Have you avoided starting fantasy books because the series are too long? You don’t have to feel guilty! Fantasy series can be quite the undertaking. Why not check out these standalone fantasy novels? Enjoy the fantasy genre without committing to an entire series.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Linus Baker is a quiet and solitary man who works for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. Upon traveling to an island orphanage to visit a particularly dangerous set of magical children, Linus discovers the truth about these children, their caretaker, and himself. Heartwarming and offbeat, this book is great for those who love a big cast of characters.
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett
This witty and zany book follows an unlikely team, an angel and a demon, who join forces to prevent Armageddon. Why? Because it would ruin their cushy lifestyles! Their mission: find the Antichrist, who is an 11-year-old boy.
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Black Water Sister by Zen Cho
Jessamyn Teoh is moving back to Malaysia with her immigrant parents. When Jess arrives, she starts hearing a voice in her head. She chalks this up to stress, but the voice claims to be her estranged grandmother who was a spirit medium in life. On top of juggling her long-distance relationship with her girlfriend, which she must hide from her parents, she has to deal with an overbearing ghost forcing her into the world of gods, ghosts, and family secrets.
The Absolute Book by Elizabeth Knox
The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner
The sacred magic of King Solomon lives on in his descendants, deep in the woods of Hungary. These descendants have the power to perform small miracles, the most gifted of whom are Rabbi Isaac’s daughters. As a darkness creeps across Europe which threatens the lives of every Jewish person in their village, this family must make tough choices to survive.
Master of Poisons by Andrea Hairston
The sacred magic of King Solomon lives on in his descendants, deep in the woods of Hungary. These descendants have the power to perform small miracles, the most gifted of whom are Rabbi Isaac’s daughters. As a darkness creeps across Europe which threatens the lives of every Jewish person in their village, this family must make tough choices to survive.
Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
Princess Sarene travels to the kingdom of Arelon to enter an arranged marriage. She discovers that her betrothed has died, and she is considered his widow. This leaves her alone to confront a religious fanatic with ambitions of taking over the kingdom.
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
With world building, court intrigue, magic, and battles between good and evil, this book has it all! A queen survives an assassination attempt and continues her ruling line with the protection of magic from a court outsider. Meanwhile, a secret society does all it can to prevent a dragon war.
Red Country by Joe Abercrombie
Shy South and her stepfather are tracking a cold-blooded killer who murdered Shy’s siblings and is rounding up other children and taking them north. Their journey leads them to a rough frontier town and a precarious alliance with an infamous soldier of fortune.
