Before I begin, let me link the Goodreads group for T5W. T5W’s topic for this week is top fantasy (and science fiction) reads. Because I have been recently reading again, I don’t have the most awesome answers ever. I am not really well-read (not happy about it. Look at my face, it’s a sad face). But, I’ll try to answer this question with what I do know so far.
5. Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
Oh, you should have known I was going to recommend this fantasy book. Rowell does fantasy well, and she creates a complex world. The characters are charming and fun.
4. The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black
A horned fae prince sleeping in a glass casket. A boy with a talent for music. A female knight. Come on. This is SO good. Holly Black is brilliant and she writes fantastic characters, politics, and humor really well.
3. A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab
I don’t remember a world where I didn’t fangirl about this series. I’m on book 2, and just living for this world. I am enjoying every second of it. Read it for Kell, and Rhy, and magic, and Lila, and HOLLAND.
2. The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson
A seemingly ordinary world, until you realize some people are born with something called a Godstone. Starting the next book in the trilogy soon, I hope!
1. The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare
Surprise! (You’re not really surprised, are you?) I just love how Clare balances fantasy with the ordinary. Simon and Clary bring so much realness and depth to this world of Shadowhunters and Idris. I highly recommend this series.
I have Carry On and it is on my list of books to read this year 🙂 I actually didn’t realize it was fantasy until recently because that cover is so contemporary looking. In fact, I won the book as part of a prize pack and almost got rid of it lol not even realizing that not only is it fantasy, it has a vampire, my favorite creature! But anyway, glad you love it so much 🙂
I have A Darker Shade of Magic on my tbr since September of last year. I’m honestly too scared to read it because sooooo many people love it. hahaha. I’m also eyeing on The Girl of Fire and Thorns since I’m liking her new series 🙂
I love Baz from Carry On. Simon, I have to admit, annoys me a bit, but Baz = awesome! 🙂