Arifi's Middle Eastern-influenced fantasies are suspenseful with intricate plots. |
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Fawcett's novels have a full cast of characters and well-developed faerie lore. They are scholarly tones with some danger and a hint of romance. |
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Harrow reimagines fairy tales with a feminine twist. She also writes a compelling storyline with richly deep characters. For fans of fantasy and magical realism. |
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Huchu's series is a supernatural mystery set in a dystopian world with a snarky main character that has both Zimbabwean and Scottish roots. |
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James is a versatile writer who pens paranormal-tinged historical fiction, often set in Jamaica, as well as Afrocentric epic fantasy filled with a plethora of cultural references, ideas, and adventures. |
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Kristoff writes both steampunk dystopian and dark fantasy. His series are plot driven with surprising twists and turns, nonstop action, and intense dialogue that leaves readers questioning morality. |
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TJ Klune creates likeable protagonists who are quirky, soulful, and family-oriented. His fantasy tales involve supernatural elements like magic, imaginary creatures, angels, and superheroes in witty and engaging storylines. |
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Lawrence's series have strong world-building and create an emotional response from readers by the situations his characters have to endure. There is magic, violence, and a touch of romance. |
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McGuire writes fantasy in a number of modes, from hardboiled private investigation in fairyland to paranormal chick lit. Her gateway fantasies offer diverse characters and intriguingly atmospheric settings. |
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Parker-Chan writes queer historical fantasy with plot, emotions, and flawed characters. Action-packed in a epically depicted world with hints of a romance make the tales both tragic and inspiring. |
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Whitten's dark fantasy novels are atmospheric with sharp and biting prose. Readers are drawn into her stories through romance, intrigue, and twisted magic. |
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Yarros is an American author of suspenseful, steamy contemporary and fantasy romances. Her stories provide glimpses of her personal background and experiences. Her fantasy books feature epic world-building. Her storylines revolve around heartwarming and action packed scenarios starring characters who are mostly in the military. |
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