THE RARE FEW FANTASY FICTION TITLES FROM MY SHELF!
Looking at a specific genre to build a list is an easy or relatively so, ask. However, since I try to always feature books on my shelf there is, as I realize, a lot of repeats. One genre I never feature (or rarely) is fantasy fiction books. I don’t ever really read the genre, but I do own a few, so let’s take a look at my bookshelf and see which ones I can feature.
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THE RARE FEW FANTASY FICTION TITLES FROM MY SHELF! #Fantasy fiction titles on my shelf. #Readers #Reader #TopTenList #TopTenTuesday Share on XFrom classic fiction retellings to team dynamics that fall into this genre, the goal is to use this genre fiction list to feature those titles I rarely do. So, let’s jump into this list!
SOME of the FANTASY FICTION BOOKS on my BOOKSHELF
SHADOWLAND, MEG CABOT
A title that could fit in my had-this-one-for-years box (as many of these can do) but never read it. It’s a contemporary novel (I think) about a heroine who acts as a mediator between the living and dead. Goodreads
CORAL and UNBLEMISHED (TRILOGY), SARA ELLA
Sara writes some fun young adult fantasy fiction. I read one or two novels in the Unblemished trilogy about a girl who only sees the “hideous” birthmark covering her face. Coral, though not one I read is a retelling about mermaids and also deals with tougher stuff like mental health. Coral on Goodreads | Unblemished on Goodreads
BEASTLY, ALEX FLINN
A modern retelling (in the young adult genre) of Beauty and the Beast. This also has an adaptation with Vanessa Hudgens and the story is very cute. Goodreads
HEX HALL and REBEL BELLE, RACHEL HAWKINS
I owned both of these at one time, but only ever read Rebel Belle (about a girl who develops unusual powers), which I think was a fun read. Either way, both have the “fantasy” tag so they are put on the list. ‘Hex’ on Goodreads | ‘Belle’ on Goodreads
TEARDROP, LAUREN KATE
I had this one but am not sure if I sold or donated it or if I still have it somewhere (in one of my boxes!). Based on the cover, it does look very much like a fantasy fiction book; it’s about a girl who doesn’t let anyone close and suffers a devastating loss. I feel like Lauren Kate was a very hyped author for a time, but I haven’t heard about her in a while. However, the first tag on this one is ‘fantasy.’ Goodreads
ELLA ENCHANTED, GAIL CARSON LEVINE
I read this years ago and don’t remember much but I do seem to remember it was fun. It has a fantasy tag so this funny Cinderella re-telling gets an addition to today’s genre list. Goodreads
THE CHRONICLES of NARNIA, C.S. LEWIS
Adding another book that I did actually read! I read three of the classic novels about kids who, during WWII, find a secret doorway that transports them to a magical winter-y realm called Narnia. Goodreads
A TOUCH of GOLD, ANNIE SULLIVAN
This one is about a king whose touch nearly killed his daughter once and the plot then moves forward ten years later to the princess harboring secret powers. I was sent an unsolicited ARC (way back in the day) of this one and never read it. But I did think it sounded super intriguing! Goodreads
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Do you read this genre? Do you love it fantasy fiction books? Which ones would you recommend I consider reading? Which ones did you rate five stars? Do you still want to read any of these? Let’s talk about our “genre freebie” lists down below in the comment section!
Linking up with That Artsy Reader Girl August 5: Genre freebie (Pick any genre you’d like and build a list around it. You can even narrow the topic if you’d like, such as: thrillers with unreliable narrators, fantasy romance with fae characters, or historical romance with suspense elements.)
I think it’s great that you went out of your comfort zone a little for this post.
Have you heard that the Narnia books are going to be made into a series? They’re beginning with The Magician’s Nephew, and the first episode is scheduled to come out this November (unless it’s been changed).
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I feel like when I pick books from my shelf, there is a LOT of repeats. But this one felt like a list with a few less repeats. ;) I had heard about a Narnia series but didn’t know there was a possible release! That’s awesome. Makes me more curious now. :)
Beastly sounds really good.
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It is entertaining. :)
I can honestly say I haven’t read any of these. I tried reading The Chronicles of Narnia a few years ago, but I found myself bored within the first few pages. I felt so bad, because it’s a book my husband has fond memories of reading.
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I feel like if a book isn’t capturing our attention, it’s ok and best to move on. Doesn’t always mean the book isn’t good, just means it’s not for us as a reader. I did love the Narnia books but I have more in the series to read and am curious if I’ll like them just as well! :)
I don’t read much fantasy. I used to when I was younger. I want to get back into it.
I loved the film beastly 😂
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I loved that film, too, Emily. It was one of my younger years favorites. ;) Hope you find that one book that reinspires your reading of the genre!
I rarely read fantasy. I could see myself enjoying Ella Enchanted though. I’ve started The Chronicles of Narnia so many times that I’ve lost count.
Ella Enchanted is so fun! I love that there are reflections of Cinderella, but it’s its own story, too. :)
Oh I remember that movie, Beastly, with Vanessa Hudgens! I never read the book, but I think I liked the movie? LOL I completely forgot about it.
I liked both. I think, at the time, the book read really “young” to me, but both have fun elements and were entertaining. :)
I didn’t realize Meg Cabot wrote fantasy – how fun! Thanks for stopping by RimSP :)
I didn’t either… but this one is tagged “fantasy” so I went with it. ;)
I tried to read Coral and couldn’t. This is a genre I very rarely read. I listened to all the Chronicles of Narnia books with my kids, but I didn’t love them. It’s just a difficult genre for me to read. My husband loves sci-fi and fantasy…
I really liked the Narnia books (I have more to read so I’ll see if I enjoy them now!), but don’t love fantasy as a genre in general. I like the genre in movies once in a while (Ella Enchanted; Stardust; the Pirate films, etc.), but when it comes to books, it’s not my thing! :)
I understand. I have read a few books in the genre I have enjoyed; it’s a mixed bag for sure.
So true! No matter how well we like a genre, some just don’t work well – and then sometimes in a genre we don’t love as well we can find a new favorite too. ;)
I love that you’ve added The Chronicles of Narnia to this list!
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The books I read in the series are ALWAYS favorites. :)
Fantastic list, as I’ve come to expect from you. But I was so happy to finally see some overlap, as a primarily fantasy reader. Hex Hall has been on my TBR for ages, so thanks for the reminder to finally get my hands on it for spooky season!
I’ve had Hex Hall on my bookshelf for SO long! It does intrigue me but at the same time it would be an out-of-the-normal-reading kind of book. Still, sometimes that can be quite fun. ;)