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10 of the Best (and Worst) Fantasy Tropes

The fantasy genre is built on familiar tropes. From chosen ones to magical MacGuffins, here are the best and worst tropes in fantasy.

Leaders of the Pack: The Best Werewolves in Books

Out of all the werewolf characters, which are the most fun to read? We look at some of the best werewolves in books, both classic and modern.

Show Your Claws: 9 of the Best Monster Girls in YA

YA heroines often fight or flirt with monsters, but what happens when they become the monster? Meet some of the best monster girls in YA.

5 of the Best of the Queer D&D Actual Plays

These Queer D&D actual plays are among the most well-produced, most wonderful out there, and may replace TV for you. You've been warned.

8 Magical Mystery Books to Get Lost In

Love a good genre blending story? Then these magical mystery books, including The Conductors, will scratch that itch.

Words of Power: 8 Fantasy Books With Word-Based or Book-Based Magic Systems

Books (and words) are magic, but we knew that. The word and book-based magic systems in these stories only further prove our point.

8 Amazing Works of SFF in Translation You Need To Read

There are so many incredible SFF books being written around the world. Here are some of the best SFF in translation books to pick up!

It’s Fantasy All the Way Down: A Fantasy Sub-genres Primer

This fantasy sub-genres primer is a jumping off point for readers and writers seeking to explore this vast genre and all its offshoots.

Why Do We Love Portal Fantasies?

Portal fantasies have been popular since the beginning of the fantasy genre. But why do we love them so much?

The Best Fantasy Books You’ve Never Heard Of

Speculative fiction readers will discover some hidden gems with this list of the best fantasy books you've never heard of.