#Science Fiction/Fantasy
Space! Dragons! Space dragons (that’s a thing)! Welcome to the sci-fi and fantasy corner of Book Riot, where we discuss the best fantasy book series (and best fantasy books that standalone–yes, those do exist), YA sci-fi, science fiction books for kids, cozy sci-fi (also a thing!), and more. Grab your sword and hop in the spaceship: let’s get reading.
Read the Best of SFF with the 2025 Locus Awards Finalists
May 5, 2025The finalists for the 2025 Locus Awards have been announced, which celebrates the best recent sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books.
There and Back Again: Time Travel Romances
April 30, 2025Keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle and beware of time slips, loops, and wrinkles in time.
Don’t Care How, I Want It Now: My 5 Most Anticipated Fantasy Books of the Summer
April 29, 2025I am Veruca Salt levels of impatient to get my hands on these upcoming fantasy books, including Katabasis by R. F. Kuang.
How Much Is That Death Star in the Window?—and More SFF Links
April 24, 2025Here's how much it would cost to build the Death Star, plus more of the best recent sci-fi and fantasy links.
When You Love Gruesome Fantasy and Books About Books
April 22, 2025This book about books has everything: misty moors, rooms filled with books, sapphic romance, mystery, and a page-turning tale about agency.
Guess Who’s Back, Back Again: 5 Marvelous SFF Books About Reincarnation
In these sci-fi and fantasy books, characters have lived many lives—but reincarnation comes with its own problems.
Lessons on Life, As Learned by a Ghost
April 18, 2025This book about death isn't the downer you might expect it to be. It reminded me that there's healing, even laughter, to be had even in loss.
10 Splendid Sci-Fi Movie Villains—and More SFF Links
April 17, 2025Here are the most exciting SFF links this week, including great sci-fi villains, fantasy sequels, disturbing sci-fi shows, and more!
I Love Parasites in the Springtime: 5 Great Sci-Fi Tales That Will Get Under Your Skin
April 15, 2025These parasite sci-fi stories about alien invaders will get under your skin.
9 Must-Read Spacefaring Mystery Books
April 14, 2025The place no one can hear you scream is the perfect setting for a good mystery. I've got nine must-read spacefaring mysteries for you here.