This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is a genre freebie so I though I would do an update of a post I did around this time last year which is my favourite fantasy stand alones! I love stand alone fantasy books and I feel now-a-days they are quite rare to come across, as there are mostly series or duologies in this genre.
These are 5 more of my Fav Fantasy Stand Alones:
Wicked Fox by Kat Cho I loved the lore and the legends woven into the storyline. The tales of the previous Gumiho’s and how the correlate back to Miyoung was fascinating. The Korean culture was another factor I really enjoyed reading about. It definitely made the experience more interesting and unique.
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant – This book really had me on the edge of my seat. Mira Grant definitely didn’t shy away from making this very dark and killing off the characters when it suited the plot.
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson – The whole premise and concept of the book was really refreshing and original to me. I liked the build up of mystery and the many twists and turns the plot goes through. I world was rich with culture and I just loved that it’s based around these great libraries.
Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young – The plot of the book was quite simple but I was so engaged and entertained that it was easily overlooked! It was fast paced, rich with lore and culture and I loved the Viking aspect I thought it was fresh and original, unlike anything I’ve read in a very long time.
Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody – There was a real sense of urgency and suspense woven throughout the story line which kept me highly engaged in the book. The stakes were always at an all-time high and trying to figure out who was behind everything was very entertaining!
Great list! I’ve heard so many good things about Sorcery of Thorns, I need to give it a try. 🙂
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You will definitely be entertained 😊
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Daughter of the Burning City sounds so good.
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I really enjoyed it!! 😊
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I really enjoyed Sky in the Deep last year! Though I really don’t understand why is’t considered fantasy – I really felt like it was more historical fiction. Either way, it was really good!
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I LOVED Sky in the Deep!! Definitely underrated in my opinion ☺️
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Sky in the Deep sounds like such a good read.
My TTT .
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It was fantastic, I loved it 😊
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Sorcery of Thorns is amazing! Definitely one of my favourite fantasy standalones (although tbh like you said it’s so rare to have standalones I can’t think of many more I’ve read)! 😂
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I know it took me a minute to go through all my read books to see if I had anymore I read😅
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I loved the concept of the Great Libraries in A Sorcery of Thorns as well! (It was actually one of the reasons I picked it up in the first place.)
The Sky in the Deep is on my TBR; the premise is intriguing to me.
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That’s exactly why I picked it up too! Ooooh I absolutely LOVED Sky in the Depo highly recommend, I wasn’t disappointed ☺️
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Daughter of The Burning City was a really fun one! I honestly can’t think of many fantasy standalones that I’ve read, Sorcery of Thorns is on my TBR for this year though, so hopefully I enjoy it.
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/24/top-ten-tuesday-256/
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I hope you enjoy it too 😊
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🙂
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I like that you went standalones. I’m not really into fantasy and when I feel like picking one up I’m always overwhelmed by series.
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Definitely an easier way to dip your toes into the genre!! ☺️
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I haven’t read any of these yet, but a couple are on my list. And I know I need to read something by Mira Grant.
Check out Lisa Loves Literature’s Top 10
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Well if you like intense mermaid horror then Into the Drowning Deep is the one for you! I was on the edge of my seat the entire book!! 😊
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