Fantasy books are characterized by containing stories with supernatural phenomena such as magic, the appearance of creatures such as werewolves, vampires... It is one of the most appreciated literary genres, and within it you can find many subgenres. That's why, Fantasy books are among the best sellers.
On this occasion, we want to show you which are the 10 best-selling fantasy books today.
Until the Moon Falls by Sarah A. Parker
Until the Moon Falls has become a best seller, especially through social networks. It is an epic fantasy that transports us to a world full of fantastic creatures, dragons. In addition to fantasy, the book can be classified into another genre, romance.
The book is one and It will be published in November 2024. Even so, it has already caused such a sensation that it is one of the best-selling fantasy books on Amazon.
Fire and Blood, by George RR Martín
Taking into account Max's House of the Dragon series, it is logical to think that the book from which it is inspired was also going to be one of the best sellers.
Fire and Blood is the first book that tells us the story of the Targaryens. In total there are two volumes, which allow us to learn more about the context on which Game of Thrones is based.
Wings of Blood, by Rebecca Yarros
In this book, as in the previous ones, you will also encounter dragons as the co-starring supernatural creatures of the story. It is a young adult fantasy novel that, of course, also has a lot of romance.
In it you will find Violet as the main character, a girl who finds herself immersed in discovering a secret that could crumble the entire society in the world in which she lives.
In addition to Blood Wings, the saga also has a second book titled Iron Wings. And both are among the best-selling fantasy books today.
S. The Ship of Theseus, by JJ Abrams
We have to start by saying that this book is quite difficult to find because it is sold out in practically all bookstores. It is a book that, when it came out, totally revolutionized fantasy literature because it is more of a puzzle than anything else.
To begin with, It comes completely sealed because among its pages you will find files, clippings, photographs and many other documents that make the reader also become a researcher and go hand in hand with the protagonist herself.
Regarding the plot, you will meet a young woman who finds a book. When she reads it she is enthralled by the story and also by the author. So she starts writing notes in the margin of the book and she puts it back where she found it. In this way, the author and she begin an exchange of messages to discover an ending that you will not expect.
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
This book belongs to a two-volume saga titled Prey. Hunter. Destined for each other. And of the best-selling fantasy books, this edition is the limited one that contains a letter and a digital signature from the author herself.
In this case, The plot revolves around three groups: the exceptional, the powerful and the elite. The fantastic aspect is in the fact of possessing magical powers, something that the protagonist does not have and her own existence becomes dangerous, since the king himself decrees that all those who do not have power, that is, the vulgar, be eliminated.
The second title in the saga is Reckless and it is also one of the best-selling fantasy books.
Original Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson
Although we are talking about three books and you may think that it is a complete trilogy, in reality it is part of a saga called Born of the mist, which has many more novels.
This pack is made up of The Final Empire, The Well of Ascension and The Hero of Ages. This is an epic fantasy from one of the best fantasy authors of the 21st century. And as for that fantastic touch, the author uses magic as a central element within the book's story.
A Fate Stained with Blood, by Danielle L. Jensen
This book will be published in November 2024 in a first limited edition. That is why right now it is one of the best-selling fantasy books. In it You will find Vikings, Norse gods, a protagonist who has divine blood and a protective warrior who must ensure her safety.
But when the relationship between them becomes much deeper and feelings come into play, they themselves can endanger all the people they are trying to protect.
From what it seems, the novel is a single book (it is self-contained), that is, there is no second part.
The Prince and the Witch, by Tsanya Rey
As the synopsis says, the story is about a captive prince, a lonely witch, and a curse.
And, in fairy tales, queens are mothers or witches, and the latter rip out hearts. The princesses wait in their towers for the prince to rescue them. And the prince kills the witch.
But in this book, The prince does not kill the witch, but falls in love with her.
Although the plot may seem simple to you, it is actually a dark novel that has many references to the fairy tales that you have known since childhood, but with twists and surprises that you will not expect.
The Oak and Holly Cycle by KA Linde
Another one that will not be released until October 2024, and even so, it is one of the best-selling fantasy books today.
The plot is quite interesting, since you are going to meet a world in which monsters coexist with humans. In a New York mansion, a thief breaks in to steal without realizing that this breaks the truce between vampires, werewolves, witches and the rest of the creatures.
To make up for his mistake, the owner of the mansion asks him to steal something very special. The problem really isn't that, but trying to resist that mysterious owner of the mansion.
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
We end with a book that, although the special limited edition is now out of print, is worth reading just for the story. And it is set in Spain.
We are set in Madrid, where Luzia Cotado is a servant under the orders of her wife. When she discovers that she can work miracles, she forces the girl to use her gift so that the social position of her family is better.
The problem is that this is beginning to attract the attention of Antonio Pérez, the secretary of the King of Spain.
In an attempt to improve his life, Luzia begins to enter a world of clairvoyance, alchemy, saints and scammers, while trying to escape. But he will need the help of an immortal familiar full of secrets that could cost him his life.
These are, as of the date of publication of this article, the best-selling fantasy books. Do you know any more? Do you dare to read any titles?