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Best Fantasy Books Released in 2021

1. The Forever Sea

By Joshua Phillip Johnson

This book was my favorite of the year. It is filled with adventure, magic, and pirates. It was written by a new author with this being his first book. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves high fantasy and is looking for an exciting adventure that takes place on a sea of prairie grass. I am anxiously waiting for the next book of this series to be released. If you have read this book, I’d love to hear your thoughts on it as well. If you haven’t, you are welcome to read my review of it for more of my thoughts.

Video Review: here

2. Hall of Smoke

By H.M. Long

This book is an amazing start to a world that is full of religion and destiny. I really enjoyed the main character, Hessa, and her development throughout her adventures. She truly becomes her own person. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a strong main character and an interactive mythology. It is most definitely an interesting plot. If you have read it, what do you think of this world’s mythology? If you haven’t, read my review to see more of my thoughts on this book.

Video Review: here

3. Wild Sign

By Patricia Briggs

This book is a solid continuation in the Alpha & Omega series. I enjoyed Anna and Charles’s relationship as always, and Briggs always takes them in a new interesting direction. If you like this series, I would definitely recommend this new addition. If you are new to this series, I recommend you start with book one and work your way up. I do have a review for this book if you wish to see my thoughts.

Video Review: here

4. Trailer Park Trickster

By David R Slayton

This book is another solid continuation of a series, The Adam Binder series. I really enjoy this new author along with this fabulous urban fantasy story. I really enjoy the fresh take he has of the genre as well as the characters he has shaped. If you are looking for a new easy urban fantasy, check out this series starting with number one. I have a review for both book one and book two if this series is new for you. If you have already read it, what are your thoughts on this series?

Book one review: here Book two review: here

Video review for book two: here

5. The Girl and the Mountain

By Mark Lawrence

This book continues to show how good Lawrence builds his worlds and makes his stories interesting. I love the depth of this book, this world, and these characters. I think anyone who really loves stories that are very complex and that continue to change and surprise the reader that you should check out this series, starting with book one. I have reviews on all books in the series if you are interested in knowing more about them.

Book one review: here Book two review: here

Video review for book two: here


I’d love to know your favorite books that released in 2021. Are there any books coming in 2022 that you are looking forward to?