fantasy

Green Rider Books in Order: How to read Kristen Britain’s series?

Fabien
September 1, 2021August 30, 2021

A different kind of messenger.

What is the Green Rider series about?

Written by American author Kristen Britain, Green Rider is a Fantasy series published since 1998.

The story resolves around Karigan G’ladheon, a merchant’s daughter, who fled from school following a fight and met a dying man, a Green Rider, one of the legendary messengers of the king of Sacoridia. His last wish is for her to deliver a message to King Zachary. This is how she finds her way to the Green Riders, love, friendships and a world of magic full of dangers.

J. W. Wells & Co. Books in Order: How to read Tom Holt’s humorous fantasy series?

Carole
August 23, 2021August 22, 2021

J.W. Wells & Co. is not an ordinary firm. It’s a magical one.

What is J. W. Wells & Co. about?

Written by British author Tom Holt, J. W. Wells & Co. is a humorous fantasy series about a fictitious firm of magicians in modern London. But J.W. Wells & Co. is not any firm, it’s the one from the light operetta The Sorcerer by Gilbert and Sullivan, and its leaders are ready to do anything to remain on top.

It’s something that Paul Carpenter, or any new hires to be honest, will discover an quickly finds himself a bit over his head. Because the business of magic is a competitive one, you will risk (and lose your life), if you’re not just wind up transformed into a piece of office equipment.

LUX Universe Books in Order: How to read Jennifer L. Armentrout’s series?

Carole
August 20, 2021August 20, 2021

Starting over sucks. And then Aliens…

What is LUX about?

Written by American author Jennifer L. Armentrout, The Lux universe is a young-adult paranormal fantasy franchise comprised of three series (Lux, Arum and Origin) and three companion books.

The story begins with Katy Swartz, a young woman who moves from Florida to West Virginia right before her senior year and discovers a new hot but arrogant neighbour is, in fact, an alien. Then, things gets complicated and dangerous.

The series depicts the conflict between the Luxen, the Arum (two groups of aliens) and Humans, along with Hybrids and Origins. And we have two reading orders!

Noughts and Crosses Books in Order: How to read Malorie Blackman’s series?

Fabien
August 19, 2021August 15, 2021

Now a BBC TV Show.

What is the Noughts and Crosses series about?

Coming from British author Malorie Blackman, Noughts & Crosses is a series of young adult novels. It’s an alternative history in which native African people had colonised the European people.

It’s speculative fiction about two star-crossed lovers fight for a more just world. Sephy is a Cross. Callum is a nought. She’s dark-skinned and lives a life of privilege. He’s pale-skinned and poor. Their love will lead both of them into terrible danger.

Covenant Books in Order by Jennifer L Armentrout

Covenant/Titans Books in Order: How to read Jennifer L. Armentrout’s series?

Carole
August 6, 2021August 1, 2021

From the author of the Lux series.

What is Covenant about?

Written by Jennifer L. Armentrout, The Covenant series is a young-adult fantasy series inspired by mythology. In the books, the Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi – pure bloods – have godlike powers. But you also have Children of Hematoi and mortals, a not so lucky position to occupy, as they are called Half-bloods and have only have two options: become trained Sentinels who hunt and kill daimons or become servants in the homes of the pures.

In Covenant, the story follows Alexandria ‘Alex’ Andros, a half-blood who have to train training to become a sentinel and try to not fall in love with a pureblood, which is strictly forbidden.

Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise Books in Order (with The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra)

Carole
August 2, 2021August 1, 2021

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. What is Avatar about? Not to be confused with James Cameron’s movie of the same name, Avatar is an American multimedia… Read More »Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise Books in Order (with The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra)

Chronicles of Ixia Books in Order (Study Series, Glass Series, Soulfinder Series): How to read Maria V. Snyder’s series?

Carole
July 15, 2021July 10, 2021

Choose. A quick death or slow poison.

What is Chronicles of Ixia about?

Written by American fantasy and science fiction author Maria V. Snyder, The Chronicles of Ixia is comprised of three series (Study Series,Glass Series, Soulfinder Series) and five short stories.

The story takes place in in the territory of Ixia, where the government maintains control through the Code of Behaviour, forbidding the practice of magic. Yelena is a twenty-year-old woman imprisoned for murder and awaiting execution. She is given the chance to live on the condition that she will become the Commander of Ixia’s food taster. Yelena accepts, and soon disasters keep mounting. Rebels plot to seize Ixia and she develops magical powers she can’t control. The battle for her life has just begun.

Holly Black Books in Order (Modern Faerie Tales, Folk of the Air, Spiderwick Chronicles, Curse Workers, Magisterium)

Fabien
July 12, 2021September 8, 2021

All of the books!

Who is Holly Black?

Holly Black is an American writer mostly known for her series of children’s books and young-adult fantasy series, working with author like Tony DiTerlizzi and Cassandra Clare. Whe also work for DC Comics on the New52 Lucifer series.

Her most famous work is The Spiderwick Chronicles series, but also the Modern Faerie Tales, the Folk of the Air, The Curse Workers, and Magisterium.