Favorite fantasy/paranormal element(s) in a book

Post by **Heidi M Simone** » 07 Jan 2019, 21:03

For a while, I really loved vampire-related stories. Now, I feel I gear more towards general magic (and maybe with some dragons involved). There's something about magic that is so intriguing to me. Perhaps it's because sometimes I wish I had some magical ability.

What's your favorite fantasy/paranormal element(s) in a book?

Tessa Morgan · Post by **Tessa Morgan** » 10 Jan 2019, 02:34

I love this genre! When I read books I prefer to be transported to a world that is not the same as my reality. I go through many different types of books in a year. Currently I am also gravitating towards Vampire books, but I do prefer them to not be too dark, there needs to be some kind of lightness to a book, does that make sense?

If you like magic and vampires I would recommend the Elemental Mysteries book series by Elizabeth Hunter, it combines both magic and vampires which I enjoyed immensely.

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 10 Jan 2019, 20:53

Faeries are my greatest weakness.

I have read more faery books than probably anything else. It's also the thing most likely to make me look at a book.

I also love portal fantasies, though can be a bit picky about them.

Fantasy (and paranormal) is one of my first loves, so I read so much of it. Vampires, werewolves, angels, everything. But faeries are my kryptonite.

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 10 Jan 2019, 20:55

Tessa Morgan wrote: ↑10 Jan 2019, 02:34 I love this genre! When I read books I prefer to be transported to a world that is not the same as my reality. I go through many different types of books in a year. Currently I am also gravitating towards Vampire books, but I do prefer them to not be too dark, there needs to be some kind of lightness to a book, does that make sense?

If you like magic and vampires I would recommend the Elemental Mysteries book series by Elizabeth Hunter, it combines both magic and vampires which I enjoyed immensely.

Do you read romance?
If so, have you tried Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter series?
It's angels and vampires (with a very original take on the vampire myth).

Tessa Morgan · Post by **Tessa Morgan** » 11 Jan 2019, 01:41

I have not tried that series yet but I will have a look at it.

If you love faeries, have you tried Sarah J. Maas' book series, a Court of Thorns and Roses, I could not stop reading this book series, I even re-read it a couple of times. It is a 3 book series, if you want a longer read her A Throne of Glass series is just as awesome, it's an 8 book series

Post by **Heidi M Simone** » 12 Jan 2019, 19:01

Tessa Morgan wrote: ↑10 Jan 2019, 02:34 I love this genre! When I read books I prefer to be transported to a world that is not the same as my reality. I go through many different types of books in a year. Currently I am also gravitating towards Vampire books, but I do prefer them to not be too dark, there needs to be some kind of lightness to a book, does that make sense?

If you like magic and vampires I would recommend the Elemental Mysteries book series by Elizabeth Hunter, it combines both magic and vampires which I enjoyed immensely.

I haven't heard of the Elemental Mysteries book series. I see that some romance. How much romance would you say this book series has? I can do some, but not a lot.

Post by **Heidi M Simone** » 12 Jan 2019, 19:02

Gravy wrote: ↑10 Jan 2019, 20:53 Faeries are my greatest weakness.

I have read more faery books than probably anything else. It's also the thing most likely to make me look at a book.

I also love portal fantasies, though can be a bit picky about them.

Fantasy (and paranormal) is one of my first loves, so I read so much of it. Vampires, werewolves, angels, everything. But faeries are my kryptonite.

Faery books? Do you have any good recommendations?

Post by **Heidi M Simone** » 12 Jan 2019, 19:06

Tessa Morgan wrote: ↑11 Jan 2019, 01:41 I have not tried that series yet but I will have a look at it.

If you love faeries, have you tried Sarah J. Maas' book series, a Court of Thorns and Roses, I could not stop reading this book series, I even re-read it a couple of times. It is a 3 book series, if you want a longer read her A Throne of Glass series is just as awesome, it's an 8 book series

Ooo...I've been meaning to read A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Throne of Glass series. It's good to know that you enjoyed them!

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 14 Jan 2019, 02:58

Tessa Morgan wrote: ↑11 Jan 2019, 01:41 I have not tried that series yet but I will have a look at it.

