Contemporary Fantasy

New Contemporary Fantasy Release from Taylen Carver— Out Today!

A new year begins with fire. The complete Harley Firebird contemporary fantasy series is now available in one volume, bringing together eight novels and novelettes set in the remote town of Falconer—where dragons walk the streets, Old Races live alongside humans, and justice is never as simple as following the law. Meet Harley von Canmore, Falconer’s first Chief of Police, a firebird with fire in her blood and hard choices ahead of her.

The Devil in the Details: Daredevil, Fantasy, and the Metaphysical Mask

In the latest season of Daredevil, Marvel trades spectacle for something stranger — a gritty, emotionally charged story that feels less like superhero fiction and more like urban fantasy wrapped in metaphysical angst. With sharp moral ambiguity, subtle symbolism, and just enough bloodied knuckles to make a point, this is a show that doesn’t just ask who’s right or wrong — it asks what right and wrong even mean.

Beautiful Lies: The Problem With Fantasy Maps (And Why I Still Love Them)

I’ve been obsessed with maps since before I knew what fantasy was. The kind you unfold like treasure, with winding rivers, tiny illegible place names, and the promise of ancient secrets hidden in the margins. In my own stories, the map comes first—and sometimes refuses to budge. Which is probably why I have strong feelings about Tolkien’s very tidy mountain problem. Let’s talk about the beauty, the lies, and the suspicious tectonics of fantasy cartography.

Barbie, of All Things

“For all the orcs, angels, hobgoblins, and water leapers running around, so much of the tension in Magorian & Jones boils down to this: how easy it is to lose track of what it means to be human—and how hard it is to earn it back.”

Romance Readers, Meet Fantasy: You’ve Been Soulmates All Along

Fantasy is having a moment—and romance readers might just find their next favorite story nestled between spellbooks and cinnamon rolls. Cozy fantasy offers the emotional warmth, character depth, and satisfying endings romance fans already love. Here’s why this booming genre might be your perfect next read—and where to start exploring.

Fantasy Is Booming—But What Does That Mean for Readers?

Fantasy is booming—and not just for Gen Z. Whether you’re swooning over dragon-riding romantasy or savoring the quiet charm of a magical coffee shop, the genre is exploding with new titles. But with the tidal wave of new releases comes reader overwhelm, quality dilution, and trend fatigue. How do you navigate the boom without burning out? By refining your taste, following trusted curators, and embracing the magic that speaks to you.

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