5 Reasons Why Everyone’s Reading Fantasy Books
Between A Court of Thorns and Roses, Fourth Wing and more, fantasy is becoming the hot book genre again. But have you ever wondered why so many people are obsessed with these rising books?
Below, discover five reasons why everyone is diving into fantasy series.
The World-Building Immerses You Deeper Than Other Stories
Because fantasy usually relies on a completely different universe, authors must thoroughly build the new world for their readers. As you begin to learn more about the laws and regulations of the fictional society, it feels like your brain begins to assimilate in the culture. It's a device that makes us feel like we're much deeper in the series, unlike in contemporary settings, where we just feel like it's another day in the life.
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There's Always One Character You Can Relate To
Every fantasy series has had a plethora of unique characters involved. Most of the time, they're fighting for a revolution, which calls for a large group of people. That said, it also means we will likely have at least one character we connect with. More importantly, let's hope the author doesn't kill them off during war.
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You Can Lean Back Into the Childhood Joy of Magic
As children, who didn't love reading about dragons, fairies and vampires? It has healed our inner kid to revisit some of the occult in adult books. With them, it's clear that you don't have to abandon your imagination. If anything, it grows even more vivid—perfect for all those intense battle scenes.
Series Allow You to Spend More Time With the Characters
Many of the contemporary fiction novels we've read have been standalones. Fantasy, on the other hand, often requires three, five or even seven books to complete everyone's story arcs—though we aren't complaining. We always take the opportunity to learn more about our favorite characters—and we don't have to fill the void of yearning with fan fiction.
The Fandom Culture Is Rich
Fantasy writers commonly use foreshadowing and cliffhangers to build the story. As a result, readers are often coming up with theories to connect the dots. But you know what makes it even more exciting? When you can share them with other people. So, expect to have plenty of friends along the ride with you on your reading journey.
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