Welcome to the Fantasy section of T.L. Branson. This is where I keep everything fantasy-related in one place—series reading orders, standalone reading guides, reviews, summaries, and curated lists—so you can either dive deep into one world or browse for your next obsession.
Only here for reading orders? Head over to my Fantasy Books in Order hub for a clean, A–Z directory of every fantasy series guide on the site.
Phoenix Flame by Sara Holland is a half-baked, rushed fantasy that was just okay.
As sequel, it works fine, but don’t expect too much going in and you’ll all right.
I knew I wanted to read Phoenix Flame because I enjoyed Havenfall. And after rereading my review for Havenfall, I found myself nodding in agreement to many of the …
I just finished Gilded Serpent by Danielle L. Jensen and whew! What a doozy of a ride that was. It’s easily Jensen’s best book yet.
There are many starting points into this world like Dark Shores and Dark Skies, or even the prequel novella Tarnished Empire. But Gilded Serpent is not one of those points.
If you’ve yet …
What do wine, cheese, and Lore by Alexandra Bracken have in common?
I’ll let you mull that one over for a bit, but I imagine it’s not too difficult of a comparison.
I had been out of touch with YA Fantasy for a few months as I absorbed myself in Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere when I discovered that Alexandra Bracken had …
Wow.
Wow wow wowzers.
I just finished A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout just minutes ago and I’m absolutely floored.
I need The Crown of Gilded Bones, like now.
I’ve not felt such a rush in a story since House of Earth and Blood. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire is absolutely everything you could …
I’m going to do something I never do and start off my review of Rhythm of War with a rating.
5/5 stars
That five comes easily and without regret.
If you’re even reading this review, that likely means you’ve read plenty of Brandon Sanderson books, and if you’re here by chance not knowing Rhythm of War is Book 4 in …
I never thought I’d review a Jennifer L. Armentrout book, but here I am writing one for From Blood and Ash.
The last book of hers I had tried to read was Storm and Fury. I didn’t make it two chapters before I DNF’d the book and said “not my thing.”
To be fair, I’d never read a JLA book …
Leigh Bardugo is the creator of the Grishaverse which now spans three different series. If you came here looking for books like Six of Crows, you’re in the right place.
Full disclosure, I’ve never read Six of Crows. It’s on my TBR. I’m putting this list together for my readers who I know are fans of this particular book in …
I debated whether I should post a review of A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas. There’s really not a whole lot to review.
So this is going to be short.
Like really short.
I didn’t want to read A Court of Frost and Starlight. In fact, I bought it 2 years ago and am just …
If you are new to my blog, there is one thing you should know about me right away. I am a huge Sarah J. Maas fan, and I have read all of her books. I have also written several SJM-related articles, including my list of books like Throne of Glass.
This list comes from the same place a lot …
An upfront disclaimer on this review, I read Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall a few months ago. I thought I’d written my review on the book, but according to my shelf on NetGalley I have not.
So I’m going to do my best to write the review now.
I won’t be able to share any of the emotions or …