Fantasy novels generally involve imaginary characters and/or imaginary worlds. They usually include elements of magic, the supernatural, and/or imagined creatures. There are many subgenres of fantasy.

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[Review] Lightlark by Alex Aster

What a surprisingly fantastic book. Once I got into it I blew through it, unable to put it down. The characters are strong, yet vulnerable. The plot is full of intrigue and mystery. The world building is rich and enthralling. And the main character's suitors are both equally captivating—dark and brooding and thoroughly mysterious. I loved how the slow burn romance continued to tease and tantalize throughout.

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[Review] The Knight and the Butcherbird by Alix E. Harrow

I always worry about short stories, because they are so hard to pull off. But this story had elegant prose; and bold, visceral imagery that was both haunting and sublime. There was solid character development, great world building, plot, and some interesting subtext regarding the creatures we become in order to survive.

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