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.
If you want to read the Vampire Academy books in order, get ready to be immersed in the world of forbidden romance in a school of vampires.
Vampire Academy is a fictional series that captures the reader’s attention from the beginning to the end. The main series has six novels, with an additional six in a spin-off series. The main …
If you’re trying to read the Ranger’s Apprentice books in order, you’ve got two solid options: follow the publication order by series, or go chronological to read everything in the timeline order. We’ve laid out both below so you can pick the approach that fits how you like to read these medieval-flavored YA fantasy adventures.
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Though the beloved Chronicles of Narnia series has been around for quite some time, readers new and old find themselves looking to explore C.S. Lewis’s enchanting world every year. But what’s the best way to read The Chronicles of Narnia books in order?
Should you read the series in its original publication order or chronologically? What about the movies? Should …
You’ve watched the HBO series and now you want to go deeper into the world on the page, but the obvious question is: where do you start? That’s exactly what this guide to the Game of Thrones books in order is for, so you can jump in without guessing or accidentally starting in the wrong place.
One quick thing the …
I was slow to join the Harry Potter bandwagon. It was 2016 when I read the first book, but now rereading and watching the Harry Potter movies has become a yearly tradition in my family. If you’re like me, and are late to the party, you might be looking for a list of Harry Potter books in order.
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Sarah J. Maas is one of my favorite authors of all time. I’ve read everything she’s written, usually within about a week of release. New readers are discovering her every day and I can’t tell you how many times I’m asked for a list of the Sarah J. Maas books in order.
I’ve already written an in-depth reading order for …
The legacy of Batman is encroaching on nearly a century of reading material. That means a singular Batman reading order is becoming more and more of a distant relic. New fans are entering the franchise with each passing day and finding their footing in their own unique way.
However, if you’re looking for best Batman reading order, then you must …
Dawn of the Void by Phil Tucker is a highly addictive adrenaline rush fueled by a constant wave of dopamine to the brain. I can’t possible understate this.
When Phil reached out and offered me an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC), I jumped at the chance.
It’s a beefy book, clocking in at 150,000 words, or roughly 600 pages. At first, …
The Wings of Fire books in order impart lessons about responsibility and destiny, while simultaneously being action-packed middle grade fantasy. The main series has three arcs, each of which tackles a new prophecy. Each book is also told from the perspective of a new dragonet.
This world expands and intersects as the books grow, and this will be your ultimate …
Every year I put together this list of new YA Fantasy books releasing and every year I add at least two dozen books to my TBR. I don’t always read them all, but I try to keep up to date with what’s going on with my favorite YA authors. This year’s list of YA Fantasy Releases 2023 is proving to …