The Most Underrated Fantasy Books for Anyone OBSESSED With Fae
After reading the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, it's almost impossible not to want a fae boyfriend. They're not real (unfortunately), but they're known for their truly otherworldly beauty and stature, and they're also fantastic protectors.
So, you've been bitten by the fae bug and are craving more. Below, we've gathered our favorite and most underrated novels for you to try next.
Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft
If you're in Gen Z, you probably remember the Tinker Bell film from the late 2000s, which is a true hidden gem in Disney's filmography. With Wings of Starlight, Allison Saft offers a backstory to Pixie Hollow's Queen Clarion. You'll learn what turned her into the powerful woman she is—and the love she once felt as a young fairy.
The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
Need a quick but light-hearted read? You'll appreciate Amal El-Mohtar's The River Has Roots. This fantasy novel transports you to Faerie town Thistleford, home to two inseparable sisters, Esther and Ysabel. But when Esther rejects a suitor for a fae, their lives are threatened.
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When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
Slowly but surely, When the Moon Hatched is climbing to the ranks of BookTok's most popular. Get ahead of the curve by diving in now. This first installment of the Moonfall series introduces Raeve, leader of the rebellion who also has a bounty on her head, ultimately finding herself at the mercy of royals.
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Alongside ACOTAR, you've probably heard a lot about Throne of Glass. But we don't hear enough about Crescent City. This book meets Bryce Quinlan, whose life turns upside after a demon murders her friends. With the help of a Fall angel, Hunt Athalar, Bryce will get the revenge she desire—at the heft cost of freeing Hunt.
Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Diem Bellator has always wanted to leave her home behind, but when her mother disappears, she has no choice but to travel to the dark world to uncover the truth about her mother's whereabouts. Little does Diem know, however, the handsome but dying king has been watching her every move.
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
Emily Wilde: Cambridge professor, meticulous research and genius scholar. She's writing the first encyclopedia on faerie lore, prompting her to travel to a small town with rich fae culture. Unfortunately for Emily, she's not the best at socializing, making her task of learning about the townsfolk more challenging than ever.
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