Our Fantasy Favorites!

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This week on "Well Read and Unfiltered", we’re sharing our fantasy favorites, the books that hooked us on the genre, and the fictional worlds we can’t stop thinking about. From epic series and dark standalones to unforgettable characters and magic systems, we’re getting into what makes a fantasy worth the commitment, and whether a little romance helps or hurts.Expect nostalgic favorites, unfiltered opinions, and more books for your already impossible TBR.What fantasy book or series will you always recommend?BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEThe Infernal Devices - Cassandra ClareThe Mortal Instruments - Cassandra ClareChain of Thorns - Cassandra ClareTwilight - Stephenie MeyerThe Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. TolkienThe Faithful and the Fallen - John GwynneHis Dark Materials - Philip PullmanA Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. MaasTress of the Emerald Sea - Brandon SandersonOnyx Storm - Rebecca YarrosThe Will of the Many - James IslingtonThe Strength of the Few - James IslingtonThe Bloodsworn Saga - John GwynneOf Blood and Bone - John GwynneFourth Wing - Rebecca YarrosA Game of Thrones - George R. R. MartinVillains Series - V. E. SchwabDungeon Crawler Carl - Matt DinnimanThe Way of Kings - Brandon SandersonThe Spellshop - Sarah Beth DurstThe Enchanted Greenhouse - Sarah Beth DurstSea of Charms - Sarah Beth DurstLegends & Lattes - Travis BaldreeAssistant to the Villain - Hannah Nicole MaehrerThe Sword of Kaigen - M. L. WangBlood Over Bright Haven - M. L. WangThe Grace of Kings - Ken LiuThe Last Tale of the Flower Bride - Roshani ChokshiShield of Sparrows - Devney PerryLife of Pi - Yann MartelRemarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van PeltBetween Two Fires - Christopher BuehlmanThe Works of Vermin - Hiron EnnesOf Blood and Fire - Ryan CahillFarseer trilogy - Robin HobbOne Dark Window - Rachel GilligShades of Magic - V. E. SchwabNettle & Bone - T. KingfisherLiveship Traders - Robin HobbMistborn - Brandon SandersonThe Dandelion Dynasty - Ken LiuJade City - Fonda LeeValour - John GwynneThe Blacktongue Thief - Christopher BuehlmanThe Knave and the Moon - Rachel GilligThe Poet Empress - Shen TaoThe Poppy War - R. F. KuangBabel - R. F. KuangYellowface - R. F. KuangKatabasis - R. F. Kuang

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