Genre: Fantasy

Fantasy Frenzy: What is the Fantasy Genre?

Welcome, fellow adventurers, to the wondrous realm of fantasy literature—a realm where magic reigns supreme, mythical creatures roam free, and heroes embark on epic quests that defy the imagination. In today’s post, we invite you to join us we dive headfirst into the enchanting worlds of fantasy, exploring the diverse subgenres, tropes. standout authors, and…
Uptown Oracle Reads… A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal

Step into the enchanting world of A Tempest of Tea, where fantasy and adventure collide in a tale of courage, loyalty, and resilience. In this riveting novel by Hafsah Faizal, readers are transported to the bustling tearoom of Spindrift, where a band of unlikely heroes embarks on a daring mission to save their home and…
Nebula Award for Novel | Finalists | 2024 🌌

The finalists for the 2024 Nebula Award for Best Novel represent a diverse array of themes, settings, and storytelling styles, promising readers an immersive journey into the realms of science fiction and fantasy. From the mystical landscapes of “The Saint of Bright Doors” to the dystopian future depicted in “Translation State,” each novel offers a…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapowski | A Riveting Odyssey 📚

Sword of Destiny, the second instalment in Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher series, continues the tale of Geralt of Rivia, the enigmatic monster hunter. In this collection of short stories, Sapkowski weaves a tapestry of adventures that delve deeper into Geralt’s character while introducing new challenges, relationships, and moral dilemmas. Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapowski (Affiliate…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Dragonfall by L.R. Lam | A Mesmerising Fusion of Magic, Betrayal, and Unlikely Alliances

L.R. Lam‘s Dragonfall breathes new life into the fantasy genre with a captivating tale of long-banished dragons, gods seeking redemption, and a world teetering on the brink of both wonder and peril. In this epic trilogy opener, Lam weaves a narrative that seamlessly blends magic, betrayal, and the unlikely bond between a desperate thief and…
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapowski | Unraveling the Enigma

Embarking into Andrzej Sapkowski‘s fantasy masterpiece, The Last Wish, feels akin to stepping into an enchanting realm. As the initial installment in the Witcher series, this collection of interconnected short stories introduces readers to Geralt of Rivia, and themes of identity, destiny, and the consequences of choice. I found myself immersed in Sapkowski’s universe, and…
7 Fantasy Book Series I Want To Finally Read This Year

The past couple of years have been a mix of reading for me, but fantasy is ALWAYS my biggest read genre. So in 2023 I want to complete some of the big fantasy series I’ve had on my shelf for a while.
Uptown Oracle Reads… A Ruinous Fate | A Fantasy That Lies With the Luck of the Roll 🎲

A Ruinous Fate by Kaylie Smith (Affiliate Links) Fate does not choose the weak. Fate chooses the ready. Calliope Rosewood is a witch with a long streak of bad luck. Like all witches in Illustros, her fate is directly tied to Witch’s Dice—powerful artifacts that have blessed her kind with limitless magic but also set…
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Stolen Heir | A Fantasy Quest in the World of Elfhame ✨

The Stolen Heir was one of my most anticipated books of 2023, as a fan of Holly Black and it didn’t disapoint. The story itself is a fantasy quest, road-trip style. With Oak, Tiernan and Wren heading off on an adventure, but there’s some tensions here and there, some untrustworthy companions, some deceit going on.…