Reading is the best form of escapism. Here are five fantasy books you can dive into.

If you want to know more about the books, I include links to all the books on Goodreads in the comments.

1. Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune

Goodreads rating: 4.18
Genre: LGBT Fantasy
Published: 2021

Nominee for Best Fantasy in 2021 on Goodreads Choice Awards. He has also written the amazing The House in the Cerulean Sea.

2. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

Goodreads rating: 4.21
Genre: Romance Fantasy
Published: 2022

Nominee for Best Fantasy in 2022 on Goodreads Choice Awards.

3. Ninth House (Alex Stern #1) by Leigh Bardugo

Goodreads rating: 4.04
Genre: Mystery Fantasy
Published: 2019

Winner of Best Fantasy in 2019 in Goodreads Choice Award.

4. Midnight in Everwood by Maria Kuzniar

Goodreads rating: 3.62
Genre: Christmas YA Fantasy
Published: 2021

Midnight in Everwood is Maria Kuzniar’s debut novel. It was inspired by her love of ballet and love of The Nutcracker. She has a beautiful bookstagram account: @cosyreads.

5. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Goodreads rating: 4.20
Genre: Romance YA Fantasy
Published: 2015

Nominee for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction in 2015 in Goodreads Choice Award.