Delve into fantasy realms this August with the next chapter of our SDG Reading Challenge! Ranging from short and sweet, to long and enthralling, be sure to check out these fantasy books.
A retelling of the legend of King Arthur, this time from the perspective of the Elaine of Shalott and her ability to see the future. From the mystical isle of Avalon, to the cold walls of Camelot, we see her vague visions unfold and become…
A short story retelling of Sleeping Beauty, where the princess is the villain! Told through the perspective of a toad fairy, who guards the brambles around the castle from outsiders, this was a very absorbing and endearing tale, with a…
In this country, tea is magical, and holds a variety of powers, good and bad. Ning's family was poisoned by tainted tea leaves, her mother passing and her sister now on the brink of death, with no cure to be found. Hearing of a competition…
The most notorious nine-tailed fox in Korea must pair up with a trickster god–turned–detective to track down a wrathful demon before it can destroy the mortal world. Readers will enjoy the mix of Korean mythology and detective elements…
First in a medieval fantasy series about dwarves, reviewers have noted that this is a refreshing, well fleshed-out story about a lone dwarf, his struggle for survival in the mines, his found family, and the harsh mountains they all call…
One of this library staff's favourite books, 'Spin the dawn' tells the story of Maia, a daughter of a family of once highly renowned tailors. The palace summons her fatally wounded brother to compete in rigorous trials to become the…
A book for which our Director of Library services, Rebecca Luck, sings much praise, she says, "'The Will of the Many' is the best fantasy book, with a magical school trope, I’ve read since Patrick Rothfuss’ Name of the Wind." A nominee for…
Set in Nova Scotia! An outcast midwife rescues a pregnant woman, and delivers her baby, during a raging storm. But the woman's baby is curious, and her husband is fearful of letting them spend time by the sea... With mystery, a splash of…
A gifted young knight arrives at Camelot to compete for a spot on the Round Table, only to find he’s too late. The king died two weeks ago at the Battle of Camlann, and only a handful of the knights of the Round Table survive, but they are…
A classic young adult novel (and series), but worth a mention all the same. Young Gen is the best thief there is... that is, until he is caught. The king's scholar is in need of his skills, and plucks him from prison to embark on a…
A tale of two women, centuries apart. One is destined to destroy, one is destined to save them all. In the past, Rielle exposes herself as one of two mystical queens, and undergoes trials to determine which of these queens she is; a queen…
