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.
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The DCeased comics have taken the world by storm, and for good reason. If you’re looking for the DCeased reading order, we’ve got you covered.
The storyline is intense, dark, and full of surprises. Here is our recommended reading order for the DCeased comics!
DCeased is a comic book mini-series that was published …
If you’re trying to read the Anita Blake series in order, I’d start with publication order for the main novels. Laurell K. Hamilton builds Anita’s world book by book, especially around Jean-Claude, Richard, Micah, Nathaniel, Edward, and the supernatural politics around St. Louis.
The Anita Blake series order gets a little trickier once you add the short stories, novellas, …
Trying to sort out the Air Awakens series order can be confusing because Air Awakens is both the name of Elise Kova’s original series and the larger fantasy world that also includes the Golden Guard trilogy, Vortex Chronicles, and A Trial of Sorcerers.
I recommend starting with Air Awakens and reading the connected series in publication order. That preserves the …
The Three Dark Crowns series order brings together Kendare Blake’s dark young adult fantasy novels set on the island of Fennbirn. The story follows triplet queens Katharine, Arsinoe, and Mirabella, equal heirs who were raised apart and trained to compete for the crown.
Each sister has been shaped by a different magical family determined to see her rule. The series …
If you’re looking for Holly Black books in order, the best place to begin is Tithe, her first novel. Black writes fantasy for children, teens, and adults, with major series including Modern Faerie Tales, The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Folk of the Air, and the Charlatan Duology.
Most of Black’s series can be read independently. Her Faerie novels need …
Figuring out The Cruel Prince series order can get confusing once you realize it’s only the beginning of a bigger story. Between the main trilogy, companion books, and Holly Black’s wider Elfhame world, it’s not always obvious what to read next or what’s actually essential.
This guide breaks down The Cruel Prince series order in a clear, easy-to-follow list so …
Despite my never-ending TBR pile, I can’t help but look forward to all the new YA and NA fantasy books releasing in 2022.
The new year is right around the corner, and nothing excites me more than all the new books I get to add to my collection.
If you’re as excited for new fantasy books and authors as I …
The simplest way to read the House of Night books in order is to start with Marked and follow publication order. That keeps Zoey Redbird’s story easy to follow, gives the four novellas a natural place in the timeline, and saves the House of Night: Other World books until after the original series wraps up.
If you’re reading the series …
This guide lists all Anne Rice books in order, including the three connected series in her Vampire Chronicles world, five other series, standalone novels, short fiction, and nonfiction. Rice published 38 book-length works: 37 novels and one spiritual memoir. She also published four separately identifiable pieces of short fiction.
Her writing ranges from gothic horror and supernatural family sagas …
It is not always easy to understand the best order in which to read Marvel comic book events. This King in Black reading order will make your journey simple to read.
The King in Black comics introduces Knull the Dragon King. After a campaign across galaxies, Knull the Dragon King was finally defeated, and now his death march has arrived …