This week on "Well Read and Unfiltered", we’re sharing our fantasy favorites, the books that hooked us on the genre, and the fictional worlds we can’t stop thinking about. From epic series and dark standalones to unforgettable characters and magic systems, we’re getting into what makes a fantasy worth the commitment, and whether a little romance helps or hurts.
Expect nostalgic favorites, unfiltered opinions, and more books for your already impossible TBR.
What fantasy book or series will you always recommend?
BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The Infernal Devices - Cassandra Clare
The Mortal Instruments - Cassandra Clare
Chain of Thorns - Cassandra Clare
Twilight - Stephenie Meyer
The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien
The Faithful and the Fallen - John Gwynne
His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman
A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas
Tress of the Emerald Sea - Brandon Sanderson
Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros
The Will of the Many - James Islington
The Strength of the Few - James Islington
The Bloodsworn Saga - John Gwynne
Of Blood and Bone - John Gwynne
Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros
A Game of Thrones - George R. R. Martin
Villains Series - V. E. Schwab
Dungeon Crawler Carl - Matt Dinniman
The Way of Kings - Brandon Sanderson
The Spellshop - Sarah Beth Durst
The Enchanted Greenhouse - Sarah Beth Durst
Sea of Charms - Sarah Beth Durst
Legends & Lattes - Travis Baldree
Assistant to the Villain - Hannah Nicole Maehrer
The Sword of Kaigen - M. L. Wang
Blood Over Bright Haven - M. L. Wang
The Grace of Kings - Ken Liu
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride - Roshani Chokshi
Shield of Sparrows - Devney Perry
Life of Pi - Yann Martel
Remarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van Pelt
Between Two Fires - Christopher Buehlman
The Works of Vermin - Hiron Ennes
Of Blood and Fire - Ryan Cahill
Farseer trilogy - Robin Hobb
One Dark Window - Rachel Gillig
Shades of Magic - V. E. Schwab
Nettle & Bone - T. Kingfisher
Liveship Traders - Robin Hobb
Mistborn - Brandon Sanderson
The Dandelion Dynasty - Ken Liu
Jade City - Fonda Lee
Valour - John Gwynne
The Blacktongue Thief - Christopher Buehlman
The Knave and the Moon - Rachel Gillig
The Poet Empress - Shen Tao
The Poppy War - R. F. Kuang
Babel - R. F. Kuang
Yellowface - R. F. Kuang
Katabasis - R. F. Kuang
