Fantasy Novels 101: A Summer Reading List by Rebecca Kempe This submission has been inspired by the winning genre of the WatisZine instagram story polls: Fantasy If you’re reading this, you’re likely in one (or a combination) of three boats: you’re trying to enjoy your summer off, but you’re feeling a little stifled by quarantine; you’re currently on a co-op term, and therefore don’t have a summer off; or you’re trying to survive a school term and would rather be doing anything (anything!) else right now. While it is extremely important to face real life and go outside to get some fresh air, a healthy dose of escapism can go a long way. That being said, the fantasy genre, especially adult fantasy, can be daunting for new readers. So, here are a few books I’ve read and loved that you might love as well!
The Rest of Us Just Live Here By Patrick Ness (YA) There’s a bit of a debate regarding what genre this book actually is (is it urban fantasy? contemporary YA? apocalyptic fiction?). And this happens to be the very reason why I always recommend this book, especially to people who are new to fantasy.
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