One of my favorite YA fantasy series to read with my AP Spanish students was La ciudad de las bestias / The City of the Beasts by Isabel Allende. My students loved it and even though I’m no longer in the classroom, I enjoy reading this series every couple of years. Nobody ever talks about it, but I’m ever so happy I’ve had so many years to turn people on to this very cute series.
I've read a few fantasy books through my life, but just recently I've been so into it. I got a feeling that it might be one of my favorite genres. It's so exciting to know that there's so many great books that I can pick ❤ And your videos are helping me to pick my next reads so thank you!
Congrats on 16K, and thank you for your hard work on this! Lists like these are always more telling than something arbitrary created by one person. I've actually read 6 of these with no interest in two of the others (Pierce Brown, Cassandra Clare) and the other two on my TBR for sometime in the future (Ruocchio, Dinniman). Of the 6 I've read, they were all awesome. I hope you read The Spear Cuts Through Water soon! In a few years I'm sure it'll be looked back on as a modern classic of the genre.
I actually avoid r/fantasy because I've heard some uncomfortable horror stories about them from r/cozyfantasy and r/queersff. I read mostly new books this year and my faves so far are The Tainted Cup, When Among Crows, and A Letter to the Luminous Deep. I might read Dungeon Crawler Carl sometime later this year.
I swear every niche part of a group says shit about the larger collective. In the end it’s just there being more people means more hate etc not that they are really worse.
I enjoyed the characters in Swordcatcher but no magic really happened until the end, idk it wasn’t for me. I really enjoyed The Tainted Cup as it was a mystery in a fantasy world. Can’t wait to read more of Robert Jackson Bennett’s work. I definitely want to read the books you have on this list, many on my tbr. Love getting more into the fantasy world.
It's worth reading it just for the one scene where Sancia pokes Crasedes with a stick, it's been a year since I read it and I'm still not over it and probably never will be 🤣🤣
I would suggest you to read Voyagers of hell, if you want to try something original in fantasy genre. It's brilliant in its out of the box storytelling.
Thanks for the recommendations. I really love your channel and your personality is so warm and friendly. But if I could offer an opinion, i feel that it feels lately as if the content is not very diverse, just 4 weeks ago you posted 10 fabrasy books recommended by readers. Of course, i know how hard it is to create content and you can post what you want in your own channel. And hopefully this criticism came across as respectful and constructive as I intended.
I notice you sometimes have the Spanish addition sometimes the English edition have you read any of these in both languages and does it change your feeling s about a book.
@@edwardsjarje I’m almost done reading the first book. But I got to the first “shock” moment with the audio book then I just couldn’t take it anymore and stuck to reading. It ruined that part of the book for me lol.
Not all of these are Fantasy. Many are Science Fiction (Empire of Science, Red Rising, etc.). You should probably change the title of the video to "10 Best Fantasy and Science Fiction books (according to 300 Readers)."
I will really have to give Dungeon Crawler Carl a try, won't I? I have seen it around for years, but lately it is everywhere! I don't think it will be up my alley, but I was also not expecting it to be up yours, so!
My most anticipated series are stormlight and the sun eater but I hate starting series that are ongoing. Do we have release dates for when the final books will be released? Stormlight 5 might be the closest as I've heard the final draft has been written?
All 157 books mentioned are in the description! hope you find some great 5 star reads! 💪
One of my favorite YA fantasy series to read with my AP Spanish students was La ciudad de las bestias / The City of the Beasts by Isabel Allende. My students loved it and even though I’m no longer in the classroom, I enjoy reading this series every couple of years. Nobody ever talks about it, but I’m ever so happy I’ve had so many years to turn people on to this very cute series.
Oh man! I never read it but it’s been in my TBR for ages! Thanks for recommending!
Congratulations! 16k!!!! I've never realised that you had light in your shelves! (i saw the green light behind the Dandelion Dynasty lol)
Hahaha thank you so much love! I dooo! Usually is very subtle! I went all in for the b-roll haha
Just finished Empire of Silence and immediately started Howling Dark. Love it. I think it’s the type of SciFi story that fantasy readers will enjoy.
I've read a few fantasy books through my life, but just recently I've been so into it. I got a feeling that it might be one of my favorite genres. It's so exciting to know that there's so many great books that I can pick ❤ And your videos are helping me to pick my next reads so thank you!
Starting "The Will of the Many" today! Intrigued by the "will" magic system and rebellion rumors. Anyone else reading?
I just came to say that I envy you haha I would gladly love to experience The will of the many for the first time!
I read it three months ago and have twice since then. Very exciting
Just finished it. Absolutely fantastic and looking forward to book 2.
Paladin of Souls 👍🏼 Great book
Congrats on 16K, and thank you for your hard work on this! Lists like these are always more telling than something arbitrary created by one person. I've actually read 6 of these with no interest in two of the others (Pierce Brown, Cassandra Clare) and the other two on my TBR for sometime in the future (Ruocchio, Dinniman).
Of the 6 I've read, they were all awesome. I hope you read The Spear Cuts Through Water soon! In a few years I'm sure it'll be looked back on as a modern classic of the genre.
Ahhh thank you so much! I can’t believe I hit 16k! I definitely need to read Spear Cuts Through Water!
