I know I say this a lot. Fantasy stories truly will take you to new worlds where almost anything is a possibility. It is a remarkable moment when you put the book down and you realize that in order to sleep or get ready for work you had to untether yourself from the world you were exploring. It’s hard to imagine a world where fantasy doesn’t exist. Can you imagine not having the chances to be awed or to have your mind opened further simply by opening a book and entering an entirely different realm?
Fantasy is one of the best categories for younger readers too. However, when you no longer fit into that ‘young’ category and you still want your fill of fantasy worlds, it takes on a new life. You don’t have to be young or naive to want to escape and explore the worlds created by fantasy authors. In these worlds, you can conquer your worst fears, swim the deepest oceans or climb the highest mountains all from the comfort of the places you feel most secure.
The best thing about fantasy is that you can explore the unknown and live so many lives. You can be a princess searching for her freedom or you can be a young woman who can free captured animals because you can talk to them. You can even be an overlord who tries conquering the realm in order to instill your domain on those weaker than you.
You can be whomever you want and that is the most beautiful thing about it. These fantasy worlds that you explore are so different from your own world that even if you connect deeply to the characters, crying with them and fighting alongside them in their battles, you don’t lose yourself in wishing for a different world.
King Arthur – A True Legend In Fantasy Stories
It’s always been hard to choose a favorite when you know there are thousands of worlds you haven’t explored. The world of King Arthur and his nights battling with Merlin and Excalibur…honestly, can you think of a better fantasy world? Many authors have used the Arthurian legend to either base their books off or to use for their own world. It is pure magic. I have yet to read a series based off the Camelot and the Pendragon family I do not enjoy.
Mary Steward and T.A. Barron are two of my personal favorite Arthurian versions. You should check them out. The Arthurian Saga by Mary Stewart is more advanced. It begins in the young life of Merlin before expanding into Arthur’s story. It truly explores every avenue there is to explore and you will not be disappointed in her delivery of the five-book saga.
The same can be said for T.A. Barron, although his version is expanded in a twelve-book series that originated as three separate collections which were brought together to create one beautiful world. One thing you can almost always count on is the ability for a good fantasy book to make you more determined to fight for a better world for yourself and your loved ones. I don’t know about you, but that makes them part of one of the most powerful categories out there. Nothing is more wonderful or powerful than the endless possibility to use your imagination to improve circumstances.
The Fantasy Stories Bookshelf
Below are fantasy stories I have discussed on Time for a Book. If you would like to see all the books I have discussed, then check out The Library!
The Academy of Fallen Kingdoms by Marisa Mills and Drake Mason – Curiosity
Beyond the Veil by Pippa Dacosta – Curiosity
The Elementals Box Set by A.L. Knorr – Curiosity
– Born of Water Curiosity
– The Wreck of Sybellan Curiosity
– Born of Fire Curiosity
– Pyro Curiosity
– Born of Earth Curiosity
– Born of Air Curiosity
– Born of Aether Curiosity
Mortality Bound by S.W. Clarke and Ramy Vance – Curiosity
The Lochlann Treaty Series by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison
– Winter’s Captive Curiosity
– Spring’s Rising Curiosity
– Summer’s Rebellion Curiosity
– Autumn’s Reign Curiosity
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