Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Sometimes you're just in the mood for a very specific type of fantasy. Today, I go over 15 fantasy sub-genres and my favorite books from each one. Let me know your favorites below!

Channels mentioned
@LienesLibrary

Chapters
00:00
00:31 - Epic Fantasy
03:39 - High Fantasy
05:56 - Urban Fantasy
07:06 - Cozy Fantasy
08:54 - Grimdark
10:49 - Classics
12:20 - Historical/Alt History
13:37 - Portal Fantasy and Literary Fantasy
15:48 - Comedic Fantasy
17:08 - Flintlock and Greek Retelling
18:29 - Magical Realism
19:53 - LitRPG and Horror Fantasy
21:38 - Romantasy and Dark Academia
23:50 - LGBTQ+ and Non-European

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