all things fantasy! 🐉📚🔮🧚🏻‍♀️ (tips and getting into it) + my favorite recommendations | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Learn how to transition from romance novels to fantasy books with helpful tips and recommendations for beginner readers.

Key Insights

• 🗯️ Transitioning from romance to fantasy can be intimidating, but with the right tips and recommendations, it can be an enjoyable experience.
• 🥳 Fantasy books come in different subgenres, such as fairy tale fantasy, high-stake fantasy, historical fantasy, modern-day fantasy, gothic fantasy, and dystopian fantasy.
• 📔 It is possible to find fantasy books that are easy to understand for newcomers, as well as books with more complex world-building and politics.
• 🎚️ Romance is a common element in many fantasy books, with varying levels of emphasis on the romance subplot.
• 🫠 The fantasy genre often consists of series, but it is okay to read them at your own pace and take breaks with other books in between.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: What are some tips for transitioning from romance to fantasy novels?

The creator suggests starting with fantasy books that have romance subplots to keep the familiar element while exploring a new genre. Additionally, she advises giving fantasy books a chance even if they seem confusing at first, as things often start to make sense after the initial pages.

Q: Are all fantasy books part of a series?

While many fantasy books are part of series, it is not necessary to feel overwhelmed by this. The creator recommends starting with the first book of a series and deciding whether to continue based on personal preference. It is also okay to read other books in between series to prevent a reading slump.

Q: What are some recommended fantasy books for beginners?

The creator provides a variety of recommendations, including "Shatter Me" series by Tahereh Mafi, "Once Upon A Broken Heart" by Stephanie Garber, "Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Ross, "Renegade Trilogy" by Marissa Meyer, and "Throne of Glass" series by Sarah J. Maas. These books are categorized as easier to understand for newcomers to fantasy.

Q: Is romance a common element in fantasy books?

The creator mentions that while not all fantasy books have a strong romance focus, many of the ones she recommends do have romance subplots or main plots. She personally enjoys fantasy books with romance elements and finds it important to have some level of romance in the books she reads.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content creator shares her journey from being a primarily romance reader to exploring the fantasy genre.

• She provides tips and tricks for getting into fantasy, including understanding different subgenres and finding books with romance elements.

• The creator offers a list of recommended fantasy books based on personal preferences, categorizing them as easy to understand or more complex in terms of world-building and politics.