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.
Gifting a book for Valentine’s Day sounds easy… until you realize the best fantasy romance books don’t all feel the same. Cozy banter and slow-burn yearning? Dragons and war colleges? Gothic fairy-tale dread? Or a story that’s very open-door and not something you read on an airplane next to strangers.
This guide is for anyone trying to pick the right …
If you’re reading Sarah J. Maas’ Throne of Glass and you’ve reached Empire of Storms & Tower of Dawn (books 5 and 6), this is the tandem read chapter order. These two books happen at the same time, so you can alternate chapters to keep the timeline synced (and avoid the Empire of Storms cliffhanger problem).
If you’re …
If you’re trying to figure out Avatar comics in order, this guide puts the franchise’s official comics into a clear, easy-to-follow reading path—starting with the core story arcs, then the optional side stories.
These graphic novels and comic shorts expand the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender (and, where relevant, The Legend of Korra), filling in key gaps …
Looking for the Alice Hoffman books in order? This guide covers Hoffman’s standalone novels, the Practical Magic books, her other series, YA books, picture books, short fiction, collections, and nonfiction, so you can see her full backlist in one place.
Since most of Hoffman’s adult novels stand on their own, this list starts with her standalone books in publication …
I just finished House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas in record time to write this review. But I am so, so upset, and I had been for the vast majority of time reading this book.
House of Earth and Blood was, and still is, quite possibly the best book I’ve ever read with a climax that brought …
The third Crescent City book is here and you can read all about it in my House of Flame and Shadow review with both spoiler-free and spoiler sections. But before that, a House of Sky and Breath summary for those that need a recap.
In House of Sky and Breath, Sarah J. Maas confirmed that her novels all take place …
The third book in the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas, House of Flame and Shadow, will come out at the end of January 2024. It’s been almost four years since the first book came out, so now is the perfect time to refresh your memory with a House of Earth and Blood summary.
The books are chunky …
This is a complete reference guide of the George R.R. Martin books in order, covering his major series, standalones, and short fiction collections in a clear reading order.
Yes, A Song of Ice and Fire is the headliner, but Martin wrote plenty before Westeros. His earlier work leans into science fiction, smaller-scale fantasy, and short stories that show the …
The His Dark Materials books in order can be read a few different ways, but I’d keep it simple if you’re new to Philip Pullman’s world. Start with the original trilogy, then decide whether you want to add the companion stories and The Book of Dust afterward.
Pullman’s world begins with Lyra, daemons, armored bears, witches, Dust, and parallel worlds. …
Looking for the Stormlight Archive reading order? This guide breaks down exactly where to start, which books to read next, and where the novellas fit so you don’t accidentally spoil yourself.
The Stormlight Archive is epic fantasy on a ridiculous scale: a brutal world, a genuinely fun magic system, and some of Brandon Sanderson’s most addictive long-form storytelling, all …