The best fantasy books of 2022 are hard to predict, but there are a few that might be worth checking out.
Best fantasy books of 2022
The year is 2022 and the world is changing. That’s why we’re here – to make lists. And while our list speaks only for the 12 months of this year, it’s clear that our readers have an eye on what’s coming. So we can say with some confidence that these books are sure to please in 2022.
What are Fantasy Books?
Fantasy books are one of the most popular genres in the fiction books category. They are a subgenre of speculative fiction and typically feature magical or supernatural elements. The genre includes sword and sorcery, high fantasy, and contemporary fantasy.
Fantasy is one of the oldest genres in literature, with roots in oral traditions from many different cultures around the world. It is also one of the most commercially successful genres today.
List of best Fantasy books 2022
Well, if you need some guidance on how things are going, I’ve finally posted the list of my most anticipated adult fiction books of 2022
The Discovery by Dorothy Dunnett
The discovery is about a young woman named Janthe who is the daughter of a Scottish lord. She lives in the 1400s and has to go on this journey with her father to find out what happened to her mother.
This book was published in 1964 and it is considered one of the most popular historical novels of all time. It has sold over 20 million copies and has been translated into many different languages.
The discovery takes place in Europe during the 1400s, which was a turbulent time for Europe. There are many wars happening, not only between countries but also within countries themselves. This book shows that there are many different ideologies that people have during this time period such as Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Judaism, and Paganism.
Hunger Makes the Wolf by Alex Wells
Hunger Makes the Wolf is a short story about a man who is in search of food. Alex Wells uses a variety of literary devices to create suspense and to highlight the desperation and hunger that the protagonist feels.
The protagonist, John, is a hunter who has been in search of food for days. He sees an animal carcass on the ground and he knows it’s not fresh enough to eat, but he needs sustenance so he proceeds to cut off some meat from it. While this happens, he tells us that his stomach growls. He then proceeds to go hunting again for more food. Throughout his journey, we see him scavenging for scraps and eating what he finds.
Hunger Makes the Wolf by Alex Wells
A Gathering Dark by Aliette de Bodard
Aliette de Bodard’s A Gathering Dark is a science fiction novel that revolves around the idea of a post-apocalyptic world. The world has been destroyed by an event called “The Great Wave” and the survivors are trying to figure out what happened and how to rebuild their society.
In this book, the author explores themes such as gender roles in society, religion, and the future of technology. The main character is a woman who is a scientist and also has telepathic abilities. She uses these skills to try and figure out what happened to her world.
New York 2140 by Kim Stanley Robinson
The novel is set in New York City in the year 2140. It is a time when climate change has submerged most of Manhattan and the city has been renamed New York 2140. The story takes place in an apartment building on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where residents are debating how to deal with a new problem: freshwater.
New York 2140 by Kim Stanley Robinson
The novel follows three families through the course of about two decades. One family is wealthy and owns a penthouse, one family lives in a middle-class apartment, and one family lives on the streets as homeless squatters. As climate change progresses, each family deals with it differently: one tries to escape to “somewhere else”, another tries to adapt by building an arcology (a self-contained city), while another goes into denial and relies on the government.
Other best fantasy books 2022 you should know
- The Dreamer’s Daughter by Laini Taylor
- This is a captivating story that follows the life of a girl named Karou, who lives in an alternate world that is more like our own. Karou has no memory of her past and doesn’t know she’s destined to break the curse on her people. Her only companion is an artist named Akiva, who she believes to be her only friend until he betrays her. To find out what
The Dreamer’s Daughter by Laini Taylor
- The Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Mass
Sarah J. Mass weaves together a fantasy world filled with heart-pounding suspense, shocking betrayals, and dizzying passion. From the first page, we feel the tension. Her courage and intelligence are impressive as she clashes with Valynth’s culture of control and oppression. But her personality is not what’s most interesting about Dorian. Rather, it’s his size that set him apart from other dragons in this fantasy world. He is smaller than the average dragon: a fourth of the size of a typical dragon. The story follows Dorian’s journey as he strives to find his place in order to help destroy the Valynth Empire. I highly recommend this novel for teens, adults, and anyone who enjoys fantasy novels. Rated 5 out of 5 by Shelly_Hazlewood from An Amazing Book!
- A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Mass
The novel A Court of Mist and Fury is captivating, full of action and drama. The protagonist Feyre is determined, courageous, and clever. She is driven by her desire to help those less fortunate than herself. With Feyre as the protagonist, A Court of Mist and Fury takes a turn for the better and becomes an enthralling page-turner with a satisfying ending.
- The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill is a magical and whimsical story about a young girl named Luna who has been raised by a witch in the woods. Luna has never seen another human besides herself or her caretaker, but that changes when she meets a traveling salesman who brings her to the big city for the first time.
- The Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede
This is one of the most exciting new fantasy romance books of 2022 for adults and young readers who love magical tales of curses and demons set in an Italian-inspired lush world.
- Book of Night by Holly Black
The Book Night sounds like an exciting addition to the dark urban fantasy genre.
- Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor
Hotel Magnifique is one of the most interesting fantasy books for young people, especially those who love night circuses.
- Spin Me Right Round by David Valder
Filled with magical realism, this contemporary teen romance with two non-binary protagonists is definitely one of the most exciting new releases of 2022 for young LGBTQ+ readers.
- Memory’s Legion by Jame S.A.Corey
Memory’s Legion is the best-selling sci-fi book in the Expanse series in New York Times. which tells about a new engine is expiring by a scientist on Mars. It will become the drive that fuels humanity’s journey into the stars in one another day
- Stars and Bones by Gareth L. Powell
It is the other best sci-fi book. The novel’s background is the human race has been cast from a dying Earth to wander the stars in a vast fleet of arks. Eryn insists on being part of the crew sent to look for her sister who disappears after responding to a mysterious alien distress call.
Whether you prefer high fantasy, dark fantasy, romantic fantasy, or any other sub-genre, our new list of fantasy books is sure to have something to take your breath away. There is something for everyone on this list as it includes books from different genres so I am sure you will find something to your liking although they all hold a special place in my heart and I believe that each of them deserves a chance.
Conclusion
I always look forward to new installments of teen fantasy novels and I love that their stories have drama, intrigue, and romance. A story that promises plenty of romance, intrigue, action, and varied characters, this is a teen fantasy book that I can’t wait to dive into this new year. Promising dramatic moments and shear power when it comes to characters.
I’m really looking forward to seeing this fantasy hit the world of young people in January 2022. Thanks to the new series Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings, 2022 promises to be the year of fantasy romance. Hope for the New Year is as much hope as any science fiction or fantasy novel: please, mighty higher powers, let us get through this catastrophe unharmed.
