We all love a good fantasy book, but what makes reading fantasy so special for you? Fellow readers and bookstagramers below share their thoughts on what exactly makes reading fantasy a joyful and exciting experience for them.
Cerys,a fellow fantasy reader shares how The Cruel Prince is her favourite fantasy series and that what makes it special for her is the key focus on female empowerment:
"I like that it's a strong female character and even though there's romance it isn't central to the plot."
@thechroniclesofabookworm shares her thoughts on what's so special about fantasy:
Their favourite fantasy series include: From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout and Caraval by Stephanie Garber.
"I love that fantasy lets me explore new worlds and places whilst I am in the comfort of my own home. I also love the escapism that it brings. My favourite YA series is Caraval by Stephanie Garber and my favourite NA series is From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L.Armentrout".
@gymnerd.reader shares what makes fantasy so magical and unique to them:
Their favourite fantasy series include: Throne of Glass by Sarah J.Mass and Caraval by Stephanie Garber.
"I like to read fantasy because it's a different world, an escape from life. I love being able to get lost in an entirely different world. I think it's a great escape from reality. Plus fantasy is limitless and there are just so many things that can be explored through the genre. It's amazing!"
@quinnbook expresses how they have recently become a new lover of the fantasy genre:
Their favourite fantasy series is The Unmarked Witch by Miranda Lyn.
"It's a new genre I started this year and I enjoy all the different magic systems I've read."
@noseinsomebooks expresses how fantasy fulfils what reality is missing for them:
Their favourite fantasy series include: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J.Mass and The Pendragon series by D.J. MacHale.
"I like to read fantasy for the escape of it all. There's literally nothing better to me than diving into a new, magical world and putting our world aside for a minute. It's exciting, and different, and gives the perfect amount of magic that our world is missing."
@booksnbites13 reveals how fantasy is the best escapism and creative:
Their favourite fantasy book is Fairy Tale by Stephen King.
"I like to read fantasy because it immerses me inside a world that until it's written on paper only ever existed inside the author's mind. It's so magical to read about worlds, magic, and the beings that are uniquely crafted by each other. It's the best escape!"
In my 65 years of teaching, nothing more, and i REPEAT nothing more has filled me with certainty that fantasy is the best genre ever!!! The world of make-believe and magic has a way of captivating the imagination, no matter what age you are.
So, the prospect of reading a blog about "What Makes You Love Fantasy?" is certainly exciting to me. It's always fascinating to explore the different reasons why people are drawn to this genre. Perhaps it's the sense of escapism it provides, allowing us to temporarily leave behind the stresses of the real world. Or maybe it's the opportunity to encounter incredible creatures and explore fantastical landscapes that we could only dream of.
Whatever the reason, I'm…