Mythology remains one of the greatest sources of inspiration for fantasy literature, and literature in general, today. For me, stories that draw from mythologies that I am not overly familiar with encourage me to then seek out the tales and legends that inspired those books. That’s how I began to read Chinese mythology. There is a genuine beauty to the myths, and I truly can’t even begin to express how amazing some of these stories are. Here are five books inspired by Chinese mythology. 1. “The Poppy War“ image via amazon R.F. Kuang’s first installation in her Poppy War series …
Mermaids are beings that can be found in legends from different parts of the world, and they can most certainly be traced to different mythologies as well. We have tales of mermaids that end tragically, and we have stories where they end happily. There are stories of mermaids shedding their tails for human legs, and then there are tales where these same beings drag humans to their watery deaths. They are dangerous and fascinating. It isn’t surprising that there are stories that focus on these beings in some way, shape, or form. Here are five fantasy books featuring mermaid characters. …
What can I say? I love fantasy, and I love sharing new book releases. So is it really a surprise that I’m making this list? If I can find a way to share my love of the genre with other people, then I won’t hesitate to do exactly that. Here are five fantasy books coming out this month. 1. House of Earth and blood by Sarah J. Maas image via goodreads Sarah J. Maas has written books like Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses which I openly adore, so it goes without saying that I …
Webtoons is definitely a website and app that I highly recommend to individuals who want to read on the go, but they also don’t want to carry around a book or a magazine. I recommend it even more highly for people who love manga and comic books, because it is extremely convenient to have web comics that one can access via a smart phone. While one can find basically any genre on Webtoons, I have a tendency to lean towards the fantasy webtoons. Naturally, I encourage readers to explore the website itself and see what sort of stories appeal to …
I have been reading manga since I was a wee child, and I have always gravitated towards the serializations based in the fantasy genre. So naturally, I had to create a list of series for readers to go and check out. For those who might not be familiar, manga is a term used to refer to Japanese comics or visual novels. It has gradually gained in popularity in America, and now there are massive conventions where individuals can dress as their favorite characters and interact with fellow fans. Here are five fantasy mangas that will most definitely pique your interest. …
