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The Washington Post published an article titled Fantasy literature is bigger than ever. These books show why. highlighting modern hits like Kritika H. Rao's The Legend of Meneka .

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The broader fantasy genre is often broken down into several major styles: The Washington Post published an article titled Fantasy

Heavy focus on romance, tension, and magic (e.g., Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses ). Rao's The Legend of Meneka

Check out the New York Times interactive guide on The Best Fantasy Novels to Read Right Now , featuring everything from time-traveling Arthurian sagas to dark academia.

Classic folklore spun into brand new narratives (e.g., Madeline Miller's Circe ). If you want to find the perfect next read, tell me:

For those wanting to dive into the roots of the genre, The Times offers Move over, romantasy! Your guide to great classic fantasy... , featuring heavyweights like Terry Pratchett.