If you love faeries, have you tried Sarah J. Maas' book series, a Court of Thorns and Roses, I could not stop reading this book series, I even re-read it a couple of times. It is a 3 book series, if you want a longer read her A Throne of Glass series is just as awesome, it's an 8 book series

I have not tried them yet. I think it's one of those series I just assume I'll read eventually.

So many books!

If you try the Guild Hunter series and enjoy it, she writes another series, Psy/Changeling, that's just as good (possibly better

).

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 14 Jan 2019, 03:16

hsimone wrote: ↑12 Jan 2019, 19:02
Gravy wrote: ↑10 Jan 2019, 20:53 Faeries are my greatest weakness.

I have read more faery books than probably anything else. It's also the thing most likely to make me look at a book.

I also love portal fantasies, though can be a bit picky about them.

Fantasy (and paranormal) is one of my first loves, so I read so much of it. Vampires, werewolves, angels, everything. But faeries are my kryptonite.
Faery books? Do you have any good recommendations?

Of course.

Obviously, Seanan McGuire's October Daye (you know, if that wasn't clear).

Kalayna Price's Alex Craft series.
This one comes with a personification of Death/Reaper. (I love personifications of Death.)

The Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull.
I love these because, I swear, this is where I would have wanted to live as a kid. There are so many fae creatures, and just so much to love. I mean, a giant cow that provides magical milk?

I know there are others, but I can only think of ones that were dropped.

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 14 Jan 2019, 20:27

I like magic too! In fantasy books, I like it more if there are elves and dragons involved. Wizards too! I think these fascinating creatures might be overrated to some, but you can't deny that they do make everything in a fantasy book superb! In paranormal stuff, I don't like vampires but I do like shapeshifters. Also, I don't like the romantic element these paranormal books always do/have, but I would like to see more of coming-of-age of these vampires.

Post by **Heidi M Simone** » 16 Jan 2019, 09:14

Gravy wrote: ↑14 Jan 2019, 03:16
hsimone wrote: ↑12 Jan 2019, 19:02
Gravy wrote: ↑10 Jan 2019, 20:53 Faeries are my greatest weakness.

I have read more faery books than probably anything else. It's also the thing most likely to make me look at a book.

I also love portal fantasies, though can be a bit picky about them.

Fantasy (and paranormal) is one of my first loves, so I read so much of it. Vampires, werewolves, angels, everything. But faeries are my kryptonite.
Faery books? Do you have any good recommendations?
Of course.

Obviously, Seanan McGuire's October Daye (you know, if that wasn't clear).

Kalayna Price's Alex Craft series.
This one comes with a personification of Death/Reaper. (I love personifications of Death.)

The Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull.
I love these because, I swear, this is where I would have wanted to live as a kid. There are so many fae creatures, and just so much to love. I mean, a giant cow that provides magical milk?

I know there are others, but I can only think of ones that were dropped.

Oh, I'm glad you clarified Seanan McGuire's October Daye as a recommendation because it wasn't clear

The Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull is something that I've been wanting to read!

I added those two series and the Alex Craft series to my list to read. Thanks for the recommendations!

Post by **Heidi M Simone** » 16 Jan 2019, 09:15

briellejee wrote: ↑14 Jan 2019, 20:27 I like magic too! In fantasy books, I like it more if there are elves and dragons involved. Wizards too! I think these fascinating creatures might be overrated to some, but you can't deny that they do make everything in a fantasy book superb! In paranormal stuff, I don't like vampires but I do like shapeshifters. Also, I don't like the romantic element these paranormal books always do/have, but I would like to see more of coming-of-age of these vampires.

I agree! I love these elements, too, but could use a bit less romance.

Post by **kandscreeley** » 16 Jan 2019, 09:26

Sometimes it's hard to put my finger on what exactly I like in my paranormal series. I've read stories about elementals, vampires, and faeries. I think I enjoy the most when they are just finding out what they are. I like walking through that with them.

Speaking of which, has anyone read the House of Night series?

Gnome · Post by **Gnome** » 22 Jan 2019, 03:21

Magic, specifically fairy tale retellings, have always caught my attention. Vampires fall under my second choice but many recent vampire books get a little too Twilight-y rather quickly.

I can 3rd(?) the Fablehaven series. It’s absolutely fantastic and places adult themes in a young adult setting (more in the Harry Potter sense rather than the romance of Twilight).