Dandelion dynasty is so good l. It starts slow but it’s amazing
I actually avoid r/fantasy because I've heard some uncomfortable horror stories about them from r/cozyfantasy and r/queersff. I read mostly new books this year and my faves so far are The Tainted Cup, When Among Crows, and A Letter to the Luminous Deep. I might read Dungeon Crawler Carl sometime later this year.
Oh! Never heard about When Among Crows or A Letter to the Luminous Deep! Thanks for sharing!!
I swear every niche part of a group says shit about the larger collective. In the end it’s just there being more people means more hate etc not that they are really worse.
@@FunFantasyBooks I forgot to add, but thank you for making the full list of 157 books!!💕
I enjoyed the characters in Swordcatcher but no magic really happened until the end, idk it wasn’t for me. I really enjoyed The Tainted Cup as it was a mystery in a fantasy world. Can’t wait to read more of Robert Jackson Bennett’s work. I definitely want to read the books you have on this list, many on my tbr. Love getting more into the fantasy world.
Ohhh I hope you love Founders Trilogy! It is such a trip haha
It's worth reading it just for the one scene where Sancia pokes Crasedes with a stick, it's been a year since I read it and I'm still not over it and probably never will be 🤣🤣
The way you have The Faithful and the Fallen set up on your shelf has me worried that you'll read Wrath before Ruin.
I would suggest you to read Voyagers of hell, if you want to try something original in fantasy genre. It's brilliant in its out of the box storytelling.
Thank you so much for the recommendation!
Sun eater is my favorite series of all time
Thanks for the recommendations. I really love your channel and your personality is so warm and friendly. But if I could offer an opinion, i feel that it feels lately as if the content is not very diverse, just 4 weeks ago you posted 10 fabrasy books recommended by readers. Of course, i know how hard it is to create content and you can post what you want in your own channel. And hopefully this criticism came across as respectful and constructive as I intended.
Que alegría ver una española en este nicho!
I enjoyed Demon in White
wasnt expecting empire of silence..lets go!
I’ve read these all but will of the many but it’s been on my tbr since pre release coz I loved licanius ahhhh! Also not finished Stormlight yet!!!
Omg! But but but! You need to read The Will of the Many!!!
Maybe I should give Malice another go? I was 66% in and I was kinda bored. Someone tell me it’s worth it please lol
It’s more than worth it, Ruin might be one of the best fantasy books of all time
I loved the 1st two in the dandelion dynasty!! I neeed to watch a recap of book 2 n then read the next book
I also need to start book 3!!!
I'm ashamed to say I have not read any of these books 🤡 I do have 2 of them on my physical TBR though, so fingers crossed I get to them this year!
I loved The Tainted Cup.
It was such a fun book!
I notice you sometimes have the Spanish addition sometimes the English edition have you read any of these in both languages and does it change your feeling s about a book.
Usually I have Spanish editions of books I bought a long time ago, but nowadays I prefer to read in English and avoid the translations!
I’ve only read the first sun eater book, I’m going to continue but oh I despise Hadrian so so much. Am I the only person that loved oathbringer? Lol
What if I told you that you can name the book first and then start to give description and background without losing any dramatic effect…
Just a curious question, are you bilingual? I've seen some books in spanish there :D Cheers from Argentina
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Thank you! I really appreciate it! 🥹
Where's your doggie? :)
Hahaha she decided to nap at the time of filming 🥲
Don’t get Empire of Silence. Was so bored. Ended up DNF
I enjoyed Demon in White
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Dont listen to Red Rising audiobook. You’ll end up hating Darrow and everything about the book.
Maybe that’s what it was. I have no desire to continue the series at all!
Hahaha I actually listented to Red Rising but in Spanish so can’t add my 2 cents here!
@@edwardsjarje I’m almost done reading the first book. But I got to the first “shock” moment with the audio book then I just couldn’t take it anymore and stuck to reading. It ruined that part of the book for me lol.
is it the graphic/dramatized audiobook or the normal version?
Maybe that’s why I haven’t enjoyed Red Rising. I’ve tried 4 times to listen to the audio book and DNF each time.
Not all of these are Fantasy. Many are Science Fiction (Empire of Science, Red Rising, etc.). You should probably change the title of the video to "10 Best Fantasy and Science Fiction books (according to 300 Readers)."
Jopetas, nunca sale mi Shauna... dale publi copon, que no se la lee nadie y entonces nunca sale Xd
Jajajajaja haré un vídeo de underrated soon!!
This is a great list! - there were a few entries that I haven't seen talked about very much (or at all) which is always a great surprise!
So happy to read that!!
I will really have to give Dungeon Crawler Carl a try, won't I? I have seen it around for years, but lately it is everywhere! I don't think it will be up my alley, but I was also not expecting it to be up yours, so!
Hahahaha I think it will be a “fine” book for you! Btw, I am reading The Hexologists and dare I say I am enjoying it?
@@FunFantasyBooks By Bancroft? Which reminds me of our failed buddy read of Senlin 🥲 Though I've heard they are pretty different!
My most anticipated series are stormlight and the sun eater but I hate starting series that are ongoing. Do we have release dates for when the final books will be released? Stormlight 5 might be the closest as I've heard the final draft has been written?
Stromlight 5 - Dec 6 2024